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Drowning Tragedy Claims Abney Family in Davenport
Charles Abney 45 and his two daughters Era and Dorothy Faehay died after drowning near the Hennepin canal and Mississippi river junction. Mrs. Abney and Velma nine, tried to help but failed. Bodies recovered. Dr. De Silva pronounced them dead after protracted resuscitation attempts.
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Davenport
Charles Abney
Era
Dorothy Faehay
Hennepin Canal
Mississippi River
I.p. A
Abney
Milan
Velma
Joseph de Silva Hnd
E. A.post