The Arizona Journal – Miner of Prescott, AZ - Tuesday Morning, January 7, 1908.
Seven Go Down To Watery Grave
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 6 – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned and the two others were rescued by Ernest Schweitser, at the risk of his own life. All but two of the drowned were residents of Kickapoo. The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river and had been working on the Missouri side. They were on their way to the Kansas side and had gone a third of the way when finding the current too swift, they decided to turn back. In turning a wave capsized the boat and threw the men into the water.
The New York Times January 7, 1908.
SKIFF OVERTURNS; 7 DROWN. - Men Constructing Pipe Line Under the Missouri River are Lost.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. Jan. 6. – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, Kan., today, seven men were drowned in the Missouri River.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas Company in constructing a pipe line under the river, and the accident happened when they were rowing to the Kansas side, preparatory to returning to their homes.
The Evening News of Ada, OK. January 7, 1908.
SEVEN PERISH. Kansas Workmen Swept to Doom as They Start for Home.
Leavenworth, Kan., Jan 6. – As the result of overturning of a skiff, containing nine men, near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned; the other two, William Sharp and Frank Logan, were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer at the risk of his life.
The dead:
Frank Hill, 54; leaves wife and six children.
Ralph Hill, 12, water boy.
Charles Parker [Baker] 42; leaves wife and four children.
John Baker, 22.
Elmer Hundley, age unknown.
Grover Hundley, age unknown.
Unknown Swede.
All but the Hundleys and the Swede were residents of Kickapoo.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river, had been working on the Missouri side of the river and the accident happened when the men were rowing to the Kansas side preparatory to returning to their homes. They had proceeded about a third of the way across, but the current and wind being swift the men decided to turn back. In endeavoring to turn the boat a wave broke over it causing it to capsize, throwing the occupants into the water.
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From other news stories: The name of the rescuer was spelled a number of ways. Records indicated that the correct spelling is Ernest August Schweizer, born 6 March 1880 in Kickapoo, Leavenworth KS, died in 1950.
Ernest rescued William Sharp (1861 – 1942) and Frank Logan (22 Feb 1876 – 29 Feb 1944) of Kickapoo KS.
Lost were:
Frank Hill (b. Jun 1869 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Ralph Hill (Son of Frank, b. Aug 1894 in KS). Burial location unknown.
Charles M. Baker (b. 1865 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
John N. Baker (Nephew of Charles, b. Dec 1885 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Elmer B. Hundley (b. 21 Oct 1889 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Grover Hundley (Brother of Elmer, b. Feb 1886 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Burial location unknown.
unknown Swede. Burial location unknown.
Seven Go Down To Watery Grave
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 6 – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned and the two others were rescued by Ernest Schweitser, at the risk of his own life. All but two of the drowned were residents of Kickapoo. The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river and had been working on the Missouri side. They were on their way to the Kansas side and had gone a third of the way when finding the current too swift, they decided to turn back. In turning a wave capsized the boat and threw the men into the water.
The New York Times January 7, 1908.
SKIFF OVERTURNS; 7 DROWN. - Men Constructing Pipe Line Under the Missouri River are Lost.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. Jan. 6. – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, Kan., today, seven men were drowned in the Missouri River.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas Company in constructing a pipe line under the river, and the accident happened when they were rowing to the Kansas side, preparatory to returning to their homes.
The Evening News of Ada, OK. January 7, 1908.
SEVEN PERISH. Kansas Workmen Swept to Doom as They Start for Home.
Leavenworth, Kan., Jan 6. – As the result of overturning of a skiff, containing nine men, near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned; the other two, William Sharp and Frank Logan, were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer at the risk of his life.
The dead:
Frank Hill, 54; leaves wife and six children.
Ralph Hill, 12, water boy.
Charles Parker [Baker] 42; leaves wife and four children.
John Baker, 22.
Elmer Hundley, age unknown.
Grover Hundley, age unknown.
Unknown Swede.
All but the Hundleys and the Swede were residents of Kickapoo.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river, had been working on the Missouri side of the river and the accident happened when the men were rowing to the Kansas side preparatory to returning to their homes. They had proceeded about a third of the way across, but the current and wind being swift the men decided to turn back. In endeavoring to turn the boat a wave broke over it causing it to capsize, throwing the occupants into the water.
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From other news stories: The name of the rescuer was spelled a number of ways. Records indicated that the correct spelling is Ernest August Schweizer, born 6 March 1880 in Kickapoo, Leavenworth KS, died in 1950.
Ernest rescued William Sharp (1861 – 1942) and Frank Logan (22 Feb 1876 – 29 Feb 1944) of Kickapoo KS.
Lost were:
Frank Hill (b. Jun 1869 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Ralph Hill (Son of Frank, b. Aug 1894 in KS). Burial location unknown.
Charles M. Baker (b. 1865 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
John N. Baker (Nephew of Charles, b. Dec 1885 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Elmer B. Hundley (b. 21 Oct 1889 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Grover Hundley (Brother of Elmer, b. Feb 1886 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Burial location unknown.
unknown Swede. Burial location unknown.
The Arizona Journal – Miner of Prescott, AZ - Tuesday Morning, January 7, 1908.
Seven Go Down To Watery Grave
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 6 – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned and the two others were rescued by Ernest Schweitser, at the risk of his own life. All but two of the drowned were residents of Kickapoo. The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river and had been working on the Missouri side. They were on their way to the Kansas side and had gone a third of the way when finding the current too swift, they decided to turn back. In turning a wave capsized the boat and threw the men into the water.
The New York Times January 7, 1908.
SKIFF OVERTURNS; 7 DROWN. - Men Constructing Pipe Line Under the Missouri River are Lost.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. Jan. 6. – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, Kan., today, seven men were drowned in the Missouri River.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas Company in constructing a pipe line under the river, and the accident happened when they were rowing to the Kansas side, preparatory to returning to their homes.
The Evening News of Ada, OK. January 7, 1908.
SEVEN PERISH. Kansas Workmen Swept to Doom as They Start for Home.
Leavenworth, Kan., Jan 6. – As the result of overturning of a skiff, containing nine men, near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned; the other two, William Sharp and Frank Logan, were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer at the risk of his life.
The dead:
Frank Hill, 54; leaves wife and six children.
Ralph Hill, 12, water boy.
Charles Parker [Baker] 42; leaves wife and four children.
John Baker, 22.
Elmer Hundley, age unknown.
Grover Hundley, age unknown.
Unknown Swede.
All but the Hundleys and the Swede were residents of Kickapoo.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river, had been working on the Missouri side of the river and the accident happened when the men were rowing to the Kansas side preparatory to returning to their homes. They had proceeded about a third of the way across, but the current and wind being swift the men decided to turn back. In endeavoring to turn the boat a wave broke over it causing it to capsize, throwing the occupants into the water.
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From other news stories: The name of the rescuer was spelled a number of ways. Records indicated that the correct spelling is Ernest August Schweizer, born 6 March 1880 in Kickapoo, Leavenworth KS, died in 1950.
Ernest rescued William Sharp (1861 – 1942) and Frank Logan (22 Feb 1876 – 29 Feb 1944) of Kickapoo KS.
Lost were:
Frank Hill (b. Jun 1869 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Ralph Hill (Son of Frank, b. Aug 1894 in KS). Burial location unknown.
Charles M. Baker (b. 1865 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
John N. Baker (Nephew of Charles, b. Dec 1885 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Elmer B. Hundley (b. 21 Oct 1889 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Grover Hundley (Brother of Elmer, b. Feb 1886 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Burial location unknown.
unknown Swede. Burial location unknown.
Seven Go Down To Watery Grave
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 6 – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned and the two others were rescued by Ernest Schweitser, at the risk of his own life. All but two of the drowned were residents of Kickapoo. The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river and had been working on the Missouri side. They were on their way to the Kansas side and had gone a third of the way when finding the current too swift, they decided to turn back. In turning a wave capsized the boat and threw the men into the water.
The New York Times January 7, 1908.
SKIFF OVERTURNS; 7 DROWN. - Men Constructing Pipe Line Under the Missouri River are Lost.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. Jan. 6. – As a result of the overturning of a skiff containing nine men near Kickapoo, Kan., today, seven men were drowned in the Missouri River.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas Company in constructing a pipe line under the river, and the accident happened when they were rowing to the Kansas side, preparatory to returning to their homes.
The Evening News of Ada, OK. January 7, 1908.
SEVEN PERISH. Kansas Workmen Swept to Doom as They Start for Home.
Leavenworth, Kan., Jan 6. – As the result of overturning of a skiff, containing nine men, near Kickapoo, seven men were drowned; the other two, William Sharp and Frank Logan, were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer at the risk of his life.
The dead:
Frank Hill, 54; leaves wife and six children.
Ralph Hill, 12, water boy.
Charles Parker [Baker] 42; leaves wife and four children.
John Baker, 22.
Elmer Hundley, age unknown.
Grover Hundley, age unknown.
Unknown Swede.
All but the Hundleys and the Swede were residents of Kickapoo.
The men were employed by the Kansas Natural Gas company in constructing a pipe line under the river, had been working on the Missouri side of the river and the accident happened when the men were rowing to the Kansas side preparatory to returning to their homes. They had proceeded about a third of the way across, but the current and wind being swift the men decided to turn back. In endeavoring to turn the boat a wave broke over it causing it to capsize, throwing the occupants into the water.
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From other news stories: The name of the rescuer was spelled a number of ways. Records indicated that the correct spelling is Ernest August Schweizer, born 6 March 1880 in Kickapoo, Leavenworth KS, died in 1950.
Ernest rescued William Sharp (1861 – 1942) and Frank Logan (22 Feb 1876 – 29 Feb 1944) of Kickapoo KS.
Lost were:
Frank Hill (b. Jun 1869 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Ralph Hill (Son of Frank, b. Aug 1894 in KS). Burial location unknown.
Charles M. Baker (b. 1865 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
John N. Baker (Nephew of Charles, b. Dec 1885 in KS). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Elmer B. Hundley (b. 21 Oct 1889 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.
Grover Hundley (Brother of Elmer, b. Feb 1886 in KS, Walnut, Atchison Co. KS resident). Burial location unknown.
unknown Swede. Burial location unknown.
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