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January 13, 1921
The Manitowoc Pilot
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A false rumor spread last week that the Ann Arbor carferry No. 5 was lost in Lake Michigan, causing distress to families, but it was quickly debunked as the vessel continued its normal schedule.
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FALSE MARINE RUMOR
Last week there were two important items of news, the second one cancelling the first, but together furnishing two interesting items of public information. The first on Wednesday was that the Ann Arbor carferry No. 5 had been lost. The next day there was the equally startling information that the boat was not lost, and had not even been mislaid, but was running its schedule without knowing apparently that it ought to be at the bottom of Lake Michigan. It is a strange trait in human nature that starts these groundless rumors of calamities that cruelly bring a chill to the hearts of the many families and friends of the supposed victims.
Last week there were two important items of news, the second one cancelling the first, but together furnishing two interesting items of public information. The first on Wednesday was that the Ann Arbor carferry No. 5 had been lost. The next day there was the equally startling information that the boat was not lost, and had not even been mislaid, but was running its schedule without knowing apparently that it ought to be at the bottom of Lake Michigan. It is a strange trait in human nature that starts these groundless rumors of calamities that cruelly bring a chill to the hearts of the many families and friends of the supposed victims.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
False Rumor
Marine Incident
Carferry
Lake Michigan
Ann Arbor
Where did it happen?
Lake Michigan
Story Details
Location
Lake Michigan
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
A rumor on Wednesday claimed the Ann Arbor carferry No. 5 was lost, but the next day it was confirmed safe and operating normally, highlighting how unfounded calamity rumors distress families.