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Editorial
August 15, 1828
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial condemns ongoing steamboat racing on the North River, citing past disasters and warning of future explosions or fatalities. It calls for strict rules prohibiting boats caught racing with passengers from further operation, holding the public partially responsible for tolerance.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
We perceive by an article in the New-York American, that steamboat racing is continued on the North River. It is astonishing, after the many disastrous and terrible consequences which have resulted from this senseless practice, that it is for a moment tolerated by the public. We fear that some of these days an explosion or some other fatal termination will be put to these exploits. Families and the community will then mourn over the mangled remains of their friends and fellow-citizens with the consciousness of having been in some degree accessary to the calamity.
Let a rule be established that no boat, upon any consideration, be employed that is detected in running races with another boat while passengers are on board.
Aurora.
Let a rule be established that no boat, upon any consideration, be employed that is detected in running races with another boat while passengers are on board.
Aurora.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Steamboat Racing
North River
Public Safety
Boiler Explosion
Regulatory Rule
What entities or persons were involved?
New York American
Public
Steamboat Operators
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Dangers Of Steamboat Racing On The North River
Stance / Tone
Critical And Cautionary, Urging Regulatory Prohibition
Key Figures
New York American
Public
Steamboat Operators
Key Arguments
Steamboat Racing Has Caused Many Disastrous Consequences
Public Tolerance Of Racing Is Astonishing And Dangerous
Future Explosions Or Fatalities Are Likely
Families And Community Will Regret Complicity In Calamities
Establish Rule To Ban Boats Detected Racing With Passengers