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The Detroit Times
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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William Simons, recently arrived from Chicago, fell into the river at the foot of Orleans Street in Detroit early Wednesday morning and was rescued by night watchman August Brege. Revived at St. Mary's Hospital, he refused to explain the incident.
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William Simons, who says he came here from Chicago, fell into the river at the foot of Orleans-st., early Wednesday morning, and was rescued by August Brege, night watchman for the Detroit Shipbuilding Co., when almost unconscious, and thoroughly numbed by the cold.
Brege lowered a ladder to the man who grasped it, and was hauled ashore, after repeated efforts. Then he sank into a stupor.
Revived in St. Mary's hospital, he gave his name, said he had just arrived from Chicago, and refused to tell how he happened to fall into the river.
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Detroit
Event Date
Early Wednesday Morning
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rescued almost unconscious and numbed by cold; revived in st. mary's hospital; refused to explain fall.
Event Details
William Simons fell into the river at the foot of Orleans-st. and was rescued by August Brege, who lowered a ladder and hauled him ashore after repeated efforts. Simons then sank into a stupor before being revived at St. Mary's hospital.