When was it published?

June 10, 1892 in The Aegis & Intelligencer

Domestic News June 10, 1892

The Aegis & Intelligencer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Drowning, Child Accident, Susquehanna River, Port Deposit, Raft, High Water

Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland

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What is this article about?

Seven-year-old Hugh Connor, son of George W. Conner of Port Deposit, is believed to have drowned in the Susquehanna River last Sunday evening while trying to catch driftwood from a raft amid high water. Efforts on Monday to recover his body using dynamite failed, and he was likely swept away by the current.

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Accidentally Drowned.—Hugh Connor, aged 7 years, son of George W. Conner, of Port Deposit, is supposed to have been drowned in the Susquehanna river, at that place, last Sunday evening. When last seen he was at the end of a raft, trying to catch drift wood, the river being very high. On Monday dynamite cartridges were exploded on the water, for the purpose of bringing his body to the surface. They had not the desired effect and it is believed that falling overboard he was carried away by the rapid current.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Drowning Child Accident Susquehanna River Port Deposit Raft High Water

What entities or persons were involved?

Hugh Connor George W. Conner

Where did it happen?

Port Deposit

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Port Deposit

Event Date

Last Sunday Evening

Key Persons

Hugh Connor George W. Conner

Outcome

hugh connor presumed drowned; body not recovered despite dynamite efforts

Event Details

Hugh Connor, aged 7, son of George W. Conner, was last seen at the end of a raft trying to catch driftwood in the high Susquehanna River. He is believed to have fallen overboard and been carried away by the rapid current. On Monday, dynamite cartridges were exploded in the water to bring his body to the surface, but without success.