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Domestic News
May 12, 1930
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
John Bowman, 65, drowned in Kenai Lake ice near Seward, Alaska, while cutting ties; body not recovered despite partner's rescue attempt. Reported late Saturday.
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JOHN BOWMAN LOST
KENAI LAKE ICE
Late Saturday a telephone message was received at the U. S. Marshal's office of the apparent death by drowning of John Bowman, very well known here in Seward, in the waters of Kenai Lake.
Other reports which have since reached the city are rather confusing but the circumstances surrounding the case seems to be these:
Martin Mitchell reported he had found Mr. Bowman's blankets and sled near a hole in the ice; another report was that Bowman's partner saw him go thru the ice and endeavored to rescue him but failed.
Thus far the body has not been recovered.
Mr. Bowman was about 65 years old and had been cutting ties near where he is alleged to have lost his life, opposite Mile 20 from the Alaska Railroad, on this side of the lake and near where he had his camp.
KENAI LAKE ICE
Late Saturday a telephone message was received at the U. S. Marshal's office of the apparent death by drowning of John Bowman, very well known here in Seward, in the waters of Kenai Lake.
Other reports which have since reached the city are rather confusing but the circumstances surrounding the case seems to be these:
Martin Mitchell reported he had found Mr. Bowman's blankets and sled near a hole in the ice; another report was that Bowman's partner saw him go thru the ice and endeavored to rescue him but failed.
Thus far the body has not been recovered.
Mr. Bowman was about 65 years old and had been cutting ties near where he is alleged to have lost his life, opposite Mile 20 from the Alaska Railroad, on this side of the lake and near where he had his camp.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
John Bowman
Kenai Lake
Drowning
Ice Accident
Seward
Alaska Railroad
What entities or persons were involved?
John Bowman
Martin Mitchell
Where did it happen?
Kenai Lake
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kenai Lake
Event Date
Late Saturday
Key Persons
John Bowman
Martin Mitchell
Outcome
apparent death by drowning; body not recovered
Event Details
John Bowman, about 65 years old, was cutting ties near Mile 20 from the Alaska Railroad on Kenai Lake when he apparently drowned after going through the ice. Martin Mitchell found his blankets and sled near a hole in the ice. Bowman's partner reportedly saw him go through and tried but failed to rescue him.