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Domestic News
August 15, 1912
The Wheeling Intelligencer
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Miss Martha S. Everett, a Wellsburg, W. Va., high school student visiting Erie, Pa., drowned late on Aug. 14. after falling from a skiff while rowing; companions failed to rescue her in time.
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Wellsburg Girl Drowned at Erie
Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer
WELLSBURG, W. Va., Aug. 14.—
Telegrams received by relatives of Miss Martha S. Everett, of this city, who was visiting friends at Erie, Pa., conveyed the sad news that the popular young high school student was drowned in that city late this afternoon. Details of the drowning were not received. Miss Everett was a member of the class of 1913 of Wellsburg High school and was a talented young lady and a music student of ability.
When drowned Miss Everett was out rowing and fell from the skiff. Her companions made an effort to rescue her but she was drowned before they could reach her.
Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer
WELLSBURG, W. Va., Aug. 14.—
Telegrams received by relatives of Miss Martha S. Everett, of this city, who was visiting friends at Erie, Pa., conveyed the sad news that the popular young high school student was drowned in that city late this afternoon. Details of the drowning were not received. Miss Everett was a member of the class of 1913 of Wellsburg High school and was a talented young lady and a music student of ability.
When drowned Miss Everett was out rowing and fell from the skiff. Her companions made an effort to rescue her but she was drowned before they could reach her.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Wellsburg Girl
Drowning
Erie Pa
Martha Everett
Rowing Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Martha S. Everett
Where did it happen?
Erie, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Erie, Pa.
Event Date
Aug. 14.
Key Persons
Miss Martha S. Everett
Outcome
drowned before companions could rescue her.
Event Details
Miss Martha S. Everett, of Wellsburg, W. Va., visiting friends at Erie, Pa., was out rowing and fell from the skiff, leading to her drowning late this afternoon.