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May 10, 1947
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The body of prominent Aberdeen businessman Henry A. Page was found floating in New River on May 9, four days after he accidentally fell from his houseboat. Death ruled accidental drowning; funeral planned in Aberdeen.
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BODY OF HENRY PAGE FOUND FLOATING IN NEW RIVER FRIDAY
JACKSONVILLE, May 9.-(AP)-
The body of Henry A. Page, prominent Aberdeen business man, was found in New River late today.
The body was found four miles upstream from where he fell from his houseboat near the junction of the river and the inland waterway late Sunday. Fishermen expressed the belief that the body had come to the surface and had floated upstream on a flood tide Thursday night.
Sheriff I. Dan Sanders and Acting Coroner Timmons Jones, who investigated, said that death had come accidentally by drowning and added that an inquest was unnecessary.
Members of the family who had remained at the houseboat at Sneads Ferry since Page fell overboard said funeral services will be conducted Monday at Aberdeen.
The body will be cremated at Durham.
A widespread search for Page, president of the Cape Fear railroad, was undertaken after he fell from the boat. His wife, who was with him at the time, had made his way to safety on the river's bank after a life preserver and a bench had been thrown to him from the boat.
JACKSONVILLE, May 9.-(AP)-
The body of Henry A. Page, prominent Aberdeen business man, was found in New River late today.
The body was found four miles upstream from where he fell from his houseboat near the junction of the river and the inland waterway late Sunday. Fishermen expressed the belief that the body had come to the surface and had floated upstream on a flood tide Thursday night.
Sheriff I. Dan Sanders and Acting Coroner Timmons Jones, who investigated, said that death had come accidentally by drowning and added that an inquest was unnecessary.
Members of the family who had remained at the houseboat at Sneads Ferry since Page fell overboard said funeral services will be conducted Monday at Aberdeen.
The body will be cremated at Durham.
A widespread search for Page, president of the Cape Fear railroad, was undertaken after he fell from the boat. His wife, who was with him at the time, had made his way to safety on the river's bank after a life preserver and a bench had been thrown to him from the boat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Accidental Drowning
Body Found
Houseboat Fall
New River
Aberdeen Businessman
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry A. Page
Sheriff I. Dan Sanders
Acting Coroner Timmons Jones
Where did it happen?
New River Near Jacksonville, North Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry A. Page
Sheriff I. Dan Sanders
Acting Coroner Timmons Jones
Location
New River Near Jacksonville, North Carolina
Event Date
May 9
Story Details
Henry A. Page fell from his houseboat into New River late Sunday; his body was found floating four miles upstream on Friday, May 9, after a widespread search. Death ruled accidental drowning; no inquest needed. Funeral in Aberdeen, cremation in Durham.