STORY OF THE TRAGEDY
(By Cable.—Pre»» Association.—Copyright.) LONDON, July 8.
At the inquest on Sir Denis Anson and Mitchell. Miss Iris Tree and others testified that all Were perfectly sober. Anson had exhibited a youthful vivacity and, whilo larking about, climbed upon arid walked along tho awning rail, tho captain compelling him to descend. Anson then mounted a seat, and. diving into tho water, swam towards tho shore. Suddenly he' was heard shouting: "Quickly, quickly I" and Mitchell dived in to his rescue, but disappeared. There was a strong current at tho time. Tho jury wes\ satisfied that Anson was sober. ■ ■ Tho party aboard included Lady Diana . Manners and • Miss Nancy Cunard. Counsel announced that Anson s family was providing for Mitchell's widow and child.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 15016, 10 July 1914, Page 7
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