ON THE MISSISSIPPI.
RIVER STEAMER LOST.
THOUSAND GIRLS JUST LANDED.
■By Cable. —Press Association.'—Copyright.
N E\V YORK, June 20,
The steamer Majestic, carrying a crew of 37, struck the new intake tower at St. Louis, on the Mississippi River, and sank. "
'A few" ineii were secii' hanging to the ringing for an hour. Prior to the accident the Majestic landed 1000 telephone girl excursionists. Only- two men were drowned, i Ama jority 6f the sa'ilors swam ashore. The others took the lifeboats and •iriftid down the river.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 116, 22 June 1914, Page 7
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