Robert Emmett
 

Cincinnati Enquirer, Saturday, 9 August 1902, page 10

BOY DIVED TO DEATH


Robert Emmett, aged 10 years, met his death about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Emmett and other lads were playing about a shanty boat lodged at the foot of Central avenue and Emmett climbed on top of the boat and attempted to jump into a flat boat containing several other lads.

He missed the boat, landing in the river, never to rise again. Fireman Ben Graham, a well known diver was sent for and soon brought the boy's body to the surface. Coroner Higgins was notified and after rendering a verdict had the remains removed to the home of the parents.

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Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday, 10 August 1902, page 15


The funeral of Robert Emmett, who met his death by drowning in the Ohio River will take place this afternoon from the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment at Price Hill. His companions at the time of his death will act as pallbearers.

 

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