This is a transcript of the testimony presented before the Coroner's Jury in July 1915, following the Eastland Disaster. The inquiry focused on the deaths of Kate Austin and all others who perished when the excursion steamer "Eastland" capsized while moored at the Clark Street dock on the Chicago River.
The "Eastland" disaster, one of the deadliest in Chicago history, claimed the lives of hundreds of passengers, many of whom were Western Electric employees and their families preparing for a company picnic. This transcript offers a detailed record of the testimonies given in the immediate aftermath, providing invaluable insights into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and the efforts to understand its causes. It is a crucial historical document for those interested in maritime disasters, Chicago history, and early 20th-century legal proceedings.
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