4th & 6th District
Includeds : Parts of Ports and Waterways in our region , St. Francis River , White River , Mississippi River , Black River , Cache and Arkansas River where the steamboats carried their cargo's from port to port up and down the rivers . Some of our ancestors worked on these steamboats from port to port . Some losing their lives to the rivers or accidents on the river boats from fire , explosions ,etc..
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Source - Annual Report of Inspector Supervisor of Steamboat Inspection - 1907
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1908.
FOURTH SUPERVISING DISTRICT.
LOCAL DISTBICT OF ST. LOUIS, MO.
January 7.—An unknown passenger attempted to leave the ferry steamer Andrew Christy while about 4 feet from the wharf boat at East St. Louis, 111., by either stepping over or stooping under gangway chains before boat was landed and fell overboard and was drowned. Lifeboat was sent to his rescue, but he sank before he could be reached.
January 7.—John Lenmi was reported to this office for violation of section 4420, Revised Statutes, in operating and navigating an unnamed gasoline vessel In the Illinois Hiver without license :md without regulation life-preservers, carrying passengers for hire. Case reported to the United States district attorney, Springfield, Ill., and surveyor of customs, Teoría, Ill.
February 2.—Ferry steamer Andrew Christy broke shaft while leaving landing at St. Louis, Mo. Estimated damage, $1,500. No persons injured and no lives lost.
February11.—Charges were preferred against Willinm Greis, assistant engineer, for being drunk on the steamer Henry Wohlt at Hermann, Mo. The accused plended guilty and submitted his case. His license was suspended for a period of 6 months.
February 28.—Ferry steamer Carlos S. Grecley struck hidden piling in dense fog near Venice, Ill., breaking hole in bottom. Vessel was patched up and taken to the ways. Estimated damage, $500.
March 8.—Steamer F. Y. Batchelor and gasoline ferry Susie B. were cut down by breaking up of ice while In winter quarters at Running Water, S. Dak. Both vessels total loss. Steamer F. Y. Batchelor valued at $4,000, and ferry Susie B. valued at $2,500. No loss of life.
March 16.—While ferry steamer Alanzo C. Church was leaving landing at East St. Louis, Ill., Deckhand John Devan, in casting off line, lost his balance, fell overboard, and was drowned. Life line and life float were thrown to him, but he made no effort to take hold of either. Lifeboat was lowered, but he sank before aid reached him.
April 2.—Charges were preferred against Henry Ragel, assistant engineer, for negligence while serving under his license on the steamer Henry L. Clark at St. Louis, Mo. Accused pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license was suspended for a period of 10 days.
April 4.—Joe Winkler was reported to this office for violation of section 4426, Revised Statutes, in operating and navigating gasoline vessel Tri-City without a license and without the regulation life-preservers, carrying passengers for hire from Canton, Mo., to opposite shore. Case reported to the United States district attorney, St. Louis, Mo., and surveyor of customs, Burlington, Iowa.
May 15.—License of William V. McKinley as chief engineer, expired on February 1, 1907, mailed to this office for renewal May 8, 1907, between which dates the steamer Illinois, navigating the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, employed said McKinley as chief engineer of said steamer, who served on the expired license. Case repotted to United States district attorney, Springfield, 111., and surveyor of customs, Burlington, Iowa.
May 15—License as chief engineer of William V. McKinley, expired on February 1, 1907, mailed to this office for renewal May 8, 1907, between which dates he served as chief engineer of the steamer Illinois, navigating the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Case reported to United States district attorney, Springfield, Ill., and surveyor of customs, Burlington, Iowa.
May 23.—The rudder of the steamer May Stewart became fouled with driftwood as the steamer was about to enter the span of the bridge at Atchison, Kans., causing her to strike pier, tearing down stacks, pilot house, cabin, and part of the pilot wheel. Estimated damage, $400. No persons injured and nolives lost.
May 31.—Steamer Louisiana was visited by the local inspectors At home port and the fire extinguishers were found empty, lifeboats not properly equipped, and equipment not marked with name of steamer. Charges were preferred against Albert J. Powell, master, for negligence, and his license as master and pilot suspended for 30 days.
June 12—While on an inspection trip up the Missouri River the local inspectors found an unnamed gasoline vessel engaged in the ferry business near Vermillon, S. Dak., carrying passengers for hire. No licensed officer in charge and not equipped with life-preservers. Case reported to the United States district attorney, Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and surveyor of customs, Sioux City, Iowa. June 12.—Reported Ross Tomasou to the United States district attorney, Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and surveyor of customs, Sioux City, Iowa, for acting as operator and navigator of unnamed gasoline vessel carrying passengers for hire on the Missouri River near Vermilion, S. Dak.
June 20.—John W. Pait, assistant engineer, while in an intoxicated condition, presented expired license at this office for renewal. License taken up and renewal refused.
June 21—At a reinspection of the steamer Josephine at Sioux City, Iowa, she was found to be deficient in equipment, and the equipment on board in bad condition. Steamer was ordered to cease navigation and charges were preferred against the master, Joseph Leach, jr., who pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license as master and pilot was suspended for 30 days for negligence.
June 24—While the steamer Omaha was navigating the Missouri River the water in the boilers was allowed to fall below the prescribed limit, melting out the fusible plugs. This violation came under the immediate observation of the supervising inspector of the fourth district. Upon return of the steamer to the port of Omaha, Nebr., charges were preferred against Vivian A. Mattingly, chief engineer, for negligence, to which the accused pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license was immediately revoked.
July 11.—The license of William Burke, master of the steamer Dubuque, was suspended for 30 days for inattention to duties, in that the fire drills were not made as required.
July 19.—While John Anderson, sailor, was engaged in scrubbing the wheelhouse on the steamer Grey Eagle, about 40 miles below St. Louis, which work he was not ordered to do by anyone connected with the vessel, he fell overboard and was drowned. The vessel was stopped and every effort made to save him, but without avail.
July 20.—The steamer Tennessee became unmanageable in squall of wind in the St. Louis Harbor, blowing against the pier of Ends Bridge. Preliminary investigation developed the cowardly actions of the mate and the pilot. Damage to vessel, $3,500. No persons injured and no lives lost.
July 21.—Charges were preferred against William M. Young, master of the steamer Tennessee, for neglect and inattention to duty in leaving the port of St. Louis with whistle apparatus out of order. Case investigated and license suspended for 15 days.
July 21.—Charges were preferred against Anthony Burback, pilot of the steamer Tennessee, for cowardice in deserting the pilot wheel while she was being navigated and in a perilous position and his services were imperatively necessary. Case investigated and his license his master and pilot suspended for ft months.
July 21.—Charges were preferred against John Leonard, mate of the steamer Tennessee, for cowardice in deserting his post of duty while the steamer was being navigated and in a perilous position and his services were imperatively necessary. Case investigated and his license as mate revoked, and license a» master, and pilot suspended for 90 days.
July 21.—While Joe Taylor, colored roustabout on steamer Quincy, was lashing wheel at St. Louis wharf, he fell into the river and was drowned. Lifeboat ; lowered and every effort made to save him, but he never came to the surface.
July 28.—Charges were preferred against William Conyers, pilot of the steamer Irix. for intemperance at Quincy, Ill. Investigation was set for July 25, but on that date- the accused pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license as pilot was suspended for 30 days.
August 5.—An unknown passenger jumped overboard from the steamer Moine In St. Louis Harbor and was drowned. Lifeboat was lowered, but was unable to rescue him ; undoubtedly a suicide.
August 23.-—Pearl Diamond secured passage on steamer Cape Girardeau at Cape Girardeau, Mo., for St. Louis, and upon arrival at St. Louis was missing. On August 27 his body was found In the river at Midds Landing, Ill. No witnesses to the occurrence and no further information obtainable.
August 23.—License of William H. Leyhe, master, expired on August 1, 1907, and was presented at this office for renewal on August 23, 1907, between which dates he served as master of the steamer Cape Girardeau in and out of the port of St. Louis. Case reported to United States district attorney and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo.
August 23.—License of William II. Leyhe, master, expired on August 1, 1907, and was presented at this office for renewal on August 23, 1907, between which dates the steamer Cape , navigating the Mississippi River, employed him as master. Case reported to the United States district attorney and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo.
September 11.—gasoline vessel Nettie - was report to this office for violation of section 4-12, Revised Statutes, being operated as a ferry, and carrying passengers for hire between Thebes, Ill., and opposite shore without licensed officer in .charge and not being provided with life-preservers. Case reported to United States district attorney, Danville, Ill., and surveyor of customs, Cairo, Ill.
September 25.—William W. Woods was reported to this office for violation of section 4420, Revised Statutes, in operating and navigating gasoline vessel Nettie without a license, carrying passengers for hire between Thebes, Ill., and opposite shore. Case reported to United States district attorney, Danville, Ill., and surveyor of customs, Cairo, Ill.
October 3.—License of Thomas B. Sims, master, expired on September 5, 1907, and presented at this office for renewal October 3, 1907, between which dates the steamer city of Memphis employed said Sims as master of said steamer. Case reported to united States district attorney and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo. Steamer navigated the Mississippi River between St. Louis, Mo., and Cape Girardeau, Mo.
October 3.—License of Thomas B. Sims, master, expired on September 5, 1907, and presented at this office for renewal October 3, 1007. between which dates he •served as master of the steamer City of Memphis, navigating the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, Mo. Case reported to United States district attorney and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo.
October 3.—Steamer Susan struck snag in the Missouri River near De Sota, Iowa, and sunk. Steamer total loss. Loss of property, $5,000. No loss of life.
October 11.—Charges were preferred against Thomas B. Sims, master of steamer City of Memphis, for failure to render monthly reports of officer in charge. Accused pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license as master was suspended for 15 days.
October 18.—Charges were preferred against Thomas A. Rider, pilot, in charge of ferry steamer City of Warsaw for failure to render monthly reports of officer in charge. Accused pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license as pilot was suspended for 15 days.
October 18.—Charges were preferred against James H. Cooter, pilot in charge of ferry steamer City of Warsaw, for failure to render monthly reports of officer in charge. Accused pleaded guilty and submitted his case. His license was suspended for 15 days.
October 28.—Jack Williams, colored roustabout on steamer Cape Girardeau , fell overboard while steamer was making landing at Cape Girardeau, Mo., and was drowned. A line was thrown him, but he made no effort to take hold of it Lifeboat was immediately lowered and search made in the wheels and elsewhere, but body could not be found.
December 11.—License of Charles Coulter, chief engineer, expired on December 10, 1907, and was presented at this office for renewal on December 17, 1907, between which dates the steamer Bald Eagle employed said Coulter as chief engineer of said vessel. Case reported to United States district attorney and surveyor of customs. St. Louis. Mo.
December 17.—License of Charles Coulter, chief engineer, expired December 10, 1907, and was presented at this office for renewal on December 17, 1907, between which dates he served as chief engineer of steamer Bald Eagle. Case reported to United States district attorney and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo.
December 24.—Gasoline vessel Helen was reported to to this office for violation of section 4426, Revised Statutes, being operated as a ferry and carrying passengers for hire between Fort Gage, Ill., and opposite shore, without licensed officer in charge and without life-preservers. Case reported to United States district attorney, Danville, Ill., and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo.
December 24-—Gasoline vessel Helen was reported to this office for violation 4426, Revised Statutes, in operating and navigating gasoline vessel Helen, carrying passengers for hire between Fort Gage, Ill., and opposite shore without license. Case reported to United States district attorney, Danville, Ill., and surveyor of customs, St. Louis, Mo.
LOCAL DISTRICT OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
January 12.—Bill Dog. colored, laborer on steamer Fera Herold, fell overboard and was drowned at Memphis, Tenn., before assistance could be rendered.
January 19.—Investigated charges against Charles L. Miller, master and pilot on steamer J. C. Atice, for intemperance, in violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes, on December 18, 1908. Charges not sustained and case dismissed.
January 27.—Steamer India Givens, while lying at the bank at Hickmnn, Ky., burned. No lives lost. Boat total loss. Unable to obtain further information.
February 10.—The steamer Joseph B. Williams, with a tow of coal, en route from Louisville, Ky., to New Orleans, La., struck a landing at Memphis, Tenn., and sunk and destroyed 3 coal boats containing 75,000 bushels of coal. Property loss, $12,000. no lives lost
February 11.—The steamer praiue, with a tow of 57 pieces, en route from Louisville. Ky., to new Orleans, La., struck a rock dike just below Memphis, Tenn., and destroyed 9 loaded boats containing 240,000 bushels of coal valued at $25.000. no lives lost.
February 23.—The steamer Victor, while dislodging grounded barges at Sibley chute, Mississippi River, was struck by a swinging barge, causing the steamer to list, fill with water, and sink. Total loss: value, $14,000; no insurance. No lives lost.
March 11.—Refused to renew the license of John P. Deginan n s chief engineer for reason of habitual drunkenness, In violation of section 4441. Revised Statutes.
March 18.—Fred Ricks, colored, deck hand on steamer James Lee, accidentally fell overboard and was drowned at Memphis, Tenn., before assistance could be rendered.
March 21.—A. Dickens, colored, deck hand on steamer Stacker Lee, while loading cotton at Barfield, Ark., fell overboard and was drowned. Every effort was made to save the unfortunate man, but without avail.
April 11.—Charles Hutson, colored, deck hand on steamer Alda, accidentally fell overboard and was drowned at Clarendon. Ark., before assistance could be rendered.
April 22.—Joe Guss, colored, deck hand on steamer Luette Nowland, accidentally fell overboard and was drowned when near Helena, Ark., Mississippi River.
May 1.—Suspended the license of Frank Hyatt, master of the steamer Joseph H. Williams, for 15 days for navigating said steamer on an expired certificate of inspection, in violation of sections 4417 and 4439, Revised Statutes.
May 1.—Steamer Joseph B. Williams was navigated from April 23 to 27, inclusive, on an expired certificate of inspection. Case was reported to United States district attorney and collector of customs, Memphis, Tenn., for violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes.
May 5.—Steamer H. Brown, E. W. B. Nowland, master, while passing through the rock Island Railroad bridge, near Little Rock, Ark., owing to heavy wind, accidentally struck a pier, causing damage to her steel guards. Estimated damage, $1,800. No lives lost and no one injured.
June 5.—Steamer Lucille Nowland, E. A. Stanfield, master, while en route from Little Rock, Ark., to Memphis, Tenn., struck a hidden obstruction, knocking a hole in her side and causing damage to freight and property of $200. No lives lost.
July 5.—Martin Clark, deck hand on steamer John S. Summers, fell overboard and was drowned near Booths Point, Tenn., Mississippi River, before assistance could be rendered.
July 9.—Giles Banks, colored, deck hand on steamer Birmingham, accidentally fell overboard and was drowned in the Arkansas River when near the mouth of the river.
July 11.—Steamer Pacific No. 2 broke her shaft when near Stewarts, Mo. Damage, $2,000. No one injured.
July 12.—Steamer Mary Michael, when near Tomato Landing, Ark., Mississippi River, broke her shaft. Damage, $1,000. No one injured.
July 23.—Steamer ?. ?. Taylor, when at Black Rock, Ark., Black River, broke loose during a storm and was sunk. Total loss, $1,500. No lives lost and no one injured.
July 25.—Revoked the license of Edward J. Carvill, master and pilot, for violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes, and section 50, Rule V, Rules and Regulations, gross negligence and inattention to duties as master. Case appealed to the supervising inspector, sixth district, on July 27. Action of local inspectors sustained.
July 28.—Steamer Climax struck a hidden obstruction near Luna Landing, Ark., Mississippi River, breaking two holes in her hull. Steamer sunk after being run on a bar. Damage to steamer and cargo, $1,100; no insurance. No lives lost and no one injured.
August 13.—Revoked the license of Charles McDonald, mate, for intemperance, in violation of section 4440, Revised Statutes.
September 7.—While en route up the Mississippi River, about 75 miles above Memphis, Tenn., 2 of the 4 flues in the top row of the starboard boiler of steamer Joy Patton collapsed. Damage, about $100. No one injured.
October 1.—Charges were preferred against Emory B. Johnson, master and pilot, for violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes, gross negligence and recklessly navigating the steamer Titan. Case investigated October 10, and his license was suspended for 20 days.
October 4-—Charges were preferred against William W. Maingault, master and pilot on steamer Titan, for violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes. Case investigated on October 16, charges not sustained, and the case was dismissed.
October 5.—Charges were preferred against Clarence L. Nichols, master and pilot, for violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes, gross negligence and recklessly navigating the steamer Fred Hittereg. while en route from Cairo, Ill., to Memphis, Tenn., October 3 and 4. Case investigated October 5, and his license was suspended for 180 days.
October 18.—Steamer Wash Honshell, en route up the Mississippi River, when near Delta landing, broke her shaft, causing a damage of about $2,000. No lives lost.
"November 11.—Charges were tiled against C. Mark Cole, master, and Boyce Berryman and Martin Fitchner, pilots, of the steamer Dick Frier, for violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes, negligence and inattention to their duties, while en route from Cairo. Ill., to Memphis. Tenn.. October 3 and 4. On November 20 thé case was investigated at Cairo, Ill., and the charges, not being sustained, were dismissed.
November 19.—Charges were filed against William II. Wood, assistant engineer on steamer Stacker Lee. for intemporance. in violation of section 4441, Revised Statutes. Case investigated December 7, and his license was revoked.
December 5.—Thomas P. Dawson, chief engineer, pleaded guilty to the charge of being intoxicated and unable to perform his duty on the steamer Birmingham on November 24, in violation of section 4441, Revised Statutes, and his license was suspended for 38 days.
December 16 and 20.—Steamer Ida Patton, James M. Grasty, master, was navigated on an expired certificate of inspection in violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes. Violation was reported to the United States district attorney at Jackson, Miss., and the collector of customs at Memphis, Tenn.
December 20.—Suspended for 15 days the master and pilot's license of James M. Grasty for violation of sections 4439 and 4442, Revised Statutes, negligence, in navigating the steamer Ida I'atton December 16 to 19 on au expired certificate of Inspection, violation of section 4417, Revised Statutes.
December 21.—Charges were filed against George G. Head, second-class pilot, for violation of section 4442, Revised Statutes, negligence and unskillfuluess while acting under authority of his license on steamer Whisper, and, upon a plea of guilty to said charge, his license was revoked on December 24.
December 29.—Steamer Hazel l??, en route from Helena, Ark., to Memphis, Tenn., while near Hacklers landing, broke her shaft, causing a damage of $1,000. No lives lost.