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September 10, 1932

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, September 10, 1932

* SS Steamboat Observation disaster
* Rikers Island workers
* East River, New York City


This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SEEK BLAST CAUSE IN BOAT DISASTER; 39 BODIES FOUND; 11 KNOWN MISSING" with subheads two related photos. 1st report coverage on the Steamboat SS Observation explosion disaster in which 71 people would perish in the East River, New York City.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century