Nome, AK drowning, Sept 1900
PROFESSORS DROWNED
AT NOME WHILE CAMPING ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT.
Seattle, Sept. 28. - A special to the Times from Nome City says:
Prof. Andres of the Walla Walla institute was drowned about Sept. 12 while camping for the night on the beach, the waves suddenly surrounded the tent where Mr. Andrews and his partner, Sutherland, were sleeping. The men were compelled to swim for their lives. Andres soon became exhausted and sank, while Mr. Sutherland after a desperate struggle succeeded in getting on shore.
The Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND 29 Sept 1900
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A special to the Seattle Times from Cape Nome City says Mr. Andrews, professor of English in Walla Walla institute, was drowned about Sept. 12.
The Colorado Springs Gazette - Telegraph, Colorado Springs, CO 29 Sept 1900
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