From the Dec. 14, 2014, Chicago Tribune "Last known survivor of deadly Eastland sinking horror dies at 102" by Michelle Manchir.
"Marion Eichholz was only 3 in 1915 when her dad took her into his arms and jumped into the Chicago River to escape a sinking ship, according to her recollection published online.
"That ship, the Eastland, claimed 844 lives July 24, 1915, the deadliest day in Chicago history.
"Eichholz and her parents survived. The vessel's last known survivor, Eichholz, 102, died Nov. 24, the Eastland Disaster Historical Society said Friday."
"It's the last voice of the Eastland disaster. There is no more firsthand testimony to be heard except whatever's documented in writing," said the groups director, Ted Wachholz.
An Event Most people Don't Even Know About, Unfortunately.
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