Thomas Rodney Dobson, 17, pattern-maker’s apprentice, saved Laura A. Alberts, 16, and Josephine M. Herold, 14, from drowning, Baltimore, Maryland, September 19, 1908. Thomas jumped from a moving launch into the Patapsco River and was clasped about the neck by one of three girls who had fallen overboard. He freed himself, and, supporting Laura and Josephine, each holding to one of his arms, he grasped the other girl and supported her momentarily, until relieved of her by another man. Josephine let loose and sank, and Thomas then swam 25 feet to a bridge, towing Laura. A third man reached under the water and brought Josephine, who had clung to Laura’s foot, to the surface. All were taken ashore in a boat. 2975-370
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