Walter A. Smith, 27, deputy collector, died attempting to save Frederick H. Voorhis, 4, from drowning, Middletown, Ohio, July 11, 1912. Smith, who could not swim, waded into the Miami River to save Frederick, who had fallen in and was drifting with the current. As Frederick drifted from the bank, Smith followed. After wading 55 feet, Smith suddenly threw up one hand and sank in water seven feet deep. Both were drowned. 8854-671
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