Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1909 — DIVES 135 FEET; UNHURT [ARTICLE]

DIVES 135 FEET; UNHURT

Plunges From Bridge Into East River to Acquire a Reputation. New York, May 21.—Albert House plunged from the Williamsburg bridge into the East river, a distance of 135 feet, and escaped practically unhurt. The man was picked up by a motorboat. It was thought that he was seriously injured, for the big drop had left him breathless and apparently in pain. He speedily recovered. An examination revealed that his only injury was a bruised cheek. House recently abandoned his trade, that of a carpenter, and has been leaping from high places to acquire a reputation which would win him a summer engagement as a high diver. He was arrested and held in SSOO ball to keep the peace for six months.