Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1909 — PASSENGERS REMOVED FROM STRANDED LINER [ARTICLE]

PASSENGERS REMOVED FROM STRANDED LINER

Steamer Still Held In Grip ot Treacherous Coast New York, June 11.—Without a mishap the 526 passengers of the Spanish liner Antonio Lopez, which went ashore in the fog off Fire Island on one of the most dreaded stretches of the North Atlantic coast, have reached New York. The cabin passengers, 102 in number, were allowed to go ashore at once, while those in the steerage were placed in care of the immigration authorities at Ellis Island. The Lopez is in a bad position, lying broadside to the sea. Several unsuccessful efforts were made by the wrecking tugs to drag her from the sand. While the ship appears to be in no Immediate danger, the wreckers are laying alongside prepared to take off the members of the crew in case a change tn the wind should threaten their safety.