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TITANIC SAILOR IN COURT

New York Times

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Man Who Saved 45 Persons Says He Can't Support His Wife
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CHICAGO, Jan. 16---Albert Horswill, who said he was in charge of the last lifeboat to leave the Titanic, and saved forty-five women and children, told Judge Uhlir in court to-day that he was unable to support his wife. Horswill, 38 years old, married an 18-year-old girl last November and deserted her a week ago.

"It would have been better if I had gone down with the Titanic," said Horswill. "I am working in a warehouse, but can't make enough to support one, let alone two."

Judge Uhlir sent the couple away together, after telling the sailor he must support his wife.

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Encyclopedia Titanica (2003) TITANIC SAILOR IN COURT (New York Times, Saturday 17th January 1914, ref: #1770, published 4 November 2003, generated 7th October 2024 03:36:27 PM); URL : https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-sailor-court.html