The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
VINSON WALSH DEAD
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE KILLED IN
 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.
Machine Crashed ThreaEh Bridge Into Creek As Party Was Going
 To Luncheon--Others
 Hadiy Hurt.

Newport R. l., Aug. 19.-Vinosn Walsh. son of Thomas F. Walsh of Washington, was killed and four oth- CT young members of the Newport summer colony were injured in an au- tomobile accident here this afternoon.
 The injured include Mrs. James L.. Kernchan, of Hampstead. L. L, Harry Oelrichs. son of Charles NJ. Oelrichs of Newport and New York, Herbert Pell Jr.. son of Herbert Pell of New York, and Miss Evelyan Walsh, sister of the man who was killed. It is be- lived that the injured will recover.
 The automobile which was driven by Young Walsh struck the railing of a bridge spanning a creek near East ern Point and plunged into the water. Whether Walsh lost control of 1t or the machine became disabled has not been ascertained.
 The accident was witnessed by oth- CT automobilists who succeeded in res cuing the five members of the Walsh machine. not however, without great difficulty, due to the fact that all the members of the party were lying be- meath the heavy car. The water in the creek was not deep and to this fact is due in part the rescue.
 Walsh who was about eighteen years OI age, was nut kllleQ put died soon after he was taken from the water. It was learned later that as the automobile crashed over the bridge his head came in contact with an iron beam. The occupants of the car were on their way to attend a luncheon giV- en at the Clam Bake Club near East ern Point. by Mrs. Clement Moore. The accident happened when the car. a for ty horse power vehicle, was speeding ra nidIV down hill ..
 Other young people who were following the Walsh machine were mortified to see the automobile in front of them swerve and disappear over the creek bridge. In It's swift flight the big car tore an opening through the heavy bridge railings and then was precipitated into the creek, capslzing in its passage and impris- oning in its wreckage every one of its occupants. In a moment friends were rushing into the water to the rescue. The ponderous weight of the machine made this difficult and the injured young people were in danger of drowning. Quick and effective work was done. MT. Walsh was unconscious when taken out of the water and died before medical aid could reach him.
 His sister was found to be badly bruised and an examination showed that her right leg was fractured. MT Oelrichs was also severely bruised and Mir Pell's injuries were of a similar nature. Mrs. Kernchan was cut and sustained contusions about the body. The injured were treated temporarily at nearby cottages. Physicians stated that all would probably recover.
 Vinson Walsh was the son of Thom- as F. Walsh of Washington, the mil lionaire Colorado mine owner He was IS years of age and was preparing to enter Yale Uniersity in the fall. He was a polo enthusiast His father re- gently purchased a string 0: polo po- nies for him.
 Mrs James Kernochan is well known as a cross-country rider. She came here from Hempstead, L. l.. recently to visit her mother-in-law. Mrs. Kernochan's husband died about two years ago.
 Herbert PeIl. Jr.. Is a close friend of the Walsh family and like Vinson was preparing for college
 Harry OeIrichs Is the son of Charles W. Oelrichs. senior member of the New York firm of Charles W. Oelrichs & Co., bankers and brokers. The young mans mother Is the Newport woman who was robbed of valuable jewelTy early In the summer.
 Miss Evelyn Walsh Is Is years of age and popular in society circles She is an enthusiastic swimmer and strong tennis player. This season is the first the Walsh family has spent at Newport
 The physician said tonight that Miss Walsh sustained a compound fracture of the right thigh Mrs. Kernochan and Harry Oelrichs are suffering se- yerely from shock. Herbert Pell ap- pears to be the least injured and to- night was able to be out.