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New York Post
3 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Gold watch lost in Lake Michigan shipwreck 165 years ago returns home
When the Lady Elgin sank on Lake Michigan in 1860, British journalist and politician Herbert Ingram was lost to the deep, but 165 years later his pocket watch has returned home. The steamship quickly sank on Sept. 8, 1860, when it collided with a schooner during a storm off Winnetka, Illinois, killing more than 300 people, with many unable to make it to lifeboats before it went down. Advertisement Ingram and his son both died in the sinking with his gold watch going down with them. After the sinking, Ingram's body was recovered, and he was returned to England, and buried in his hometown of Boston in Lincolnshire. The pocket watch was discovered by divers in 1992, but remained in the U.S. until this May, when it was given to a historian to examine. 7 A gold watch belonging to British journalist and politician Herbert Ingram that was lost in the sinking of the Lady Elgin in 1860 has returned to England. FOX 17 WXMI Advertisement 7 The steamship sank on Sept. 8, 1860, after it collided with a schooner during a storm off Winnetka, Illinois, killing more than 300 people. Universal Images Group via Getty Images 7 The pocket watch was discovered by divers in 1992 and was given to a historian to examine last May. FOX 17 WXMI 'Back in 1992, when my team was documenting the remains of the Lady Elgin scattered over more than a mile of lake bottom, other divers were visiting the site,' Valerie Van Heest, co-founder of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association who wrote 'Lost on the Lady Elgin,' told FOX 17. 'The location had leaked, and a trio of divers I have just recently learned, came upon a pocket watch. A gold pocket watch, an extraordinary discovery.' She added that Ingram was a 'member of Parliament. He was also the founder of the London Illustrated News, which was the first time a newspaper printed images in the paper. So he was really the founder of pictorial journalism.' Advertisement 7 According to Valerie Van Heest, author of 'Lost on the Lady Elgin,' Ingram was a 'member of Parliament. He was also the founder of the London Illustrated News, which was the first time a newspaper printed images in the paper.' Electric Egg Ltd. – 7 Ingram had the watch when he and his son both died in the sinking. FOX 17 WXMI 7 'A trio of divers I have just recently learned, came upon a pocket watch,' Van Heest said. 'A gold pocket watch, an extraordinary discovery.' FOX 17 WXMI Van Heest told BBC News she quickly realized that the watch 'doesn't belong in America. It belongs in Boston, England, where Herbert Ingram was from, where a statue of him still stands.' Advertisement Experts say the watch remained in relatively good condition while on the lake floor because of the lake's cold, low-oxygen environment, according to People magazine. Ingram is celebrated as the 'favorite son' of the Lincolnshire town where he was born and buried and where a statue of him stands. 7 Van Fleet bought the watch and donated it to the Boston Guildhall Museum, which was putting together an exhibit on Ingram at the time. FOX 17 WXMI Van Fleet bought the watch, then donated it to the Boston Guildhall Museum, which happened to be putting together an exhibit on Ingram at the time. 'They didn't have any physical artifacts, and here I was offering not only an artifact, but Herbert Ingram's personal watch,' Van Heest said. 'It was an extraordinary, serendipitous occurrence.' Councilor Sarah Sharpe, from Boston Borough Council told the BBC: 'The fact that this small part of him is coming back to his hometown to be displayed is really special and important.' The museum celebrated the watch's return on May 24, calling it a 'day to remember.' Advertisement 'Today, Boston came together to honour the life and legacy of Herbert Ingram — journalist, reformer, and one of our town's most influential figures — as his long-lost gold watch, recovered from the wreck of the Lady Elgin, was officially returned home,' the museum wrote on Facebook. 'From a private tribute at his grave, to the ceremonial handover at the Ingram Memorial, to the powerful stories shared at Boston Guildhall — every moment was filled with reflection, pride, and awe.' The museum added, 'Thank you to everyone who joined us today — in person and in spirit. Boston history is alive and ticking.'
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Student, 19, dies after being shot through the floor at a house party
Officials have said the shooting is being considered accidental, however investigators believe that a suspect, who was on the second floor of the home, fired a gun through the floor multiple times A 19-year-old college student has died after he was shot in the head through the floor at a house party. The tragic incident happened on Friday, May 9 at around 11pm local time when around 10 to 20 people were inside the property for the party. Emergency services rushed to the scene and Connor Lotterman was transported to a local hospital, and an obituary states that he died one day later, on Saturday, May 10. According to reports from local networks WOOD and FOX 17, Connor, who was a Grand Valley State University student, was shot in the head at the property in Tallmadge Township, Michigan, located west of Grand Rapids. Ottawa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) officials told the news outlets that while the shooting is being considered accidental, investigators believe that a suspect, who was on the second floor of the home, fired a gun through the floor multiple times. Jake Sparks, captain of the Detective Bureau at the OCSO , believes the shooting was '"intentional". He told FOX 17: "The shooting was quite intentional. Multiple rounds were fired. It wasn't as if it were a one-shot accidental discharge. This was numerous rounds discharged. Although the result of the shooting led to an accidental death, this shooting was intentional." Ottawa County prosecutors have a 20-year-old suspect, who has not been named, and are considering pursuing criminal charges against the shooter. Police also confirmed that investigators also believe alcohol was a factor in the shooting, reports PEOPLE Magazine. A statement from Grand Valley State University said: "The Grand Valley community is saddened by Connor's tragic death. On behalf of President Mantella, the Laker community extends our deepest sympathies to his family and friends." GVSU Dean of Students Aaron Haight said. "Students may utilize the Care referral process and the University Counseling Center for support and resources during this difficult time. Faculty and staff can access mental health services via the Employee Assistance Program." Sparks also told WOOD that the fatal incident should serve as a reminder for firearms owners to store the weapons properly. He said: "If you have firearms that are out, lock them away, separate them from the ammunition. Gun safes, trigger guards, trigger locks, all those things can be important to make sure nothing tragic happens." Anyone with additional information about the incident is urged to contact the OCSO or report information anonymously by calling (745368). A GoFundMe pagee has been set up to raise funds for Connor's funreal costs. The message on the page reads: "Hey there! I wanted to share about a heartfelt effort to honor Connor Lotterman, who was taken from us far too soon. Every donation will help create a memorial bench for his family reminding us of his bright spirit, and possible other gifts to help Steve and Maria and their family, so if you can, please consider clicking the link below to donate or share it with others. Thank you for your support!"
USA Today
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Today in MMA History: Conor McGregor suffers first UFC loss, and Nate Diaz is not surprised
(This story first published on March 5, 2018.) Nate Diaz stood in the octagon on Dec. 19, 2015, and listened patiently as UFC commentator Joe Rogan asked him to describe his feelings after beating Michael Johnson via unanimous decision at UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando, Fla. '(Expletive) that,' Diaz replied, grabbing for the microphone and looking directly into the camera so that he might address his true audience, a fellow by the name of Conor McGregor. For fans watching live on FOX in the U.S., where certain words simply aren't allowed on television, the rant that followed was more beeps than words. But still, Diaz got his point across. He was upset at McGregor. He thought McGregor might be reaping the rewards of other people's hard work. He would like to face him in a professional prizefighting contest, please. It was his considered opinion that this contest would be more profitable for both parties than all other alternatives. And so forth. The powers that be must have felt he made a compelling, eloquent case, because less than three months later Diaz would get that fight he asked for at UFC 196 in Las Vegas. This would lead a couple of the biggest nights in UFC history. And it all started with most Diazian of responses: '(Expletive) that.' Granted, it wasn't a direct line from Diaz's callout to the granting of his wish. Then, as now, calling out the newly minted UFC featherweight champ McGregor was a pretty popular career move. It just didn't typically go anywhere, since McGregor had his own ideas about his career trajectory, not to mention an uncanny ability to bend reality to meet his desires. And McGregor? He was clear about what he wanted after a 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo at UFC 194. His plan, he told the world immediately after the fight, was to go straight up to lightweight to claim that belt as well. Rafael dos Anjos, who successfully defended his 155-pound title against Donald Cerrone a week later, was open to the idea. While he told McGregor it was 'better to stay in the featherweight division,' he readily agreed to the pairing. And why wouldn't he? Like McGregor had promised during one notable earlier exchange, a fight with the Irish superstar was a guaranteed box office hit, not to mention a potential 'red panty night' back at home. But with the bout set for early March, things hit a snag in late February. It seemed dos Anjos had injured his foot in training. He was out of the fight, ruining McGregor's plans for an epic champ-versus-champ showdown, and it was all happening roughly two weeks before the event. After everything he went through trying to get in the same cage with Aldo, it must have felt like deja vu all over again. Fortunately, there was no shortage of volunteers to replace dos Anjos. Several names from different weight classes emerged as possibilities. Even the former featherweight champ Aldo was discussed as a possibility. But then, none of them had very recently been seen on network TV calling McGregor everything but a child of God. UFC President Dana White later would claim Diaz was training for a triathlon when he got the call to fight McGregor. Diaz, however, disputed that claim, and in fact later posted video evidence that seemed to suggest he was, as he claimed, 'on a yacht in (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico) getting my chillax on' with friends and teammates. According to the video, that process entailed at least a little bit of tequila. Still, Diaz accepted the fight at welterweight, which McGregor would later claim as his suggestion once Diaz pushed back on the idea of making the cut to lightweight on such short notice. Though dos Anjos pulled out of the fight, McGregor wanted to stay on the card. With 11 days left until the event, the UFC brought in Nate Diaz to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 196. The bout would take place at Welterweight. — MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) March 5, 2018 At a UFC gym in Torrance, Calif., in late February the two made their first public appearance to promote the bout. Foregoing his usual three-piece suits in favor of a grey tank top, McGregor expressed an admiration for the Diaz brothers – even the one he was about to fight. 'I honestly like Nick's little brother,' McGregor said. 'How can you not like him? He's like a little cholo gangster from the hood. But at the same time he coaches kids jiu-jitsu on a Sunday morning and goes on bike rides with the elderly. He makes gun signs with the right hand, and animal balloons with the left hand. You're a credit to the community.' Diaz, draped in a long-sleeve black shirt and jeans, replied in kind. '(Expletive) you,' Diaz said. '(Expletive) your belt. I don't give a (expletive) what you say, mother(expletive).' And with that, the tone was pretty much set. On paper, the pairing didn't seem so spectacular. McGregor was the instant sensation up from a lower weight class. Diaz was a former lightweight contender and occasional middling welterweight who seemed to have settled into the middle of the pack as a free TV fighter who, if nothing else, was always fun to watch. As a replacement for a superfight, it felt decidedly like what it was: a creative but still somewhat desperate back-up plan. Still, it was the interplay of personalities that promised to make this fun. McGregor touted his fame, his drawing power, his commitment to elevating the game as a well-dressed international superstar with the power to change these bums' lives just by letting them share the same cage with him for a night. Diaz? Yeah, he didn't play that. 'I don't care if it's all good or not all good,' he said in an interview a couple weeks before the bout. 'When we fight, we're going to fight – fight fight, for real fight. He thinks he's a ninja? I'm the ninja. Ninja Gaiden, American Ninja, real mother(expletive) ninja. This ninja martial artist right here, I started that (expletive).' At the press conference during fight week, the two nearly came to blows after McGregor swatted Diaz's clenched fist out of the way, prompting Diaz's entourage to rush the stage and give security a scare. In an effort to get maximum exposure in the days leading up to the fight, the UFC booked the fighters anywhere it could, including a strange appearance on CNBC, which required host Jane Wells to begin by explaining that she was 'going to talk about money, because we are the business network.' 'I'll take over from here, Nate,' McGregor shot back. 'You can bounce.' Diaz got visibly uncomfortable as Wells attempted to ask him about his finances and his payout for the fight. 'Who gives a (expletive)?' Diaz mumbled, almost to himself. 'What is this, the money channel?' Then finally, on March 5, 2016, it was go time. McGregor entered as a 4-1 favorite in the bout, but as he walked to the cage in the MGM Grand Garden Arena that night, the UFC commentator Rogan made what would prove to be a prescient observation. 'We have not seen (McGregor) in trouble,' Rogan said. 'We have not seen him rocked. We have not seen him tested. We also have not seen him fight a guy who's as long and as slick with his boxing as Nate Diaz.' If McGregor was concerned, you couldn't tell. He entered the cage and walked immediately to the center, posing with his arms stretched wide as Diaz paced in his corner with an even more ferocious version his usual scowl. When referee Herb Dean brought them together for the pre-fight instructions, both men were too busy jawing at one another to listen. McGregor would continue that strategy throughout the first round, talking to Diaz as he slipped and threw. While Diaz circled on the outside, McGregor charged in behind his powerful left hand, tossing off overhands and uppercuts and spinning kicks like he was already picturing the highlights in his head. Diaz, on the other hand, stayed patient, even as the damage began to show. As McGregor found his range with the left in the latter half of the opening round, blood started to trickle from a cut around Diaz's right eye. Diaz briefly took McGregor down off a kick in the final minute, only to be swept and end the round on bottom up against the fence, essentially solidifying the first round for the heavy favorite McGregor. McGregor continued pushing the pace to start the second, firing off three more spinning kicks in the opening minute while taunting Diaz nearly every time the left hand landed. But then, subtle hints of a shift. After a particularly busy blitz by McGregor, Diaz came back with a stiff jab. Later, a trademark 'Stockton slap' from Diaz. McGregor loaded up on a left and missed. Little by little, he seemed to be slowing. Then halfway through the second round Diaz caught McGregor leaning off to his left and tagged him with a two-punch combination, ending on a sharp left hand that knocked McGregor back onto his heels. Diaz came forward behind another combination, and now it was McGregor moving backwards for the first time. It was in the 2nd round where the momentum completely shifted in Diaz's favor. He landed a 1-2 & began to drown McGregor with his high volume attack. — MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) March 5, 2018 Soon Diaz was suffocating him in the clinch, firing off short punches and knees while his blood nearly drenched McGregor's torso. When they moved back out into space, Diaz landed the same one-two, stinging an exhausted McGregor with the straight left. That's when McGregor did the last thing most people expected and shot in low for a takedown. Was it desperation? Was it fatigue? Was he just out of good ideas and tired of being hit in the face? Or did he somehow think it was in his best interests to take the bigger man with the better grappling pedigree to the mat? Whatever it was, he soon had reason to question his own decisions, as Diaz locked on a guillotine and then blocked McGregor's attempt to circle into side control. With control of his neck, Diaz used the choke to flip McGregor to his back before moving to full mount and firing off just enough punches to convince McGregor to roll to his belly. As soon as he exposed his back, Diaz slipped one arm under his chin and squeezed for the choke. McGregor made no attempt to defend the submission before reaching up and tapping out in the final minute of the second round. After all the sound and fury, McGregor's first loss in the UFC came via that subtly meek gesture of surrender. 'I hope Conor McGregor stays offline for a couple of days,' Rogan said on the broadcast soon afterward. As for Diaz, he soon found himself right back where he'd been a few months earlier after the win over Johnson, this time being asked to describe his feelings upon beating the much-hyped McGregor. 'Hey, I'm not surprised, mother(expletives),' said Diaz. There hardly seemed to be anything else that needed to be said. By the time the receipts were all totaled up, the event pulled in more than $8 million at the gate, plus a reported 1.3 million pay-per-view buys, making it one of the biggest UFC events of the modern era. The two would eclipse that mark with a rematch that August, drawing more than 1.6 million buys just five months later. But while McGregor's rivals and detractors were quick to jump on his loss with memes and gloating tweets, McGregor himself was dignified in defeat. Showing up to the post-fight press conference in a crisp blue suit, McGregor admitted that he'd been 'inefficient with my energy.' He made mistakes, he told reporters. But he wasn't running and hiding from them, nor was he about to let his haters have the last laugh. 'This is the game,' said McGregor. 'We win some, we lose some. I will never shy away from a challenge. I will never shy away from defeat. This is part of the game.' Not many gave Diaz a chance to defeat Conor McGregor on 11 days notice, but he was not surprised…. — MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) March 5, 2018 For complete coverage of UFC 196, check out the UFC Events section of the site. 'Today in MMA History' is an MMAjunkie series created in association with MMA History Today, the social media outlet dedicated to reliving 'a daily journey through our sport's history.'
