Titanic survivors told in distressing wireless dispatches
Reports from April 16 describe the Titanic disaster rescue by the Carpathia. Messages from Captain Rostron and White Star officials note 868 survivors aboard the Carpathia with 553 unaccounted from Titanic. Women and children dominate survivor counts among first and second cabins, with crews facing ice fields and frigid seas on the rescue voyage to New York.
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Raostron
Carpatida
Cunard Line
Ismaya
Rosaren
Fitenio
Carpathia
Franklin
White Star Company
Herom
Boston
Olympic
aQvomen
News on Titanic survivors and inquiries at Star offices
Report from New York describes crowds at the Star offices awaiting word on Titanic survivors. Mrs Guggenheim and others react with despair as officials confirm no news yet, while Franklin defends delaying information to avoid panic. Carpathia later reports about 675 saved, with Titanic foundered and survivors aboard.
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Sengers Ay
Newa
Ite Star
Acores
Nara
Virginian
Alien Board
Mession
Enxiots
White Star
Franklin
Guggenheim
Benjamin Guggenheim
Olympic
Fifth Avenue
Bowery
Carpathia
Titanic
Haddock
Resolution of Sympathy Adopted by Congress for Titanic Victims
Washington April 16 The House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution extending sympathy to the relatives of those who died in the Titania disaster. Chaplains from both houses invoked in memory of the lost. Chaplain Pierce of the Senate spoke of the gore distream of our people and the fate on the Brent deep. Chaplain Couch in the House prayed for stricter laws for the elders by land or ada.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Houses
Congress
Pierce
Senate
Couch
Titanic First Great Vessel Lost On Her Maiden Voyage
New York AP reports the Titanic, famed first great vessel, disappeared on her maiden voyage after leaving port with about nine hundred aboard. No word has been heard since, and the tragic fate of the ship on its return voyage remains a mystery decades later.
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New York
Fés
Yaiawete
Jeneusth
Bridal Pair Wed Before Picture Machine
A fragmentary report notes a bridal pair wed before a picture machine. The text mentions a father Henry and a person named Marvin with unclear details about ages and location. Further context appears damaged and unreadable.
Weather Limits Carpathia Wireless Identity Mystery
Fragmentary OCR text hints at atmospheric conditions affecting the Carpathia’s wireless, leaving the world in doubt about identities and radiated messages. The garbled lines mention weather, Conat, oath line chest, and unknown entities, suggesting a coastal or sea disaster context under foggy conditions.
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Carpathia
H & Ward
New Yi
Titanic News Stirs Britain as Rescue Hopes Dwindle
A London dispatch reports the Titanic disaster has aroused unprecedented public sorrow. Despite early hopeful messages of survivors, hopes faded as more boats were found absent, prompting widespread scrutiny of lifeboats and saving gear. White Star offices and hotels saw anxious crowds, while Southampton residents face relief fund appeals. Insurance circles brace for impact as Lloyds contemplates broader effects on underwriters.
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London
White Star Company
House of Commons
Publc
Rite Star Company
White Star
Southampton
Iista
Titania
Vof
Delhi
Oceana
Lloyds
Cone
Cunard
Senate approves flood aid for Mississippi levees
Washington on April 16 reports the senate passed a bill to provide 300000 dollars in addition to the 350000 already allotted to maintain and protect the Mississippi river levees against the approaching flood. The measure moves to the president after our urging in nine special messages.
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Washington
Senate Pro
Soo
Mississippi River
Fruit Steamer Strikes Near Gloucester Harbor
The United Suit Company's steamer Boundbroak struck rocks at Race's chasm near Gloucester while en route from Jampea to Boston. Passengers were rescued by the Gloucester steamer Hosta End and taken to safety. The wreck will be examined by the White Star One and Mackay Bennett, sent from Halifax to search for bodies and assess the scene.
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Gloucester
Mass
United Suit Company
Jamplea
Boston
Btrugk
Rase's Chasm
Lgucester
Haybor
Todey
Gloucepter
Ely
Hosta
White Star One
Halifax
Mackay-Bennett
Futrelle Remembered As Generous Brisk Storyteller On Titanic
An appreciation of Jacques Futrelle by Alice Ormond, Atlanta writers and former newspaper colleagues, recalling his generous temper, quick wit, and disciplined, high pressure writing method. She notes his kindness, the sharpness of his storytelling, his habit of long work sessions, and his love of reading and accumulating wide knowledge used in the Thinking Machine tales.
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Jacques Futrelle
Atlanta
Mr. Futrelle
The
Constitution
Alice Ormond
Jacques Futrelie
Jack Futrelle
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Thinking Machine
Pinafore Delight Grabs Audiences With All-Star Cast
The audience cheered the revived Pinafore starring De Wolf Hopper and an all-star company. Wright’s music shines as Hopper’s Breech provides sharp comic contrast, yielding lively applause and strong audience enthusiasm.
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de Wolf Hepner
Ita Jravivel
Daughters Interest Turns to State Regent Elections
The Interest of the Daughters tonight centers on elections for state regents. Listed are numerous candidates by state including New Jersey Mrs William Yardly Georgia Mrs S W Foster Maryland Mrs Robert Hogan Nebraska Mrs Norton Pennsylvania Mrs Ho Cummins New York Mrs W Auerberry Wisconsin Mrs E L Ostrand Ohio Mrs Thomas Kite Alabama Mrs Rhet Goode Delaware Mrs Anna Cunningham Kentucky Mrs Wi H Johnson South Carolina Mrs F Le Mayes.
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Cowen
New Jersey
Willam Yardly
Georgia
S. W. Foster
Maryland
Robert Hogan
Daiiols
G A. Lawrence
District of Columbia
Mary & Lockwood
Nebraska
Ostrand
Ohio
Thomas Kite
Alabama
Rhet Goode
Delaware
Anna Cunningham
Kentucky
Wi H. Johnson
South Carolina
F. le Mayes
Two Men Killed in Feud Battle at Reachae Landing
Selma Alabama April 16 J T Bradford and W H Bradford prominent Dallas county residents lie dead George Haines seriously ill and his nephew Hammond injured after a shooting affray at Reachae Landing on the Alabama River near Selma Old feud over land dealings said to have fueled the violence Proceedings ended with all parties on the river bank firing almost at once none escaped injury
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Selma
Ala
J. T. Bradford
W. H. Bradford
Dallas County
George Haines
Hammond
Wac
Reachea Landing
Alabama River
Haines
Bradfords
Mexico Stirred by Taft's Note
Mexico City on April 16 reports editorials in El Pais and La Prensa criticizing the joint American warning to revolutionaries. The pieces call the note impertinent and warn rebels to respect foreign rights, while Orozco agrees to recognize United States Consul Marion Letcher and allow consular functions after prior misinfo and mail interference are addressed.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Madero
Orozco
el Pais
Ika Prensa Q
Diplomatis
la Prensa
Hs Despatic
United States
Marion Letcher
State Department
Letcher
Underlinge
Dan River Mills Plan Mill Addition Near Danville
Dan River Mills and Riverside Cotton Mills of Danville Va ordered plans for a 1.5 million dollar mill expansion. The new facility, part of the Dan River group at Schofield, will produce finer goods. The plan accompanies a seven million dollar investment in the textile plants. The Lyric and Forsyth theaters in Atlanta hosted showings of The Virginian with large crowds and strong reviews.
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Dan River Mills
Danville
Dan River and
Riverside Cotton Mills, Incorporated
Dan River
Schofield
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