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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
19
A survivor recalls the chaos on the Titanic as boats were lowered with women and children, the calm aboard amid looming disaster, and the long cold wait for rescue by the Carpathia. He describes orderly boarding, the eerie sea, the sinking, and the relief and gratitude upon reaching the rescue ship.
The article discusses dangers from uncharted icebergs that move and resist warning methods. It notes temperature drops sometimes signaling bergs but not reliably, cites past collisions and disappearances, and speculates the Titanic may have struck a glancing blow rather than a head-on impact.
Washington April 18 Senators Smith and Newlands of the Titanic subcommittee traveled to New York to question the Carpathia crew and recover light on the disaster. They expect J Bruce Ismay to testify tomorrow at the Waldorf Astoria after a courteous, frank discussion with Ismay and Franklin aboard the steamer.
New York April 18 Mrs John Jacob Astor, exhausted but declared not in danger, hopes her husband John Jacob Astor survived. She recalls boarding a lifeboat as Colonel Astor died, believes women were taken off, and wishes he is alive somewhere. Her maid was saved and doctors forbid discussing the disaster.
Fragmentary notes mention Willie J. Stead of Atlanta involved in plans for a forthcoming big meeting. The garbled text references a route, speakers, and names like Egan, with unclear dates or locations.
Atlanta residents with trips to Europe remain undeterred by the Titanic sinking. Many say ocean travel is still safer than other risks, with several planning to sail on Olympus and Olympic routes this summer. Some note stricter ship equipment may follow as a consequence.
New York April 18. First passengers off the Carpathia include Mrs Paul Schabert of Derby Conn who saved her brother Phillip by refusing to leave him. Mrs Isidor Straus remained with her husband as the Titanic sank, arm in arm, while others recount the peril and the order that women leave their husbands. Witnesses describe explosions, ship sinking, and the stern bobbing after the bow submerged as lifeboats pulled away.
Vaudeville at the Forsyth features Bessie Wyane with songs and burlesques while George Primrose is slated next week. The Lyric presents The Virginian with Owen and Wieter in a praised performance. Fulton County Superior Court notices announce divorce actions including Eva Mae Tapp vs John W Tapp Minnie Sewell Ray vs Rob R Ray and Frances I Lehman vs Charles H Lehman with May 1912 terms set for appearance.
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