Vincent Astor Son of John Jacob Astor Dies in Titanic Sinking
Vincent Astor, 20, son of Colonel John Jacob Astor, was a constant companion to his father. Born November 15, 1891, in New York, he spent time at Fernelift, Newport, and the town house, attended Harvard last autumn, and accompanied his father on a West Indies voyage two years ago. Amid reports of the yacht Nourmahl’s disappearance, Vincent and John Jacob Astor were believed drowned. He will share in the $100,000,000 estate with his stepmother.
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Heroism Shown On Titanic Moves Hearts Of Frenchmen
Paris newspapers praise Titanic heroism as among mankind's finest chapters. Reports highlight survivors and acts of sacrifice, including Astor aiding his wife and Mrs Straus staying with her husband, while editors urge safer trans Atlantic travel and more lifeboats and drills.
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Titanic Captain Smith dies while shielding child
Eyewitness accounts from Titanic survivors recount Captain Smith leaping from the bridge with a child in his arms as water flooded the deck. Fireman James McGann confirms Smith did not commit suicide, and that he aided in lowering lifeboats before drowning.
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English church services mark Titanic victims memorials
London reports the admiralty orders warship services at home ports to be memorials for Titanic victims with Nearer My God to Thee sung. Relief funds rapidly rise with $30,000 subscribed within an hour, including gifts from Ler Pierie and Harland & Wolff. Mansion House and Southampton drives push totals toward sizable sums.
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Mrs. Astor Guards Rights for Little Daughter in New York
London reports Mrs Ava Willing Astor, newly divorced from John Jacob Astor, is traveling to New York with her young daughter Muriel to ensure proper safeguarding of the vast Astor estate. If posthumous-heir rumors end, Mrs Astor No. 1, with her son Vincent and daughter Muriel, would stand as heirs to the estate.
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Motel Denied Women by Japanese Solons
April 30. Special dispatch reports a controversy in Japan over a policy restricting women at a local motel. The article notes legislative debates and government statements as officials consider including women in the facility’s access rules.
Fragmented quote from local debate on family unity impact
A garbled passage records a debate where speakers reference women and effects on family unity. Mr Hino advocates for his measure while claiming women of "dapan" were not at the battles of Europe and America, implying broader social stakes.
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Let Women Honor Titanic Heroes in Enduring Tribute
A Mary Reynolds Carter column praises the Titanic heroes, noting how the brave acts of men inspire pride in their sex and a collective urge among women to memorialize the loss. It foresees a monument naming all who perished, from captains to emigrants, honoring selfless sacrifice and courage.
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West Virginia delegates chosen for Roosevelt in 1924 convention
Wheeling West Virginia April 20 delegates elected to the state convention and five congressional district conventions to select 18 national Republican delegates. Roosevelt led with 340 delegates to Taft 96 at the state and district levels. Hubard claimed Roosevelt victory for the state convention. In Wether county Roosevelt plans a primary next Saturday.
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Bibb County Candidates List for Offices in Macon Ga
Macon Georgia April 20 Special The first list of Bibb county office candidates was released at noon. Entrance fees totalled 766 dollars. Candidates include Ordinary C M Wiley A Emmett Barnes Henry Strohecker Mallory H Taylor for county commissioners. Others bidding for clerk of the superior court RoA Nisbet sheriff J R Hicks tax receiver J R Anderson tax collector J D Crump treasurer M Lettice coroner T E Young A J Peek. Primary set for May 1.
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Rain May Necessitate Replanting of Crops
EllavMe Ga April 26 Special The heaviest rain of the year fell here today lasting nine hours and doing great damage to crops just planted Both corn and cotton will probably have to be planted over.
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Pilcher May Die After Ellaville Street Fight
Ellaville Georgia April 20 Special The Holloway and C T Pilcher two white men in this county fought with knives. Pilcher was cut in the bowels and Holloway stabbed under the shoulder blade and behind the ear but not seriously wounded.
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Miner Exclaims Gold Discovery Shocks Tunnel Crew
A miner, startled by a stroke revealing yellow veins, shouts that pure gold lies within the tunnel. His mate rushes in, expecting more, but scorns the moment as only a pile of worthless rock appears to him in the hullabaloo.
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Women Propose Monument For Titanic Heroes
Readers quoted express pride in the Anglo-Saxon race and sympathy for survivors. Mrs McKenzie suggests a monument funded by survivors to honor the dead, others call it a splendid idea and worthy memorial. Several women name specific heroes and vow to commemorate each life with lasting tribute.
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