Senator Smith Explains Titanic Hearing Shift to Washington
Senator Smith outlined why the Titanic inquiry moved from New York to Washington. He said the aim was to secure firsthand testimony from Titanic officers and Carpathia crew, avoiding delays and state rights complications. Testimony would be taken immediately under subpoena as the panel sought to preserve key witnesses.
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Smith
New York
Washington
Washigton
Senate
S Smith
Carpathia
England
White Star Line
Ismay
Bride
Jismay
Titanic War of Words by Senator Vardaman Sparks Debate
Mississippi Senator James K. Vardaman calls the Titanic wreck a colossal crime of the century and urges Congress to adopt statutes placing human life above profit. He advocates passenger ships travel in pairs, stronger admiralty laws, and criminal accountability for owners and officers. Governor Vardaman spoke at an Atlanta rally, then left for Jackson.
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Congress
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Aragon Hotel
Verdaman
Messares
Senate Vardaman
Archie Butt
Jacques Futrelle
Astor
Lfe
Vardaman
United States
Senat
Ator LeRoy Percy
Ross
Steamsction
Underwood
Grand
Heroes of the Titanic Honored by Musicians
New York April 20. National orchestras plan meetings to pay tribute to the Titanic band. Frank Damrosch lauds the musicians who stayed at their posts on the sinking ship and played to calm passengers and crew, a brave act that helped ease panic.
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New York
United States
Muatelang
New York Symphony Orchestra
Frank Damroschied
Mustelana
Little Louis and Lolo Survived the Titanic
New York April 20 Two young French boys aged about three and four survived the sinking in lifeboats without clothes, later cared for by Miss Margaret Hayes who sheltered them in her home as relatives were sought. They impressed observers with their brightness, good manners, and insistence on being bathed.
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New York
Louis Het
Hagelr
Hofman
Hoffman
Carpathia
Margaret Hayes
DEFECTS OF MODERN STEAMSHIPS VIEWS BY COMMANDER NILES
Commander Niles discusses defects of modern steamships noting hull design and mezzanine compartments. He advises reinforcing decks with water excluding divisions to prevent hull distortion and improve safety.
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Niles
Titanic Disaster News From New York and London
Reports from New York and London detail the Titanic catastrophe with survivor aid, inquiries, and ongoing public response. Senate talks of stronger international ocean regulation. Olympic denial of towing claim and confirmation of wireless dispatch to New York.
Police Heroes Chosen by John Jacob Astor
New York on April 20 a squad of workmen in the marble hall of the city’s new police headquarters engrave on bronze the names of the past year’s police heroes who died in the line of duty during 1911 Colonel John Jacob Astor helped select and approve the list the last public act of his committee service he viewed the tablets and praised the brave officers before departing in an automobile.
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New York
New Police
John Jacop Astor
Heleed
Astor
Tne
Podlea
Tesson
Titanic passenger leaves $300000, grabs three oranges
Major A G Peuchen of Toronto, a Titanic passenger and Standard Chemical Company president, forgot a box with over $300000 in money, jewelry, and securities, then returned for it but took three oranges instead, keeping only a lucky pin. He was placed in a lifeboat as an oarsman by an officer.
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United States Motor Company
Stoddard-Dayton
Stoddard- Dayton
New York
A. G. Pouchen
Toronto
Major Peuchen
Standard Chemical Company of Canada
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Behr recounts Titanic voyage as one of last to leave
New York April 20 Karl Behr the American tennis figure who sailed to Australia in 1910 and survived the Titanic disaster says he hurried to the top deck at the first alarm with a party of four. He knew lifeboat locations and joined the second boat after assist from Ismay. He notes they appeared among the last passengers on deck.
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Titanic
Smith
New York
Fastnet
Karl
Behr
Australia
Mr. Behr
Liner Recklessness in Ice Regions At Sea
London reports severe criticism of trans Atlantic liners steering into ice regions at high speed. A Ben gal pilot, James Page, cites Admiral DeHorsey on the dangers and recalls evidence from the Society of Arts on speed and fog. The fragment discusses opinions on steamship practices and safety measures.
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London
James Page
Bengal Pilot Service
Admiral DeHorsey
Society of Arts
rore-Cargnia
Versatility of Major Archie Butt cited in records
Washington April 20. General staff released portions of Major Archie Butt’s roluitary record. It highlights his varied achievements including university studies, authorship, army quartermaster work, and high commendations from Taft Roosevelt Bates Arthur McArthur.
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Washington
General Staff
Archibald W. Butt
Pelnta
University of the South
Sewanée
Philippines
Théodore Roosevelt
Bates
Arsthir McArthur
iGINEERS May Strike on 50 Eastern Roads
New York April 20 official reports say the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers have agreed to an action with a forty nine hour work plan. The notice hints at a broad strike affecting eastern road operations and rail services.
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New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Baneers
Aa Bet Haas
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Monarch
Yaniel
Dres Jas. K. Vardaman
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Lolo
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Rostron
Wner
America
New
Senate Investigating Committee
George M. Stone
Cincinnati
Albert Major
Avea
Southampton
A Freman
Bell
Lapland
United States Senate
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Palse
Olympic
Haddock
Plymouth
Allan Line
Virginia
White Star
Savoy
Stratford
Knight
Saybrook
F. O. B. Dayton
Stoddard
Dayton
Carl
United Motor Atlanta Co
Peachtree St
Ivy
Police
John Jacob Astor
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