Hundreds Perish in River Accident
A Canadian liner sank in the St. Lawrence after collision with the Danish collier Storstad near Father Point. Of 1,387 on board, 433 saved and 1,060 lost. Rescue efforts nearby and subsequent train transport to Quebec marked the response as fog hampered navigation. Survivors include multiple family losses and a dramatic scene of aid from local Canadians. Three brothers electrocuted in a florist shop incident, affecting another sibling.
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Rimouski
Quebecc
Canadian Pacific
Nere Impress
Ireland
Quebec
Liverpool
Cabier Storstad
Father Point
St. Lawrence
Bratdlass
Fridy Naight
Dows
Dan
Alfl
Hiely Wiateroome
Tapiisu Kendall
Eiptal
Empress of Ireland survivors brought to Quebec after disaster
A train carrying 396 Empress of Ireland survivors reached Quebec with 237 crew and 48 passengers saved from the wreck. Special ship’s surgeon Dr James F Grant aided survivors while ambulances and military medical teams prepared to move the wounded to hospitals and ferries.
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Quebec
Rimauski
Ritiwuskt
Pralap
James F. Grant
Victoria
B. C
Levis
Army Medical Service Corps
Levie
Dhe Quebec
Polaris
Quebec Aide
Empress of Ireland
Pausengera
Cragg
Pausengara
Chateau Frontenac
Aata
Toro Bud Cumes
J Injurad
Fifth Among Marine Disasters From The Exaprete Of Ireland
The loss of life on the Exaprete of Ireland ranks fifth among historic marine disasters, following the Rhone and Wye river vessel losses at St. Photmas, the 1867 great hurricane claiming 1,000 lives, the burning excursion boat General Slocum in New York on June 25, 1904 with about 1,000 deaths, the Titanic disaster of April 14, 1912 with about 1,490 lives, and the Kickapoo? off the Japanese coast September 4 something with 1,006 lives.
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Lfe
Ireland
St. Photmas
General Slocunt
Wast River
New York
Tyiz
Prayer Service for Dead Delegates Before London Olympic Conven tion
A lengthy prayer service was held at Salvador Army quarters as 700 delegates from across the United States gathered to honor those who died in the Emplane tragedy. The service prayed for victims and reflected on the international gathering ahead in London.
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New York
Salvador
United States
London
Ly Com
Ireland
Frederick W. Lehmann
Justice Lamar
Ganarel
Must Reatore Funds and Notable Figures in Rail and Society
The California Railroad nominisnion orders restoration of $3,086,000 to the company funds after alleged diversion by Patrick Calhour, former president of the United Railroads. The item notes Laurence S. Irving, Irish English author and manager, as a prominent figure with lectures in New York and London in 1902 to 1910.
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San Francisco
California Rail Road Nominisnion
United Rov Roade of
Patrick Calhour
Vietiima
New York
Laurence S. HB. Irving
Thastmpress
Ireland
Vietima
Anketer
England
America
Irving
Equal Suffrage League
Bir Henry
George Berkeley Satan
Partiment
Cloned
Rooravelt
London
Plan for provisional government proposed in Mexican mediation
Washington reports a proposed mediation plan for Mexico involving a provisional president and four cabinet ministers, aiming for neutral governance until elections. Huerta's power would be transferred temporarily, with Carranza consulted. details await a formal protocol and broader constitutional acceptance.
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Commission
Washington
Niagara Falls
Wilson
Bryan
Huerta
Omleluln
Sofarae
Huette
Carraoza
Hie
Carranza
Menton
Conatt Tationaltat Forcya
Man acquitted due to criminal imbecility sent to asylum
A 16 year old boy, Joseph R. Lamar Anstice, was charged with the murder of Lida Beecher Maschonwacker but acquitted on grounds of criminal imbecility. He was committed to the Mattonivan Asylum for care.
Peace talks at Niagara delayed amid Mexican crisis
Read as a historical dispatch, officials indicate Niagara negotiations will not adjourn until Huerta and US differences and Mexico's internal strife are clarified. Washington weight supports mediation with constitutionalists and possible recognition if stability improves.
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Kington
Niagare Palle
Washington
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Huné
America
Niagara
Pune
Ferenda
Nge
Mexiga
Salvation Army Leader Florence Peer Sails From Regina
Regina passengers report Florence Peer head of the Salvation Army sailed on the Empress of Ireland and formerly served in Toronto. Mary Wood of Regina also sailed and warned her sister that she believed evil would befall her on the voyage.
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Regina
Sask
Giegel Gack for Trial and Wilson Visit on Merchant Marine Need
Henry Stexel awaits trial in New York on grand larceny charges tied to a private bank and department store collapse. President Wilson urged delegates at the National Foreign Trade convention to support a robust merchant marine during their Washington visit.
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Giegel Gack
New York
Henry Stexel
Bat
Europe
Wilson Favera Merchant Marines
Washington
Wilson
National Foret
United States
Imarehant Marine
Tragedy Result of Gross Carelessness Blamed in Sinking
Captain Kendall testified at a coroner inquiry that the Irish vessel Empresa sank after a collision with the Danish collier Storstad. He claimed he took precautions and tried full speed ahead to save passengers, but Storstad rammed and the ship foundered. The inquiry examined actions aboard the Empresa during the disaster.
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Rimonski
Henry George Kendall
Empresa
Ll Trotand
Pinaud
Kendal
Aig Ba
Bill
Ireland
Kendall
Hoatey
Peait
Oie
Jong
Jet Ua
Destruction and Aftermath Of River Disaster Victims
Eyewitness accounts describe a river disaster leaving hundreds dead and unidentified. Bodies crowd a shore post catastrophe as workers and brokers recover remains, with many victims still unclothed or minimally clothed. Gems, papers, and a money order purse offer some identifications, including a traveler bound for a mother in a Rusela village.
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Rimouski
Silente Cation
Matt
Rusela
Andersen Denies Charge In Empress of Ireland Collision
The Storstad captain denies responsibility for the Empress of Ireland disaster after a collision in fog on the St Lawrence River. He claims Storstad’s engines were stopped and momentum checked, with Empress of Ireland on a close head-on approach before impact. The report cites the master’s statement as the narration of the other side of the tragedy.
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Montresi
St. Lawrenga
Pacife
Etaprose
Ireland
Anderasn
Storstad
Eimpreag
Mista
Couran
Storatad
Child Survives Wreck Arrives in England From Ireland
In a pathetically brief scene, a year-old girl named Florence Barbul i Cumberland arrives at Chateau Frotenac after surviving the illfated Empresa of Ireland voyage. Her father was killed near London, Ont, last year and the family had been en route to England when the disaster struck. Hubert Creflht of Toronto leapt overboard and rescued the child as she floated.
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Quebec
Empresa
Ireland
Chateau Frotenac
Florence Barbul i Cumberland
Englagg
London
Ont
England
Hubert Creflht
Toronto
Wittmig
Chile
Memorial Day Address At Arlington by Wisan and Clark
President Wsan and Speaker Clark delivered tributes at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. The urge to attend came after a misinterpretation of his initial declination. Clark traveled from Atlantic to deliver the day’s address.
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Witson
Clark
Arlington
Washington
Wsan
Grand Army
VK Nepublic
Arlington National Cemetery
Atlantic Ly
Wifa Drowned Within Mis View Quebec Explosion aboard Empress Ireland
Philip Laws, steerage passenger from Braotfort Ont, recounts a tremendous explosion and collision that sank the Empress Ireland after being struck by the Star. He describes being swept overboard with his wife and son, the boy swimming to safety, and the chaotic scene as passengers were hurled into the sea. In a separate note, Swiss-Basel reports about a conference of French and German legislators in Basel to improve relations.
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Quebec
Ireland
Philip Laws
Braotfort
Lawler
Haeland
Aes
Eleven Miners Killed in England Explosion
Eleven miners were killed and several injured in a Saturday explosion at the Silkstone collieries in Leeda England. Rescue teams recovered victims and the cause of the blast was under investigation. Local officials urged caution as workers and families awaited news.
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Leeda
England
Gan In
Huerta Position Described as Critical by Refugees
Refugees arriving from the capital describe Huerta's position as critical amid rising tensions between Remy officers and the regime. The situation signals a push toward continued rule seen as near dictatorship.
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Vera Crunm Prapitent
Huerta
Axtentell
Remy
Paya Penalty for Murder
A former soldier was hanged Friday for participating in the murders of Alfred Hlitpot and Fred Kibba. Authorities stated the execution completed the case against the individuals involved in the dual killings.
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Aziz—wWatlam
Stowsrl
Alfred Hlitpot
Fred Kibba
Moarehanta Pavaral Youre Reo
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Song of Lives
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