Hundreds Die as Empress of Ireland Sinks in River Collision
In Rimouski Quebec the Canadian liner Empress of Ireland collided with Danish collier Storstad in fog on the St Lawrence. Of 1387 aboard 954 were lost. 433 survivors landed in Quebec after rescue by Eureka and Lady Evelyn. Missing and injured are reported among passengers and crew. investigation to follow.
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Rimouski
Quebec
Liverpool
Storstad
Father Point
St. Lawrence River
Pasenger
Danker
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
Kendall
Empress of Ireland Survivors Reach Quebec in Tragic Toll
A special train carried 396 survivors from the sunken Empress of Ireland to Quebec at 8 p m on Friday night. Among 433 saved in total, 1 887 aboard the liner left 954 presumed lost. Dr James F Grant praised for saving many lives. Ambulances and medical teams awaited at Levis for rapid transfer to the city.
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Quebec
Rimouski
James F. Grant
Victoria
B. C
Levis
Army Medical Service Corps
Polaris
Fifth Among Marine Disasters: Empress of Ireland Loss Compared
The Empress of Ireland disaster ranks fifth in century marine catastrophes, tied with or surpassed by four others. Notable losses include the Rhone and Wye disasters near St Thomas in 1867 with about 1,000 dead, the General Slocum fire in 1904, the Titanic sinking of 1912 with around 1,490 aboard, and the Kicho Maru incident near Japan in 1917 with about 1,000 lives lost.
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Mife
St. Thomas
General Slocum
East River
New York
Marne
Prayer Service for Dead Delegates Gather at Salvation Army
About 700 delegates from across the United States gathered at Salvation Army headquarters to sail Sunday on the Olympic and attended an almost continuous prayer service for their deceased compatriot who rested during the international convention in London.
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New York
Salvation Army
United States
London
Laurence B Irving: Actor, Author and Manager of Irish Plays
Laurence B Irving, noted actor, author, and manager, rose to prominence in New York and Ireland. The influential impresario shaped stage productions with a reputation for ambitious plays and leadership in the theatre world.
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New York
Laurence
B. Irving
Ireland
Vietimen
Ang
Commission Government Plan Emerges in Mexican Mediation
Washington reports indicate a mediation plan proposing a provisional president and four cabinet ministers, all neutral in politics, to govern Mexico while Huerta’s power is transferred. Talks at Niagara Falls between President Wilson and Secretary Bryan suggest consensus on a Mexican pacification framework, with final protocol pending.
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Washington
Niagara Falls
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Agi
Huerta
Mexico City
Anwenla
Constitutionaliat
Boy Murderer Sent to Asylum
In Herkimer New York a one year old boy named Jean Glapial was charged with the murder of his schoolmate Lida Beeches. He was acquitted on grounds of criminal insanity and committed to the Maliwawes asylum.
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Herkimer
Jean Glapial
Lida Beeches
Maliwawes
Penge Steps at Niagara Delayed
Administration officials reiterated confidence that the mediation conference would not adjourn without a plan to quell Mexico turmoil. They warned that a peace term not lasting would be worse than useless, stressing the need for a durable solution in the Mexican crisis.
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Mexico
Ton
Mextico
Empress of Ireland Voyage Tells Of Premonition Anguish
Regina sources report passenger Florence Pea cock head of Weyburn Salvation Army and Mise Mary Wood of Regina felt foreboding before the Empress of Ireland voyage. Peacock had served in Toronto and Weyburn while Wood told her sister she believed evil would befall her and that she would not land in Exighnad.
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Regina
Sask
Florence Peacock
Salvation Army
Weyburn
Toronto
Mise Mary Woods
Exighnad
Back for Trial in New York Grand Larceny Case
Fleury Giegel, released from Europe, returns to New York to face charges of grand larceny and violations of state banking laws tied to the collapse of his private bank and department store. The case follows his prior fortunes after the bank’s failure.
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New York
Fleury Giegel
Node
Judietmest Bere
Privary Bank
Bay
Europe
Empress of Ireland Disaster Probe Caps Ship Sinking Blame
Captain Kendall testifies at a Quebec coroner inquiry reciting his precautions near the Danish collier Storstad collision. He says Storstad rammed in fog while Empress of Ireland was still and he attempted full speed ahead to plug the hole and save lives before the liner sank.
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Rimonski
Quebec
Henry George Kendall
Pinaud
Kendall
Storstad
Rimouski Disaster Bodies Piled In Pier Sheds
Grim scenes unfold at Rimouski Quebec where hundreds of Empress of Ireland disaster victims lie unidentified in crowded pier sheds. Coffins and bodies crowd two sheds as recovery work drags on with few clothes, jewelry, and a purse bearing receipts as clues. Many victims remain unclad, others clothed in scant garments, while children seem peaceful amid horror. Names and precise identifications lag as authorities sort through debris and belongings.
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Rimouski
Quebec
Ion
Shenk Te Terranes
Lawrence
Andersen Denies Charge In Empress of Ireland Disaster
Montreal report presents Storstad captain’s denial of fault in the collision that sank the Empress of Ireland in the Lawrence River last Friday. He says fog signals were exchanged as both ships steered to pass. Storstad’s engines were stopped and Empress’ course was to pass amid river mists. Empress’ speed was reduced but collision occurred.
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Montreal
Lawrence River
Beale Reee Tee Press
Ireland
Storstad
Biorstad
Andersen
Binghamton Laments After Fatal Incident
In Binghamton New York authorities report several deaths and indicate one more person is presumed dead. Investigators are assessing the scene while local officials urge caution and provide updates to residents.
Ginyer of Cramer Acquitted in Hotel Murder Case
Kansas City doctors case ends with not guilty verdict for De. W. T. Blam from the murder of W. Puteam Crammer at a hotel. Jury verdict returned after deliberation in the prominent case.
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Ginyer
Cramer
Kansas City
W. T. Blam
Joseph
W. Puteam
New York Charles Becker Sentenced After Murder Trial
New York official Charles Becker received a sentence on Friday for the murder case involving Teoman Rosenthal Beck er, with the verdict delivered during the week beginning July at Stug Sing prison.
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New York
Charles Becker
Stug Sing
Tewman
Rosesthal Becker
Survivor Florence Barber's perilous voyage to Canada ends in tragedy
A fragmentary account describes Florence Barber from London Ontario, separated from her mother and sister after their father was killed. The voyage to Cumberland ends with a survivor's entry into Chateau Fron tenac as a little girl is saved from disaster by Robert Crellin of Toronto, who intervenes after a boat incident.
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Chicago
Hugh
August C. Becker
Dorist's
Hower
Andrew
Memorial day services to be held at Arlington National Cemetery
President Wilsen and Speaker Colter Aaireness to address the Memorial Day observance under the Grand Army of the Public. In Arlington, Arlington cemetery, on May 30, the president planned only to speak, while Clark from Atlantoy had been invited to deliver the address. a misread decline prompted his bid to participate.
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Wilsen
Clart Colter
Fe Artington
Wilson
Grand Army of the
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Arlington National Cemetery
Dad
Sion
Tae Clark
Atlantoy
Wife Drowned Within His View in Empress Ireland Disaster
Story emerges of a Brant Ont couple and their son caught in the Empress Ireland catastrophe after a scar let loose by a 5 inch shell misfire. Philip Law describes steerage passengers as being hurled into sea, with a husband and wife separated as the vessel broke apart and sank following the explosion.
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Quebec
Can
Philip Law
Brant Ont
Lawler
Sip
Mr. J
Basle Switzerland Meeting With French German Parliaments
A Basle report notes a French and German parliamentary member meeting amid postwar diplomacy with aims to discuss cooperation and future talks, highlighting cautious steps toward reconciliation and broader European dialogue.
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Basle
Witserland
Coal Disaster at Silkstone Colliery Injures Several
A gas blast at Silkstone colliery on Saturday injures several workers. Lenda reports seven men affected as rescue teams respond to the incident and check for further dangers.
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Lenda
Silkstone
Biurtas Position Critics Split with Crusade Leader
Fragmented text describes critics of Vera Crus-President Hyerts and a described arrival from the capital amid growing tensions with army officers. The readable parts suggest political conflict and opposition voices within a government or faction.
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Biuerta
Vera Crus
Hyerts
Refusees
Fragmentary note on murders linked to Pride Frida
The readable words reference Globe Witliass and a prior murder case described as occurring several years ago. The fragmentary wording hints at connections to Pride Frida but lacks names, dates, or locations to establish full facts or outcomes.
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Globe
Witliass
Ess
Frida
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