Titanic loss wipes out 1.6 million registered letters
New York report cites 3423 mail bags in the Titanic hold with about 200 bags containing registered matter. Postmaster Morgan says roughly 1,600,000 registered letters and packages went to the bottom. Three of five postal clerks aboard served the U S postal service. Names listed for March Newark New Jersey Woodie Washington Gwyn Brooklyn.
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Morgan
United States Postal Service
J. S. March
Newark
N. J
0. S. Woodie
Washington, D. C
W. L. Gwyn
Brooklyn
Dagnino Not A Titanic Passenger
A cablegram to John R. Dagnino & Co. of 102 Commercial Street confirms John R. Dagnino is in Italy and will not sail on the Titanic. His family at 169 Trenton Street, East Boston, had feared he was aboard. He plans to sail on a later steamer directly to Boston, not on the Titanic voyage.
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John R. Dagnino
John R. Dagnino & Co
Commercial Street
Dagnino
Italy
Boston
Trenton Street
East
England
Cherbourg Flags at Half Mast for Titanic Disaster
Cherbourg mourns Titanic tragedy as flags fly at half mast on public buildings. Thousands gather at steamship offices for details after witnessing the liner's maiden voyage departure.
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Cherbourg
Titanic lifeboats questioned as rescue rules debated
London reports White Star says Titanic carried 20 boats though official rules require fewer boats and capacity for all aboard. Experts note lifeboats could only serve a fraction of passengers while bulkhead design and cold water complicate survival.
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Titanic
London
White Star Company
Liverpool
Uwhler
White Star Line
A. E. Tribe
Red Star
Manitou
British Board of Trade
Lifeboat Shortage Cited After Titanic Disaster
Experts say lifeboats were the only refuge for over 1000 unseaworthy passengers unable to reach boats as freezing waters denied escape. Supervising Inspector General George Uhler notes that large ships lack sufficient lifeboats and urges better equipment.
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George Uhler
Steamboat Service
Washington
Ballin Says Titanic Loss Not Due To Size Or Speed
Albert Ballin of Hamburg American Line argues safety measures on ships are already extensive and that Titanic's loss was not caused by its size or speed. He believes the vessel had modern safety appliances, and questions remain only after official reports and expert review.
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Ballin
Hamburg
Germany
Albert Ballin
Hamburg-American Line
Asquith Tribute For Dead Titanic Placed In Commons
In a Commons session April 16 Premier Asquith voiced Great Britain's sympathy after the Titanic disaster. He cautioned that future events of this nature may test us and praised sea traditions and sacrifices. Sydney Buxton declined to answer questions on lifeboats and New York routes without notice.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Great Britain
White Star Company
Sydney Buxton
New York
France Begins Maiden Voyage As Nation Mourns Titanic Loss
In Havre on April 16 a special reception aboard the new liner France marked the start of her maiden voyage to America on April 20. The event gathered prominent figures including Robert Bacon the U S ambassador to France and Mrs Bacon. A United States flag was presented to the ship as a gift from the American government.
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Havre
France
America
Robert Bacon
United States
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