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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
5
Robert Tagen of 35 Tuckerman Street South Boston a teamster was arraigned in Municipal Court for obstructing a street car track by holding the rail from Eliot Street at Park Square to West Street. He was found guilty and fined $10.
Halifax reports the Allan Line steamer Parisian arrived with no survivors aboard Titanic wreck news. Captain Hains said Parisian was 100 miles from the scene when Titanic sank about 160 miles away, and he learned of the disaster via messages from Carpathia and others. He described ice conditions and his view of the sinking as the ship struck a submerged berg.
Captain Haines and wireless operator Sutherland explain that cross messages kept crucial Titanic details from 665 aboard the Parisian to prevent panic. Passengers learned of the disaster only when newspapers came aboard. Cape Race reports and Cunard communications show limited contact with Carpathia and Baltic during the crisis.
Halifax reports a persistent rumor that the White Star steamer Baltic rescued 26 of the Titanic's passengers. The day brings continued speculation as authorities and observers await official confirmation amid surrounding hubbub in Halifax.
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