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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
4
Col Archibald Gracie U S A recounts that after the Titanic sank he and others reached a life raft with about thirty aboard. At dawn, people in the water swam toward the raft and those already aboard were forced to warn them away, fearing the raft would capsize and sink.
Colonel Archibald Gracie, last man saved, tells of the Titanic disaster. He praises passengers and crew, highlights Mrs. Isidor Straus's sacrifice, recalls rescuing others from icy waters, and notes no panic before the ship went down at 2 22 a m.
Timeline notes the ship sailed from Southampton on April 10 and struck the iceberg at 11 40 p m on April 14. Wreckage sank around 2 20 a m April 15 while Carpathia arrived at 4 a m and docked in New York at 8 55 p m on April 18. Gough listed as missing. he was a department store buyer in the city.
A New York Stock Exchange committee carried $20,000 in cash to the pier just before the Carpathia arrived to distribute among those most in need. The funds, raised by popular subscription, were in charge of R. H. Thomas, Exchange president, with Henry overseeing use of the customs house on the pier.
London April 18 The widow of Captain Smith Titanic commander has posted a heartfelt note at White Star offices. Eleanor Smith writes of grief for fellow sufferers and prays for God’s comfort for all who bear this terrible burden.
Under current law owners are not liable for damages unless personal negligence is proved. Negligence by captain or crew does not make owners liable even if it wrecks the ship. Liability hinges on J Bruce Ismay who fled the boats. Speed in danger zones does not incur liability unless ordered by the owners.
An old fashioned household remedy promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle bowel cleanser for children. The ad claims quick relief from listlessness feverishness and stomach issues, touts fig based formula as safe and delicious, with full usage directions on the package. It urges mothers to keep it handy and to ask druggists for the California Fig Syrup Co. product.
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