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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
4
A notice describes an in store policy of automatic price reductions based on time items have been on hand. The system reduces prices automatically with the aim of clearing stock and adjusting current pricing for customers.
Senator Rayner of Maryland delivered a harsh arraignment of J Bruce Ismay and White Star line officials, blaming them for the disaster and urging criminal and civil actions in British courts while noting the American system offers no direct remedies. He called for accountability and praised prosecutions, while a House measure sought mandatory wireless on ocean liners.
Captain Rostron reports the Carpathia picked up 745 Titanic survivors and sailed from New York within 24 hours. He details iceberg dangers, lifeboat counts, rescued crews, and decisions to proceed to New York for medical aid and supplies. He praises the crew and passengers for their calm and care.
The free conservatives in the Reichstag have introduced an urgent motion for the imperial chancellor to order an investigation into whether German steamships have sufficient life saving appliances for all passengers and crew. If not, the government should compel companies to supply them.
Cunard Steamship Company directors meet in Liverpool and, following the Titanic disaster, join with other lines to shift all transatlantic steamers to a farther southerly route. Boston receives orders to reroute four Cunard liners at sea toward the new course via a Great Circle path to 39N 45W then 39N 50W before reaching port.
A vintage ad touts TIZ as instant relief for tired feet and related ailments. It promises quick easing of soreness, swelling, blisters, corns, and related conditions and urges readers to order a free trial by mail from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago.
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