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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
1
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Passengers aboard Mount Temple and crew members of the Californian testify that the liners saw distress signals but did not respond. The charges provoke a sharp public dispute over rescue responsibility and maritime duty.
Mrs. Bertha Rooney, 28, of 76 Circuit street Roxbury, died in a fire. Neighbors Mrs. Mary J. O'Hara and Mrs. Delia Walsh, both overcome by smoke, were carried out unconscious while attempting rescue yesterday afternoon.
Mrs O Hara and Mrs Walsh were found unconscious while fighting flames that caught Mrs Rooney s clothing. Firemen smothered the fire and carried the women to safety. They saved Rooney s week old infant, who was barely affected by smoke, with little property damage. The blaze began from a spark on the kitchen stove where Mrs Rooney worked.
London underwriters connected with Titanic insurance who lost about 4 million dollars signed a sympathy message and sent it to J Bruce Ismay.
The Senate committee probing the Titanic disaster will examine statements about the Mount Temple and the Californian and their responses to distress signals. Captains Moore and Lord and wireless operator Evans will testify, with logs and deposed witnesses expected. readings from Canadian officials to follow.
The White Star steamship Olympic, with 800 firemen on strike since yesterday, remains off Ryde awaiting a decision. Passengers amuse themselves with kite flying as strikers demand the firing of aboard crew. the company resists. The line has hired 250 firemen from Sheffield and others from Liverpool and Portsmouth, and a sailing is hoped for 8 am tomorrow.
The Cunard liner Laconia completed her first Boston voyage from Great Britain arriving late after a southerly route. Officers aboard sighted four good sized icebergs during the voyage though far south of the Titanic's location.
The notice lists standard or tourist options, with berths priced at $9. It details routes Washington to Sunset via 12 Milk and 362 Wash, indicating a straightforward, unmodified service.
Cloudy skies Friday in Boston and nearby areas with showers expected overnight into Saturday. Moderate southeasterly winds rise. New England forecast calls for fair Friday then rain Friday night and Saturday with variable winds turning south and increasing.
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