Titanic spy glasses blamed for doom amid poor seamanship
Washington reports before a senate investigating committee cite missing binoculars as a factor in the disaster. Frederick Fleet and Major Peuchen testified that better optics and a wider view might have detected the iceberg in time, while noting a lack of experienced sailors and no drills since Southampton. Ismay and Franklin were blocked from leaving. Ismay may be recalled.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Frederick Fleet
Major Peuchen
Turer
Fleet
Peuchen
Gineses
Southampton
Ismay
Titanic officer Pittman blamed for refusal to aid survivors
Washington April 23 a lifeboat held several persons carried Herbert John Pittman Titanic third officer who drifted with hundreds of drowning victims for an hour and failed to save any. He testified before the senate inquiry admitting the conduct and prompting charges of cowardice from listeners.
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Washington
Herbert John Pittman
Senate Inquiry Committee
Pittman
Pujo Revolution Backed. House To Probe Money Trust
Washington April 23. If the Pajé resolution for investigation of the money trust passes the house, the banking and currency committee will have full authority to delve into all areas of financial activity. The house rules committee today favorably reported on the Pujo revolution.
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Washington, D C
Pajé
Money Trust
House
Banking and Currency Committee
House Rules Committee
Moorish Mob Massacres French and Jews in Fez
Paris reports describe a Fez massacre where a Moorish mob killed and looted French officers, soldiers, and civilians while torturing wounded victims. The Jewish quarter burned, 1,000+ left homeless, amid claims women aided rebels. Telegraphers fought to warn Tangier as flames consumed the telegraph room. three fell, one committed suicide to avoid capture.
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Paris
Fez
Poincaire
Eugene Regnault
M. Regnault
Tangier
Astor Will Affects Share Babe To Come
New York reports deny, but it is learned Col. John Jacob Astor left a will after marrying Madeline Force last September in Newport. He settled 5 million dollars on his fiancée shortly before the marriage and discussed further provisions with his attorney and the Force family representatives. News of a posthumous child arrival prompts speculation that a second heir, Muriel Astor, may join Vincent as head of the Astor estate.
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New York
Col
John Jacob Astor
Colonel Astor
Madeline Force
Newport
Astor
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Supreme Court
Henry A. Gildergleeve
Force
Miss Force
Ava Willing Astor
Muriel
Vincent
House of Astor
Wilson Strength in West Grows in Montana and Dakota
Washington dispatch reports North Dakota delegates to Baltimore favor Governor Wilson if Burke lacks nationwide support. Montana Democrats back Wilson, with W. Purcell noting New Jersey’s Gov. Wilson as top choice. Walsh says Wilson could win independents and a portion of Republicans, strong in Montana and the West, possibly carrying North Dakota.
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Wilson
West
Montana
South Dakota
Washington, D. C
North Dakota
Woodrow Wilson
Burke
Washington
T. J. Walsh
Ry Walsh
Maryers
United States
W. B. Purcell
Purcell
New Jersey
Walah
Baltimore
Jerey
Private Brown Hurt Running for Moving Car
Private Joseph Brown dining room orderly of Company B Eleventh Infantry was badly injured when he attempted to board a 5 40 car as it moved. He slipped fell and was caught by the trailer suffering a compound fracture of the left leg and severe ankle injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance after a guard litter arrived within minutes.
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Joseph Brown
Company B
Eleventh Infantry
Brown
Madero Names Callero as Ambassador to Washington
The Madero government designates Senor Callero, foreign minister, as ambassador to the United States. He authored a sharp reply to President Taft’s ultimatum telling the U S to mind its own business. Callero, who will arrive in Washington soon, has been linked to threats against Americans in Mexico City.
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Washington
Madero
Senor
Callero
Taft
United States
Orozco
Senor Callero
Mexico City
Martinos Creapo
Chihuahua
State Department
Letcher
Conspiracy Against Madero Frustrated in Mexico City
Mexican authorities announce the arrest of Alfredo Robles Domingues, once a trusted lieutenant of Madero, as part of a crackdown on a rumored conspiracy involving prominent locals. They say the plot aimed to assassinate President Madero, and police claim the plan has been frustrated.
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Mexico City
Alfredo Robles Domingues
Madero
Aperet
Hall
Aasuac
Madere
Strain Tells On Bishop In Wyoming Induction
Bishop Patrick McGovern, newly consecrated in Omaha, arrived in Cheyenne and faced an illness after a taxing induction. He was moved from the Savoy to St Joseph's Hospital in Denver for rest and observation, with a two week stay anticipated. The hospital transfer followed a late week trip with Archbishop Keane and other church officials.
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Wyoming
Patrick McGovern
Cheyenne
Denver
Savoy Hotel
St. Joseph's Hesiptal
Keane
Battleground for Hot Republican Scrimmage in Iowa and Missouri
St Louis April 23 with Governor Hadley and Bartholdt directing Taft Missouri forces the fight for control of the Republican state convention begins. Roosevelt followers claim enough instructed delegates to dominate the convention while Taft leaders insist they will organize and win. Delegates at large alternates electors and a national committeeman will be chosen along with the national vote tallies. Additional notes cover New Hampshire Taft victory and Kansas county delegates boosting Roosevelt prospects.
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St. Louis
Hadley
Roosevelt
Contrealman Bartholdt
Taft Missouri
Floet
Republican State Committee
Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagel
Taft
New Hampshire
Concord
Bass
Taft Cummins Clash Over Iowa State Convention
In Cedar Rapids on April 28 both Taft and Cummins camps claimed victory for tomorrow's Republican state convention. Cummins arrived today and entered the race with efforts to rally delegates while Taft supporters prepared for possible surprises.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Taft
Cummins
Teddy Camps On Trail of Taft
Oyster Bay notes Roosevelt returns from a West and South tour and plans a Massachusetts swing. He speaks Friday at Worcester and later in Boston, signaling his messaging will align with Taft’s statements in the state. He departs Friday noon for Massachusetts and will address multiple audiences.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Worcester
Boston
Taft
Taft to Break Silence on Roosevelt Attacks
Taft and several cabinet members met at the White House to discuss the political climate in New England. They plan a three day, dozen speech trip beginning tomorrow with remarks likely mentioning Theodore Roosevelt by name.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
White House
New England
Boston
Worcester
South Flamington
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Guns for Americans explodes in Mexican frontier aid
In the April 23 San Antonio dispatch Fort Sam Houston sent arms and ammunition to Americans in Mexico. A shipment of fifty thousand cartridges went to Guadalajara, with another consignment from El Paso and yet another origin noted further west.
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San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
Guadalajara
el Paso
Nevada town faces famine as red tape blocks relief train
Eureka Nevada faces food shortages with 74 000 pounds of provisions 100 miles away in Palisade as interstate and Nevada law delay freight movement. The Eureka Pallande railroad connects to Palisade and Southern Pacific. Relief efforts await Nevada Commerce Commission action to unlock shipments.
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San Francisco
Cal
Eureka
Nev
Nevada
State
National Railroad Commissioners
Eureka & Pallande Railroad
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
Pali
Sade
Palisade
Rai
Carson City
Nevada State Commerce Commission
Possibility of Big Railroad Strike Looms as Taft Urged
United States mediation actions emerge as committees of railway managers agree to confer with Labor Commissioner Neill and Judge Krapp. A Federation of Federated Railway Employes session in Kansas City warns President Taft of a strike across Western lines if settlement fails, citing Harriman lines and Illinois Central as targets and urging federal intervention to avert widespread disruption.
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New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Eastern Railways
Chicago
Potomac
United States
Neill
Krapp
United States Commerce Court
Retuoto
Kansas City
Federation of Federations
Taft
Hardman
Imiiale Central
Federated Railway
West God
Kansan City
Harriman Whee
Milnois Central
Western Railways
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Teddy
Pres.taft
Ih Sas
General Manager’ Association
Committee of International Presidente
James W. Kilae
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