Titanic disaster blame and tariff vote mark week in senate
Senator Rayner of Maryland accused White Star Line directors of criminal negligence in the Titanic disaster and criticized Bruce Ismay for cruelty and cowardice. The Senate Finance Committee ordered an adverse report on the House chemical tariff revision, party line. Julia Lathrop of Chicago was appointed head of the federal children's bureau, the first woman to lead a national bureau.
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Maryland
White Star Line
Bruce Ismay
U. S. Senate Finance Committee
Repubican
Julia Lathrop
Chicago
Taft Mise Lathrup
Faderal
J. Bruce Ilemay
U. S. Senate
Titanic survivors and war news flood headlines
Reports from Verdun to Tripoli recount wartime events and rescue figures. Mutinous soldiers executed in China. Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel. Civil relief appeals urge Mississippi flood victims aid in Illinois. Titanic survivors total 705 as Carpathia arrives with grieving families.
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Hardelot
France
Miss Quimby
Illinois
American National Red Cross Society
Deneen
Springfield
Tippis
Mississippi Valley
Milnois
Titanic survivors recall ship’s final hours and hymn
Survivors recount the wreck of the great liner after hitting the iceberg. Mrs. Futrelle describes crew members forcing wives into lifeboats as the band played Nearer My God to Thee. Miss Elizabeth Allen details lifeboat chaos, cold sea, and the ship’s sinking by 3:30 am with Carpathia rescuers arriving later.
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Herolam
New York
Jacques Futrelle
Jacques Futurelle
Mra. Futrelle
Titanis
Carpathia
Sie
Cincinnati Woman Safe After Titanic Sinking
Mrs. George N. Stone of Cincinnati, a Titanic survivor, was met by relative James Carey at the dock and taken to the Hotel Walcott, describing the collision, lifeboat evacuation, and hours of cold afloat before Carpathia rescued them.
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George N. Stone
Cincinnati
James Carey
Walcott
Mrs. Stone
Carpathia
Widow of Titanic Captain Shares Message of Grief
London readers see a posted note from Eleanor Smith, widow of Capt. Smith, commander of the Titanic. She writes to fellow sufferers asking God for comfort and expressing deep sympathy for all those weighed down by the disaster.
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Capt. Smith
White Star
Eleanor Smith
Titanic Tragedy Claims Astor and Butt
New York reports Col. John Jacob Astor and Maj Archibald Butt perished together on the Titanic bridge as rescue efforts unfolded. Dr Washington Dodge recalled seeing the two figures standing with entwined arms, their deaths marked by their apparent solidarity amid the panic and lifeboat loading.
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Col
John Jacob Astor
Maj
Archibald Butt
Washington Dodge
San Francisco
Maj. Butt
Co. Astor
Titanic Survivors Recall Panic and Sinking Moments
Witness recalls Astor and officers aiding in the chaos aboard the Titanic. He describes the ship breaking in two as the reason for the rapid sinking and notes passengers returned to bed rather than board lifeboats as crews warned of danger.
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Astor
Sinking boat scene spurs passengers to flee lifeboats
Stewards rode bicycles in the gym as the boat sank while others played racquet and handball. Passengers at the rails mocked lifeboat takers as land lubbers. Water then crept over the docks revealing the crew's and passengers' grim situation.
Senate to Open Titanic Hearing Immediate on Carpathia
Newlands and Smith announce hearings begin at once after brief interviews with J Bruce Ismay and Franklin of the White Star line. Ismay, Franklin and four Titanic officers will be summoned. Senators Newkinds and Smith visited Ismay on the Carpathia after docking, with Col Franklin.
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Franklin
White Star Line
Carpathia Land
Newlands
Smith
Senate
Ismay
Newkinds
Carpnathia
Col. Franklin
Twenty Years of Terrible Itching and Relief by Resinol
A New Haven reader recounts twenty years of severe skin itching and sleepless nights. He credits instant relief to Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap, selling nationwide with samples offered, amid testimonials and health tips.
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Thomas G. Hull
New Haven
Conn
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Conundrum Leads Uncle Josh to Surprising Family Answer
A city boy asks Uncle Josh about brothers and learns a puzzling family clue. The old darkey reveals he has no brothers but many sisters, leaving the boy intrigued by the odd lineage.
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Bible theft case recounted by grand jury foreman
A two year old Bible gift from a mother to a son figures in a theft case recounted by grand jury foreman George W. Seibert. While considering selling the Bible for money he found two $50 bills tucked in its pages, left by his mother when presenting the book. He still keeps the Bible.
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Mr. Siebert
Stebert
Mr. Seibert
Mr. Selbert
Indianapolis News
Thanksgiving Psalm A Rhythmical and Grateful Chant
A Terre Haute teacher credits Grape-Nuts with reviving energy and endurance after illness and fatigue. She reports no hunger after meals, renewed strength, and a 15 pound weight gain in three months, allowing a full school year without absence. She suggests others try Grape-Nuts.
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Reller
Fostum Oo
Battie
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