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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
21
The managing director of White Star Line recounts in a nervous whisper how he fled the sinking Titanic. He describes the chaos aboard the doomed liner and his sudden decision to abandon ship, highlighting fears, moments before lifeboats began lowering.
J Bruce Ismay told the U S Senate inquiry that the Titanic never sailed at full speed and that the ship was near ice but not iceberged on the weekend of the disaster. He described lifeboat loading, crew and passenger numbers, and his own escape in a lifeboat as the vessel sank.
Captain Rostron of the Carpathia testifies on the Titanic rescue turning back to New York harbor to save survivors. He details distance, ice, lifeboats, and orderly crew actions. He recalls holding prayers and a funeral service, praising survivors’ conduct as they were rescued.
Maj Thomas Rhoades, stepping in as the president's aide after Maj Archie Built, is reported dead on the Titanic. The incident underscores the disaster's reach among military aides and high ranking officials aboard the ill fated voyage.
London April 18 The widow of Captain Smith Titanic commander published a heartfelt message posted outside White Star offices. Eleanor Smith expresses deep sorrow for fellow sufferers and prays for God to comfort all in this terrible burden.
Vincennes Indiana April 18 business paused as public honors William Green Jr aging 100. First chief of the fire department his entire force paraded past his home and the post office staff joined. Born in England he has lived here since 1831 and once transported rail mail. He smoked little, drinks wine daily and has tea with every meal.
In Washington on April 17 a sculpted statue of John Paul Jones was unveiled with simple ceremonies. President Taft and Gen. Horace Porter spoke, Admiral Dewey oversaw flag ceremonies, and a 2,500-strong force paraded before the president. Naval ships Dolphin and Mayflower fired a 21 gun salute as midshipmen from Annapolis joined the event. Belfast in recent days has supplied about three quarters of Ireland’s customs revenue.
Washington April 18. Rep Cyrus Cline of Indiana introduced a bill making it a felony to leave the United States without enough lifeboats for all aboard. It also punishes officers who issue clearance certificates without such equipment. The measure will be pushed as quickly as allowed.
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