Titanic captain censured for ignoring iceberg warnings
The former commander of the Titanic was censured for failing to heed repeated iceberg warnings. The report assigns responsibility to the captain for the ship's collision and tragic loss of life.
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29 May 1912
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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
1
Senate committee report on Titanic disaster findings
The Senate committee led by William Alden Smith blames Captain Smith and Captain Lord for Titanic deaths with other fault to British regulation and lax signaling. It cites lack of tests and drills, inadequate lifeboats, no alarm system, and failure to warn passengers. It calls for worldwide shipping reforms and new laws to honor the dead, with praise for Carpathia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Lord
Senate
William Alden Smith
Michigan
British Board of Trade
Captain Lord
America
England
Baltic
Ismay
White Star Line
Montreal
Carpathia
Senator Praises Carpathia Captain Rostron for Titanic Rescue
Captain Rostron of the rescue ship Carpathia is lauded by Senator Smith after a Senate report on the Titanic disaster. The senator urges Congress to recognize Rostron's valor. Continuous coverage noted on page 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostron
Carpathia
Senator Smith
Congress
Wilbur Wright Sinking at Home in Dayton
Wilbur Wright, a pioneer in aerial navigation, is rapidly deteriorating at his Hawthorne street home in Dayton Ohio. Doctors say he cannot live for more than a few hours as his condition worsens despite heroic medical efforts. His fever remains about 104 degrees and his pulse and respiration weaken steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Wilbur Wright
Hawthorne Street
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association preps big Fort Wayne convention
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association plans a large Fort Wayne convention from June 6 to 8. It is billed as one of the summer’s most important meetings, signaling a pivotal view of the upcoming political campaign. The event draws anticipated coverage from leading Indiana newspapers and special correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Explosion in Villarea Theater Kills Eighty in Spain
Castellon de la Plana May 28 The cinematographic explosion in a Villarea moving picture theater causes eighty deaths and many injuries. The building burned out and most patrons escaped only by luck with many dying from fire and crush injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castellon de la Plana
Spain
Villarea
United States Considers Sending Marines to Cuba Interior
Washington reports the U S plans to move marines and blue jackets into Cuba’s interior to protect American and foreign interests if Cuban forces cannot, despite President Gomez’s objections. The move reflects a broader plan to restore order with moral influence first and only intervention as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Cuba
Gomez
State Department
Taft
Cuban
Senor Carillo de Albornoz
Beaupre
Key West
Prairie
Philadelphia Navy Yard
United States Naval Station
Oat Guantanamo
Oklahoma Town Wiped Out by Storm Near Skiatook
Tulsa reports a deadly storm that devastated a town near Skiatook Oklahoma early today. Three people are known dead and many injured as communications collapsed and full details remain unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Okla
Skiatook
Newlands Proposes Compromise Tariff Reduction Plan
Washington May 28 A compromise tariff plan to reduce duties to shield American industry is offered as an amendment to the steel bill. It calls for a 10 percent cut on Jan 1 followed by 5 percent yearly decreases for four years until a total 30 percent reduction is reached. A five member non partisan tariff commission would rule which products qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newlands
Mrs Beach Completes New York to Chicago Walk
Chicago May 28 Mrs David Beach finished a cross country trek on foot from New York to Chicago. She presented a report to Bet Haeeath describing the journey and its experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Beach
New York-Chicago
Chicago
David Beach
New York
Tell Lorimer Defeat Dooms His Senate Fight
Illinois Senator Lorimer faces mounting opposition as friends advise he cannot save his seat. The article notes doubts about his prospects and signals a potential end to his bid for reelection amid political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Senate
Lorimer Faces Senate Poll as Sherman Heads to Chicago
Washington May 25 Senator Lorimer of Illinois may be urged to resign as a senate poll shows 40 certain for Lorimer 39 certain to oppose him with 16 doubtful and one vacancy. Vice President Sherman, off for Chicago, may convey the poll result and advise Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Sherman
Chicago
Mlinoix
Roosevelt Sweeps New Jersey Delegates In Primary
Newark N J May 29 Col Roose velt on the republican side and Governor Wilson on the democratic side were overwhelming winners in yesterday's primaries in New Jersey. Roosevelt captured all 28 delegates at the Chicago convention and held a ten thousand vote lead in presidential totals. Wilson carried 24 delegates with four uninstructed, while Taft failed to gain more than two delegates. Roosevelt led in farming districts and carried the Sixth district late. The La Follette vote was negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Roosevelt
Wilson
New Jersey
Chicago
Taft
Gov
Essex County
Hackensack
la Follette
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Senate Committee
Avi
Ation
ABOR
ALL For Democracy
the Municipal Ownership and Civic Improvement Committee
Bullerman
Arthur M. Beaupre
Senator Newlands
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