Empress of Ireland Sinks After Fog Collision
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Ireland sank in the Gulf of St Lawrence after a collision with the collier Dortstad at 1:45 AM in dense fog. Some 1,437 aboard, including actors and Salvation Army delegates, were affected. 350 survivors were landed at Rimouski hours later. Official reports describe the vessel going down within ten minutes after impact. rescue ships Eureka and Lady Evelyn pushed to the scene.
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Asociated Press
Quebec
Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railway
Empress of Ireland
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Father Point
Dorstad
Rimouski
Hureka
Lady Svalyn
Lieut. Kendall
Royal Navy Reserve
Quebeck
Liverpool
Impress of
Ont
Marconi Company
Dortstad
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
Kendall
Assiste T Purners
Purner
Danforth
Marcon
Hureks
Simon
SAN Fancisco
California Railroad
Sed
Tre
United Railroads of
San Francisco
Graft Returned Sought by Commission Amid War Debris
Montreal report claims Patrick Calhoon diverted funds from the Dorstad collier and Empress of Ireland incident survivors. About 400 landed at Rimouski, totaling 760 souls aboard. Becker sentenced to death by electrocution but stay possible pending appeal notices from the defense.
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Dorstad
Montreal
Seuvicthme
Dury
Becker
Speeding Up Freight Movement Not Sole Railroads Fault
George H. Campbell of Baltimore and Ohio analyzes freight delays showing many factors beyond railroads. Loading unloading storage rules and idle car repairs extend trip times. fast service proves stronger, with Baltimore & Ohio fast freights reaching 350 miles daily. Empress of Ireland wreck stories follow, detailing loss and survivor accounts, while Salvation Army delegates head to London.
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George H. Campbell
Baltimore & Ohio
Mr. Campbell
Traveling Salesmen’s Gathering Draws Grafton and Clarksburg
The United Commercial Travelers council in Wheeling hosts a June session on the 10th to 12th drawing knights of the grip from across the state. Grafton dealers, many from Clarksburg Council No 28, plan a special train to connect through Clarksburg to Wheeling. A large entertainment at the Windsor hotel and a formal program are arranged for the visiting delegation.
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Grand Council of the United Commercial
Wheeling
Knights of the Grip
Grafton
Clarksburg
Windsor Hotel
Mexico City Ministers Confer With Huerta At Palace
In Mexico City May 29 officials from War Public Instruction Finance Foreign Affairs and the General Treasurer met with provisional president Huerta at six o clock. The German minister Admiral von Hintz also called. Reportedly the international situation was discussed and townspeople hoped for an early settlement with the United States and the evacuation of Vera Cruz by American troops.
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Mexico City
Public Instruction
Republic
Huerta
Admiral von Hintz
Lier
Mexico
United States
Vera Crus
Deeds Not Words Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed
Testimony from Graf ton residents confirms relief from back pain dizziness and disturbed sleep after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs H M Weekley of 458 Pearl Street Grafton reports nightly back pain throat neck ache and dizziness eased with the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes the same product.
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Dean
Grafton
H. M. Weekley
Pearl Street
W. Wrays
Mra. Weekley
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
MIEVIGANS FIRE ON VESSELS IN MEXICAN Harbor Attacks
Reports from Mazatlan via wireless describe attacks on steamers in Acapulco harbor by Mexican civilians. Conditions are described as deplorable. Japanese vessels Seiyo Maru and Kiyo Maru reportedly left Manzanilla with munitions for Huerta as tensions rise in the region.
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California
Mazatlan
Mexico
San Diego
Cal
Acapulco
Manzanilla
Huerta
Salina Cruz
Gunboat Annapolis Reports Quiet At Yaqui River Mouth
Honolulu dispatch notes the Annapolis had been ordered to the Yaqui River mouth after Santa Rosalia warned of Indian uprising. The ship reports that conditions are quiet and no danger to Americans remains.
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Honolulu
Annapolis
Santa Rosalia
Howard
Bridge at Pottery Plan Fails to Hasten Build
Grafton citizens debate starting construction for a foot bridge over the river near the Pottery Plant of Consolidated Manufacturing. With $1000 material on site and a let contract, engineers insist the location is fixed and the steel cable must fit the current piers, urging immediate construction and later funding.
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Consolidated Manufacturing Company
Grafton Park
Grafton
Elsc
Little Nephew of Ex-President Run Down in New Jersey
Alfonso Madero three years old son of Emilio Madero and nephew of the late Mexican president was struck by an ice wagon in East Orange New Jersey. He broke away from his nurse and ran into the street. the rear wheel passed over his hip and abdomen. The Madero family has been living in exile here for some time.
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East Orange
N. J
Alfonso Madero
Emilio Madero
Mexico
Madero
Southern cotton goods export growth eyed by trade chief
Ellisom A Smyth, president of the Cotton Manufacturers Association of South Carolina, told the National Foreign Trades Convention that Southern states, with three times 1860 production and rising selling prices, are well positioned to expand foreign trade. He cited Africa and the Philippines as prime markets for cotton goods and noted U S share in world trade remains small despite vast raw material and spindle capacity.
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Assassta Press
Washington, D. C
Ellisom A. Smyth
Cotton Manufacturers Association of
South Carolina
National Foreign Trades Convention
United States
Africa
Philippines
North
South America
Empress of Ireland Sinks Near Rimouski With Heavy Losses
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Ireland with 1437 aboard sank in the St Lawrence near Rimouski after a collision with the collier Dorstad. Early death estimates ranged from 678 to over 1100. rescue by Eureka and Lady Evelyn saved 369 and 60 passengers, mostly crew. Survivors faced severe injuries and cold water as townspeople aided the victims.
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Associated Press
Rimouski
Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Here
Liverpool
Dorstad
Father Point
Dr. Crippen
Montford
Marconi
Eureka
Lady Evelyn
Eureks
Kendall
Sir Henry Seton-Karr
Lawrence Irving
Sir Henry Irving
Mabel Hackney
Salvation Army
London
Neenes
Horrow
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Harly
American horse Durbar II wins the Derby at Epsom
American horse Durbar II, trained by Herman B. Duryea, triumphed in the Derby at Epsom, defeating outsides Hapsburg and Peter The Hermit by three lengths. Despite 25 to 1 odds, Durbar II dominated a 30-horse field for the largest Derby turnout since 1863, amid a startled crowd and surprise betting figures.
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Associated Preas
Epsom
England
Herman B. Duryea
France
Hapsburg
Peter the Hermit
Durbar
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Canadian Pacific
Gulf OF BT. Lawrence
Captain Walsh
Impress of Ireland
Collier Sorstad
Montfort
Walsh
Canada
Eral
Democratic Secretary of Labor
Red Cross
Post Office Department
Washington
Oklahoma
Veri
Eee
Gutiva
Cane
Abu Western
Commission
R. R. Commission
Que
Ernest Hayes
W. Davis
Iner
Seattle
Wash
Oregon
Colorado
New York
Ifession
Palin Clarks
H. FP Mulke
Meadowbrook
J. A. Lozio
Mulke
Jalora
Lozio
Meadowbrooke
Thaw
Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Gorham
White Mountains
Sherif Drew
Stevens
Lucky Harry
Waverly
Waverly Oil Works Co
Pittsburgh
Mievigans
Pottery Plani
East Oran
N J
Helo
Philippine
Cenes
H. F
J. B. Black
Democratic Post Office
Uale
Redinger
Jas. RK
Glens and Loar & Poe
C.F. Zaruba & Co
C. F. Zaruba
Carl Shhiff
Crescent Liquor Co
W. Va
West Virginia
Co. F. Zaruba & CO
Third Avenue
Seekenner
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