Empress of Ireland Sinks After Collision with Storstad
At Father Point and off St Lawrence, the Empress of Ireland was rammed by Storstad in fog. The great liner sank in minutes, 969 dead and 418 survivors loaded from wreckage and lifeboats as rescue ships arrived. Passengers and Salvation Army band members were among the fallen.
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St. Lawrence River
Rimouski, Que
Ireland
Father Point
Bt. Lawrence End
Storstad
Salvation Army
Salvantionists
Lexington
S.O. S
Capa’ Sable
Collision Saga Between Storstad And Empress Of Ireland
In foggy waters, the Norwegian collier Storstad rammed the Empress of Ireland. Capt. Kendall shouted to stand by as the ships fought to avoid collision. The Storstad claimed it did not back away. the Empress later sank with many lives lost.
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Iship
Helma
Storstad
Gil-the
Storsted
Kendall
Shorveald
Storstad’s
Andersen
Montreal
Que
Empresa
Ireland
Partiff Railway
W. Simpson
Storatoid
Impress
Empress
Andersén
Bir
Boe
Wireless Again Proves Death Nemesis On Sea
Wireless telegraphy, long a savior in maritime disasters, is hailed as the nemesis of death at sea. Histories note thousands owe their lives to near-by stations, with notable rescues from ships like the Republic, Florida, Alaska, and Titanic predecessors. Edward Everett Hale reflects on the peril and protection.
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Wireleys
Impresa
Ireland
Republic
Florida
Alaska
Steamship Line President Addresses Tragedy In Canada
Montreal May statement from Sir Thomas Shaughnessy president of Canadian Pacific Railway describes the St Lawrence route catastrophe as the most serious in its history. He cites two o’clock press coverage, notes the Storstad collision tore the ship from midsection to screw, rendering watertight bulkheads useless, and details the vessel settling in fourteen minutes as passengers slept.
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Montreal
Que
Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Lawrence
Ireland
Storstad
Sas
Bai Ats
Tales of Heroism Told by Survivors
Survivors recount the Empress of Ireland disaster after a collision with Storstad. Dr James F Grant from Victoria, B C, saved many, as a passenger recounts climbing a porthole to safety. Gracie Hanagan, eight, survived by gripping a piece of wood and being pulled into a lifeboat. Major Attwell and wife describe sinking and escaping in a life belt, while Salvation Army officers share harrowing tales of rescue attempts and losses.
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Ientile
Ireland
Victoria
B. C
Empress of Ireland
Grant
Aide
Child
Gracie Hanagan
Salvation Army ‘Band
Gracie
Quebec
Self
Major Attwell
Toronto
Bose
Aden
Salvation Army
A. Melntyra
Canada
Reet
Salvation
Ballers
Turtle
Capture of Crippen by Empress of Ireland Captain
New York May 26 Captain H G Kendall commander of the Empress of Ireland directed the capture of Dr Hawley H Crippen the American dentist accused of murdering his wife Belle Elmore Crippen in London. Crippen and his stenographer Ethel Clara Leneve sailed July 22 1910 on the Antwerp service with impostor names Rev John Robinson and John Robinson Jr Miss Leneve was disguised as a boy and five days later Quebec police received a wireless report of their aboard.
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New York
H. G. Kendall
Hawley H. Crippen
Belle Elmore Crippen
London
Doctor Crippen
Pher
Ethel Clara Leneve
Contress
Antwerp
Kendal
Quebec
Kendall
Miss Leneve
John Robinson
John Robinson, Jr
Italian King and Pope Send Condolences to Britain
Rome and Seattle reports note King Victor Emmanuel III and the Italian government sent sympathy to London's government after the Empress of Ireland disaster. The pope and Cardinal Merry del Val conveyed condolences via the apostolic delegate in Canada. United States delegates to the Salvation Army world convention total 20 with delegates from Oregon Washington California Colorado Montana and Utah sailing from New York to London aboard the Olympic.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
London
Ireland
Merry del Val
Canada
Seattle
United States
Salvation Army
Oregons
Washington
California
Colorado
Montana
Utah
New York
Olympic
Empress of Ireland Disaster Report Reaches Ireland
Montreal May 81 Captain Kendall relayed to Captain Walsh that the Empress of Ireland was stopped by fog and struck amidships by the Collier Storstad. A special train was sent to Father Point at 8:30 Friday morning to retrieve survivors, as the grim news spread through maritime circles.
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Foxey
Montreal
H. G. Kendall
Royal Naval Reserve
Father Point
Empress of Ireland
Kendall
Walsh
Canadian Pacific
Ireland
Collier
Storstad
Waleh
Huertas Terms to Bring Peace and Mediators’ Bid
Mexico City June 3. Huerta offers a settlement centered on admitting rebel representatives to a mediation conference and rejects a provisional government. Elections would be held July 6 with zones of control split between government and rebels and the mediation would transfer supreme power to the elected leader. Carranza's headquarters at Durango denounce outside interference and demand internal settlement, while Niagara mediators prepare to admit a constitutionalist remnant under conditions. Washington reports sharp state department divergence from the mediators and Bryan over peace terms.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Uns
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
General Carranza
Durango
Niagara Falls
Peace Commission
Villa
Carranza
Ont
Niagara Falla
Washington
Senor Urquidi
Niagara
Department of State
Bryan
State Department
Auto Skids Four Dead in Snohomish River Crash
A wet road near Everett caused an auto stage to skid and plunge into the Snohomish River. Four Sylvan residentsC C Preatien CG Claussen G M Johnson and Mrs Lew Lareen died, as crowds watched. Other items report Washington church dedication by President Wilson and a parachute jumper’s death in Denver.
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Seattle
Wash
Snohomish River
Everett
C. C. Preatien
CG. Claussen
G. M. Johnson
Mrs. Lew
Lareen
Sylvian
Thief Took Dead Man's Shoes in Toledo Chapel
In Toledo Ohio a thief entered a watertaking chapel where the body of William Steinhaver had lain for over a year and stole his shoes. A note found in the chapel read I need the shoes more than he does. Also Berlin reports German officers who liaise with matrimonial agents to find rich brides will be dismissed from the army per an official order.
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Toledo
William Steinhaver
Berlin
Prohibs Nominates Hill for U S Senator in Convention
Madison reports the Prohibition into State Convention nominated Charles W. Hill of Rosendale for United States senator on the Prohibition ticket. Other nominations: lieutenant governor A J Benjamin of Green Bay. attorney general Maylen Mott of Neenah. secretary of state M A Selmoyer of Menomonee Falls. state treasurer Oliver Neadhas of Port Washington. candidates for governor Royer and others debated. A platform committee chaired by W H Tubbs was named.
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W. Emerson
Union
Royerior
Phinion
H. Tubbs
Hirst
G. A. Paddock
Stirred
Muirds C
Mott
A. C
van Keoren
Stith
Waldal
Tend
Eugenics Law Condemned at Sheboygan Convention
A murky transcription depicts a 1916 gathering of Gurmae na die Benevolent and affiliated groups in Wisconsin. Officers are listed for Milwaukee, Appleton, Racine, and Green Bay, with aims condemning labor and endorsing temperance. A Young Men’s auxiliary formed a committee, while resolutions push labor unity and restrictions on luxury, education, and women’s attire.
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Gurmae Na Die Benevolent
Svelotins
Wikearnn
Upper Michigan
Jacob Ls
Jusrarlory
Green Big
AneuEl Bogob
Milwaukee
Correspondaig
Kanekub Eeetes Tary
Frank Reinke
M Linsculierss
Renyuyer
Joseph Girek
Imitwyi
Ker
Comimunee
Anlod
Lithime
Jones
Lucy Bruen
Springole
Milwaukes
Janes Devaster
Green Bay
Kenry Fredericte Racine
Matthew Sehmity
Honor
May marriage licenses issued in Racine county
County Clerk William J. Yay issued forty five marriage licenses during May, one fewer than April. No licenses issued for Kenosha. Kenosha city council passed a resolution banning parades shows and carnivals from city events.
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Racine
Clark
William J. Yay
Dean daHund
Kenosha
Fined for Selling Poor Meat and Other Local News
In Grand Rapids a farmer faces a $100 fine after a warrant charged him with selling discarded pork to a Marine butcher. A near tragedy occurred when Neenale William Schult nearly drowned in Lake Winnebago after a capsized rowboat. Prenton Minn resident La Crouse-Charlerore 33 died while mother attended her mother in law’s funeral. A fertilizer spreader accident injured a boy. Art critic H W Van Loon plans two lectures on Great Art at Madison’s university. The Winconsin Association meeting schedule includes Marinette on June 16 and nearby counties. An old saying about pockets and coats is noted.
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Grand Rapidae
Fred Nelnon
R. B. Southard
Dastit- Neenale
William Schult
Thin City
Lake Winnebago
Nisak
Five Armen
Dian
la Crouse
Charlerore
Prenton
Minn
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Central Presbyterian
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Harry Corbatt
Elitch Gardens
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Okla
H. H. Tucker
Uncle Sam Old Company
Leasons
Indiana
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Loulhville
Bennett M. Young
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Prohibs
Charles W. Hill
Prohibition
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Art Critle
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H.W. van ‘Loon
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Marinette
Jane
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