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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
12
A reprinted eyewitness account describes the Titanic collision with an iceberg, the rapid flooding of compartments, and the ship's eventual sinking. Survivors on lifeboats recount scenes of panic, ice showers on the forecastle, and the ship breaking apart before disappearing.
An old advertisement promotes ethine double strength from Radcliffe Drug Co as a remedy to remove freckles. It claims a nightly application and a visible lightening by morning, with full clearing possible with more than an ounce. A money back guarantee is offered if freckles do not disappear.
Margaret Phillips reported a pocketbook missing on Thursday containing $43. The purse was later found by a Peerless foundry employee and returned. A man named Edward Howard claimed to have seen a body near Chatvoa Martin, while a survey of land noted a proposed C and O line between Cincinnati and Cottage Grove potentially shortening travel to Chicago.
Infant Lucile Elizabeth Borgarson, daughter of Bernhardt and Mrs Borgarson, of 483 North Ninth street, died at Mercy Hospital on Thursday noon at age nine days from inanition. Funeral held at Griesmer Grim Co. chapel in Reing at 2 p.m.
A historical statement urges international action on sea safety. It cites insufficient lifeboats and trained crew, overcrowded boats, lack of searchlights, and weak emergency procedures. Proposes new uniform laws, slower speeds in ice, frequent lifeboat drills, and armed officers on drills. Signed by Samuel Goldenberg and a 25 member committee.
Colonel Gracie recalled the moment the ship hit the berg and listed, noting no jarring impact observed by an officer. He described the rapid response on deck and efforts to clear the ship while Sir Astor aided passengers including Miss Ryansy of New York, who feared death at sea.
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