Ismay Testimony Highlights Titanic Inquiry
Ismay and other Titanic figures faced Senate inquiry as testimonies surfaced on the disaster. J Bruce Ismay, Titanic owner representative, described orders and lifeboat actions while survivors recounted heroism and the ship's sinking in a night of tragedy.
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Bie Ismay
Boas
Aistele Ue
J. Bruce Temis
White Star Tine
Investipailiar Committee
Senate
J. Bruce Tamag
Smith Nexon
Mr. Taning
Senator Smith
Titanic Tragedy Told as Carpathia Reaches Port
Special to the Journal New York August 1 survivors recount a night of terror as the Titanic struck an iceberg. Captain Smith reportedly killed himself and officers urged women and children into lifeboats while men faced death. The Carpathia saved 745 survivors and brought full tales of the disaster.
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Titanic
Lourd
Mtania
Tuilestrom
E. Ty Smith
Cnginder
Pholumian Efrgov
Indy
Carpathia
Yoho Carpatha
Smith
Shily
Henry LB Harvis
National Fame
Mr. Harris
Le-Shin
Renals
Survivor Beasley recounts Titanic sinking tale
John Beasley, a Titanic survivor, shares his account of the ship’s demise from Queenstown to New York. He describes calm seas, a late deck moment, and the moment engines stopped, prompting fear yet little panic among nearby passengers as details continue in the next page.
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Maj
Butt
Archie Buth
Ifo
New York
Archibtd
Gracie
U.S
Survivors Issue Facts On Carpathia Rescue
A committee of Carpathia survivors issued a statement to counter sensational claims. They describe the April 14 night collision with a berg, lifeboats lowered, and the ship sinking about 2:20 a.m. A Carpathia rescue at 4 a.m. brought officers and passengers aboard with care, comfort, and supplies. Passenger counts and lifeboat details are provided, noting 775 saved, about eight percent of capacity, and urging better life saving equipment on modern steamers.
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New York
Iveil
Carpathias
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English Board of Trade
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iLife
Wirst
Wals
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Sitcoml Lass
Wokers
Senmten
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