Titanic Inquiry Continues Ahead of Congressional Probe
New York dispatch reports a widening Titanic inquiry with survivors recounting events aboard the liner, officers' measured speed amid iceberg danger, and the pursuit of truth by the Senate Investigating Committee. Survivors praise bravery while questions focus on lifeboat handling and crew drills as new routes seek iceberg-free Atlantic crossings.
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Carpathia
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Grand Banks
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Albert Major
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Senate backs international law for ocean trade regulation
Washington April 22 Senate foreign relations panel recommended adoption of an amended maritime resolution urging international cooperation to regulate ocean trade. It favors treaties with major maritime powers covering courses speed lifeboats wireless equipment and searchlights. The panel also adopted the amended Martin resolution endorsing treaties to govern sailing speeds lifesaving apparatus and equipment aboard merchant vessels.
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Steel Bill 10 Rush Through the Senate
Washington reports an expected swift passage of a steel schedule revision bill in the Senate. It is labeled unfinished business with quick debate, aiming for a vote within days. Senator Cummins plans to introduce the measure after returning from the Republican state convention in Iowa.
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Grimshaw Appointed Postmaster at Deadwood
Nominations sent to the Senate by President Taft include Robert F. Grimshaw named as postmaster at Deadwood. The official appointment comes from Washington D C on April 20.
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France Sails on Maiden Voyage to New York
Havre France April 20 The 27 000 ton liner France left Havre at 1 PM on her maiden voyage to New York amid a buoyant launch for the new transatlantic service.
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Titanic Inquiry Opens With Ismay Questioned
New York April 22 Bruce Ismay may be summoned to testify before the Senate committee probing the Titanic wreck. Witnesses including Harold Bride and Captain Rostron describe lifeboat readiness, wireless messages, and evacuation delays amid a tense hearing that could run into next week.
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Dewey on Atlantic crossing risks and life saving gear
Admiral Dewey warned that crossing the north Atlantic endangers passengers and urged stronger life saving appliances on passenger ships. He favored world travel by warship over a trans Atlantic voyage and pressed for laws to ensure ships carry adequate heatable safety measures for most voyages.
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Mrs Isidor Straus Honored By Suffrage Group In Memory
Kansas City April 20 Fifty Women members of the Kansas Equal Suffrage association stood in memory of Mrs Isidor Straus who perished with her husband on the Titanic. They recalled her heroism and the disaster's tragedy amid debates on rescue and leadership. Officers recounted lifeboat details while others urged accountability for the catastrophe.
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