Ismay to testify amid Titanic inquiry rush
Washington officials move quickly as the Senate Commerce Committee plans hearings. Bruce Ismay is singled out for immediate testimony while a seven member sub committee drafts questions. Senator Smith warns about jurisdiction as Carpathia’s replies are awaited and hearings begin at New York.
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New York
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Bruce Ismay
Washington
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Miss Patty Hyde Rumored Titanic Passenger From Wichita
Reported by friends in Lawrence that Miss Patty Hyde of Wichita had sailed on the Titanic and warned of its peril. The ship’s passenger list remains unrecovered and survivors’ names are still unconfirmed, with authorities delaying official release.
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Patty Hyde
Wichita
Wichi
Lawrence
Flood Waters Threaten Southern Mississippi River Regions
Severe conditions spread as a 1009 foot breach near Beulah Missouri floods wide areas in Mississippi and Arkansas. The disaster endangers six counties, with thousands evacuated or stranded, many without food for days. Rescue and relief efforts struggle to reach affected towns and regions.
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Apa
Aiear Beulah
Helta
Kale Ee
Bolsey County
Lawrence School Building Plan Backed by Local Business Men
Twenty business leaders met at the manual training school last night and endorsed building new school structures in Lawrence. They supported a direct levy to fund the project and urged the legislature to pass an enabling act for a four year levy starting 1913. The group favored north side river buildings and stressed quality, urging prompt construction to serve pupils and domestic science expansions.
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Music Festival Opens With Noted Soloists
A fragmentary report notes a university festival opening featuring soloist Lamping and accompanist Cook with a famous performer Miss Greissinger. The piece mentions Vistincelta and Infanti as honored guests and references three concerts planned for the event in a public program at the university.
Namara Toye Captivates New York With Dramatic Song
The California soprano Namara Toye, praised for a striking voice and vibrant stage presence, performed in New York on February 14. Her program featured Verdi and Dano works, with critics noting her lyric range and emotional expression alongside a strong interpretive talent comparable to legendary singers.
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Uas
Perzonis
Tove
Jonmie
Martin
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Requiem for Louis Speverson Sailor and Hunter
Fragmentary verse memorial noting Louis Spevepson as a sailor and hunter. The text resembles a funeral dedication with lines about dying and a grave, mentioning a will and a lingering longing. The readable names imply a biographical note within a poetic tribute.
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Tle Hunter
Louis Spevepson
Women of Kasay University Meet for Social Hygiene
At the Kasay University Women’s YMCA meeting held yesterday afternoon, members voted to fund a national headquarters by levying ten cents per member. Mrs Julia B Perry, superintendent of Girls Industrial, was invited to speak in Lawrence on May 8. Dr Hyds will address May 8 and 9 on social hygiene topics, with further talks planned in coming weeks.
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New _York
Jusine Stubbs
Christing
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Laevrente
Azawill
Juna
Perry
Lawrence
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Dalkee
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Fragmented Quoted Speech On Lorimer And Otis Fate
The text presents garbled remarks attributed to Tait about entrusting fate to Lorimer and Otis. It references past events with scattered names and phrases, mentioning presidents and Whigs, and a discussion of trust and power within a Civil War era or political context. The excerpt is largely incomprehensible but centers on leadership and risk.
Lottery Man to Headline Visitor Entertainment at KU May Event
University of Kansas Student Council selects The Lottery Man as official entertainment for out-of-state high school visitors during the statewide gathering. May 4 set for a grand production in Robinson Gymnasium with a large cast and staged flag ceremony to impress guests.
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Narrow Escape Near Funeral Journey Turns Fatal Near Lawrever
Mrs. Grover riding to attend her brother Charles Hunt's funeral was nearly killed when a wagon, driven by Wilford Lay, collided and toppled on a road southwest of the city. Lay halted the team as bystanders, including farmer Wilford Lay and Omer Shood, assisted in a rescue, with Mrs Grover guiding the women to town after the accident.
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Miles Souchwest
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Roosevelt Campaign Money Scrutiny Prompts Inquiry
In Washington April 18 Director McKinley of the Taft bureau issued a statement questioning the Roosevelt campaign finances. The inquiry centers on lavish expenditures by Roosevelt backers and whether recent state victories were funded to influence renomination prospects. Debates loom over campaign funding and influence. Lawence Japan visitors discussed plans during a layover in Lawrence.
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Taft
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Pennsylvania
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Kansas National Guards Hope War Call Stirs Local Fervor
Citizens and volunteers discuss the possibility of U S forces sending the Kansas National Guards to war. Local gatherings and anxious talk reflect anticipation of a national emergency with discussions of mobilization, loyalty, and the role of state troops in potential conflict.
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Elmer
United States
Faivet
Finney Lewent
Tinise Enitini
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Student Day Speakers Choose Between Two Contenders
Three universities held elections for day speakers with factions from Engineers and Law schools. Herbert S. Maxwell led the DP’ s slate but was edged by Hyamics in a compromise attempt. votes paralleled class divisions and prompted a delay for further elections Monday across colleges and the Graduate School.
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Titanic survivors at risk as Carpathia docks later
New York dispatch reports the Carpathia with Titanic survivors aboard due at 11 at the New York dock after a chaotic wireless flood. Only 705 survivors are confirmed. wh ite Star Line offices and officials debate exact counts while families await word amid frantic messages.
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