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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
1
Survivors report 1312 deaths in the disaster with early, guarded notices of calm from authorities. Reassuring phrases hint at ongoing rescue efforts and the slow return of order as the toll becomes clearer.
Reports describe men stepping aside to save women and children as the Titanic catastrophe unfolds. The Carpathia carries 568 survivors within 1600 miles of New York while wireless teams seek clearer contact and officials prepare for a congressional inquiry into the disaster.
George H Maxwell discusses flood regulation and prevention measures. The talk covers control strategies, storm water management, and the role of government agencies in mitigating flood risk.
A new statue of Paul Jones was unveiled with a series of impressive military and civic exercises. The event featured formal ceremonies and community participation, marking a notable public commemorative moment.
Wireless report from Camperdown to Halifax states the Titanic struck a massive iceberg and sank. More than two thousand people feared drowned with about seven hundred survivors aboard the Carpathia, mostly women.
The unsigned note from the Steamship Carpathia says it is off Ambrose channel 596 miles away at 11 p.m. Tuesday and that all survivors are well. Officials expect Carpathia to arrive Friday night with Titanic survivors aboard.
Survivors of the Titanic will be summoned to Washington to tell a congressional committee the facts about why steamship officials failed to save all lives. Representative Alexander of Missouri, chairing the Merchant Marine Committee, announced the investigation today.
The night silent on survivors list updates adds confusion over how many lives were saved from the Titanic disaster. Carpathia nears with 686 rescued as wireless reports wait, while official tallies show 328 survivors among passengers and crew with remaining uncertain numbers.
Washington April 17 The House Committee on Agriculture voted to favor reports on bills to end gambling in futures for cotton and grain Measures by Rep Beall of Texas and Rep Lever of South Carolina address cotton and corn wheat and oats Also noted is a New Orleans resident and former Monroe buyer visiting the city to inspect a recently sold property.
Alton Packard, renowned cartoonist and storyteller, headlines a free comedic program aimed to lift spirits after floods. The event takes place this evening at the local Auditorium, offering an entertaining distraction.
Friends of Henry L. Stimson urge him for the 1936 Republican national ticket as a possible second place candidate.
Tulane Society of Economics hears George Maxwell of the National Reclamation Association argue for artificial reservoirs at river headwaters to supplement the Mississippi levee system. He says stored flood waters could power industry and support year round navigation on the Ohio, reducing damages of up to 100 million dollars in a single year.
Washington witnessed the dedication of a grand memorial to John Paul Jones with President Taft, Secretary Meyer, Admiral Dewey and Gen Horace Porter among speakers. The bronze statue by Paul H. Niehaus stands before a marble pylon and fountain at Potomac Park, honoring the naval hero.
Shreveport hosts the twenty sixth annual Louisiana State Sunday School convention with strong attendance and lively sessions. Vice-President George M Hearn presided as President H Jaker arrived late. Notable visitors included Lake Charles delegates Marion Lawrence Ki Excell Alvin Roper and W E Carpenter with E O Excell leading songs at the First Baptist church. Burk A Bridges Homer candidate for Railroad Commissioner toured the city and praised local reception during his campaign.
A report from Laredo on April 17 states Mexico plans to raise 10 million dollars in gold to fund a 60,000 strong army. The bond issue will be financed by an additional tax on alcoholic spirits as urged by President Madero's council.
Local river status reports indicate no material change in water levels or flow. Officials note stable conditions with no flooding alerts or significant weather events affecting the watershed.
Judge A A Gunby received a telegram from the Louisiana Bar Association stating the meeting scheduled for April 19 and 20 in Shreveport has been indefinitely postponed because of the flood situation.
A violent rain and wind storm worsened flood misery in Northeastern Louisiana. Refugees suffer as workers fight to save Kemp Bend levee near St Joseph while New Orleans sends tents food and medicines to affected areas. River levels rise with no immediate relief anticipated.
The Red River Presbytery convened with Rev H L Walton of Arcadia elected Moderator and Dr R T Glassell named temporary clerk. The assembly heard reports and readings, with a popular mission meeting planned for tonight featuring Rev J K Smith and others. Commissioners to the General Assembly were chosen to meet in Bristol Tenn May 16 1912, and the fall meeting site near Ruston Alabama was selected.
A relief fund led by a $1,000 check from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange forms in New Orleans. Two river boats loaded with food clothing medicine bedding and tents will depart tomorrow to aid flood sufferers near Vicksburg and downstream. Mayor Behrman’s office organized the relief with Governor Sanders urging immediate aid and motor boats for rescues from houses and trees. Senator-elect Jos E Ransdell at Vicksburg is assisting the effort.
City crews started a large operation yesterday to build a protection levee around the power plant. A wood frame with boards on both sides of 6x6 uprights is filled and tamped with dirt, then an embankment to six feet will rise outside the frame, and the enclosure will be stocked with sand and bags. The pump used at the natatorium is noted.
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