Director Ismay Blames Actual Titanic Death Toll Unclear
The director contends the true number of Titanic deaths may never be known highlighting uncertainties in passenger counts and casualty estimates from the disaster.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
1
Titanic Tragedy Details Emerge From Senate Hearings
The Titanic sank after striking an iceberg. Survivors accounted for 760 aboard the Carpathia later rescuing them as official inquiries begin. Ismay faced Senate questioning while Rostron led recovery and aid efforts. Weather forecasts warned of bad seas as investigations continue.
Took Oranges Instead of Money on Titanic Trip
Major Pen Chen of Toronto, president of the Standard Chemical Co of Canada, left 300000 dollars in a cabin box aboard the Titanic. He returned for the box but chose three oranges and a scarf pin instead, saying money seemed a mockery at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Major Penchen
Toronto
Standard Chemical Company
Cananda
Titanic survivors reflect as death toll tops thirteen hundred
Survivors and the living reflect on the Titanic disaster as authorities fix the toll at about 1,635 with many rescued to return home. The Carpathia's arrivals and the distribution of aid to passengers and crew are noted amid ongoing questions about the final death toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Atlantic
Grand Banks
Countess of Rothes
England
United States
Cunard
Carpathia
Ismay Held Responsible For Titanic Disaster
Senator Rayner delivered a strong indictment against J Bruce Ismay and White Star Line officials accusing them of responsibility for the Titanic sinking. He said Ismay was the officer in charge and escaped unhurt while civil or criminal remedies were unavailable in U S courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Senate
Rayner
Ismay
Congressional
River flood forecast worsens in East Carroll region
Weather bureau warns river will remain in deplorable condition with rising levels. Flood predictions place the worst stage at 47.5 feet, marking a historic high for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werather Bureau
East Carroll
Ouachita River Deluge Strains Rail Lines and Towns
Flood conditions along the Ouachita threaten rail traffic on the Iron Mountain lines and force multiple train suspensions. Warnings predict river levels rising to around 47.5 feet by Friday, with widespread damage in East Carroll parish and Lake Providence area. Rescue efforts rely on gasoline boats. hundreds suffer loss of livestock and property. relief aid arrives from Vicksburg and Tallulah, while several lumber firms report vast stock afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Ouachita
Monroe
Bartholomew
Morrell
Ark
Panther Forest
Rosemary
Iron Mountain
Lafourche
Bocuff River
Rayville
Farmerville
el Borado
Camilen
Womble
Little Rock
Deli
Delhi
Shreveport
Jack J Kennedy
Tallulah
Grayling Lumber Company
Lake Providence
Vicksburg
Bomer Brothers
John M. Parker
Lena Mayer
Jacob Stein
FE. Sondheimer Company
Memphis
J. P. Schuh Lumber Co
Roosevelt
Salem Break
Roosevelt Favored by Republicans in Nebraska Primary
Report of yesterday's Nebraska presidential preference primary shows Roosevelt as the Republican choice while Champ Clark appears favored by Democrats in Omaha. Harmon supporters fade as actual strength seems overestimated in the district. upcoming railroad commissioner endorsement planned by Monro travelers at Monroe Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Champ Clark
Harmon
Monro
Monroe Hotel
B. A. Bridges
Kitty Gordon to Star Again in The Enchantress
Kitty Gordon is slated to headline the next season in The Enchantress, returning to the stage with a leading role. The project counts on her drawing strong audiences and critical notice in the new stage run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Gordon
Flood Threat Raises Fear In Lake Providence
Waters from Panther Forest threaten East Carroll parish as Providence town sits atop rising floodwaters. Iron Mountain railway is submerged. steamboat traffic remains the only route. Lake Providence lacks mail but plans exist to bring mail by Morrissy steamboats from Vicksburg twice weekly. Congress has allocated tents and rations. two barges with provisions head to Lake Providence to shelter destitute residents. Rain and storms heighten anxiety as residents take shelter in upper floors. Daily Catholic service begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Carroll Parish
Jos. F E. Ransdell
Vicksburg
Congress
United States
Memphis
Lake Providence
Col Anderson Resigns as Monroe Progressive League Secretary
Monroe Progressive League directors adopt resolutions of regret as Col P W Anderson announces May 1st resignation after six years as secretary. The board lauds his faithful service and seeks a successor while noting his impact on city fairs and league work during eighteen years in Monroe. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Progressive League
Col
P. W. Anderson
Anderson
League
Lir
Jlavor
Monroe
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Progressive League
Floods Rise In Stricken District Towns and Villages
Floodwaters advance through Stricken District threatening homes farms and roads. Local authorities issue warnings urge evacuations and mobilize relief crews as rising levels complicate rescue efforts and transport. Residents brace for further rainfall expected to worsen conditions.
Floods deepen as refugees gather across Mississippi towns
New Orleans reports reveal rising waters and advancing floods in flooded districts. Fifteen negroes drown near Benoit, Mississippi, this morning as floods push twelve to fifteen thousand refugees into Cleveland, Natchez, and Vicksburg, aided by United States rations. Crevasses at Panther Forest, Dog Tail, Beulah and Angola spill more water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Natchez
Viceksburg
Congressional Committee
Rayville
New Orleans
Benoit
Miss
Vicksburg
United States
Panther Forest
Dog Tail
Beulah
Angola
Delegation to Washington Seeks Flood Legislation
A six state delegation sails to Washington from Memphis tonight to urge the House Rivers and Harbors Committee to organize a trip down the Mississippi during peak flood conditions. They aim to secure emergency legislation for flood precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Washington
House Rivers and Harbors
Mississippi
Flood Devastation Expands Across Lower Mississippi Valley
New Orleans reports worsening conditions across southeastern Arkansas northwestern Mississippi and northeastern Louisiana as floodwaters from levee breaches inundate at least forty towns. Emergency camps house victims while food shortages persist with limited boat delivery reaching Tallulah Rolling Fork and Leland.Twenty miles of the Yazoo Mississippi Valley Railway are flooded and drownings are reported. Forecasters warn of rising waters in Vicksburg and further south as Beulah and Dog Tail breaks release waters into the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tallulah
Ivery Street
Rolliing Fork
Leland
Riverside Branch
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad
Nelson Roberts backs venture to set Uncle Tom's Cabin to music
Nelson Roberts supports a project to adapt the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin into a musical work. The effort aims to translate the classic narrative into staged musical form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ismayl
Butt
Bostron
Stoker
Senaatorial Investigation Committee
Senate’ Investigation Committee
International Mercantile Marine Co
Weather Report
Smith
International Mercantile Marine
United States Senate Committee
Aster
Rostron
Mr. Ismay
Garpathia
Maryland
Hydrographic Office
Senate Committee
Mediterranean
Captain Smith
Lion Moutain
Bartholomew Falling
T. A. Helgason
Alex Fitzhugh
R. L. Crook
FB. I. Bomer
Lindsey McGee
Sondheimer
Champ
Teddy
Col. Anderson
Red
Yazoo
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