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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
1
Henry Seaton Kary, noted English lawyer, and Laurence Irving, son of Henry Irving, are among the missing as crews and third class passengers predominate in the rescued list. The event centers on a maritime disaster with substantial survivor figures and notable losses.
Rimouski reports a disastrous collision on the St Lawrence as the Empress of Treland sinks within minutes. About 11,000 lives feared lost, 700 or more dead, 400 rescued in lifeboats, with 339 saved by the Lady Evelyn and 60 by the Eureka. Notable survivors include Captain Kendall and Sir Henry Seton.
A Winnipeg report lists Salvation Army delegates bound for the London World's Convention including Commissioner and Mrs Rees, Colonel Gaskin, Brigadiers Scott Potter and Walker, Majors Creighton Finelay Howell and Turtin, staff officers, and captains from Toronto Ottawa Calgary and beyond. The article notes a second roster of additional delegates and a sea disaster aftermath near Rimouski with survivors and rescuers, detailing rescue efforts and local aid.
Early wireless updates from Rimouski and Quebec claim 360 survivors from the Empress of Ireland were aboard Storstad and that all passengers may have been saved. Conflicting reports note 400 survivors landed and that ships Lady Evelyn and Eureka will continue to search for more. Crew and third class members populate survivor lists, with emphasis on carriers and lifeboat recoveries as authorities assess total losses.
Congressman Maurice Connolly, Democratic senatorial candidate, spoke at a high school campus meeting in Columbus Junction Iowa at 8 o clock this afternoon. A large crowd attended and listened attentively to the Dubuque candidate amid persistent campaign energy.
List of first and second cabin passengers shows most perished with only about twenty five saved among the affected travelers. Names span from J. R. Abricombie of Vancouver to H. Neville of London with numerous entries across Montreal, Toronto, London, and other cities, reflecting a broad roster of passengers and their origins.
Niagara Falls dispatch reports mediators largely reject rebel demands while awaiting responses from Washington and Huerta on a mediation plan to settle the Mexican question. Carranza reiterates acceptance of mediation on international issues only, and Urquidi delivers the envoy’s note. Officials deem the Bavaria incident minor and routine as U S and Mexican authorities await replies. Reports also cite attacks on ships at Acapulco harbor by civilians amid the unrest.
Liverpool May 20. Lie was blurred today at the offices of the Canadian Page company awaiting news concerning the fate of fire passengers and crew of the steamer Jam. Many seamen and firemen belonged to Liverpool. Wives and children were turned away as no news of survivors had come through.
Senate debates repeal of a Panama Canal exemption and discusses the attitude of the attorney general toward New York Central Lines. Norris resolution seeks response to treaty issues as Live denounces the Huy Pauneafole accord. Conference report on temporary election machinery advances. House speakers and members deliver Memorial Day address. Clayton anti trust bill resumes with one amendment passed.
John Burns, president of the local government board, visited Canadian Pacific railway offices this morning to obtain the latest information on the Empress of Ireland disaster. A steady stream of anxious callers, including Salvation Army members, also went to the company offices seeking updates.
Ralph De Palma, the renowned “Hard Luck” driver, cannot start the Indianapolis 500 after engine issues slowed his car in elimination trials. He struggled to reach racing speed and needed three attempts to qualify among the thirty fastest. If his car is repaired, he may be replaced by Kneana Stab or Pullen in the American team lineup.
Local forecast shows scattered thunder showers this afternoon to tonight with Saturday fair and cooler conditions. Lows drop overnight with cooler temperatures expected. Muscatine recorded 76 degrees at 7 PM.
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