Death Toll Shrinks in Empress of Ireland Disaster
Canadian Pacific figures show 964 dead, 758 passengers and 211 crew, with 403 saved including 201 passengers and 202 crew. Bodies recovered near Rimouski and Quebec City morgues handle the grim work as charity and government effort mobilize. Captain Ken of the Empress remains injured. Storstad damages shipwreck scene and salvage operations continue.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Jauly Gray
Juine Soukd
K Dagl
Teeland
Montrew
Anderson
Lady Evelyn
Eureka
Vainers
Quebec
Fav Avatear
Himouskirly
Ann Dove
Albert Anderson
Montreal
London
P. Flack
Graveenvarst
Jin. Taylor
Taylor
Phere
Dreseoy
Bend
Ateamship Eepress
Ireland
St. Lawrence
Rasquay
Conandian Pacific Railway Company
Botal Bhs
Disaster at Sea Shatters Empress of Ireland Aid Efforts
Reports from Rimouski indicate the steamship Empress of Ireland sank after colliding with Storstad near Rimouski. Over 300 dead, Quebec morgue set up to identify victims as Captain Kendall survives injuries and the Storstad collision is under investigation.
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Rimeligh
Kendall
Storstad
Cantila Anderson
Maer
Hidad
Salvation Army Delegates Flee Empress of Ireland Disaster
Nearly 700 Salvation Army delegates packing for London on the Olympic learned of the Empress of Ireland sinking and many canceled last minute. An international convention in Toronto began with a prayer service for the dead as Commander Hy Booth faced the loss of Commander Rees and preparations for survivors and the deceased. Col. Samuel Brindle was to depart for Quebec to assist survivors and supervise the Army dead.
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Quebec
Rimousch
Lady Grey
Karner Front
Hadles
Storstad
Steratad
Empresa
Ireland
Strathcuma Anil
Oa Inted
NAS
N.Y
The
Salvation Army
Vailey
London
Olymiple
Picrs
List
Col. Roosevelt
United States
Ton- Non
Empress of Ireland
Hy Booth
Rees
Canada
Samuel Brindle
Empress of Ireland collision rescue and sinking details
Report notes a preset boat sent to aid but journalists were barred from boarding. It states the Storstad sustained heavy damage with a large gash, and many Empress of Ireland passengers were saved. The Storstad list and capsized, allowing only five boats to launch before sinking. continued on page.
Empress of Ireland Disaster Survivors Reach Montreal in Mourning
Montreal details arrive of Empress of Ireland sinking with survivors and losses. Names of survivors from Toronto and Vancouver listed. Band Sergeant Fowler recalls the wreck and lifeboat rescue amid a chaotic deck, with Salvation Army band members among the rescued. International reactions from King George, Queen Mary, Poincare, and the Irish Nationalist convention in London.
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Casagoiated
Montreal
Canada
Empress of Ireland
Rimousk
Salvation Army
Messrs
Afcintyre
Measures
Greenaway
McAmmond
Keith
James Johnston
Atwell
H. Green
Spooner
Grace Hannagan
Miss Bales
Toronto
Mrs. Cook
Fowar
Vancouver
Miss Wilmot
Winnipes
Fowler
Kent
Ferguson
Duncan
Weinrsuch
Mise
Grace
Mrs. O'Hara
Mise O'Hara
M 3d
Kohl
Dr. Hunt
Thowes Smar
Ta Associated Press
London
King George
Duke of Connaught
Mary
Togir Thomas Shaughnosay
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ireland
Jessie
Raymond Poincare
French Repubblic
Ie Ds
T. PB. O'Connor
Thomas Shaughnessy
St. Lawrence
United Kingdom
Lfe
Johan Barna
Auto Classic In Indianapolis Injures Five
Five people were injured in an auto classic held in Indianapolis. The event drew large crowds and prompted medical teams to assist casualties on site.
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Indianapolis
West Virginia mine strike called today in Kanawha region
A coal strike was officially called affecting about 12,000 miners along the Kanawha River and its tributaries. The call, signed by Phewas Haggerty and Thomas Cairns and district officials, orders nonessential work stoppage while essential operations continue. The dispute centers on the check-off system for union dues, paid through operators' offices, viewed as a point of contention between operators and miners.
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S Associated Pres
Charleston
Kanawha River
Perut
Cabin Creeks
Goa
Phewas Haggerty
International Board of the
United Mine Workers
Thomas Cairns
Race of 500 Miles At Indianapolis Features Crashes
Three foreign cars lead at 290 miles with Wishart in fourth as Dawson and Gilhooley crash in a chaotic start to the fourth annual Garble automobile race at the Indianapolis Speedway. Tempos show 200 mile mark at 2 25 59, two minutes faster than last year, with Thomas in front and Bragg and Duray close behind.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Wishart
Dawson
Gilhooley
Belgium
Indianapelis Motor Speedway
Shree
Lang
Thomas
Taontas
Deray
Brag
Guyot
Duray
Lauter
Brags
Boiliot
Mme
Burman
Wilcox
Chandler
Cen O'tiott
Oldfield
Ralph de Palma
New York
Christens
Andersen
Lore
Fall weather forecast for region and Muscatine
Weathers predict fall temperatures tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the northwest and central portions. In the northeast Sunday slight warming. Muscatine records around 74 degrees.
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Northwest
Northeast
Muscatine
Ollack
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