Empress of Ireland Disaster Bodies Identified in Quebec
In Quebec the landing and identification of Empress of Ireland victims drew officials and crowds. Bank manager, actor, and Salvation Army members were among the identified, many coffins arranged on tables as relatives sought missing loved ones. The Coroner’s inquest investigates collision blame with Storstad.
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Empr of Ireland
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Empress of Ireland
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Identified Dead From Empress of Ireland Listed in Quebec
May 21 Quebec lists identified Empress of Ireland dead with names and origins. The long roster includes Archer Mary Ruth, Anderson Mr, Burrows William J, Barlow Dr and Mrs, Barbour Mrs, Byrne G, Brooks Dolly, and many others from Toronto Montreal Galt Hong Kong Brant England England. Burial permits were issued as bodies were identified.
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Mary Ruth
Saskatchewan
Anderson
Burrows
William J
Galt
Ontario
Charlotte
Onorio
Barlow
Montreal
Barbour
Silverton
B. C. Byrne
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Truro
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Dolly
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Charles
Bradford
England
Green
Jessie
Gallagher
Winnipes
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Edwin
Negomi
Mich
Hanagan
Ronto
Hunter
Brigadier
India
Hoa
Bs Athilaien Mavourneen
E. A
Howes
F. W
Birmingham
Inkland
Hamilton
Frank
St. John
Hilliday
Calristopier
Pearson
Man
Irving
Laurence
Jobin
William
Jones
Briarly Hill
Kerwin
James H
Kavalsky
Ivan
Crew
Lindsay
Alex
Halifax
Leeks
Willie
Ont Leders
Maidment
Sydney
Morrss
Danny
Murphy
Waiter
Liverpool
Macginniss
Gordon A
London
McGratil J
Malkkula
Sophia
Newham
Empress
Nissilia
Santa E
Cobalt
Ont
Potter
W. Scott
Palmer
W. Leonard
Eng
Willard
Pertedsen
Prich
TH. Wynne
New Zealand
Perry
Pierson
Parkinson
Friddell
Alice
Rees
Ruth
Seton-Karr
Sir Henry
Simcoe
May Nettie
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Seyrolt
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Sagrafina
Aurelia
Tavetilla
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Steamer Damaged by Ice North of Grand Banks
The Atlantic north of Grand Bankes reports a vast field of floating ice as the steamer Peter from St. Johns, Newfoundland, docked today. Officers say the bow was severely damaged after collision with ice floes during the voyage.
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Praise Kendall in England after ship disaster
London reports praise for the Empress of Ireland passengers and crew as survivors recount their conduct. The Daily Mail lauds Capt Kendall and the crew for fighting to the end and behaving splendidly while noting no explanation yet for Storstad’s failure to alter course.
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Kendall praised for steadfast conduct in sea tragedy verdicts
Editorials praise Captain Kendall's calm, responsible navigation during the collision tragedy. Commentators urge awaiting Storstad captain's testimony before assigning blame, with The Chronicle and Daily News framing Kendall as acting with duty and restraint as the Storstad's responsibility looms.
Empress of Ireland Crew Loss Hit Liverpool Hard
Survivors number 257 of 413 crews saved while many husbands and relatives await lists. Women from Scotland Road mourn, wait outside CPR offices, and endure delays from telegraphic name errors and revised survivor lists.
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Huerta Sends Condolences Over Ireland Disaster
President Huerta cabled condolences to King George for the Ireland disaster. Mexican delegates at Niagara Falls have been instructed to express sympathy to the Canadian Government.
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Lost bullion worth 140 thousand from Nipissing Mine
Special to The New York Times reports in Cobalt Ontario that 122 bars of silver bullion from the Nipissing Mine were aboard the Empress of Ireland and valued at 140000 plus. A second shipment intended for the liner missed the voyage and silver shipments from Cobalt are insured by an express company both on land and at sea.
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Quebec
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St. Lawrence
Hamilton
Ontario
Royaiter
Laurence Irving
Mabel Hackney
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Board of Trade Representative Heads to Ottawa for Inquiry
A Board of Trade representative departed London for Ottawa to assist Canadian authorities in the Empress of Ireland disaster inquiry. The Canadian Pacific offices stay open for inquiries during Whitsun, and religious services across the kingdom refer to the tragedy.
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Empress of Ireland Disaster Engage Deck Survivors
The Empress of Ireland struck by the Storstad plunges at 2 12, sinks at 2 25. Passengers crowd the port side as waves engulf swimmers. survivors rescued by the Storstad crew amid chaos. Reverend J Walllett of Weert-on-Sea recounts the scene from Quebec voyage ending in tragedy.
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Survivor accounts of the Storstad sinking and rescue
The excerpt recounts a survivor's harrowing experience aboard the Lady Evelyn and Storstad collision near Rimouski. He details lifeboat strife, rescue efforts, exposure to cold, crew separations, and the relief at arrival in Quebec. The narrative notes captains' responsibility and ongoing grief for those lost.
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Quebec
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Chateau Frontenac
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