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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1914

Page

2

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.

New York Times Quebec Francis Langeller Boy Scouts Rimouski Hamilton Bank of Commerce Laurence Irving Empr of Ireland Canadian Pacific Marine Ess St. Lawrence Father Point Jie Maud Nellie Blythe Albert Edward Cullen Vincent London England R. Orde P. A Taavatila Bristowe Tor Patten St. Law Henry G. Kendall Empress of Ireland Storstad

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.

Quebec Archer Mary Ruth Saskatchewan Anderson Burrows William J Galt Ontario Charlotte Onorio Barlow Montreal Barbour Silverton B. C. Byrne Queensland Azenslez Truro Brooks Dolly Toronto mrisTo Hong Kong Goldthorpe Charles Bradford England Green Jessie Gallagher Winnipes Hannussen 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 Vancouver Seyrolt Ottawa Sagrafina Aurelia Tavetilla Enti Fort William Allan

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.

T John's Atlantic Grand Aye Peter Tittesow

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.

NEW York Times London Empress of Ireland Daily Mail Kendall Mail Storstad

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.

Liverpool Canadian Pacific Railway Scotland Road Quebec Scotland Row

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.

Sportal New York Times Mexico City Huerta King George Ireland Niagara Falls Mexico

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.

New York Times Nipissing Obalt Quebec Canadian Pacific Liverpool St. Lawrence Hamilton Ontario Royaiter Laurence Irving Mabel Hackney Mr. Irving

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.

London Mary Board of Trade Ottawa Canadian Pacific Railway St. Paul's Westminster Abbey Kingdom

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.

Storstad Emer Ernoon L Giod Great

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.

Storstad Lady Evelyn Rimouski Wome An Quebec Mr. Webber Chateau Frontenac J. Wallett

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