Rival ships clash as Storstad seized in raid dispute
The Canadian Pacific Highway Company seizes the Storstad amid a legal dispute with Maritime Steamship Company of Norway over a 2 million dollar loss from the disaster. The Storstad’s owners plan to post bond to secure release. cargo is being unloaded and reloaded as authorities review fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storstad
Ewig
Btarstada Hove
Kaelf
Olen
Erie
Doure
Stansted
Pasite Highway Company
Maritime Steamehiy Company
Norway
Canadian Pacific Railway
Coffier
Mourning aboard the new pier as wreck casualties rise
Crowds gathered at Quebec harbor for the disaster after the sinking of the Klaphees of Dre land. Families, led by mourners such as F H Cullen, await the recovery of loved ones aboard the Lady Grey and nearby wreckage. Officials establish a morgue on the pier as bodies are laid out on platforms for identification and clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Dreland
Fredy
Willy
Tadiow
Anne de Heyd
Aril Peermertts
Fred Tole
Eure
New York
Queley
Rinathi
Quebec
Rivioweld
Cinard Ny
Louie
Pinken
Tnstilin
Lovie Maslinis
Ofler Shipping Hintriet
Pra- Jortig
Timusnod
1. Lawrence
Canadian Pacific
Cullen
Toronto
Chateau Frontenac
Bodies identified as Empress passengers in Quebec wreck
Amid the Empress disaster at Rimouski and Levis, rescuers identified 48 of 188 bodies at the pier while rail and sea commotion continued. Captain Kendall, among survivors, spoke calmly as officials weighed claims and a Quebec court later exonerated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebur
Cullen
Cuffen
Fle Dend
Ritnouski
Marine 9
Riniiisht
Levis
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Kendall
William Sampsson
Uitte
Hatvargabt
Ruirent
Fa Mecilit
Bilvaetion
Interidbig
Lady Grey
Montereal
Boda
England
Coward Shoe Promises Relief for Bunions in Women
An advertisement touts a roomy bunion shoe for women labeled Coward Shoe. It claims immediate relief with a cupped design at the waist and heel and notes the Coward Extension Heel supports weak arches and ankles.
Revised list of Empress of Ireland missing saved names
Montreal office of the Canadian Pacific Railway issues a revised Nat of pevenne saved in the Empress of Ireland disaster. The list includes J. H. Abercrombie of Vancouver F. Godson of Kingston D. Johnson of Fredericton C. Mallock B Lardo T. C. Townsend New Zealand Miss H. Taylor J. Wallet Rev J. London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
C. P. Railway
Pevenne
Canadien Pacific Railway Company
Abercrombie
J. H
Vancouver
Godson
F. St
Kingston
Ontario
Johnson
Fredericton
N. B
T. C
New Zealand
Taylor
Missy H
Wallet
the Rev
London
French State Relics Stolen from Invalides Museum
A theft at the Hotel des Invalides military museum reports several valuable weapons missing. Among items is a diamond studded state dagger dated to the eighth century once owned by a Chinese emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Invalides
Eimperer
Chita
Captain Off Duty Storstad Men Say Collision Off Quebec
Montreal witnesses recount the Empress collision with Storstad while off duty Captain Anders and the Dominion Coal Company prepare statements. Aboard the damaged collier about 17 000 tons of coal, few crew allowed to board for unloading as inquiry unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Tornine
Anderton
Sturatad
Setentos
Peake
Andere
Wort Marine
Sen
Hare
Anders
Ove Lange
Maritime Steamship Campan
Anderson Anid
Dominion Coat Company
Alderson
Storstad
British Official Goes to Ottawa Royal Commission to Probe St Lawrence Route Safety
A British official sails to Montreal to form a royal commission appointed by the government to investigate the Empress disaster and broader safety on the St Lawrence route. Captain Lindsay leads the inquiry. testimony will include survivors, officers, and crew from the Empress and Storstadt. The scope excludes the Empress wreck cause but covers navigation safety between Quebec and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
Tolegreg
Lindsay
Bosminton
Montes
Savid
Sath
Hner
Lawrence
Avants
Monstreal
Royal Commission Report On Safeguards For River Protection
The commissioners will report on steps to be taken to ensure future protection of a river area and its inhabitants. They will examine possible measures and recommendations for stronger safeguards and enforcement, aiming to prevent negligence and provide thorough protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
Tychannox
Lawrence Traltte
Thoroumtty
Erferved
English polo team arrives for big match abroad
Lord Wimborne insists harmony among English players, notes possible lineup changes as needed. Duke of Penaranda accompanies the team and may attend matches. ponies loaned for competition. The Carmania voyage did not affect health. players head to Piping Rock Club after docking. Representative George Vaux travels to Ottawa for discussions on Irish stake holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pla
Lord Wimborne
Duke of Penaranda
Alfonso
Spain
Carmania
Piping Rock Country Club
Survivor Tells How Ship Sank From Boiler Blast
A survivor recites the sinking of a vessel after boilers burst, detailing his escape from the Empress and his wife’s death. He describes waking to the catastrophe, grabbing his wife, and guiding her to safety before the ship listed and sank amid flames and smoke. Families mourn 90 identified bodies. the Empress’s voyage left Quebec, marking the anniversary of a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oras
Tremvet
Kimoueki
Troa
Impresa
Fie
Quebec
Tye
Ted
Wetalline
Solelick
Ulvier
Padarna
England
Aida
Steamer Wreck Survivor To Address Salvation Army Meet
Kenneth McIntyre, survivor of the Steamer wreck, will address Salvation Army leaders at their headquarters in New York this noon. He recalled clinging to a lifebelt and being hauled aboard the Star Key freighter after the sinking on the Atlantic voyage. Brigadier W Potter and Major Annette aimeos of Canada were reported dead, with the search continuing for more bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Rimouski
Royal Faring Light Infantry
Sian
Pune
Rimoneki
Kenneth Mentyre
Salvation Arts
Ireland
Meniar Niometin
Salvation Army
Colonel Cox
Tim
Mount Vernon
McIntyre
Willam A. Mcintyre
Olympic
London
W. Potter
Annette «Aimeos
Potter
New York
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Consphere
Deepiy
Treland
City
New Pier
Tegan
Aline
Pone
Callen
Muller
Renin
Mivuie
Albert Edward
Atechar
Saskatchewar
Aio
Ona
Matthew
Lees
Mr. Archer
Berard
Nermtal
Storstud
Alsfier
Hese
Ile
Nnns
Emipress
T. Wall Joltem
Bunion Shoe
James S. Coward
Greenwich St
Sear Waerer Corbet
C. P. R. Libels
Ottawa
Tonio
George Vaux
Board of Trade
Lotelar Toay
Fie Catullan
Edward Seybold
Empress of Ireland
Polo
Oxford
Hanan
Russia
Hanan & Son
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