Storstad Exonerates Itself In Empress of Ireland Collision
The Storstad asserts it did not move away after the collision with the Empress of Ireland. the Empress altered course to pass, then disappeared in fog. The Storstad crew aided survivors, lowered boats, and provided clothing and wine. The seizure of Storstad by Canadian Pacific claims damages of 2 million dollars. The owners seek an impartial tribunal before assigning blame.
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Storstad
Empress
Kendall
Stworstad
Ireland
Manwuevred
Smiprens
Borh Nders
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Cvrlier
Sorrow at Quebec Pier as Lady Grey Arrives Dead
In Quebec City on May 31 75 000 French Catholics attend mass for those lost in the Empress of Ireland sinking. The Lady Grey bearing 188 bodies docked near Chateau Frontenac as mourners gathered at the improvised morgue. Royal Marines and Essex sailors aided unloading while families pressed close to view improvised coffins and grieving relatives.
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William Locera
Quebec
St Lawrence
St. Anne de Beaupré
Chateau Richer
Uange Gardien
Beauport
Rai
Begin
Hume
New York
Father Point
Rimouthi
Louise Basin
Chateau Frontenac
Essex
Atnoueki
Louise Stasin
St. Lawrence
Canadian Pacific
Lady Grey
Rimouski
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Iessex
Mack
Rimousk
F. J. Cullen
Toronto
Cullen
Grief and Quest as Cullen Seeks Kin Among Empress Dead
The scene at Rimouski morgue follows the Empress wreck as Cullen searches for his wife and children among 188 identified bodies. A baby’s coffin, a man’s face, and a child’s features are examined while officials, priests, and an arbitrator sort identity and fate. Captain Kendall, ship crew, and dream lore accompany the long ordeal.
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Andy m
Cullen
Rimouski
Lulu Grey
Agann
Maude
Albert Edward
T. H. Archer
Saskatchewan
Alfred
St. Matthew's
Mr. Archer
Napoleon Drouin
Quebec
Rimouskt
Montreal
Levis
St. Lawrence
Kendall
William Sampson
Liverpool
Binion Shoes for Women Offer Comfort and Support
The Coward Shoe for women promises immediate relief with a roomy bunion area and a cupped fit that eliminates bulges. It includes the Coward Extension Heel to aid weak arches and ankles for better stability and comfort.
Seven of the Missing Now Reported Saved
Montreal May 11 revised list from the Canadian Pacific Railway shows seven saved in the Empress of Ireland disaster. Names include J. R. Abercrombie Vancouver F I Jodson Kingston D Johnson Fredericton Mallock Lardo Townsend Taylor Wallett and the Rev J London.
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Montreal
C. P. Railway
Canadian Parcific Railway Company
Abercrombie
J. R
Vancouver
Jodson
F. I
Kingston
Ontario
Johnson
Fredericton
N. B
French State Relics Stolen From Paris Museum
A theft at the Hotel des Invalides military museum reports the loss of valuable items including a diamond linked to the eighteenth century and once associated with a Chinese emperor. The incident involves Sowyeran vremesol weapons of great value.
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Hotel Des Invalides
Lagwer
Whiten
Etperor
China
Captain Off Duty Storstad Men Say Collier Reaches Port
Montrealt, Que May The collier Storstad, which rammed the steamship Empress of Ireland near Mather Point in the St Lawrence, arrived under her own steam. Despite earlier injuries she showed limited damage, carrying about 11 000 tons of coal, with few officials allowed aboard. Proceedings in the Quebec Admiralty Court and detentions followed, while witnesses and officers hinted at unloading begun despite the wrecked bows and royal inquiry will assess safer navigation rules.
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Montreat
St. Lawrence
Mather Point
Paetite Railway
Quebec
Anderson
Storstied
Imander
Ove Lange
Maritime Steamship Company
Dominion Coal Company
Bnd
Storstad
British Official Heads Royal Commission On Empress Of Ireland Loss
The Dominion government forms a royal commission to probe the Empress of Ireland disaster. George Vaux and two Admiralty Court judges will serve, with Captain Lindsay continuing the inquiry in Montreal. The board will also review navigation safety on the St Lawrence route and summon survivors and crew for testimony.
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Dominion
Royal
St. Lawrene
Thoreu
Tribune
Ottawa
Ademiralty Court of Canada
George Vaux
Vaux
Canada
Montreal
Tme
Lindsay
Paxmilton
Montres Ag
Btoratad
lHnar
English polo team here for big match
London May 21 George Vaux representative of the Board of Trade left London today for Ottawa to confer with Canadian authorities in the official investigation into the sink impress of Ireland.
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London
George Vaux
Board of Trade
Ottawa
Ireland
Survivor Tells How Ship Sank in Empress of Ireland Tragedy
Edward Seybold of Ottawa recounts aboard the Empress of Ireland the collision with another steamer, the ship listing to starboard, passengers scrambling for life belts, and the moaning of hundreds as the vessel sank. He arrives with his wife’s body identified by her brother, believing boiler explosion caused the blast.
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Captain Andersen
Kendall
Tribune
Ottawa
Edward Seybold
Rimourk
Ace
Port Lolo
England
Steamer wreck survivor speaks at Salvation Army meeting
Kenneth McIntyre of Canema Salvation Army arrives after the Empress of Ireland disaster. He says he is weak and dazed but will address a noon prayer meeting at 19 West Street Salvation Army headquarters. His father Colonel McIntyre travels to London for conference. bodies identified include Brigadier Potter and Major Simcoe.
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Kenneth McIntyra
Salvation Army
West Lhet
Cox
Mount Vernon
McIntyre
Storstad
William A. McIntyre
Olympic
London
W. 8. Potter
Annette A Simcoe
Army
Potter
New York
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Storstad Enj Nes
Morguf
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Carmania
F. M. McGillvray
Hettle Sim Major
Captain Kendall
Twat Ui Cannauin-Pacffc Railway Company
Simouski
H. Staunton
Ifesaving
Steamship Company
G. Will Joitemar
Vivian N. Lockett
Barrett
H. A. Tomkinson
Duke of Penaranda
Lord Winthorne
Wimborne
F. W. Barrett
John ‘Traill
Og Trail
Leslie Cheape
James S. Coward
Ureenwica Pt
A. Ye Onak
C. P. R. Libels
Royal Commission
Lord Wimborne
Alfonso
Spain
Piping Rock Country Club
Empress of Ireland
Polo
Oxford
Hanan
Russia
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