Titanic Disaster Findings Stir Senate Probe
The New York investigation reports that Captain Murdock ignored three iceberg warnings before the Titanic struck. Sixty four bodies have been recovered and survivors total 706 across classes and crew. Senators Smith Newlands and Bourne plan subpoenas for Carpathia personnel in the probe.
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Murdock
New York
Hner
Southampton
Senate Committee
Mackay- Bennett
St. Johns
N. B
Smith
Michigan
Newlands
Nevada
Bourne
United States Senate
Carpathia
Washington notes and political affairs of the nation
A roundup of 1909 political events includes a defeated aeroplane mail appropriation, Labor discussion in German, a proposed half cent coin, Titans and Ismay controversy, Taft appointees, tariff debates, Julia Lathrop as head of the Children's Bureau, tornado devastation in Illinois and Indiana, flood aid appeals, Grand Trunk leadership changes, Chicago political battles over Illinois Democratic control, Roosevelt advocates at the Republican convention, and a deadly interurban collision near Lima Center Michigan.
Personal Robert Cameron Rogers Dies After Operation
Noted author of My Rosary and a dedicatory ode to the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo, Robert Cameron Rogers died in Santa Barbara California after an appendicitis operation. Mrs Ella Wilson mayor of Hunnewell Kansas received a large reception marking the first anniversary of her election.
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Robert Cameron Rogers
Buffalo
Santa Barbara
Cal
Ella Wilson
Hunnewell
Kan
Winnipeg man killed in railway motorcycle crash
Foreign David Findlay of Winnipeg, superintendent of construction for the Calgary to Edmonton division of the Canadian Northern railway, was killed when his motorcycle crashed head on into a locomotive.
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David Findlay
Winnipeg
Man
Calgary-tdimonton
Canadian Northern Railway
Titanic Disaster Hearings Reveal Late Aid and Lifeboat Shortage
Senate investigations recount J B Boxhall testimony that a nearby unidentified steamer failed to aid the Titanic, sighted its lights from five miles away, and received no replies. Officials discuss lifeboat sufficiency, wireless censorship, and Carpathia rescue plans amid public alarm concerns.
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White Star
Washington
Senate Investigating Committee
J. B. Boxhall
Boxhall
Smith
British Board of Trade
Belfast
Southampton
Fez Mutiny Sparks Night of Massacre Among Foreigners
Fez and Paris report a Moorish troops mutiny after a palace audience with the sultan. French officers and soldiers were killed and many civilians, including 100 Jews, were slain or mutilated. Telegraphers defended their office before its fall. French troops regained order with European residents gathered at the sultan’s palace.
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Fez
Tangier
French Légation
Paris
Legation
Sultan’s
West Mekinese
Opening of the Gulf to Atlantic canal in Florida
Gov Gilchrist and state officials hosted the opening ceremonies for the Gulf to Atlantic canal in Fort Myers. A large party of newspaper correspondents joined a launch tour through the canal to Fort Lauderdale with stops at Citrus Center and Okeechobee City where former Gov Jennings hosted the press.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Gilchrist
Internal Improvement Fund
Gulf To Atlantic Canal
Everglades
Fort Lauderdale
Citrus Center
Okeechobee City
W. S. Jennings
Federals Move to Juarez as Defenses Rise
From Paso Del Norte April 24 a hundred liberal soldiers are ordered to Juarez from Casas Grandes to defend the city. Reports say federals are en route from Ojinaga east of Juarez to attack the town.
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Juarez
Paso Tex
Casas Grandes
Ojunaga
Dancing’s Harm If Feet Get Walked On
She says dancing hurts anyone when their feet are stepped on. Some preachers claim dancing is hurtful. The exchange contrasts opinions on dancing and harm.
Imitation Difficulty Sparks Child’s Writing Play
A freshman named Bert ends a letter to his five year old cousin Joe with the line I must quit and write five pages on Esther. The next day Joe, armed with tablet and pencil, tries to pin down his younger brother Rober while declaring I’m trying to write five pages on Bob but he won’t be still.
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Bert
Joe
Esther
Rober
Bob
Thanksgiving Psalm A Rhythmical Grateful Chant
A Terre Haute public school teacher credits Grape Nuts and cream with restoring energy after exhaustion from teaching. She describes relief from hunger after meals, renewed strength, and a 15 pound gain in three months, finishing the year without tonics and remaining healthy. The testimonial promotes Postum Co.’s product “There’s a reason.”
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Terre Haute
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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White Star Line
Post Office
House of Representatives
Karl Legien
Socialist Party
Representative Bulkley
Ohio
Senate
Rayner
Maryland
J. Bruce Ismay
Faft
Arthur L. Edington
Watonga
John J. Bowles
Guthrie
Earl A. McGowan
Talipina
Okla
Oklahoma
U. S. Senate Finance Committee
Republcan
Julia Lathrop
Chicago
Children’s Bureau
Taft
Miss Lathrop
Briate
Stockton
George E. Marsh
Lynn
Mass
Willam A. Dorr
Ttars
Illinois
Indiana
American National Red Cross Society
Deneen
Springfield
Mississippi Valley
Arthur Smithers
Grand Trunk Railway
London
William Wainwright
Montreal
Que
Grand Trunk
WN. J. Chamberlin
Grand Trunk Pacific
C. M. Hays
Ilinois
Carter H. Harrison
Roger C. Sullivan
Peoria
Cook County
Judge Carpenter
United States District Court
Peter S. Grosscup
Carpenter
Theodore Roosevelt
Lawrence Y. Sherman
United States
Ilnois
Murray
Union National Bank of Columbus, O
New Haven
Christian Conservation Congress
Carnegie Hall
Detroit United Railway
Lima Center
Zenas T. Wain
South Brooklyn
Cleveland, O
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Interstate Commerce Commission
Odessa
Minn
Pp. A
Franklin
Mr. Jemay
Hughes
West Virginia
Halifax
Marconi
Sammis
Marconi Company
White Star Company
Titanic
Senator Smith
Mr Franklin
Florida
Everglades Ditch
Alabastine Company
Grandville
Reno
Grand Fapkis
York City
Desk
Water Street
Ater
Board OF Trade
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