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24 Apr 1912
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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
1
Titanic Hearing Sparks Accusations of Interference
Washington hearing reveals a Star Line official allegedly tried to steer inquiry into the Titanic wreck. Harold Lowe, Fifth Officer, testifies that J Bruce Ismay was ordered off the ship after being told to “get to hell out of that.” Senate committee chair Smith promises a full, uncowed probe into the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
En. Ismay
Washington
United Press
White Star
J. Bruce May
Senate
Harold Lowe
Jamay
United States
Smith
J. Bruce
Star Line
Tor Smith
Lemay
Lowe Titanic
Ohio
Photographs of Survivors and Lifeboats Stirs Spokane Murder
In Spokane on April 24 Russian immigrant Richa Aleck 37 shot and killed E H Rothrock city editor of the Spokane Chronicle in the editorial room. Aleck claimed Titanic obsession and liquor influence but gave no clear motive. Chronicle staff overpowered him and he was jailed for the slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Richa Aleck
Spokane Chronicle Today
E. H. Rothrock
Aleck
Rothrock
Chronicle
John Dewitt
The
Titanic inquiry hears witness on rescue and ghost sighting
Frederick Fleet, Titanic lookout, testifies that the company refused bequest for a marine rescue before the voyage from Southampton. Witnesses recount women pleading for rescue aboard the lifeboat as Hichens is questioned and White Star manager Bruce Ismay denies interference while describing biased testimony being blocked. Anxious fashionably dressed women crowd the committee room as the inquiry opens in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ois
Frederick Fleet
Titanic
Southampton
Ter Hichens
Hichens
Bruce Luamay
White Star Line
Titanic Wreck Witness Claims 100 Bodies Seen
New York April 24 Captain of the Bremen testified he had seen at least 100 Titanic victims and wreckage at the scene. He said the Mackay Bennett kept to care for corpses, while Bremen went to New York. Harold Lowe recounted lifeboat chaos and shouted orders, noting Ismay grew nervous and was later sworn at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bremen
Mackay-Bennett
Ismay
Lowe
Smith
Millionaire volunteers watch early blaze in Hillsborough club
In Hillsborough California on April 24 wealthy volunteer firemen gathered at their clubhouse to eat sandwiches and drink cold bottles while their valets fought an early morning fire. San Mateo firemen eventually arrived and extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsborough
Cal
San Mateo
Men Arrested After Singing on Steps in San Francisco
Some roughs in San Francisco near rough street sat on steps for three hours singing Silver Threads Among the Gold. Jesse Silver and Archie Burke were arrested for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jesse Silver
Archie Burke
Ismay Wife near Collapse Amid Titanic Criticism
Mrs Ja s jamay wife of White Star line managing director J Brace lamay clings to hope as critics sharpen on her husband after Titanic disaster. She pleads via cables to America for his return and asks friends not to judge him harshly. She is described as daughter of a prominent New York family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brace Lemay
White Star Line
London
J. Brace Lamay
United States
Cable
America
Ismay
New York
Mrs. Astor Ill Again After Titanic Tragedy
Mrs Madeline Force Astor widow of Col John Jacob Astor is under constant care in New York as she suffers a second collapse into nervous weakness after being rescued from the Titanic. Her health worsened after a brief rally following arrival on the Carpathia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Carpathia
New York
Titanic
Madeline Force Astor
Col
John Jacob Astor
Mauretania Smashes Pier Leaving New York Harbor
The Cynard liner Mauretania smashed into a pier as it departed New York for England injuring no one among 1200 passengers. The impact twisted the bridge rail though all 24 lifeboats and seven rafts remained available. Passengers include members of the Panama Pacific exposition. The ship will take the longer southern route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
England
Mauretania
Ballot Declared Void As Voter Calls It Inspired
In Chemawa Oregon on April 24 Lewis Hahn insisted his ballot was inspired and contained no candidate names. Officials refused to accept it. Hahn became irate and refused to vote, while an informal exchange about riding donkeys occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemawa, Or
Lewis Hahn
Lewis
Two Astor Widows Set to Console Each Other in Sorrow
Ex wife Mrs Astor No 1 travels from London to comfort Madeline Force Astor widow after John Jacob Astor death The piece notes a shared society bond, a mortal romance ended, and a fragile reconciliation between the rival widows under the shadow of the Titanic tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Astor
London
Ava Willing
John Jacob Astor
New York
House of Vanderbilt
Belle
Philphia
Willings
Astors
Ava
Vincent
Muriel
Girl Refuses Dare Leaps from Cliff into Ocean
Gertrude Johnson eighteen refuses a dare at Venice California and dives eighty eight feet into the sea. She makes a complete somersault in the air and cleaves the water in a stylish landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venich
Cal
Gertrude Johnson
Church Exhibits Films for Biblical Education
Christ's church in Los Angeles demonstrated motion picture films as adjuncts to biblical education with a pictorial crucifixion reenactment. The church has purchased its own projector for Sunday use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Christ's Church
Dr Hazzard Weighs 112 Pounds During Extended Fast
Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard nears 30 day fasting mark at noon tomorrow and contemplates extending the fast for 15 more days. She weighs 112 pounds with pallor and loose dress as hunger may return. She spoke at Theosophical hall and will address again Friday and visit Bremerton and Tacoma next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Burfield Hazzard
Dr. Hazzard
Theosophileal Hall
Bremerton
Tacoma
Missing Bainbridge Island woman puzzles police
Prominent Bainbridge Island resident Mrs. H. J. Johnson disappeared after leaving the Hoff home on April 13 for Seattle claiming to see a doctor. She later sent notes that she had moved to a new home on 20th Avenue and that her mail should be General Delivery. No further communication has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Johnson
Bainbridge Island
C. C. Hoff
Seattle
Hoff
Summer resort affinity sparks divorce plea in San Francisco
Royal M. Armstrong former chief deputy county clerk of San Bernardino was granted an interlocutory divorce from Nellie V. Armstrong in San Francisco. He testified that in summer 1907 he sent his wife and two sons to a Los Angeles area beach vacation where she became enamored with another man and asked him to reclaim the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Royal M. Armstrong
San Bernardino
Nellie V. Armstrong
Armstrong
Los Angeles
Potlatch Bugs Targeted by Seattle Council Bill
Councilman Ward proposes an ordinance to curb caterpillars and insects harming fruit trees, roses, and celery. Fines reach 100 dollars or 30 days in jail for failing to disinfect insanitary bushes, trees, or shrubs. Lighthearted quip about worms accompanies the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardall
Seattle
Stokers Strike On White Star Liner Olympic
Three hundred stokers walked out at Southampton today on the White Star liner Olympic demanding enhanced life protecting facilities. The strike, deemed spontaneous by the Marine Firemen's union, left the stokeholds partly emptied while tugs towed the ship out and White Star sought more crew to allow departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Eng
Olympic
Marine Firemen’s Union
White Star Line
Mystery Deepens In Disappearance Of Frank Keilback
Frank Keilback 39 vanished after arriving in Seattle from Colorado on April 9. He carried several hundred dollars and valuable jewelry. Relatives fear foul play as detectives lack leads and search for clues continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keilback
Seattle
Colorado
Keilback
Walter Eaton
Warren Ay
Star want ads open doors to Seattle's opportunities
A promotional note extols daily circulation of over 40 000 paid copies and urges readers to read and use Star want ads to seize daily chances for men and women seeking opportunities. The message emphasizes timely action and connects the ads with finding employment and connections in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Seattle
Divorce Granted for Rosicrucian Membership Landmark Case
Judge Dykeman grants Thomas Wilson a divorce from Margaret Wilson, married in 1882, citing the defendant's Rosicrucian society membership. The couple have two children. Wilson claims she joined two years ago and has since refused to speak to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosicrucian Society
Germany
Vacant Lot League Again in Distress
G W Gunther reports to local officials that youth baseball players have chosen a district where residents work by night and sleep by day to settle their baseball disputes. The crack of a home run and umpire’s yell disrupt daytime siestas, and police are called to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gunther
19Th Av. N
Weather Forecast Showers Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Thursday with light westerly winds. Noon temperature reads 0.47 in the report.
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Church Now Owns Picture Films
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Bill Bug
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