Titanic message mystery delays inquiry
Senator William Alden Smith investigates a supposed early Monday distress message about the Titanic. He questions why the signal from "Islefrank" signed "Yamsi" was not conveyed promptly and seeks to learn where the message went during the two days after the wreck. Franklin and Carpathia's operator Cottam are cited in testimony.
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New York
Wm Aldin Smith
Senate
Mr. Smith
Yamsi
Franklin
Californian
Carpathia
Cottam
Binn Testifies on Titanic News Relay After Disaster
Jack Binn wireless operator on the ill fated Republic testified about wireless news during the Titanic disaster. He blamed Operator Cottam for lack of news while noting Carpathia could relay to Olympic via Californian and Melville Stone of the Associated Press testified on how dispatches were obtained. George Harder of Brooklyn and his wife, saved from Titanic, described a water tight compartment mechanism failure.
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Jack Binn
Republic
Cottam
Associated Press
Stone
Geo. A. Harder
Brooklyn
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
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Ey M. Summers
Box P
Notre Dame
Roosevelt Ends Maryland Tour
Baltimore May 4 The Roosevelt campaign for Maryland's sixteen delegates to the Republican national convention ends after his Baltimore visit. Roosevelt delivers three speeches attacking his opponents and defending himself, urging Maryland voters to back direct primaries and oppose boss influence. Taft planned to speak in the state after breakfast to wrap up a day of campaigning.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Maryland
United States
United States Senate
House of Reform
Mr. Taft
Taft
Poor Preacher Overcompensates In Length Not Depth
A critic notes a preacher who fills sermons with length rather than substance. The remark frames him as verbose but lacking in meaningful insight.
Woman Silent Suffering Sparks Notable Outcry
A quiet woman endures hardship yet triggers a visible backlash as observers highlight her resilience and demand change. The case draws attention to gender roles and public discourse surrounding suffering.
Probate of Will in Dubuque County
Notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of F. J. Benish of Dubuque County has been opened and read. A hearing on the proof is set for Monday May 20 1912 before the District Court of Dubuque County Iowa. Signed Dubuque Iowa April 19 1912. Co D Harrington Clerk District Court. M H Czizek attorney for estate.
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F. J. Benish
Dubuque County
Iowa
District Court
Dubuque
Co. D. Harrington
M. H. Czizek
New trouble for Chicago papers
Chicago May 4 tensions rose as stereotypers threatened to join wagon drivers in a walkout over the pressmen dispute. A meeting between unions and publishers aimed to avert a work stoppage as newspapers faced limited editions and street sales difficulties. Police deployed 200 officers at offices under Captain Lavin to prevent clashes.
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Chicago
P. J. Lavin
Fire department unveils world's most powerful apparatus
A new fire apparatus described as the most powerful and costly piece of equipment ever built is highlighted by officials, signaling a milestone in emergency response capabilities.
Citizens' State Bank Announces General Banking Services
The Citizens' State Bank at the northwest corner of Main and Eighth Streets offers general banking services and pays 34 percent on time deposits. Officers include E. B. Piekenbrock as president and Julius A. Behnke as vice president with Jas. F. See as secretary and assistant cashier. Directors listed are P. J. Lee, E. B. Piekenbrock, T. E. Rhomberg, John W. Schwind, J. M. Boothby, Richard Kolck, Julius A. Behnke, E. H. Willging, and D. J. Lenehan.
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N. W
Main and
Eighth Sts
Capeal Pale
Ideas
Py. J. Be Eee
E. B. Piekenbrock
Julius A. Behnke
Jas
FT. See
Ass’t Cashier
P. J. Lee
T. E. Rhomberg
John W. Schwind
J. M. Boothby
Richard Kolck
E. H. Willging
D. J. Lenehan
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International Mercantile Marine Company
Islefrank
White Star Line
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