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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
6
Survivors recount the Titanic catastrophe with details of the band playing Nearer, My God To Thee, prayers offered, and heroes like Jacques Futrelle and Maj. Butt. Elizabeth Allen describes lifeboat evacuations, freezing seas, and the ship’s final plunge at 2:30 a.m. Monday as Carpathia arrives with rescue.
J Pierpont Morgan, in his 75th year, forewent an early Titanic return. Henry Clay Frick’s wife sprained her ankle delaying plans. Morgan handed bookings to J Horace Harding who, forced to sail earlier, avoided the ship.
Captain Rostron of the Carpathia describes racing to the Titanic scene at full speed after the distress call. He recounts rescuing 705 survivors including 16 lifeboats, recovering four Titanic crew members, and burying dead sailors at sea. He states he did not receive any message from the Salem or the president and rejects reports of pistol-guarded lifeboats as lies.
The captain recalls guiding the ship to aid 705 survivors, using large lounges to shelter the unplanned extra passengers. He thanks supporters but credits the crew and God for reaching the wireless distress call in time to save all aboard.
J Bruce Ismay appeared at Cunard offices in New York guarded by detectives and read a prepared statement. He denied details of leaving the Titanic, praised shipbuilding and compliance with regulations, and said he would aid investigations by the United States Senate and British authorities. Senators Smith and Newlands obtained a personal promise from Ismay to attend a subcommittee session at the Waldorf Astoria.
Active preparations commence for the Clarence S. Darrow trial on charges of jury tampering. Twenty subpoenas issued east for service. Bert H. Franklin and Attorney John Harrington, linked to the McNamara defense, expected as principal witnesses for the state.
A major fire breaks out in shaft mine No. 202 near Congo Zanesville Ohio one of the largest coal mines in the state employing over 400 workers. About 100 firefighters struggle to control the blaze with several overcome by gas fumes.
In a parliamentary address, the sultan of Turkey declared a desire for peace over the Tripoli war but stated peace must preserve Turkey’s sovereign rights in full.
New York notes confirm 1,601 dead with 745 rescued from the Titanic disaster. The Carpathia returned with survivors, recounting heroism and tragedy as Capt. Smith and others faced death, while Henry B. Harris aided his wife before perishing.
Survivors recount a fatal ship sinking where three oilroom explosions occurred about an hour before the vessel went down. Panic followed, officers used force to control a boat stampede, and three Italian men in steerage were shot during the chaos. Most women and children were saved, including Mrs Isidor Straus unless paired with husbands.
Mrs Churchill Candee recounts noble actions aboard the Titanic. Isidor Straus John Jacob Astor Major Archibald Butt and Henry B Harris are praised for shielding women and children while the ship sank. She notes Mrs Straus refused lifeboat aid and waved as the vessel settled.
London report notes a message from Eleanor Smith, widow of Captain Smith, posted outside the White Star office. She expresses shared sorrow for fellow survivors and asks for God’s comfort in facing the burden of the tragedy.
Washington. The nation will mourn the Titanic victims as President Taft issues a proclamation calling for flags at half mast across the country its insular possessions and on all vessels bearing the national emblem.
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