Empress of Ireland Sinks After Collision in Gulf
Rimouski Quebec May 29 The Empress of Ireland with 1487 aboard sank after a collision with the collier Storstad in the St Lawrence near Father Point. Rescue ships Areka and Lady Evelyn saved hundreds, with survivors mainly crew and steerage passengers. Notable passengers included Sir Henry Seaton Kerr and Lawrence Irving. Deaths feared near 700, with many still unaccounted as crews battled the icy waters.
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Associated Press
Rimouski
Quebec
Empress of Ireland
St. Lance River
Here
Liverpool
Collier
Storstad
Fathereet
London
Ers
Ureka
Eylyn
Lady Evelyn
Areka
Captain Kendall
Empress
Sir Henry Seaton-Karr
Lawrence Irving
Irving
Mabel Hackney
Salvation Army
L.E. Gossetin
Montreal
St. Lawrence
eKndall
Kendall
H. R. Fiset
J. L. Black
Wost
Seaton Kerr
Sir Henry Irving
Harold Eyille
Hilda Hageston
Father Point
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Daily Telegram
Reblla Peturen
Heartland
Hartsell
Archer
Demson
Srst Sy
Memorial Day Parade at Shinnaton Observes Service
Citizens assemble at 1 o clock for a parade to the cemetery with program including America and Nearer My God to Thee. Rev E Ho West to lead prayer. James te Kelly to marshal. Scouts, schools, fraternal groups, and others join in line. auto owners assist the aged.
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Shinnaton
America
E. Ho West
Nymny
James Te Kelly
Mit Ag
Behoot Chidren
He Toy
First Official Account of Empress of Ireland Disaster
May 29 Montreal. Captain Kendall, famed for Crippen detection, dispatches first official word on the Empress of Ireland wreck after dense fog and a mid ship collision with the collier Storstad. Survivors aboard Storstad and Ramouski total 760, with about 677 unaccounted for.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Kendall
Walsh
Canadian Pacific
Collier
Records Of Baltimore and Ohio Officers Retain Records
Baltimore on May 29 a passenger asked about how railway records are handled. The superintendent said Interstate Commerce Commission rules govern retention, with seven years for some files and five for others, after which they go to archives. Tariffs general orders and public notices are kept permanently, while department papers are filed for quick location by an expert system.
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Baltimore
al Railroad
Balmore and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Departmenta
Sinking of Empress of Ireland Claims Nearly 700 Lost
Associated Press report from May 29 states the Empress of Ireland was rammed by Storstad at 1:45 and sank in ten minutes. Only a few lifeboats were launched, Captain Kendall survived, wireless operators and most senior crew saved. Few third class passengers survived. about 700 unaccounted.
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Associated Presimousei
Suebec
Marconi
Storstad
Father Point
Areka
Lady Evelyn
Empress of Ireland
eKndall
Danfort
Simon
Ureka
Becker Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair at Sing Sing
New York May 29 Charles Becker was today sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison during the week beginning July 6 for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. More than ninety percent of Alaska he owned by the United States, and his vast area was bought by the government for less than two cents an acre. For developing the territory, about 10,000 miles of railroad will be required.
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Sy Ansociatxo Pricsay
New York
Charles Becker
Sing Sing Prison
Herman Rosenthal
Nore
Alaska
Buying Homes in Baltimore Offers Employee Aid Program
In Baltimore on May 29 an initiative by the Baltimore and Ohio employees’ relief department aims to help workers purchase homes at favorable terms. The program provides full property details including price, value, and location and arranges investigations and furniture through the relief department to assist men in paying in installments. The policy seeks to improve worker welfare and reduce service strain by maintaining a close group of qualified employees who embody good citizenship while displaying several notices at terminals and service officers.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Joan
Terminala
Public demand drives metric usage and soda fountain access
In the past four years nations including Denmark China Japan and several Latin American states have required or encouraged metric adoption and the installation of public fountains to entice riders to use nearby soda dispensers at transit waiting rooms.
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Denmark
Traction Company
China
Japan
Republice of Wid
Central America
Bulgaria
Chile
Uruguay
Slam
New Orchestra Forming With Local Musicians
A newly formed orchestra aims for a summer park engagement led by Prof. R. J. Grow’s group. Local players include gherlin O and B W Welle on drums with A P Hall and Cassie Chadwick on piano as they seek performances and connections with the Cadenza orchestra.
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R. J. Grow
Gherlin
Sin
B. W. Welle
A. P. Hall
Basuo
Cassie Chadwick
Summer Park
Hal
Women’s Study Club Holds Lax Cloning Session
The Women’s Study Club met on Second Street for its club year kickoff. Officers elected included Mrs. Jeannene P. Jenking as president, Mrz. Jeanene P. Jenking. Little Tuck as vice president. Mrs. Florence Stutfin as secretary. Miss WIA Let as corresponding. Mrs. Arthella Johnson as treasurer.
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Mixe
Jennie Littleton
Second S Street
Jeanene P. Jenking
Little Tuck
Phorence Stutfin Scoreury
Aterries
Arthella Jomson
Treamirer
Death and Burial Notes From Town Ledger Display
A child died and services were conducted with funeral rites over the body. The display in a west window attracted attention as preparations by Mr Ritter were completed. A baby, eight months old, died in an incident connected to local families, with a burial at Holy Cross cemetery following a morning service.
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Town-Lockwaint Company
Ritter
Jpinn Cousenen
al Fay
Daught Pélne
Chalmore
Spalock
Sears
Peta
Orignal Therin
Holy Cross Cemetery
White Named to Lead Baltimore and Brunswick Railroad
J B White has been appointed as stetant trass mantée of the Baltimore aedge railroad et Brunewick, Mit. Leucpeding L Todd Brunswick to the quatern ujalication termine, noting one of the largest freight yard facilities. Democrats of the First congressional district will hold their nominating convention at 1:20 o clock June SE.
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J. B. White
Baltimore Aedge Railroad
Brunewick
Mit
L. Todd Brunswick
Eec
Barty
Parma
Carl Vanes
Salem College Commencement Calendar May 29 Salem
Salem College at Salem May 29 publishes the commencement calendar for June events. Highlights include the Salemathean Lyceum June 6, Fourth Annual Sermon June 7, Annual Concert June 8, Excelsior Lyceum June 9, graduating exercises June 10, Alumni banquet June 10, commencement session June 11, and a field meet at 2 pm.
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Salem
Salem College
Salemathean Lyceum
Christian Associations
Excelsior Tyceum
Commencement Exercises Honor Class at Clarksburg High
At Clarksburg High School in Masonic Auditorium the Mildred A. F. Dunn class graduated with honors. Dr. Reuben Post Halleck of Louisville delivered an address on the demands of the twentieth century as diplomas and prizes were awarded to a large audience.
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Clarksburg High School
Masonic Auditorium
Wing Pine
Clarkeburg High School
Rav
Lewis Ei Peters
Cherlea i. Mitchell
Reuben Post Halleck
Og Lalaville
Post Fiabeek
Dana Neaymaker
Sarttonia Kergtings
Winifred Roberts
Emvile Steatey
Jop Wood Waetburn
Catherine Rakn Waters
Robert Wayne Agnéw
Crate
Haymond Copley
Harold Alisner Garrett
Harold Oton Goodman
Clark W. Kyle
Karl Byron Kylaaig
Ora Clark Snider
Clare Loulke Bougkner
Edna Bory
Mileye
Anna Rachael Tetrick
Groycp Borimdina
Whelan
Herbert Lioyd Cork
Wayne Edward Harding
Oxdbert Findlay Nuder
Raymond Curtis Wolfe
Henestine Hatena Spell
Edna Paulind Bewart
Lucinda Margaret Strother
Gale Margaret Swiger
Alma Taliinging
Lynn Sealle Allen
Roy Glimers- Ask
Alvert Laurence Bartlett
Cwene Marshall Hartman
Christian Churches of West Winevnk Hold Annual Meeting
Local preparations finalize for the Christian churches of West Winevnk annual meeting at Central Christian church June 15 16 and 47. The workers conference precedes the gathering with about 100 delegates expected. A J Jones of Fairmont presides the state convention and Rev C G White of Bethany serves as secretary.
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Ahe Christian Churches
West Winevnk
Central Christian Church
A. J. Jones
Fairmont
C. G. White
Bethany
Reverend Wy M Long Maps Memorial Sermon Tour
Pastor Rev Wy M Long of the Jestral Christian viniroh plans a memorial sermon at Center Point in Doddridge County then returns to Clarksburg to preach. He then travels to Blanchard Pennsylvania for a ten day evangelistic meeting at the Shrieting church with Rev Luinkletter, longtime West Virginia evangelist.
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Shrieting
Luinkletter
West Virginia
Evingellat
Deton Nation
Jury awards woman 994.50 for fall on Clark Street boardwalk
A circuit court jury awarded Me When Roland and husband 994.50 against the city after she injured herself by a defective Clark Street boardwalk. Robert W. Stark’s suit against the Balkidores company for damages was set for trial Friday.
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Roland
Clark Street
Robert W. Stark
Balkidors
Eahile Paling Econpany
Priday
Working Day Plan Reduces Hours at Central District
Announcement by L H Kinard of Tolmonone Company states that from September 1 the one hour working day for most plant department workers will be reduced to eight hours. Wages for affected employees will not change initially, though daily and weekly pay will reflect the reduced hours. Some maintenance and upkeep staff will remain on current schedules.
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Bell Company
L. H. Kinard
Wee
Gene? Makeeer
Iano
Sneeley
Lswtalliks
Ctle
Wudelr Wirkare Teatman
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Ireland
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Guardian
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Famées
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Lilie Cunningham
Shinnston
Detective Renown
Baltimore and
Tio
Kent
Becker
Mr. Miller
NEW Orchestra
of Colored Women
White
Christian
Center Point Odd
Mr. Long
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