Empress of Ireland Disaster Claims Hundreds Lost in St Lawrence
chaotic account of the Empress of Ireland sinking after a collision with the Storstad near Father Point. 1,387 aboard. 433 saved. details of class-wise losses, rescue efforts by the Kureha and the Lary Rowlyn, and the tragic deaths of the Creanami brothers. investigation to determine cause to commence promptly.
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Quebec
Liverpool
Storstad
Father Point
St. Lawrence River
Huer
Pasenger
Eood
Mrel
Caplin Kendall
Ubtated Cleanse
Espoeure
Esperad
Empress of Ireland survivors reach Quebec in shock
A train carried 396 survivors from the sunken steamer to Quebec after the wreck. Among the rescued were 29 first class, 29 second class, 101 steerage passengers, and 237 crew. One child and eight women were among both cabin groups. 954 likely lost were estimated. Doctors and nurses rushed to treat the injured at Levis and Quebec stations.
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Quebec
Rimouski
Kimousk
James F. Grant
Victoria
B. C
Levis
Army Medical Service Corps
Polaris
Fifth Among Marine Disasters
The Empress of Ireland wreck has only four marine disasters in the last century surpassing its loss. These include the Rhone and Wye incidents at St Thomas in the hurricane of October 29, 1871, with about 1,000 dead. The General Slocum fire on June 15, 1904 in New York’s East River caused about 1,000 deaths. The Titanic sinking on April 14, 1912 after iceberg collision claimed 1,490 lives. The Kaisho Maru disaster near Japan on September 25, 1913 caused about 1,000 deaths.
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St. Thomas
General Slocum
East River
New York
Todern Times
Oink
Lms
Dapanene Cosst
Prayer Service in New York for Empress of Ireland Victim Delegates
At Salvation Army headquarters about 700 delegates from across the United States gathered to sail Sunday on the Olympic to attend the international convention at Leiden. The event follows the Empress of Ireland disaster in which a person perished.
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New York
Salvation Army
United States
Restoring Funds At Rail Company Amidst Misuse Allegations
An official order directs United Railroads of Gay Prancteco to repay $1006.00 misappropriated by former president Patrick Calhoun. The report mentions a broad mix of names and dubious transactions tied to governance and external parties, with unclear details.
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Jap Prenetece
Osiitaralagat Foad Colleie
United Rail Roads of Gay Prancteco
Cumulaaian
Patrick Calhoun
Plan for Junta of Five to Govern Mexico Under Mediation
Washington reports indicate a mediation plan for Mexico involving a junta with a provisional president and four neutral cabinet ministers. Huerta would transfer power to this government pending elections, with Carranza informed but not yet a participant. Negotiations hinge on drafting a formal protocol and potential talks with constitutionalist forces after Mexico City arrangements.
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Commission
Washington
Niagara
Falls
Wilson
Bryan
Department
Huerta
United States
Carranza
Mexico City
Boy Murderer Gentle Asylum Herkimer N Y
A brief item notes a juvenile suspect in a fatal incident in Herkimer New York. Authorities report the case as a murder inquiry and are holding the youth for questioning as the investigation continues.
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Gentle Asylum
Herkimer
Jean Filaainl
Ine
Peace Stepo At Niagara Delayed
Washington reports point to a prolonged Mexican mediation at Niagara. The administration backs recognizing constitutionalists in talks and says durable peace is essential, warning that non permanent terms are useless. U.S. delegates urge South American mediators to include constitutionalist forces in any plan to calm Mexico.
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Washington
Niagara Party
Mexico
Niagara Park
Merxico
Premonitions Aboard Empress of Ireland Sailed From Regina
Regina Ensign Florence Peacock head of Weyburn Salvation Army sailed on the Empress of Ireland. She had served in Toronto. Miss Mary Wood of Regina warned her sister evil would befall her on they will never land in England.
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Regina
Sask
Florence Peacock
Salvation Army
Weyburn
Toronto
Mary Wood
England
Empress of Ireland Disaster At Court Inquiry
Captain Henry Kendall testified at a Quebec inquiry that he took all precautions during the Empress of Ireland collision with the Danish collier Storstad. He described signaling, engines, and the ship sinking after the bow was torn, with boats released and rescue efforts chaotic as he was swept away.
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Rimonekl
Quebec
Henry George Kendall
Pinaud
Kendall
Storstad
Ireland
Bjorstad
Bodies of Vgtins Piled in Tiers at Rimouski Disaster
Rimouski Quebec reports 300 dead in the Empress of Ireland wreck. Bodies lie un coffined in two pier sheds, many unidentified. some identified by jewels or wallets. Grimy brokers and bereaved relatives move amid the grim scene as identification drags on.
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Rimousk
Quebec
Angele
Josteamer
Lawrence
Storstad Denies Responsibility In Empress Of Ireland Collision
Montreal report on the Empress of Ireland collision with the Norwegian collier Storstad. Storstad master Andersen denies fault, claims fog and miscommunication led to the crash as Empress of Ireland passed. Investigation follows amid continuing public concern.
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Montreal
Lawrence River
Paeiic
Bjorstad
Storstad
Up- Tolp Andersen
Ireland
Meguins
Abe
Ensouled After Battle at Paredue
After the clash at Paredue 409 federal soldiers fought, but Amargoe and Meal Thitty camp followers lagged. Khwes learned Friday, and Dfraeren federal soldiers were weakened following the engagement.
Bank Laws Violations Highlight Triak New York Case
A fragmented report indicates alleged grand larceny and state banking law violations tied to a banking entity's collapse. The document references officials and a U S related figure marching or moving through the case, with unclear procedural details.
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New York
Siegel
Yale Bank
Child saved from wreck survivor arrives at Chateau From Lenac
A yearold Prorence Harker of Cumberland England formerly of London Ont survived the United Empress of Ireland disaster. Her mother and sister were lost and her father had died in London Ontario less than a year earlier. She was rescued from the river by Robert Crellin of Toronto who leaped overboard while swimming to save her.
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Quebec
Lenac
Harker
Cumberland
England
London
Ont
Robert Crellin
Toronto
Tribute to Nation's Dead in Artington Memorial Service
President Wilson and Speaker Clark spoke at Memorial Day services in Artington National Cemetery. The White House leader joined unexpectedly to honor the dead, arriving from Atlantic City to deliver remarks as part of Army of the Republic events.
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Wilson
Clark
Artington
Washington
Army of the Republic
Artington National Cemetery
Atlantic City
Drowned Passenger Recounts Sea Disaster After Explosions
Philip Lawler of Brantford Ontario described the peril aboard a liner near Bas land when an explosion sent passengers into the sea. He and his wife and son were swept overboard and separated, the wife drowned as chaos unfolded. An observer noted that people were shot from the air during the disaster. In a separate item, French and German parliament members met to discuss improving relations amid a conference in Switzerland.
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Ireland
Philip Lawler
Brantford
Ont
Lawler
Basland
Hasle
Witserland
Gundey i
Were Minere Killed in Saturday Explosion
A blast at the Gitketone facility Saturday killed Minere and casmat-mowes oral ox ore with others injured. The incident occurred at Whareclife, and authorities are investigating the cause and scope of the casualties and damage.
Huerta's Position Emerges Amid Refugee Arrival
Unclear fragment notes President Huente and Eriticat position as key refugees arrive from the capital. No coherent dates or events could be determined from the text.
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Huerta
Huente
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