Delayed Rescue During Empress Ireland Tragedy
Montreal officials condemn Commander Cronstadt for delaying rescue after the collision with the Empress Ireland. He reportedly steered away to inspect his vessel and failed to locate the wreck scene promptly, hindering hundreds in distress. Canadian Pacific officials cite missing fog signals as a contributing factor in the disaster.
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Special Nugget Service
Montreal
Cronstadt
Theii
Canadian Pacific Steamship Co
Vessels Search For Bodies In St Lawrence Waters
Montreals ships join a massive search at the mouth of the St Lawrence for refugees and bodies from the Empress of Ireland disaster. Officials warn residents from devasted districts must not return without government permission. The funeral of Captain L M Larson is planned for tomorrow at 2 PM.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
L. M. Larson
Empress of Irel
Steadman Avenue
Wilson presses peon settlement as key to Mexico dispute
Niagara May 29 President Wilson through his representatives urged mediators to prioritize peon settlement in Mexico as essential to end the Mexican crisis. He warned that land reform and fair homes for common people are critical to lasting peace and avoid reigniting broader tensions with Huerta. The issue is linked to future prosperity and the elimination of a system that denies land and security to the populace.
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Niagara
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Wilton
Mexion
Fragmented wartime ship disaster fragment
A fragment describes hundreds believed lost after a brutal collision that wrecked a ship port side, pinning crew in births and bending doors and passageways, making rescue efforts impossible. No clear names or locations are provided.
Manzanillo Captured by Rebel General Obregon
U S commander at Guaymas reports Mazanillo captured by rebel General Obregon after a brief fight lasting a few hours. Few casualties noted as Federal General Landa is said to waver in support of Huerta, awaiting a favorable moment to switch sides. The Daily Nugget, $2.00 per month.
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San Diego
U.S
Guaymas
Mazanillo
Obregon
Landa
Huerta
Aerial and ground actions as Vera Cruz and San Luis Potosi battles unfold
Vera Cruz reports General Funston asserts right to command American aviators for scouting under mediator deals while Villa’s forces gather north of the federal stronghold. In San Luis Potost the clash looms as Huerta’s position weakens with a potential shift toward Mexico City. President Roosevelt heads to Pennsylvania to back Pinchot against Senator Pepper.
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Vera Cruz
Funstontis
Get Mais
Aerkil
Firfures
Viccinity Pets
Rane
Willy Leeven
San Luis Potost
Comels
Fie
Mexico City
Villa
Mexico Chay
Huerta
Fed
Earthquake Shocks Rattle Momence Indiana at Sunrise
Special Nugget Service reports tremors felt in Momence Illinois area as chimneys toppled and clocks stopped. Residents faced narrow escapes and historic quake震 shaking for the first time in local history.
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Indiana
Momence
Ind
Arth
Cronstadt Uninjured After Collision Said
Report from Montre announces the Collier Cronstadt is practically uninjured despite a collision. The notice says the ship, described as seaworthy and built on naval lines, sustained no damage below the waterline. The commander failed to note the position, delaying the return to the disaster scene.
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Montrement
Cronstadt
Joe
Marconi Co Refuses to Talk on Navigator Warnings
Glace Bay May 30 officials from Marconi wireless refuse to comment after government demanded reasons why navigators of the Crow nstadt and Empress Ireland were not warned of each other’s proximity. Rumors circulate that wireless gear failed or operators neglected instruments. a full government and Radio Inspector inquiry will probe the incident, likely taking time to reveal facts. Mrs J Wanger advertises hats and apparel nearby.
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Glace Bay
N. F
Marcconi Wireless
Empress Ireland
President Wilson Addresses Foreign Trade Convention
President Wilson spoke to National Foreign Trade Convention delegates in Washington on May 28 stressing the need for a strong merchant marine. He warned the U S once led seas but now trails rivals and relies on foreign bottoms raising transport costs. He linked canal opening to urgent questions for national business and urged serious consideration by the convention and industry. For patrons toilet behind Eagle saloon will be open Sundays.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Eagle Saloon
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Pene
Gol Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Daily Nugget
Marconi CO
J. Wanger
2Nd Ave
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