18 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
1
The steamer Carpathia rushes to New York with its cargo of survivors rescued from the monster liner. The 800 and odd crew and passengers are aboard, grieving and awaiting arrival as rescuers work to recover more.
The casualty report lists 2 180 total aboard with 868 known survivors and 1 312 believed to have perished. It names 328 survivors and details cabin by cabin counts including 210 first class and 118 second class survivors, plus 400 steerage saved and 140 lifeboats.
Dispatches from Cape Race confirm the White Star liner Titanic sank at 2 20 am after a iceberg collision. Of 2209 aboard, about 1290 died, 868 were rescued mostly women and children, with survivors placed on lifeboats before the vessel vanished. Authorities warn the tragedy may become the greatest sea disaster in history.
Wireless reports from Washington indicate Carpathia sent lists of first and second class survivors and crew while Chester awaits third class passenger lists. Carpathia expected to reach New York about 83 hours from yesterday noon, with dock possible by Friday morning. A lack of full details about the collision and total survivors persisted.
The final voyage commander Captain Smith remained aboard the Titanic during its collision and sinking, guiding the crew and passengers as the ship faced disaster. His actions and fate are remembered as a defining moment in maritime history.
Thompson reports the Franconia established wireless contact with Carpathia at 6 10 am New York time. Carpathia carries 705 Titanic survivors and is 48 miles east of Ambrose Light at 13 knots, while Franconia relays survivor messages to Sable Island. The Chester failed to obtain exact details from Carpathia, prompting warnings to stay out.
officials and survivors debated the rescue progress as the Carpathia neared with Bruce Ismay aboard. Reports tied a Californian search, Virginian and Parisian findings, and fishing boats near the Grand Banks to possible Titanic survivors, but evidence remained fragmentary and inconclusive.
Mrs. B. Frank Aument seeks $15,000 damages in an action filed by Walter E. Greenwood and Robert S. Gawthrop against Coatesville Borough. She claims the town knew Newlin Run water was polluted before silk mill pumps started and hospital sewage entered the system. husband died Feb. 25. Additional suits expected.
The White Star liner Titanic, largest afloat with 3 000 to 3 500 passengers, collided with an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. At risk were 1 300 aboard as the ship braved a near disaster during departure with Captain E J Smith in charge of the Olympic prior incident.
The article details the luxury aboard the Titanic including private suites with promenades for two, private servants, and voyage prices. It covers ship stats such as nine decks, triple screw engines, 21 knots speed, and massive components like a 414 ton plate and 100 ton rudder. It also recounts the Olympic mishap with New York and notes Captain Smith's decades of command.
The passage lists several figures such as Mrs Emil Taussig, Mr and Mrs George Widener, Mrs J Stewart White, F D Miller, the head of the Consolidated American Academy in Rome, M Hayes of Grand Trunk, J Bruce Ismay of White Star Line, W T Stead, and Colonel and Mgrs John Jacob Astor, as part of a social or official circle.
Charles M. Hays is announced as the new president of the Grand Trunk Railroad, succeeding previous leadership and taking command of the railway’s operations and strategic direction. The appointment positions Hays to steer expansion, finance, and service modernization.
Clara Barton died at ninety, renowned for relief work from the Civil War to Galveston floods. She led Red Cross efforts after Armenia massacres and in disasters from Cuba to Russia, earning honors from Germany, Baden, and various nations. Her long fight to bring US Red Cross treaty involvement culminated in 1881 with the American association formation.
Mrs on Jacob Astor, a young bride, was aboard the Titanic during its return from a honeymoon voyage. The tragedy left the couple separated as the vessel sank. Rescue efforts and inquiries followed in the aftermath.
London coroner's jury verdict says Mrs Henry was murdered by her husband Dr Samuel Henry the self styled Messiah. He was found with two bullet wounds and unconscious. authorities deem him demented and believe he killed his wife then attempted suicide.
Reports say the government ice breaker Earl Grey went on the rocks early today off the Nova Scotian coast. The steamer Minto has been sent to the scene. No details are yet available from Ottawa or local observers.
Pennsylvania railroad shops in Olean have returned to full-time work after a brief period on a 24 hour week schedule. Nearly all departments resumed full schedules, ending the reduced hours.
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