Ismay Testimony Details Titanic Lifeboat Actions
Bruce Ismay testifies before the Senate committee on the Titanic sinking. He says he took a seat in a lifeboat only after there was room and no women on deck to fill it, and he discussed crew roles and lifeboat numbers while recounting the voyage from Liverpool to Cherbourg and Queenstown.
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Liverpool
Carpathia Sails Again in Tribute to Captain Smith
The Carpathia, after 19 hours in New York harbor, starts for Naples to resume its voyage. Captain Rostron pays a high tribute to Captain E. J. Smith, denying reports of suicide and praising his cool seamanship and bravery. The crew and harbor signal a heartfelt ovation as the ship departs.
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Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
Baseball results across the American League National League and minor circuits show wins for Boston Chicago St Louis and New York with scores reflecting a busy slate. Standings include Brookyn Pittsburgh Chicago and New York among clubs with multiple games against division rivals.
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Friday Results Across Leagues Including Wet Grounds
Scores from American Association games show Philadelphia defeated Boston 9 to 5 and New York beat Brooklyn 6 to 2 with other matches postponed due to wet grounds. Columbus topped St Paul 6 to 2 while Omaha routed Sioux City 8 to 4 and Indianapolis beat Kansas City 7 to 1.
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Ship's Officers Are Hid
Officials of the White Star line have kept Titanic crew under cover after stray information leaks. A portion of the officers was later found transferred to the Red Star liner Lapland where they are held incommunicado.
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Mob Hangs Suspect Near Forsyth Mont
Harry Heffner, accused of killing Mrs. William Merrill of Joppa near Rosebud, Mont, was seized from Forsyth county jail by a masked crowd of 60 to 75 men and hanged to a tree beside the Masonic temple after sheriff and deputy failed to intervene.
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Stockgrowers Elect Officers in Montana Session
At the Montana Stock Growers association closing session in Miles City on April 19 officers were chosen. Kenneth McLean of Miles City was elected president with vice presidents Charles O'Donnell of Billings and N J Humphrey of Birney, and W D Raymond of Helena named secretary and treasurer.
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Senator Rayner Attacks Ismay Over Titanic Disaster
Maryland Senator Rayner denounces J Bruce Ismay accusing him of ordering the Titanic’s risky swift passage and calls for criminal prosecution of White Star Line management. Captain Rostron testifies lifeboats, cites compliance with British rules, and explains actions as for survivors’ good.
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Rules of the Sea headline from a Titanic era interview
Captain Charles Polack of the George Washington explains lifeboat rules aboard large liners. He says women and children first, then a chaotic scramble as officers try to maintain order but no one may be denied. He notes no sick aboard when danger calls and discusses self preservation and shooting ropers to preserve orderly exits.
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Titanic survivors tally and dead set at 1635
April 20 report from New York states 705 saved per White Star official W. W. Jeffries, though survivors list now shows 745. He notes duplicates due to misspellings and initials. If Captain Rostron's report stands, dead total rises to 1635.
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Taft to push laws strengthening steamship supervision
Washington April 20 President Taft will send a special message to Congress urging legislation to tighten the supervision of steamships clearing from American ports and improve enforcement of existing rules.
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Relief fund growing for Titanic survivors in New York and London
New York reports more than 10 000 in contributions for destitute steerage passengers, with 40 000 in Mayor Gaynor's fund and 160 volunteers aiding. London relief totals reach 250 000, and Lord Derby adds 6000 in response to New York's call for third class survivors.
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Fragmented OCR notice from unknown source
Incomplete text offers limited readable facts about an event or notice. The fragment mentions numbers and names but lacks clear actions, dates, or locations to form a concise summary with proper entities. No verifiable outcome or involved organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
Carpet Cleaning and Rug Service Ad
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