Frankfurter Ship Rescue Orders Lifeboats for All Crews
The article describes a demand to prevent the out bound steamer Cedric from sailing to rescue the crew of the sinking ship and return them to England. Messages were intercepted by a government boat and sent to Washington. A Senate committee adjourned to Washington while orders were issued to equip all International Mercantile Marine vessels with enough lifeboats for every passenger and crew member.
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White Star Line
Marconigram
Franklin
Cedric
England
Washington
International Mercantile Marine
Senate Investigating Committee
Ismay
Senate
New York
Carpathia
Lapland
Arthur Ryerson
Titanic Disaster Developments Reported by Senate Panel
A Senate inquiry hears Ismay urged Cedric to rescue crew and passengers, wireless messages traced to a government boat, and Washington alerted. The Carpathia’s arrival prompts questions about orders to equip ships, with testimonies noting lack of fire drills and a coal bunker fire aboard the Titanic.
Titanic Crew Appears Before Senate Inquiry In Washington
J Bruce Ismay and about thirty five Titanic crew members testified before a Senate investigating committee. Ismay sought British embassy intercession over protest lodged by associates. A White Star line report on the disaster was sent to London, while sensational charges surfaced about a wireless operator delaying news of the wreck.
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Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
Senate Investigating Committee
Huntington Wilson
Ismay
Senate Commerce Committee
Subcommittee On
White Star Line
London
T. W Sammis
Marconi Wireless Company of America
Carpathia
Frankfurt
Phillips
Bride
California
Smith
Senator Smith
Guglielmo Marconi
Titanic
Thomas Cotton
Cotfan
Cotton’s
Franklin
Cedric
England
Mr. Smith
New York
J. Bruce Lemay
P. A. S. Franklin
Harold Bride
H. T. Cotton
C. H. Lightoller
H. J. Pittman
J. G. Boxhall
H. G. Lowe
Mistakes Made on Wireless Fatal
Testimony at the Titanic inquiry cites wireless errors and lax service as factors in the disaster. Harold Bride and others described delayed responses from Frankfurt and inadequate attention to urgent calls. Ismay faced questions about attempts to move crew aboard and plans to outfit lifeboats across IMMs ships.
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New York
TH. Tanic
Harold S. Bride
Itanic
Phillips
Frankfurt
Lloyd Line
Ismay Defends Titanic Action Before Senate Inquiry
J Bruce Ismay calls the senate investigating committee unfair and says the inquiry targets him. He insists he only took his turn with other Titanic passengers and laments not being allowed to have counsel in questioning. He reflects on his departure from the ship after thorough personal review.
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Titanic
New York
J. Bruce Ismay
Senate Investigating Committee
Mr. Ismay
I Am President of the Company Refuses Guilty Role
The speaker defends actions aboard a ship, claiming no harm done and that all passengers were prioritized. He says he would not have happy moments if he believed he erred and explains he escaped when the chance came. He notes he was a passenger, not above others, despite being company president.
Titanic on Fire Marks Last Voyage Across Atlantic
Survivors recount the Titanic catching fire before its April 10 departure from Southampton. Firemen aboard the liner say the blaze persisted for days as officers rushed the ship, part of the dramatic tale from the first and last voyage.
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New York
Titanic
Southampton
Atlantic
England
Lapland
J. Dilley
Milton Road
Newington
London
North
Titanic Fire Crew’s Hidden Battle Report
General Fred Funston recalls the Titanic fire, stating stokers fought flames from Southampton to New York. Fire started in bunker No 6 with dry coal at bottom, and despite efforts, the fire was not extinguished before the collision.
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Southampton
New York
Bodies Sought After Titanic Disaster by Mackay Bennett
Two steamers at the wreck scene search for bodies sighted by wireless signals sent to J Bruce Ismay. Mackay Bennett reported passing wreckage and bodies at 42.1 north 49.12 west eight miles east of three icebergs and said to start operations after fog delays.
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New York
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Mackay Bennett
Cape Race
Rehia
Bremen
Mackay, Peas
White Star
Galveston Ship Collision Kills Two Crew Members
A fogbound crash off the Galveston bar between the El Sud and the Denver killed two deck hands and injured a Negro crew member. About 106 passengers rode the Denver with 70 crew. lifeboat panic followed but was calmed by Capt. Charles P. and First Officer Lamb. The El Sud beached at Galveston bar after bow damage. the Denver halted, with many passengers in night attire and belts, as searches for missing seamen continued.
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Galveston
Tex
el Sud
Southern Pacific Line
Denver
Mallory Line
Galveston Bar
Bolivar Light
el Stud
Charles P
Lamb
New York
Forbes
Ht Sud
Baseball scores from crowded major leagues and associations
Results show American League games in St Louis, Cleveland defeating Chicago and Detroit. National League Chicago winning. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and others with mixed results. American Association and Western League reports include Columbus, St Paul, Kansas, Louisville, Milwaukee, and other teams with varying innings.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Pillsburg
Incinnati
Eania
Columbus
St. Paul
Kansas
Indianais
Toleado
Kithneanaie
Louisville
Milwaukee
Sik City
San Wichita
Les Olnes
Lincoln
Denver
Boston
York
W.L. Pe Cine’ Pati
W. N
St Louis
Brooklyn
Cal Mb
Lewisville
Milwa'kee
Toledo
T Kran
City
Paul
S. City
Wich
Topeka
Moines
Omaha
Actress Mary Maddern Dies After Illness in New York
New York actress Mary Maddern died at her home on April 22 after a lengthy illness. The veteran performer was widely known for stage and early screen work.
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Mary Maddern
New York
Mary Madedern
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Mr. Hays
Grand Trunk Railway
Margaret
U.S
Senate Committee
Steward
Stoker
Fred Funston
Funston
Grant
Staples
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