Titanic Disaster Report From Wireless Messages
Special dispatch from Newfoundland recounts the sinking of the White Star liner Titanic after striking an iceberg. Capt. Smith and crew maintained order as pumps failed, lifeboats were launched with women and children first, and scenes of panic and heartbreak unfolded among passengers and families.
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New York Herald
Washington Post
St Jowns
Newfoundland
Bruce
Sydney
Fowell
White Star
Smith
Christendom
Titanic disaster statistics and survivor figures
The report lists passengers by cabin class totaling 1320 and crew 340, with 2180 aboard and 1312 presumed dead. Intown survivors number 868 and named survivors 328, with about 20 lifeboats manned by seven crew members each. First and second cabin survivor tallies are given, plus a vivid description of the ship’s plunge and darkness during the wreck.
News from the Olympic on Titanic rescue efforts
The Olympic reported that 670 people were saved after Titanic struck ice and sank early April 15. Most survivors were women and children, with crew losses. Later reports varied, with other ships confirming few or no Titanic survivors.
Final Titanic survivor roll grows unlikely
Final roll of renewed lists for Titanic survivors remains largely unchanged as hours pass. Faint hope persists for the 1,312 missing amid fog along the Atlantic coast while the Carpathia nears with news of 868 saved and 328 named survivors tallied across men, women, and children.
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Perdona
Atlantic
Carpathia
Titanic crew and passengers hailed for heroism amid sinking
New York April 17 A freighter captain reports seeing fishing boats near the Titanic disaster route and suggests some passengers could have been saved by lifeboats crewed by shipwreck survivors. He notes 710 steerage passengers and about 400 women and children among those left aboard. The piece honors men who stayed behind to ensure others’ safety and names several renowned figures.
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New York
Altonia
Danger in North Atlantic Ships Spare Not Life for Money
A speaker laments lifeboat shortage on passenger ships and urges Am erican action to amend lifeboat rules. Recounts iceberg near-disaster anecdotes, compares wartime sea service, and stresses duty to protect passengers aboard transatlantic liners. Calls for clearer safety standards and more boats for mass evacuation.
Faint Hope for 1312 Using Southern Route After Titanic Loss
A Titanic distress update from New York shows only 868 survivors aboard the Cunard Carpathia, with 1,912 missing. Names of notable passengers remain uncertain as wireless limits and partial lists hinder recovery, while officials report survivors among first and second cabin travelers and confirm some high profile losses.
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New York
Carpathia
Virginian
Pavisian
Allan Line
Titanic
Cunard Company
Franklin
International Mercantile Company
Navy orders swift cruisers to meet Carpathia and verify Titanic survivors
The Navy rushes Salem and Chester to intercept the Carpathia carrying Titanic survivors. Taft directs revenue cutters from New York and Boston to speed to the incoming steamer. Salem and Chester race to obtain precise wireless reports, with each ship equipped for rapid communication.
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Navy Department
Salem
Chester
New York
Taft
Boston
Livya Ho Chandler
Hampton Roads
Benton C. Decker
Philadelphia
Naval Torpedo Station
Newport
R. I
Carpathia
Chandier
Benton
Titanic Sinking Delights Taft as Losses Mount in Washington
Archibald Butt and Clarence Moore are among the missing after the ocean tragedy near Halifax. Frank Millet, a noted artist and Washington resident, presumed lost. Col Archibald Gracie saved, Senator Guggenheim searches for news, and President Taft grieves as White House plans suspend.
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John Jacob Astor
Hila
Carpathia
Isidor Straus
Benjamin Guggenheim
Edgar J. Meyer
Braden Copper Company
Charles M Hays
Grand Trunk Railway
Hays
Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
Wri Little Koubt
Archibald Butt
Clarence Moore
Wpshington
Maj. Butt
Mr. Madore
Mr. Millet
Frank D. Millet
Halifax
Senator Guggenheim
Colorado
Benjamin
Guggenheim
Theorld
Col. Gracie
Col
Archibald Gracie
St. Lucille Carter
Mrg
Stilson Hutchins
Mr. Moore Evar
Washington
Taft
White House
Robert Taft
Harvard
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Sable Island
William T.stead
Maj
Archibald Bott
Washington Roebling
Europe
North Atlantic
Admiral qEwry
Kent
Augustus Kellogg
Capitol
Ane
New Orleans
Port Hudson
Manila Bay
Archibald
Butt
Avery
Transatlantic Steamship Companies
Treasury
New York City
U. & Cruisers
RB. I
Nantucket Bouth Shoals
Diamenda
Wegcier’s
Pa. Ave
Tuguic
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