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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
9
Frank Walter, a wealthy Virginian, pledged 1000 to seed a New York fund aiding Titanic survivors and crew, focusing on women and children in steerage who face destitution. New York society leaders, led by Mrs Henry Nelson, formed a club to raise funds for shelter and comfort.
Reports from New York and Washington detail Titanic survivors aboard the Carpathia and missing individuals including Maj Archibald Butt and Clarence Moore. President Taft clings to hope for word of bound for England, while Mrs Moore and Misses Young appear among rescued, and Navy inquiries focus on O8 Woody.
Stanley Fox, a stout passenger whose name did not appear on the Titanic survivor list, is anxiously sought by his brother in law and sister Mrs Walter Hagen of this city and Mr Tux of Rochester. Fox was employed as a buyer by a large department store.
Wireless lines along the coast suspend all but Carpathia and government traffic. Marconi stations at South Wellfleet Siasconset Sagaponack and Sea Gate handle Carpathia messages only. Secretary Meyer orders no calls to the Carpathia from ships at sea or navy yards while Newport relays status and passenger lists.
William A Dorr, suspected of murdering George Marsh of Lynn Mass, was arrested in Brockton at 8 45 tonight after a telephone operator traced a call to his aunt Miss Orpha Marsh, niece of the dead man. Dorr had just arrived in Stockton and phoned his aunt who alerted police. He was unarmed at arrest.
Philadelphia April. Penns are skeptical of John B Thayer safety as second vice president of the company. Wireless reports say efforts to contact him failed until Mrs Thayer wirelessed that Jack Margaret and she had been saved.
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling W Va April 17 Mrs James A Hughes wife of Representative Hughes of this state learned her daughter Mrs Lucien Smith was aboard the Titanic she collapsed and is in critical condition Physicians in attendance at midnight united in hope of recovery The daughter was rescued while Mr Smith a wealthy Ohio mine operator is believed to have perished
Norman Carlyle Craig member of parliament says he was booked on the Titanic the day before departure but at the last moment decided not to sail. He cites no reason, claiming he had no premonition or dream of any disaster and cannot explain why he canceled.
Lord Mayor of London cables Mayor Gaynor thanking for sympathy and announcing opening fund for Titanic disaster relief. The message dated April 17 says funds for relief will be received at the New York mayor's office and cabled.
London Lord Mayor announces a relief fund for Titanic sufferers with broad sympathy. New York Mayor Gaynor orders half mast flags on city buildings and coordinates with White Star Line and Immigrant Commissioner Williams to care for third class survivors in municipal lodging houses, offering shelter and aid until employment or relief is found.
The King, Queen, and Queen Mother join a famine relief effort sending substantial donations. Contributions include 3625 by the King, 1310 by the Queen, and 1100 by the Queen Mother Alexandra. Other donors include Megan Grenfel & Co, Edward Grenfel, Baring Bros, Mrs McKay Idgar, and the Shipping Federation. Major institutions pledge support for orphaned children and theaters plan benefit events.
A brief report describes the death of William Johnson aged as he was killed aboard a sea bot Audine Railroad near heater last ment Johnson previously visited Puch mand ard and was returning this ert Tr ix suspected to have fallen from the train during a mishap while en route to Petersburg.
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