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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
10
See OAR Joker ferred until next year. Mrs Scott's candidates for vice president general and honorary vice president general win a complete victory. Chakley records given to Mrs Lockwal Lostrit Regent, to publish if she shall so desire.
The story reports a contested factional struggle over the 1913 Constitution and campaigns for honorary vice presidents general within the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs Scott leads, winning key votes while Mrs Story’s supporters gain ground. Election results show multiple officers elected, with some cross-party support. A White House reception follows and talks of reducing representation in the Continental Congress are noted.
Mrs John Miller Horton, a leading candidate for president general of the D A R, attended a Boston dinner hosted by Mrs Edward B Kelley at the New Willard. Guests included Mrs James Orr, Mrs John Sniggs, Mrs Egan, and Mrs Ralph M Kirtland. State regents discussed marking the Daniel Boone trail and linking old trails across the continent with support from several states. The twenty first continental congress pages plan tea at the New Willard on Sunday honoring Horton, with several hundred delegates expected.
New York survivor H B Stephensen recalled the Titanic disaster. He described the collision, women ordered to the deck, water rushing in two decks down, and his rescue with two men in a lifeboat about 200 yards from the sinking ship. He and others suffered cold during the rescue hours after.
Senator and Mrs Fletcher entertained about 100 guests at a Congressional Club dance in compliment to Louise Chapin Fletcher ahead of her wedding to Dr Kemp. Guests wore formal gowns, rooms were decorated, and a buffet supper was served. The Society Circus planned for next week at the Washington Riding Club was abandoned due to social mood.
A surviving passengers committee praised Carpathia crew for rescue care and urged stricter safety measures aboard passenger ships. They called for more lifeboats, trained crew, better bridge orders, and frequent drills, noting lifeboat capacity, ship speed, and searchlight gaps. They proposed an international safety conference and US leadership, with signatures omitted due to confusion at dock.
Advert for Cuticura remedies claims to cure head itching and facial spread. Testimonials from T M Hays detail relief of a two year head plague and a bruised leg using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Promotes sample mail offer and Boston address for Cuticura products.
President Taft publicly acknowledges the Catholic leaders, in a letter read by Cardinal Gibbons, thanking them for their grief over the Titanic disaster. He notes appreciation for their suggestion on legal provisions to improve safety of ocean travel and signs the message sincerely.
A White House cable transmits President Fulneres of France offering condolences to President Taft over the Titanic disaster. Taft replies with a tribute to Maj Butt, noting rescue was possible only for part of the company and praising his courage.
Cardinal Farley, arriving in New York from Washington, mourns the Titanic disaster. He may receive consultors to aid distressed church members. He also laments the fate of Maj Archibald Butt who traveled to Rome for Pope Pius X, linked to the three American Sacred College members.
New York April 1 contributions to a relief fund started by Mayor Gaynor rose rapidly. J P Morgan & Co gave 10000 and Andrew Carnegie sent 5000. The American Red Cross and Stock Exchange committees also mobilized funds. Most money will aid Titanic third class survivors with urgent needs for travel home or onward.
April reports show philanthropic actions for Titanic survivors. Philadelphia’s charity committee sent 2000 dollars to New York canvassing further aid for steerage passengers and crew families. Ottawa and Montreal chapters contributed, while Chicago issued a survivor raid proclamation by Mayor Harrison.
In April 1912 Andrew Carnegie urged ships to sail farther south to avoid ice and strengthen lifeboat provisions. Mayor John J. Gaynor responded, thanking Carnegie for a $6,000 relief gift for Titanic sufferers and agreeing the ice danger prompted the need for safety measures.
General Booth cables a sorrowful note from London April 18 expressing deep sympathy for the global calamity and the dead and living affected. He speaks of the nearness of judgment and urges readiness for the world to come while offering prayers for comfort.
Rear Admiral F J Drake urges yearly mapping of the ice danger zone to stabilize a safer transatlantic path. He proposes revenue cutter teams with deep sea gear to chart depths and temperatures, coordinate via wireless, and warn approaching ships to prevent disasters like the Titanic.
Philadelphia society figure Mrs George D Widener, a Titanic survivor, nearly collapses on Pier 63 as she is embraced by her brother in law Joseph Widener after stepping from the Carpathia. She asks about her husband and son, learns of their deaths, and travels by special train with family.
The widow of Captain Smth, commander of the Thtanie, has posted a pathet message to the White Star line. She writes of deep grief for the sufferers, offers comfort, and signs as Lleanor Smith, pledging sympathy to all affected.
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