Titanic Inquiry Opens As Ismay and Franklin Agree to Testify
Senate hearing into the Titanic disaster advances swiftly as Ismay, Franklin, and four surviving officers agree to appear. Secretary Nagel arrives as lawmakers force access to the Carpathia and coordinate with the White House on probing the tragedy and the ship’s speed, regulations, and handling of passengers.
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United States Senate
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Great Britain
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Washington Woman Hurt in Titanic Departure
Mrs. Helen C. Candee, widow of Churchill Candee and longtime Washington resident, survived the Titanic sinking with both legs broken after being in the first lifeboat. She says Mrs. Isidor Straus refused to leave her husband. Candee notes most rescued men were found in the sea and many died from exposure. She is an author with works on tapestry and furniture history.
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New York
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Churchill Candee
Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, D. C
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Mr. Candee
Isador Straus
H. D.matthews
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Clarence Moore
Massachusette Avenue
Carpathia
W B. Hibbs and Co
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Jasper Yates Moore
Stong
Newsboys Race for Titania Tragedy Extras in District
From one end of the District to the other boys cried Extra Post as The Post rushed Titanic disaster news across Washington. After Carpathia docked in New York the 9 oclock extra spread details of the ship's doom and furious crowds pressed for copies. Surviving passengers and crews were paraded ashore and new extras followed from The Post news office to supply readers quickly. Taxicabs ferried papers to outlying areas and the city’s appetite for updates remained urgent while Washington residents learned the latest from New York through The Post.
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Cunard
New York
Post
Anacomtia
Chevy Chase
Titanic Disaster Sparks Push for Global Maritime Reform
A maritime committer urged a joint House resolution calling for a Washington conference with international unions to draft uniform, enforceable laws for safer sea travel. Secretary Nagel backed an international congress to study safeguards, noting wireless telegraphy as a vital lifeline in disasters like the Titanic.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Committee On Rules of the House
Senate Commerce Committee
Nagel
International Congress of Maritime Nations
Connaught Sends Sympathy to Taft Over Titanic Loss
The Duke of Connaught, Governor general of Canada, telegrams President Taft expressing deepest sympathy for Maj. Butt's death and the US Titanic disaster. He notes hope that Butt would be saved but acknowledges the gallant officer's end and extends condolences to Taft and the United States.
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Canada
Washington
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Arthur
Mai Butt
Francis Mays Millet
Mad Butt
Italy
France
Maj Butt
Eissed
Peter Emmanuel of
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Pope
Capital Mourns Her Dead at Sea and the Titanic Tragedy
Washington mourns as Maj Archie Butt and Maj Clarence Moore die aboard the Titanic while aiding women and children. Frank Millet, artist, and Mrs Clarence Moore sorrowfully await confirmation of their spouses’ fates. President Taft and White House staff express deep sorrow.
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Titanic inquiry probes wireless interference and lifeboats
London reports detail the Titanic disaster with Buxton and Samuel testifying on passenger counts and inquiry scope. Discussions cover lifeboat capacity, wireless reports, and regulatory gaps as experts prepare to testify in the United States and Britain.
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District Laments Tax Losses Under Triennial Assessment Plan
A subcommittee heard Assessor William P Richard and Commissioner Rudolph discuss tax costs and consider shifting to an annual assessment. They argued for annual real estate valuations to reflect true property worth changes. The session also covered parcels post establishment and regulatory actions involving express companies and press ownership disclosures.
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Railroad steamer ties questioned before interoceanic committee
Edward G Huckland vice president of the New York New Haven and Stratford Railroad acknowledged minor stock in Metthanta and Minners Steamship Line but denied improper ownership. A Boston port directors petition urged Panama Canal legislation to limit rail control of steamship lines and free passage for domestic ships was advocated by William B Kavanaugh of St Louis as deeper waterways were discussed.
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District Bills in Senate Provoke Public Utilities Move
Public Utilities and primary measures face timely action in the Senate with plans to call up the publicities bill and related measures. Senator Curtis introduces a land condemnation bill for river development as debate resumes amid procedural filings and expected passage margins.
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Votes Against Battleships and Fleet Expansion
The naval committee voted against battleships and cruisers as part of the year’s fleet plan. The committee approved fuel ships at 60 each, four submarines at 300 each, six torpedo boat destroyers at 558 000 each, and a tender for the daalravers May Make Museum of Fort Fort Milen. Thomas Pearcishes urged a military museum at Fort and the House approved, pending President’s acceptance of a Senate bill. The Senate also agreed to a workmen’s compensation bill with Senator Goerman signaling a motion to postpone to next December.
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