Survivors Of Titanic Get Tender Care In New York
New York April 19 survivors of the Titanic disaster receive care and attention after the ship sank off the Grand Banks with a reported 1500 lives lost. The Carpathia ferried survivors to New York. authorities and families await word on the death toll now estimated between 1599 and 1635.
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New York
North Atlantic
Grand Banks
Charles Mc Elays
Grand Trunk Railway
Hays
Montreal
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Xine Colster
Change in sea lanes moves Atlantic liners southward
An order from the U S hydrographic office in New York shifts Atlantic liner lanes 18 miles south. The plan sets westbound routes via a great circle to 39 degrees north, 45 degrees west, then along the 39th parallel to 60 degrees west to Nantucket and Ambrose lightships. Eastbound tracks run from Ambrose to 70W, 4N, then 38 20N 62W, then 38 20N to 45W and a great circle to Bishop's Rock. Mediterranean ships follow west of 40W on the same paths.
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United States Hydrographic Office
New York
Atlantic Hners
Bunday Uebt
Hydrographic Office
Great Grand Circle
Thirty-Ninth
Nantucket
Ambrose
Parqlle
Dearéen
Great Circle
Bishop's Rock
Prayers for Titanic Dead Across Dioceses
Religious leaders in New York and Philadelphia ordered special prayers and requiems for Titanic victims. Cardinal Farley and Archbishop Prendergast directed parish services next Sunday. Jewish and civic groups in New York offered sympathy, while Philadelphia urged memorial services citywide.
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New York
Philadelphia
Cardinal Farley
Bronday
Prendergast
Roosevelt Leads In Two Primaries With Taft Third
Early returns from Omaha and Portland show Theodore Roosevelt leading the presidential preference in Oregon and Nebraska with Taft a distant second or third. La Follette trails in both states as scattered counts report in from precincts and counties. In Nebraska one tenth of precincts reported with Roosevelt far ahead. in Oregon Roosevelt led La Follette and Taft with Bourne-Selling Senate race close in Multnomah County.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Tistrict
Wirt County
Theodore Hoomevelt
Taft
Huntington
Patharsberg Giatric
Chicago
Lark
Nebraska
Harmon
Oregon
Senate
Bourne
la Foliette
Omaha Nebr
Omaha
Roogetelt
la Follette
Clark
United States
Lincoln
Nebr
Bryan
Ust
Wilson
Portland
Oreg
Col
la ¥Ollette
Jonathan Bourne
Benjamin Selling
Mulfiomah County
Titanic Surviving Coolies Hid in Boats
Six Chinese laborers hid beneath seats in the lifeboats and survived when the boats were lowered. Two others hidden under seats were crushed to death by survivors above. The report notes the Carpathia rescue and mentions travel ads for Baltimore services.
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Countess of Rothes
New York
England
Unite
Cunard
Carpathia
York
Titanic Survivors Tell of Heroic Men and Steerage Courage
Survivors recount acts of bravery aboard the Titanic as men helped women and children into lifeboats. One officer shot an attempted boarder. many men assisted, with Mrs Rose Abbott and Mrs Coutts sharing vivid rescues. A wealthy passenger gave his life preserver to a mother, while the Carpathia gave equal aid to all survivors regardless of wealth.
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Carpathis
Joseph Loring
Rheima
P D. Daly
R. N. Williama
Philadelphia
Rose Abbott
Abbott
Wilam Coutts
Neville
William
Arcond-Dag
Carpathia
Ismay
Senator Smith
Lady Cosmo Duff-Gordon recalls Titanic boat panic
Lady Cosmo Duff-Gordon describes passengers rushing for the boat as lines held by Captain Smith’s revolver caused order to break. She recalls being pushed along and mentions the boat’s final moments before it was lowered away. Continued on Tuesday page.
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Gosmo Deft-hornion
Titanic captain perishes while aiding child at sinking
A rescued Titanic seaman recounts Capt. Smith's final moments as the ship broke apart after two explosions. Smith reportedly saved a child before sinking, while others were rescued in lifeboats. A naked woman in a lifeboat died from cold. details echo accounts given to a Catholic Seaman's Mission pastor.
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New York
Hogé
Smith
Hosg
Hogg
Murdoch
Artist Franci Millet Feared Lost In Titanic Sinking
Friends and colleagues of Franca D. Miller distinguished artist and author await news as Titanic disaster rumors swirl. Thomas E. Kirby notes Millet’s absence from passenger accounts while secretary William R. Wolf recalls Millet’s deep sleep and potential unawakened state.
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Washington Post
New York
Francia D. Miller
Thomas E. Kirby
Guggenheim Banker Died Declares We Die Like Gentlemen
Dictated moments before the Titanic sank, Benjamin Guggenheim told a steward to tell his wife he did his best in duty. He and his secretary Gigito dressed in evening clothes, refused lifebelts, and helped others while saying women first. Search plans included hydroaeroplanes to locate his body.
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Guggenheim
New York
Benjamin Guggenheim
James Etches
Mr. Guggenheim
Sada
Gigito
Mr. Guegenhsim
Ditmar
Robert Guggenheim
San Tiego
Cal
Treaties Block Ocean Safety on Agreements
Congress debates the impact of ocean treaties on safety as supporters warn that broader accords may restrict ship operations. Critics say protections are inadequate and may lead to weakened enforcement. The discussion centers on exemptions for ships and how compliance could affect national security and maritime safety standards.
Titanic Tragedy Prompts Rapid Maritime Reform Action
President Taft believes the Titanic disaster will force Congress to act quickly to standardize life saving devices and require continuous wireless operators on ships. Federal authorities will push to nullify foreign agreements and enforce ship safety laws without a special message. Speaker Clark urged swift legislation, Senate inquiries may set new precedent, and ongoing debates promise prompt action on maritime regulations.
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Senate
Taft
Congress
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Board of Trade
Clark
Titanic Disaster Inquiry Opens With Testimony
First day of Senate investigation into the Titanic disaster concludes that the ship sank in mid ocean after a speed run into icefields. Senators demand witness testimony from Rostron, Ismay, and crew while debating holding 200 crew to travel on the Lapland. Archibald Butt and Clarence Moore are cited as parting salute witnesses.
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Presi- Mo Vei
Iuational Mercantle Marine
High Star Line
Unitedates Limite Committee
Rostron
Carpathia
Siu
Ismay
New York
Senate Investigating Committee
Smith
Michigan
United States
Lapland
Maj
Archibald Butt
Clarence Moore
Washington
Capt. Rostron
Harold Cottam
Taft
Chester
Maj. Butt
Alfred Crawford
Senator Smith
Crawford
C . Bumingham
White Star Line
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