Ismay Denies Speeding LinER in Titanic Inquiry
Eric Ismay managing director of White Star Line denies involvement in Titanic navigation and asserts he kept to standard passenger privileges. He recounts aiding lifeboat procedures, denies press claims, and states he did not push the ship to speed. confirms he attended the voyage as a passenger and had no intent to influence Senate investigations.
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White Star
Senate Committee
New York
Carter
Philadelpha
Eric Ismay
White Star Line
Senate
Nis
Ray Tel
Calliston
Washington
Lahowld
Soarhampton
United States
Torin
Tan
Smith
Casue Anly
Ula
Saal
Kone
Titan
No Women on Deck When Ismay Left the Ship
Philadelphia April 21 Will iam B Carter corroborates J Bruce Ismay statement defend Ismay against criticism He says he and Ismay and officers searched for women on deck and helped govern lifeboat use He recalls the Titanic sinking less than half an hour away and Ismay remaining calm while aiding the women on board.
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Ismay
MR. Carter
Philadelphia
William B. Carter
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Mrs John Jacob Astor's Titanic Story of Bravery and Reassurance
Special to The Washington Post Mrs Astor recounts her rescue after the Titanic sank. She says Col Astor remained calm and reassured her, denied leaving in a lifeboat, and helped her dress before boarding. The Astor party included Kitty the Airedale and faithful attendants.
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Washington Post
New York
John Jacob Astor
Carpathia
W Oh Force
Katherine Force
Dr. Real Kimball
Col. Astor
Mexican Defiance Pushes Taft Toward Mexican War Debate
Congress faces a tense debate as foreign affairs committees weigh possible US intervention in Mexico. Leaders warn of bloodshed and property losses while Taft considers a naval move and seeks committee guidance on whether intervention is necessary to protect Americans. The administration pressures Mexico’s government and rebels amid growing security concerns along the border.
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Senate
House
Taft
Mexico
Congress
Madero
United States
Vobels
Senet
Congresa
State Department
Brances
Fatt and Smith
New Mexico
Ives
Mevico Ia
Souri
Knox
Foreign Office
Made‘ro
Young Fountain
Jimenez
Fountain
Los Mochis
Nesr
Mazatlan
64 BODIES FOUND IN SEA NEAR TITANIC SINKING AREA
St Johns Newfoundland April 2 sixty four bodies recovered by cable steamer Mackay Bennett near the Titanic disaster with possible additional unidentifiable remains. Reports note some bodies sunk again and confirmation is delayed due to wireless limitations. Bremen and Rhein sightings near icebergs helped relay distress and recovery news to Halifax.
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St Jeans
Newfoundland
Mackay-Bennett
Cape Race
Halifax
Bremen
Sable Island
Camperdown
New York
Prager
St. Johns
N. F
Empresa
Ireland
Liverpool
Disaster News Early Reported by White Star Official
Alexander Gordon a retired engineer living at 3 Hudson street Hoboken received the official news that the Titanic was sinking at 3 39 Monday morning The report came from the White Star Line with instruction to locate Port Captain W M Smith and deliver the information Gordon has been in White Star Line service for seventeen years and shared the apartment with Captain Smith
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Specro
Washington Rox
New York
Alexander Arthur Gordon
White Star Line
W. M. Smith
Hudson Street
Hoboken
N. J
Thanic
Gordon
Capt. Smith
Bryan to speak for Wilson in Florida tour
William Jennings Bryan will campaign for Governor Wilson in Florida this week. He will speak in Jacksonville on Thursday, Tampa on Friday, and likely in Pensacola as Wilson’s presidential bid gains momentum through the southern state.
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Florida
William Jennings Bryan
Gov. Wilson
Jacksonville
Tampa
Penracola
Countess of Rothes reports near ship lights during Titanic sinking
The Countess of Rothes, survivor aboard lifeboat 8, described seeing a steamer within about three miles of the Titanic as she disappeared. Capt. Smith ordered boats to leave passengers aboard and return to the Titanic, which slowly sank, while the lifeboat crew rowed toward the lights and endured a bitter voyage.
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Washington
New York
Countess of Rothes
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Astor
Col. Astor
Capt. Smith
Mina Cherry
Carpathia
Tornadoes Kill and Destroy Across Illinois Indiana and Kansas
A pair of tornadoes ravaged Illinois and Indiana, killing at least nine in Morocco and Murphysboro with dozens injured and extensive property loss. In Bush and Reddick areas, many farms and stations were demolished, telegraph lines down, and emergency hospitals improvised as aftershocks disrupted communications. Kansas and Oklahoma tornadoes add to the death toll, with several homes destroyed and children among the victims.
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Chicago
Apri
Iiinely
Ilinois
Indiana
Bush
Willisvile
Reddick
Murphysboro
Morocco
Ind
Ill
St. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern
George King
William Wilderback
Iligois
Finney
Nelson Hulse
Reddisk
Hulse
Coal City
Mazon City
King No 3
Carbon Hill
Allgen
Wear Pwights
Chicago, Indiana and Southern Railway
Patchett
Kentland
Morracco
Newton County
Charles Rice
Iroquois County
Hazelton
George Ade
Kansas
Kansas City
A. Broyles
Waldron
Harper County
Prockop Kottala
Bison
Ruch County
Copan
Oklahoma
Missouri Pacific
Neshvile
Kingham County
Perry
Okla
John Gerdes
Mary Gerdes
Be Summoned Before Congressional Committee Titanic Names Testimony
A list of witnesses prepared to testify before a congressional committee includes Mrs. Jake Jacob Axtor Mrs. George D Widener Mrs J R B Thayer Col Archibald Gracie J Miruce Inmay managing director of International Mercantile Marine FP A B Prenkite vice president of the White Star Line H T Cottam wireless operator of the ship Carpathian C B Lighteller secretary of the Thinaic H 4 Pitman third officer of the Titanic H G Lowe fifth officer of the Titanic J Bexhail fourth officer of the Titanic and many sailors stewards and cad servers of the Titanlet with numerous names listed.
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J. Miruce Inmay
International Mercantile Marine
A. B. Prenkite
White Star Line
H. T. Cottam
C. B. Lighteller
Thinaic
H. 4. Pitman
H. G. Lowe
J. & Bexhail
United States
Inmay Denies Speeding Steamer Mrs Astor's Wreck Story
An index page item references Inmay denying speeding of a steamer, with Mrs. Astor's account of a wreck, alongside reports of Mexican defiance of the United States involving a vessel near sinking, the Titanic disaster and related testimonies, and a list of other society and news items.
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Inmay
Astor
United States
Maj. Butt
Hutching
Carpathia
Steel Trust
U Financial
News of Alexandria
Nine robbed on Rock Island Limited near Mollie
Three masked men boarded the westbound Golden State Limited near Mollie and forced the porter to reveal occupied berths. They robbed nine passengers of money and valuables, punctured the air signal tube to halt the train, then escaped. One Pullman car was disturbed. others untouched. Suspects reportedly boarded at a Burlington junction. authorities seek to capture them.
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Chicago
Nottingham
Rock Island
Golden State Limited
Sheffield
Mollie
Holea
WL Leblanc
New York
Mary Herron
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. B. Gomand
Phoenix
Ariz
United
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Burlington
French Warship to Mexico Arrives at Galveston Unannounced
The French cruiser Descartes arrived in Galveston from Kingston Jamaica this morning with orders to head to a Mexican port on charges. Acting French Consul Anbey said the visit did not relate to the Mexican situation. Descartes carries 16 officers and 25 men.
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Galveston
Tex
Descartes
Kingston
Jamaica
Con F
Anbey
Joes
Key Weat
Fis
New Hampshire
Nebraska
New Orleans
Titanic Crew Arrives to Testify Before Senate Panel
Fifty two Titanic crew members including Fifth Officer Lowe and J Bruce Ismay arrive in Washington to testify. They resist talking before the committee, saying they will present facts and answer questions at the Senate hearing.
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Ismay
Frankly
Burlingham
Union
Congressional Limited
Sydney C Neale
Washington
White Star Line
Neale
Franken
Senate
Mr. Ismay
Mr Franklin
Mr Burlingham
Qattam
KB L Cornelius
Arms Ransdell
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Mal Ismay
Wade
Him
Univ
Flo
Mrs Astor
Rlak
Col
Mry
Mra
Rollins
Kitty
Col Astor
Mr. Astor
Nia
Ain
Aiis Astor
Capt Smith
Orozco
Bartholdt
Mis
Bryan
Wilson
Titanic
Gladys Cherry
Gledge
Lambert Williame
Lord Rothes
Lady Rothes
Illinois
Congressional Committee
Jake Jacob Axtor
George D. Widener
J. RB. Thayer
Archibald Gracie
Pullman
Woney
Luengens
Washington Gallery
Nww
R. H. Lowe
France
Jusnet
America
Ocean Safety
Meyer
Chester
Managwg
P. A
Franklin
C. C. Burlingham
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