Secretary of Commerce backs easing alien entry policy
The secretary of commerce and labor says he had no hesitancy in admitting rescued foreigners without questioning at the pier, citing Titanic steerage passengers as examples. He notes the steersage crowd, mostly Irish and Swedish, were cared for by Carpathia survivors, Red Cross, and New York committees while awaiting relocation and safety arrangements for lawmakers.
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New York
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Tarpathia
Bhp
Americatel
NATO
Inhes Abe
Lifeboat Rules Emerged From Ship Safety Debate
The British government and the United States discuss revising lifeboat requirements amid recalls of past ship safety. Officials note ships were once deemed unsinkable and rescue via wireless, while argue that national laws govern lifeboat standards aboard vessels under their flag, with competition likely driving improvements.
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Smission
Companiee
Chief heir to 50 million dollars in New York tale
Samuel Levy a paperbanger living in an East Side tenement has learned from Russia that he is the chief heir to a millionaire uncle, Louie Steinberg, who died in South Africa. Steinberg reportedly made millions in South African gold mines.
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New York
Samuel_ Levy
East Side
Rusaia
Louie Steinberg
South Africa
Steinberg
Firebug terrorizes city as militia enforces order
Waterbury Connecticut faces a wave of ten incendiary fires between 2 and 8:30 pm culminating in the destruction of City Hall. Mayor Treaves calls out Company A and militiamen to disperse panicked crowds. false alarms add to the turmoil. City Hall loss estimated at $200000 with records saved.
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Waterbury
Conn
Treaves
National Guard
City Hall
Titanic lawsuits spark debates on English and US liability
Dean Charles Noble Gregory of George Washington University explained how English and US laws differ on shipowner liability for loss of life at sea. He noted English rules limit damages to ship value and trip earnings, while US rules allow broader in-personam claims, potentially enabling substantial recoveries in New York or other property-involved actions.
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U. S
New York City
Dean Gregory
England
Congress
Loas
Hia
High Seas
Lord Campbell
Atlantic
United States
Senate Committee
White Star Line
Charles Noble Gregory
Law College
George Washington University
Gregory
Mr. Gregory
United States Supreme Court
Scotland
New York
Lord Candeila
Admirality Courts
Rostron
Taft
Mediterranean
Titanic Forger Chooses Death to Save Three Women
Jay H. Yates alias J H Rogers, a known forger and con man, perished on the Titanic after refusing a lifeboat seat to preserve space for three women. A note he wrote for his sister was later found, revealing his act of bravery amid the ship’s sinking.
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Jay H. Yates
J. H. Rogers
Crook
Justice
Fie
Yates
O'Donnell
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third Street
Wgo
Mary Haley
John H. Larding
Columbus
Ohio
New York
Rogers
Washington
Merchants’ Hotel
Hee
Jim
Union National Bank
John Bod J9mins
Findlay
Ropers
Bincada
Post Office
Senator Smith Reflects on Titanic Disaster Testimony
Senator William Alden Smith spoke of the Titanic survivors tales in New York. He praised Captain Rostron and the Carpathia crew for rapid rescue efforts, medical care, and orderly discipline. He noted lifeboat shortages cost many lives and cited Bride and Philippa's vigilance as exemplary.
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William Alden Smith
Elven
New York
Arthur Henry Rostron
Ida Carpathia
Carpathia
All That Is Earthly Is Subject to Pain
A historical sales fragment touts a pain relief cure named "Nurlte's" claiming to treat rheumatism, sciatica, and neuritis with a $1 box. It targets sufferers with inflamed joints and nerves, promises immediate relief, and warns against bogus pills while urging readers to consult James Well, a pharmacist.
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Orm Bufady
Nurlte
James
Memorial Park Site Suggested for Titanic Tribute
Herbert H. D. Peirce argues for a national public park on the Deane estate at Connecticut and Florida avenues in Washington as a fitting memorial to the Titanic heroes. He warns against a single bronze monument and urges a park open to all, preserving natural beauty for the nation.
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Deane
Connecticut
Hadise Avenues
Herolam
Washington
Fhat
Florida Avenues
Herbert H. D. Peirce
Titanic Firemen Say Ship Aimed For Record Run
Surviving fireman John Thompson told reporters at St. Vincent’s Hospital that Titanic was running at full speed when she struck. He recalled orders to fire up hard and noted revolutions between 74 and 77 as the maiden voyage aimed to set a marine history making record on the New York trip.
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Titanic
New York
John Thompson
St. Vincent's Hospital
How Middies Get Liquor Grand Jury Tells How Goes
Eight midshipmen appeared before a Annapolis grand jury and described using go betweens to buy liquor. They drank in a rented clubroom as authorities seized intoxicants during a county civil raid. Officials vow to curb midshipman access to liquor and expose private clubrooms and houses supplying them.
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Annapolis
Washington
Grand Jury
Tila
Loce
Academy
Midshipmen
Slayer Held For Theft And Murder Confession
Seth T. Nichols, a naval deserter, confessed to the Knabe murder at Indianapolis polls. He was sentenced to the Concord reformatory by Judge Sanderton in Suffolk Superior Court. Nichols also faced larceny charges for clothing in Boston. An ensuing note reports Richmond unit mourning for May Butt.
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Beaton
Seth T. Nichols
Portamouth Navy Yard
Marine Barracks
Julia Knabe
Indianaspolls
Concord Reformatory
Sanderton
Suffolk Superior Court
Nighola
Boston
Massachusetts
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