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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1912

Page

9

Titanic inquiry hears calls to reform ship safety standards

Senate investigators heard Bruce Jamay of the International Mercantile Marine and New York importer EB Dunn discuss reforms to prevent disasters like the Titanic. Testimony covered lifeboat adequacy, double hulls, watertight compartments, and safety practices, with further hearings planned in New York as the panel probes alleged information leaks and contract details.

Senate Bruce Jamay International Mercantila Marina Company Flo Ble Mners England EB. J. Dunn New York Mr. Dunn Fengto Smith Dunn

Titanic Hearings Reveal Lifeboat Shortage And Crew Valor

Testimony details Lifeboat insufficiency on the Titanic and the decision to abandon some boats. Ismay defends actions aboard Carpathia while acknowledging need for stronger safety features. Survivors recount scenes of panic, courage, and the perilous ride at sea amid icebergs and flashing Marconi messages.

Marconi Stengel Tok Bulletina Carpathia Marcon Sigeconset Stengel Tietcher Mr. Stenmel Pritcess Timse Smith Mr. Stengel White Star Line Ismay Bourne Reforma Bén

Temperature Test Fails on Iceberg Proximity

New York, April 3. The steamer Fin and from Antwerp passed 60 miles south of the Titanic Wisaater position. On April 26 nine large icebergs were sighted. Temperature tests at varying distances from bergs showed water as cold as 42 degrees and as warm as 68 degrees. Captain Barman attributed the variations to testing distance and denied iceberg presence affecting water temperature.

New York Antwerp Barman

Redemption of Titanic money appeals filed with Treasury

Appeals seek repayment of 13200 in American currency lost when Titanic sank. Secretary MacVeagh noted the Treasury cannot reimburse money destroyed by law. Claims from American Express for 3000 and Thomas Cook & Sons for 5200 await congressional action.

MacVeagh Federal Treasury American Express Company Thomas Cook & Ons New York Congress Treasury

First Titanic Will Filed for Probate in New York

The first Titanic victim's will was recorded for probate this afternoon. It is Martin Rothschild of the city. Mrs Rothschild will receive the estate worth more than 626,000. In a petition she says she assisted in a lifeboat and that she saw the Titanic go under and that her husband was not among the rescued.

Timay Pany Titaner Senator Smith Banderson Minager White Star Line Greenfell Mr. Ismay United State New York Southampton United States Lemay Canada Quebec Liverpool Smith Amith Ismay Lord Pirris Burton Benator Fletcher Pasengers Mra. Ryernon Mr. Samay Rostron Carpathis London Jennay Bourne Wifth Offoer Lowe Lowe Qne Pessenger Beuiah England Imay Col Archibald Gracie Isidor Straus Col. Astor Senstar Smith Mrg. Astor Martin Rothechild Mra. Rothachild

Four Fishermen Drowned When Craft Capsizes

Capt Peter Gomes and three crew members of the fishing schooner Ranger were drowned in New Harbor. Names given include Manuel John Small Ferdinand G live. All four were from Fair Haven Massachusetts. Captain Antonie Roderick of the Bradley survived after clinging to a dory as the Ranger crew tried to reach their vessel.

Yeater Burton J. W. Andrews Capt. Smith Peter Gomes Ranger Went Harbor Manuel John Small Ferdinand G.live Fair Haven Mass Antonie Roderick

American Autos Popular in Germany Demand Tariff Rise

Berlin reports that leading German car makers urged the government to raise the tariff on motor cars due to rising competition from American manufacturers. The move aims to protect German exports as American cars flood European markets and impact German machine trade.

Berlin Europe

How to Be Certain of Curing Constipation

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild gentle cure for constipation. It claims gradual relief, natural bowel action, and invites readers to request a free sample by mail from Dr B Caldwell in Monticello Wisconsin, noting endorsements from unnamed customers.

Br. J. W. Eiamitter Wisenetrevt Wheeling Inova Jno. Taber Waynesboro B. Caldwell Washington Street Monticelio

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