TITANIC OFFICIALS TESTIFY ON BOAT SHORTAGE AND FATE
J Bruce Ismay and four Titanic officers prepared to testify before the U S senate committee at the Waldorf Astoria. Ismay described claims about lifeboats and evacuation while Rostron of the Carpathia recounted his rescue of survivors. White Star and officials pledged full cooperation with the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine
United States Senate
Waldorf Astoria
Wor Alden Smith
Michigan
Newlands
Nevada
Ismay
P. A
Franklin
International Mercantile Marine Company
Smith
Senate
Charles C. Burlingham
Burlingham
Cunard
Senate Committee
White Star Line
Lost All He Had: Light Terrible Titanic Sinking Tale
An Australian passenger on the Titanic says he lost his wallet containing all his money. He describes leaping into the water after the crash and being pulled from the sea by a lifeboat, recalling chaos as men and women fought for boats.
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New York
Charles Dahl
Southampton
North Dakota
Court notes claim in estate of Washington Myers
In the estate of Washington Myers deceased John Crumrine of Sioux City a nephew of the decedent filed a claim for 502839 for labor and expenses in years 1967 1809 and 1910 W F Plager administrator of Hermanstahle city case files suit against W D Wagner to recover 250 on a promissory note Also notice about hearing the Georgettes at the First M B Church tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Myers
John Crumrine
Sioux City
W. F. Plager
Cataty
Hermanstahnke
Milt Awain
W. D. Wagner
Che Auit
Titanic Survivor Memoir of Lifeboat Escape and Sinking
Mr Beasley of London recalls the Titanic disaster detailing lifeboat distribution, the plea for more women, the sinking scene with lights blazing then fading, and the terror of drowning cries. He describes the cold sea, the crew’s effort to row away, and the moment rescue vessels appeared amid a stirring song of deliverance.
Present Laws Believed Sufficient On Steamship Safety
Washington April 19 President Taft will not send a special message urging new laws to tighten steamship safety. Officials say current US laws, enforced under existing international agreement terms, already require sufficient lifesaving equipment and flag-based verifications. A potential new US Britain pact and broader international updates are expected due to the Titanic disaster.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
United States
Labor Department
Great Britain
British Board of Trade
Agea Ife
New York
England
Department of Commerce and Labor
Board of Trade
Night of peril on the river and drifting boat tale
The narrator recalls a perilous river night with firemen, a black herg and an overturned boat. The scene describes a perfectly clear night making color undetectable and hints at an upcoming attempt to find another like it.
City in Brief Highlights Local Notices and Visits
Summary of short items including new business listings at 3244 W 4th St and local greetings. Residents Mrs E Johnson and Mr and Mrs L Murray return from Albert Lea after six months. Gladys Martin visits from Ames Iowa with her parents P J and Mrs Martin. Laurine Boyce recovering from surgery. Mrs Mary Pierce and daughter Gertrude visit due to illness. Rev F B Gowland to lead services at Union Holiness Mission. J T Tait of Illinois Central heads to Topeka for Holstein cattle sale. Mr and Mrs W B Wallace celebrate birth of daughter. Wallace oversees Mason Motor Co finances.
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4Th St
E. Johnson
L. Murray
Franklin Street
Albert Lea
H. F. Mane
Laurine S. Boyce
Mary Pierce
Gertrude
New Hampton
F. B. Gowland
Marshalltown
Union Holiness Mission
Fourth Street
H. E. Colby
Kimball's Dairy Farmer
Topeka
Kan
J. T. Tait
Illnois Central
Dubuque
Titanic Sinks After Collision Iceberg Strikes The Deck
Eyewitness from New York April 18 describes Titanic at high speed striking an iceberg. Helmsman turns ship to port as water floods in. lifeboats rush out amid freezing conditions. Explosions are seen as passengers leap and many die or are buried at sea.
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New York
H. Haven
Indianapalis
Shetter
Ife
Carpathia
Wheat markets rise on Dardanelles closure and crop concerns
Chicago markets report higher wheat at May and July quotes as Dardanelles closure boosts prices amid expectations of reduced Missouri crops. Corn advances on Argentina shipment delays. oats buoyed by high import needs. Sheep market opens strong with higher bids. hogs, cattle, and ribs show initial declines. Weather forecasts warm for Iowa Illinois and South Dakota with possible frost east.
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Chicago
Dardanelles
St. Louis
Kansas
Missouri
Argentina
United States
Pen & Low
Hl.otel
F. C. Evans Plano Co
Tad Tor
Cail
Barclay
Marconi Operator Died On Lifeboat
Titanic survivor Thomas Whitely recalls Phillips the Marconi operator staying at his post as the ship sank. Phillips died after being taken aboard the Carpathia and four sailors were buried at sea. Whitely, injured, describes lifeboat chaos and officers firing revolvers during the disaster.
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New York
Phillips
Marconi
Thomas Whitely
Whitely
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Lfe
Carpathia
Pasenger
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Hig
Capt. Smith
Senator Smith
Hughes
Aids
Evas
Rostron
Mr. Smith
Gibraltar
Court House
Piret M. BR
Tean
Deen
Hoys
Ask Buchanan
Next Majestic
Misa Gladys Martin
Iowa College
Ames
P. J. Martin
W. B. Wallace
Second and
Allen Streets
Mr. Wallace
The
Mason Motor Company
Waven
Indianapolis
Lamson Bros. & CO
Chicago Board OF Trath
C. S. Bennett
Marsh-Price
Iowa
ST. Louis Livestock
Dea
Ad Dale
West Fourth St
Sattley Stacker
M. Glessner
J. B. Young
Clarksville
Inquirer F. C. Evans Piano Co
Waterloo Engraving Service Co
West Fifth
H. W
N. S
Minneapolis
Vaughan
St. Galloway
Haal
Geo
Dennis
J. M
Ptegul
Keat
Bath
Gedney Hotel Independence
Kor
Nivo Large Huilding
A. A. O'Neel
Jeffferson
W. H
Elms
West Third St
Inc
Peoples Supply Co
Marsh-Place Bldg
Waterloo
Sfor
West Fifth St
Fred Murphy Farm
M. Delardelly
Gilbertville, In
Dolor
H. Hamblin
Grand Rapids
Mich
EL My Storm & Co
Joder
Northey Mfg. Co
Waterloo Sales Co
Minnesota
South Dakota
care _of Courier
Terra, & D
Lady’s Gold Watch
Oathatelia L le Wendte
Ss Co. K
Texas
Escae Western
Kansas City
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Teeres
Rock Island
Great Western
Atchison
American
Oean
Union Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Southern Pacific
United States Steel
United State
Wellington
Turkey
Venice
Manhattan
Waterloo Tea CO
East Fifth Street
Krueger Markets
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