Titanic Sinks After Iceberg Collision In Maiden Voyage
Reports confirm the White Star liner Titanic, with 2200 aboard, sank after hitting an iceberg near Newfoundland. About 675 saved, many women and children, while crew losses loom. Carpathia rescues survivors and heads to New York as relatives seek news. Notable passengers include Astor, Guggenheim, Widener, Ismay, and others feared lost.
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Titanic
Liverpool
New York
New Foundland Banks
White Star
Atlantic
la Bourgogne
Cape Race
Carpathia
Olympia
Ape Rice
Jacob Astor
Archibald Butts
President Taft
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
W. T. Stead
Benjamin Guggenheim
F. PD. Miller
G. D. Widener
Philadelphia
Isadore Strauss
President Madero Declares Revolt Nearing End
Mexico City April 12 President Madero says the revolt is nearly finished and government forces aim to mobilize 60 000 federals soon to augment state troops, with additional regional forces not included in the tally.
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Madero
Mexico City
Frantic Effort To Get Wireless News Of Carpathia
White Star offices pressed to obtain a complete list of the 675 survivors aboard the Carpathia. From 8 to 11 pm officials sought wireless word from the Olympic and Carpathia amid fading hopes for more survivors. President Franklin cited Captain Smith and the sea code of sacrifice in discussing the disaster.
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Carpathia
Star Line
New York
White Star
Franklin
White Star Line
Smith
Olympic
Sandy Hook
Partial List of First Class Passengers Aboard Ship
A long roster of first class travelers is listed including Miss Emily B Rogerson Miss Arthur Rogerson Master Allison and Nurse Miss K T Andrews Miss Ninetta Panhart Miss FE W Allen Mr and Mrs D Bishop Mr H Black Miss A Bason Mrs Jas Baxter Mrs Gee A Bayton Miss C Bonnell Mrs J M Brown Miss C C Bowen Mr and Mrs R L Packwith Countess of Rothes Mrs CC R Olmans Miss Mary Clines Mrs Singfred Linstrom Mr Gustav J Lesueuer Miss Georget ta Amindall Madam Melicard Mrs Tucker and maid Mrs J B Thayer Mr J B Thayer Jr Mr H Woolmer Miss Anna Ward Mr Rich M Williams Mrs J Stewart White Miss Marcy Young Mrs Thomas Potter Jr Mrs Ednard Roberts Mrs Edward W Appleton Mrs Rose Abbott Miss G M Burns Miss D D Cass bero Mrs William H Clark Mrs B Chibinace Miss F G Crossbie Miss H F Crossbie Miss Jean Hippach Mrs Henry B Harris Mrs Alexander Halverson Miss Margaret Hays Mr Bruce Ismay Mr and Mrs Ed Kimberley Mrs F A Kenyman Miss Emile Kenchen Miss G F Langtry Miss A F Leader Miss Bertha Laver y Mrs Ernest Lives Mrs Sussan Pr JogéPson
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Emily B. Rogerson
Arthur Rogerson
Allison
K. T. Andrews
Ninetta Panhart
FE. W. Allen
D. Bishop
H. Black
A. Bason
Jas. Baxter
Gee
A. Bayton
C. Bonnell
J. M. Brown
C. C. Bowen
R. L
Marcy Young
Thomas Potter, Jr
Ednard Roberts
Edward W. Appleton
Rose Abbott
G. M. Burns
D. D. Cassebero
William H. Clark
B. Chibinace
F. G. Crossbie
H. F. Crossbie
Jean Hippach
Henry B. Harris
Alexander Hal
Two Allan Line Steamships Searched Titanic Scene
Montreal April 15 Two Allan line steamers the Virginian and the Parisian steamed toward the Titanic disaster scene but had not reported actions to headquarters by 1 am. George Hannah says Virginian likely arrived too late and Parisian may have assisted. both may still be at sea.
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Montreal
Allan Line
Virginian
Carpathia
George Hannah
Hannah
Orozco Sends Message on Fountain Death
El Paso April 15 Colonel Pas cual Orozco Sr commandant of the Juarez garrison and father of Junior Orozco reports to Taft that Fountain was executed for fighting with a rapid fire gun in Villas forces. He says the rebels seek strongest possible friendship with the United States and will mail a full explanation.
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EL Paso
Pascual Orozco Sr
Juarez
Junior Orozco
Taft
Washington
Mexico
William H. Taft
White House
D Fountain
Villas
Rudkin Dairy Barn Destroyed by Fire
A fire at the Rudkin dairy three miles southeast of North Yakima destroyed the main barn on Monday evening, causing about 15000 dollars in losses. The Rudkin operation, one of the county’s largest, was founded by Judge Frank H. Rudkin. Neighbors aided in saving cows and machinery, but the building was a total loss. North Yakima volunteers did not respond. Yakima city firemen arrived but water ran short and their efforts were limited.
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Rudkin
North Yakima
Frank H. Rudkin
Federal Court
G. F. Huggins
Rudkins
North
Taft anxiously seeks word on Titanic survivor Major Archibald Butts
President Taft remained anxious for news about Major Archibald Butt, a Titanic passenger and Taft aide. He checked with newspapers and the steamship agency but received no word by late evening.
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Taft
Major Butts
Washington
Major Archibald Butts
Brown and Eras Battle to 12 Round Draw in New York
In New York April 16 heavyweight Brown from the East Side boxed to a 12 round draw with Philadelphia’s Young Eras. Both fighters lacked a decisive edge as the final bell rang.
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New York
Brown
East Side
Philadelphia
Court and militia clash at Cook County democratic convention
In Chicago on April 15 a fierce battle over access to the armory pitted Hearst Harrison supporters against Sullivan aligned factions. National Guard troops and deputies held the exterior while Judge Owens attempted entry. After doors were breached the Hearst Harrison side took control, with Sullivan Dunne forces convening elsewhere. The state convention will decide the contested delegation.
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Chicago
Cook County
Illinois National Guard
Hearst-Harrison
Roger C. Sullivan
Hoffman
Owens
Czarnecki
Judge Owens
Duggan
Harmon
Sullivan
Dunne
Cubs Beat Prosser 5 to 4 in Sunday Baseball Clash
The North Yakima Cubs under M. R. Higdon defeated the newly organized Prosser club 5 to 4 Sunday. McClure and Franks pitched well, both teams making three errors and six to five safeties. The Cubs travel to Wapato next Sunday.
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North Yakima
Water Waster Destroys Dividing Box At Ditch Near Ernsdorff Home
A washed out dividing box between Schanno and Broadgauge underground ditches caused about 3800 in losses Monday. A valve at Spruce street was opened by an unauthorized person, diverting water into the Broadgauge ditch and causing the box to fail after an hour. Repairs will take about two weeks.
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Schanno
BE. M. Ernsdorff
Schanno Ditch
Spruce Street
English Biscuits and Preserves Sold at Italian Stations
At most railway stations in Italy buyers can purchase English biscuits and usually English preserves.
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Italy
Damages Slashed in Yakima Hotel Case
Judge Preble reduces Myrtle Armstrong versus Yakima Hotel Co. award from 9869.50 to 7000 after reviewing trial record. Jury previously found damages and costs. plaintiff given 20 days to accept or face a new trial. Evidence showed both parties slipped on hotel stair steps, with one step alleged defective. Contributory negligence defense overruled.
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EH. Brb. Preble
Department No. 1
Superior Court
Myrtle Armstrong
Yakima Hotel Company
Preble
Great Preparation for Blossom Fete
Interest in the Blossom Festival grows as committees push for a near perfect event. Merchants report strong bunting and flower demand with one seller moving 75 of 150 bunting bolts. Paraders from the valley seek entry details while North Yakima plans a parade Thursday and Friday events include a queen crowning ceremony at 4pm near the courthouse.
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Yakima
Toppenish
Zillat
Aafternoon
Splawn
North Yaklina Fire Department
Court House
Jet
Belmont woman pursues letters threatening her life
Mrs Oliver H P Belmont in New York has alerted police to a spate of threatening letters arriving by mail. Three were received in a single day with a death or harm threat, and Belmont says she does not think the notes are mere cranks.
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O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Mel Belmont
La Follette Abandons Washington Campaign Tour
La Follette cancels his planned Washington trip after campaign head Houser learns delegates there would be hand picked due to no presidential primary. He will focus on California and then Oregon, expressing disappointment but confidence in winning California. He had planned stops in Seattle Tacoma Spokane and Vancouver.
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Ter T. Houser
la Follette
Washington
News Today
Houser
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Vancouver
William Carson Long's Body Shipped East After Tragic Death
The remains of William Carson Long son of a Chicago alderman were shipped east for interment Sunday night. Horace's Band of Cascade Lumber Company accompanied the procession. Masons escorted the body to the Northern Pacific depot as Coroner Shaw inspected the Yakima river bridge site and linked clothing scraps to the victim’s coat to confirm the cause of death.
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William Carson Long
Chicago
Horace
Cascade Lumber Company
Northern Pacific
Itd
Shaw
Yakima River
Weather Recovers as Blossoms Await Safe Bloom
The report notes agreeable weather Monday lifting spirits as fruit blossoms are expected to come through safely. No widespread damage is reported though trees show thinning and clearing improves. Officials had postponed blossom festival concerns until buds could develop without risk.
Ice making and cold storage boom in North Yakima
North Yakima shows a rapid expansion in ice making and refrigeration capacity. Plants including the Artificial Ice Company Perry storage brewery Pacific Fruit & Produce Wheeler Carmichael Yakima Meat Company Benoit and Yakima Grocery Company add extensive cold storage space. The Perry plant will rise from 12 to 25 tons daily, city capacity reaches about 125 tons daily, with peak city load near 60 tons. Demand may rise from railways. some natural ice harvests are already small. New installations include a three ton refrigerating plant for Yakima Grocery Company and show cases for Yakima Meat Company, plus additional refrigeration rooms to hold and ship fruit and meats. S. B. Tainter noted ongoing regional expansion and a recent ammonia tank explosion at Pacific Fruit Co. warehouse.
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Artificial Ice Company
Perry Storage
Brewery
Pacific Fruit & Produce Company
Wheeler, Carmichael
Yakima Meat Company
Benoit
Yakima Grocery Company
Perry
Ellensburg
Cle Elam
Roslyn
Norman Gay
Wilter Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Wiley City Meat Company
Grocery Company Ii
Herald
Carmichael Creamery
S. B. Talnter
Seattle
Pacific Armonia and Chemical Compas
Perry and Crrovery Company
Armonia
Pacificc Fruit Co
Fire destroys Spring Creek creamery in Ellensburg
Ellensburg April 15 The Spring Creek creamery was found on fire at o o clock this evening and an hour later lay in ruins. Loss about 3000 with 2000 insurance. Four hundred pounds butter on hand insured for 500. Manager D W Walling reported passing through the chimneys at o clock with no sign of effort or success yet.
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Ellensburg
Spring Creek
D. W. Walling
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Sable Island
Maders
ALLEN
Orozco
Fountains
Rudkin Dairy
Yakima City
Eras
Witt
Hall
Cubs
Prosser
Waper
Judge Preble
Department of Organization
Mrs OR Belmont
California
WM. Carson Long
Northern Pacific Depot
Body of Masons
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