Titanic disaster details and band plays as ship sinks
Report from 1912 recounts 1726 lives lost with 744 saved. Titanic hit an iceberg at 11 45 p m and sank in hours. Carpathia wireless operator Harold Cotton relayed distress and the band allegedly played Nearer My God to Thee as lifeboats lowered. Captain Smith went down with the ship amid chaotic scenes and rumors of revolvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Huber
Post Dispatch
Carpathia
Pulitzer Pub. Co
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
New York
Ocean's Bottom
John Jacob Astor
Henry Bs. Harris
Jacques Futrelle
Flest
Smith
Isador Strauss
Harold Cotton
Ismay Statement On Titanic Catastrophe Issued
New York April 18 Bruce Ismay chairman of the International Mercantile Marine issued a prepared statement tonight regarding the Titanic disaster. He declared that every regulation prescribed by the company had been observed and that all possible steps were taken to ensure safety aboard the ship.
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British Board of Trade
United States Senate
Ismay
United States
Great Britain
Jamay
New York
Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine
Survivors Speak on Titanic Disaster Cooperate Urged
Surviving passengers on the Titanic issue a statement detailing the iceberg collision on April 14 1912 the sinking around 2 30 am the rescue by Carpathia and criticism of life boat inadequacies. They praise Carpathia crew for care and note insufficient lifeboats and trained handlers while recounting the escape of women and children and the slow realization of imminent danger.
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New York
Cunard
Carpathia
Boating Calm Amid Sudden Ship Crisis Revealed
Mr Peasley of London describes a late night voyage where a ship felt a jar and halted engines after an iceberg passed nearby. Passengers donned life belts with no panic, a slight stern to bow list appeared, and the crew prepared for a possible evacuation as the vessel remained seemingly calm.
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New York
Peasley
London
Titanic Survivor Gracie Praises Crew and Astor
Colonel Archibald Gracie recounts how he survived the sinking of the Titanic, describing that there was no panic aboard and praising passengers and crew. He credits John Jacob Astor with aiding his bride and notes the ship’s captain did not slow for icebergs despite warnings.
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New York
Archibald Gracie
Gracie
Col. Gracie
Carpathia
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Wireless Proves Essential as Titanic Aids Arrive
In Halifax April 19 a wireless message sped relief to the Titanic after collision with an iceberg. The White Star liner was aided by several vessels, with the Carpathian bringing survivors to New York.
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Halifax
Wireless
New York
24Hour Run Ends With Record Distance Cited
The account notes a 546 mile ship run with expectation of a better 24 hour record. As evening approached a cold spell signaled proximity to icebergs and ice fields. Officers had been warned by wireless messages from other ships about dangerous floes nearby.
Titanic Disaster Fallout deepens as death toll rises
Reported death figures vary with sources and timing as survivors reflect on April 14 15 wreck. Captain Smith went down with the ship while questions swirl over speed, communications, and personal crises among crew and officers.
Miracle Cure Narrated for Cough by Dr King’s Remedy
Clarendon Texas resident W B Holsclaw recalls his brother’s frightening cough that nearly signaled consumption. After ten bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery he fully recovered and weighs 218 pounds. The family endorses the remedy for coughs and colds, available as 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at Red Cross Pharmacy.
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W. B. Holsclaw
Clarendon
Tex
Dr. King
Red Cross Pharmacy
Rest from seeking worldly portion quoted by Caliph Ali
A reflective line from Caliph Ali emphasizes contentment and rest from pursuing worldly gains. It frames life as a quest for portions of fortune and warns against restless striving.
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Caliph Ali
Trapper Campbell Brings In Pelt Load From Winter Hunts
North Yakima trapper J D Campbell from Gold Hill reports a winter haul of fisher lynx and mink pelts worth two to three hundred dollars. He notes scarce game due to years of hunting, more snow this winter, and predicts O W R N will survey before extending to Portland via Naches Pass.
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J.D. Campbell
Gold Hill Country
North
Yakima
Mr Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Campbell
Gold Hill
O.W. R. & N. Railway
Portland
Naches Pass
Move to Prefer Made in Washington Goods Across State
Publishers across four Yakima valley counties back a convention policy urging readers to favor Made in Washington articles over imports. If widely adopted it could double state factory capacity outside lumber and flour mills, while redirecting millions of dollars to local industry and boosting the domestic market.
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Yakima Valley
Kittitas
Yakima
Benton
Franklin
Washington
Seattle P
Picture says Belt Canyon best in Montana tourism
Wim L. Cook of the Bee Hive Drug Store in Neihart Mont praises Belt Canyon as the most picturesque spot in Montana. He recommends Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and notes it sells well at North Yakima Drug Store.
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Wim. L. Cook
Bee Hive
Neihart
Mont
Belt
Montana
Foley
North Yakima
State Broadening Action for $15 Million Highway Bond
In North Yakima a 145 commercial bodies union forms the Progress and Prosperity committee to push a state wide road program. It seeks a special session to authorize a $15,000,000 trunk highway bond issue and asks legislature to pledge no other action. Governor Hay, secretary Ware, and J. T. Dumas of Pullman weigh the plan amid mixed support.
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North Yakima
Progress and Prosperity Committee
State of Washington
Masonic Temple
Washington
Ware
A. H. Henry
Commercial Club
M. J. Corrigan
State Tax Commission
N. B. Coffman
Chehalis
Dumas
Pullman
Congress
Columbia
Celilo
Panama Canal
Rainier National Park
Olympic National Monument
Mount Olympus
M. T. Hay
Slater
Seattle Ac. Club
Hay
Covernor Hay
State groups urged to unite for Washington progress
Chairman Slater praised Seattle successes of the Progress and Prosperity committee and called for 145 commercial bodies to coordinate for broader state improvement. He argued a shared, weekly effort can enhance river, lands, roads, and trade policies for a greater Washington.
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Washington
State
Slater
Seattle
Progress and Prosperity Committee
Sinter
The Blues Fade With New Life Pills
A vintage ad claims sluggish liver causes blues and touts Dr King's New Life Pills to expel bilious poison. The copy urges relief for stomach liver and kidneys and notes sale at Red Cross Pharmacy.
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Dr. King
Red Cross Pharmacy
New York Umbrella Partner Sees North Yakima Opportunity
Mr. Wright of New York, ex partner of L. Hoagg, visiting North Yakima en route to Alberta. He surveys Yakima avenue blocks says $400 per front foot is fair, then after a ride with Mr Clowg he calls Second to Third streets cheap at $1000 and predicts $1500 in five years. He praises Nob Hill and sees boundless resources.
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Yakima
B. ©. Wright
New York
L. Hoagg
Umebrella Manufacturers
North Yakima
Wright
Alberta
Canada
North Yakim
Yakima Avenue
Clowg
Mrloge
Nob Hill
Spring cough syrup ad from Yakima pages
Fragmentary ad describes Ballard cough syrup for night relief. The copy mentions a likely price and seller DD HB Bry and an address on Yakima Avenue. The text is unclear but implies a retail offer for a medicinal syrup.
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DD HB. Bry
Dred
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Oregon
Multnomah
Clarke
Columbia River
Vancouver
John (. Slater
Waldo Paine
Spokane
W. N. Lemon
Tacoma
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North Central Washington League
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James Whitcomb
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