davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
TITANIC LIES AT BOTTOM OF OCEAN;
FIFTEEN HUNDRED GO WITH WRECK

adelphia. Mrs. h. u. appleton. Frank
Millet. the artist; Benjamin Guggen-
helm of the well.known family of
that name; Henry b. Harris, the the
atrical manager, and Mrs. Harris;
William T Stead, the London editor;
j. Bruce Ismay, managing director OF
the White Star line; G. NJ Hays,
president of the Grind Trunk rail
road; Henry Harper Of Harper &
Company, the publishers. and Mrs.
Harper; the Countess Roths; Colonel
Washington Roebling, whose father
built the Brooklyn bridge Norman
c. Craig a member of parliament; j,
Clinch Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Emil
Taussig, Colonel Archibald Oracle
and hundreds whose names have
been more than local significance.
Was Fulfilling Expectations.
At the outset and until she hap
pened on the death-trap OF ice OF
Grand Banks, the Titanic voyaged
pleasantly and evenly. Ships that
spoke her reported that she was liv-
ing up to the anticipations of her
builders and of her line. She swung
along the usual westbound lane un-
til, approaching the Grand Banks,
she came to turn for her direct west
ward course for this port. And there
she entered the mass of ice that had
worried navigators before the Titanic
found her graveyard there. Captain
Dow OF the Carmania found himself
in a perilous position owing to prob
ably the same great drift of bergs.
On Thursday the Carmania came in
touch with an expanse Of massive
bergs that seemed to be fully mile
long and perhaps twothirds of mile
wide. Some of the icebergs were
veritable peaks, projecting hundreds
OF feet from the sea. They ground
together constantly as they were
caught by currents and the noise Of
their contact could be heard for
many miles. It was with some diff
Guilty that Captain Dow maneuvered
his ship out of danger. He backed
out literally and hunted a safer
route. Passengers on the Carmania
brought description of the ice field,
which is likely the same that crush.
ed the Titanic.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19

wealth was represented among the
passengers of the Titanic there be-
ing on board at least six meu each of
whose fortunes might be reckoned
N tens of millions of dollars. A
tough estimate of the total wealth
reported in the firstclass passenger
list would reach over 100000, 900.
The wealthiest of the list is Col
pnel John Jacob Astor, head of the
famous house whose name he bears,
who is reputed to be worth $150,000,-
300. Mr.. Astor was returning from
a tour of Egypt with his bride. WHO
was Miss Madeleine Force, to whom
he was married In Providence ON
Sept. 3.
Benjamin Guggenheim, probably
the next In financial Importance, Is
the fifth OF the seven sons Of Meyer
Guggenheim, who founded the Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company,
the great mining corporation. His
fortune is estimated at $95,000,000
George ID. Widener is the son of p.
A. b. Widener, the Philadelphia trac.
tion king. whose fortune is estimated
at $50,000,000. Isador Straus, one OF
New York's most prominent dry
goods merchants, notable for his
philanthropies, has fortune also
estimated to be worth $50,000,000.
j. Bruce Ismay, president and one
OF the founders of the International
Mercantile Marine, who has always
made IL a custom to be a passenger
on the maiden trip Of every new
ship built by The company, is said to
be worth $4O,000,000.
Colonel Washington Roebling, the
builder OF the Brooklyn bridge, presi-
dent and director of John A, Roeb-
ling's Sons company, is credited with
a fortune of $4,000, 900.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
BURIED DEEP IN SEA
At Least Two Miles Of Water Covers
Wreck and Victims.

Halifax, April 16-The deathbed OF
the $l0,00O,0O steamer Titanic, and
OF probably many who must have
been dragged with her, is two miles
at least below the surface OF the sea.
The calculation was made by an
official of the government marine de-
.partment, who finds that depth on
the marine chart at point about
800 miles from Halifax and about 20
miles south of the Grand Banks,
where he believes the Titanic went
down
This location is midway between
Sable Island and Cape Race and in
line with those dangerous sands
which, however, might have proved
a place of safety had there been time
to run the Titanic there and beach
her.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
GOOD NEWS FOR SOME
Company Gives Out Partial List Of
Passengers Rescued.

New York, April 16.-The White
Star line offices this morning gave
out the following partial list of those
saved. the list Of survivors being
sent TO them by wireless from the
Olympic ....
Mrs Jacob p. - (possibly Mrs.
John Jacob Astor), Harry Anderson,
Mrs. Edward w. Appleton, Mrs. Rose
Abbot, Mrs. G. NJ. Burns. Miss ID. ID.
Cassebier, Mrs. H. (W?) NJ. Clark,
Mrs. b. c. Hibinance, Mrs. e. G.
Crosby, Miss Rose Crosby, Miss Jean
Thayer, Mrs. X. F. Andrews, Miss
Linette Panhart. Miss e. w. Allen,
hlr and Mrs. ID. Bishop, II. Blank,
Miss A. Bassine, Mrs. James Baxter,
George A. 8alone, Mrs. c. w. Bar
nell, hr. and Mrs. X. l.. Beckwith,
Mrs II. b Harris, Mrs. Alexander
Miss Marguerite Mays, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fdwarl Kimberly (KimballD, S. A.
Kennyman, Miss Ellie Kenchin, Miss
q. +. Longley, Mrs. A. NJ. Leader.
Miss Bertha Lavery. Mrs, Ernest II.
Lines, Miss Neary c. Lines, Mrs. j.
Lindstrom, G. Lesneur, Miss Geor-
gette Amadill. Nine. Melicarde Mrs.
., NJ, Tucker, Jr., and maid, Mrs. J..
ID. rhayer, Mr.. Thayer, Jr., Hugh
Woltner, Mrs. Anna Ward, Richard
NJ Williams, Mrs. S. NJ. Warner,
Miss Helen A. Wilson, Miss willard,
Miss Mary Hicks, Mrs. George ID.
Widener and maid. G. Rolmane, Mrs.
Susan =. Rogerson, Master Allerson
and nurse. Mrs. Kate T, Andrews,
Mrs J, Stuart White. Miss Maria
Young, Mrs. Thomas Potter, Jr, Mrs
Edna $. Roberts, Countess of Rothes,
Miss Lucille Fortune, Mrs. Henry s.
Harper, Mrs. William Carter. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Henry, Mrs, Graham (possi
bly, Mrs. William Graham, Robert
Douglass Mrs. p IL. Smith, Hllda
| SlaNtOn, Mrs. Marle
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
John Jacob AStOr's Name Does
Not Appear In List of Those
Rescued, But Wife Is Reported
I. Safe on Board Vessel Bound
For New York. 80
Wireless Flash Received at ST.
Johns Gives Faint Ray Of Hope
{ That Incoming Vessel May Be
Z Bringing More Victims of the
Greatest Marine Disaster Rec
0rded In Years.

New York, April 10 Two
messages received shortly
after 10 o'clock this morning
by the Marconi Wireless
Telegraph company from the
company's stations at Cape
Race and Sable Island, make
it appear that there are
none of the Titanic's passen-
gers on either the steam
ships Partisan or Virginian.
One message reads: "The
Marconi station at Sable
Island has been in communi-
cation with the Partisan and
the ship has no passengers
from the Titanic"
The other message reads:
"The Marconi station at
Cape Race reports they have
had no communication with
the Virginian and does not
believe any of the Titanic's S
passengers were on that yes.
sell"
The Carpathia will arrive
at New York Thursday aft
ernoon, according to a wire,
less dispatch received by
Collector Loeb.
Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Curtis has directed
that the customs regulations
be waived and that the land
ing of everybody be facili
tated.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
LOSS HIGH IN MILLIONS
Lost Liner Had Valuable Cargo OF
Gems on Board.

New York, April l6-The Titanic
was insured at Lloyds for $4,000
according to adyices from London,
and IL was said here that the Inter
national Marine company also car
ried 4 surplus fund for insurance
purposes. which could be applied to
the loss.
The cost OF building the great liner
has been estimated at $4,000, 900.
although vice President Franklin of
the White Star line insisted that her
value was not over $S,000,000,
The total monetary loss caused by
the sinking OF the ship, however, Is
certain 10 run To many millions more.
but the total amount can not even
be coniectured, 1t Is generally under
stood that the vessel had aboard dia.
monds OF great value, estimated as
high as $5,0O0,000. and also large
amount of bonds. The amount OF
freight carried was comparatively
small for the size of the ship and,
according to u White Star line of.
iicial. its value would not reach over
$500 600. The Titanic carried S,423
bags Of mail of unknown value,
which It Is hardly likely was saved.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19

OF the White Star line in this city
were overrun with anxious inquirers
Tor tidings OF relatives and friends
known to be on board the Inflated
Titanic Colonel Astor's son, Vim.
rent, with the colonel's secretary,
w. A. Dobbyn. and A. j. Drexel Bid.
die inquired anxiously at the Offices,
but when the officials of the line told
the meager news they had Vincent
became alarmed and was weeping
when he left the office.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
+ 4. T. 4. !. 4. 4. 4. i, r 4. 4. r.
= RABBIT RIDGE !.
+ i. =. \. 4. 4. !. .;s X !. X !. i. j.

Mr.. Pearl Busenburg has recovered
from sick spell
Mr.. William Fry is improving.
Mr. Shoemaker is almost at the point
of death.
The farmers are beginning to plow
their ground.
The Rabbit Ridge school will close
April 49, giving an entertainment and
debate Thursday night, April II.
Mr. Marion Cullison has moved back
to his residence on the Ridge.
Miss Nora Burch spent Thursday ev.
ening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Stricken.
Mrs. Calvin Mckee spent Thursday
afternoon at Isaac Strickers
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
WHY HE WAS LATE

What made you so late?"
I met Smithson.'
well, that is no reason why you
should be an hour late getting to
supper"
Il know, but ] asked him how he
was feeling, and ha insisted on telling
me about his stomach trouble"
did you tell him to take Chamber
lain's Tablets?"
Sure, that is what he needs" Sold
by all dealers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
" - - 80 n
AsToR AMONG THE MISSING;
BRIDE is SAVED.

New York, April 16. - The
American prints the following:
y "John Jacob Astor was among
the passengers who went down
with the Titanic, according to
. wireless dispatch received by
Bradstreets last night from the
. liner Olympic. Mrs Astor was
saved and is being brought
= ashore by the Carpathia. The
wireless operator at Cape Race
fashes: Eighteen hundred liyes
have been lost in the wreck of
the Titanic"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
SUFFERED GREAT HARDSHIPS
Survivors Spent Eight Hours In Life
boats Before Help Arrived.

New York. April 16,-Even the sur.
viyors OF the Titanic disaster have
gone through hardships OF exposure
and peril, which may have left many
of them in serious condition.
A dispatch given out at the White
Star offices said that those rescued
by the Carpathia were picked up
from "smal fleet" OF lifeboats. 1t
was eight hours before that that the
Titanic is reported TO have gone to
the bottom
In the opinion OF Vice President
Franklin the Carpathia will hasten
with all possible speed to make this
port, in order that those survivors
suffering worse from exposure may
be able to obtain proper medical at
tention
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
G G G REMOVES
-. -. BLOOD HUMORS


When the blood
oils causing
itching hard skin Affection
removing the humo from the blood 81 eoos the o M
nutritious red oorpuss and enriches in every Then the skin
nosed this cooling healthy OF blood
all
Rheum all other diseases and
bmsh skin restoring good complexion
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19

First reports were that the Carpa-
thia had saved but 675 persons. The
new figures reduced the list OF those
for whose fate fear was felt by near
ly 200, and II. as seems possible,
practically all those saved were pas
sengers, II would appear that all but
approximately $50 OF the vessels pas
sengers are accounted for
partial list of the survivors re-
ceived from the Carpathia includes
the names of many women of pron.S
nence who were on the steamer.
After the first desperate calls "
the Titanic for help had been sent
flying through space and brought
steamers for hundreds Of miles
around speeding to the scene, what
seems to have been an i'm. enetrable
wall of silence was raised between
her and the anxious world. The
giant liner, so far as late advices APP
pear, went TO her fate without so
much as IA whisper of what must
have been the scenes of terrible
tragedy enacted on her decks.
When the Titanic plunged bead
long against wall OF ice her fate
established that no modern steam
ship Is unsuitable and that all of a
large passenger list can not be saved
in a liners small beats. The White
Star line believed that the Titanic
was practically invulnerable. and in
sisted until there was no doubling
the full extent Of the catastrophe
that she could not sink. The great
ship was the last word In modern
scientific construction, but she found
the ocean floor almost as quickly as
wooden ship.
Was Maiden Trip.
On her maiden trip the Titanic,
built and equipped at cost of $l0.-
100000 floating palace, found her
graveyard. Swinging from the west
erly steamship lane at the south OF
the Grand Banks OF Newfoundland to
take the direct run to this port, she
hurled her giant bulk against an ice
berg that rose from an immense field
drifting unseasonably from the Arc
tic. Running at high speed into that
grim and silent enemy OF seafarers,
the shock crushed her bow From a
happy. comfortable vessel she was
converted in few minutes into "A
ship o; misery and dreadful suffering,
Most prominent persons took pas
sage on the Titanic some for the
novelty OF making the maiden voyage
in the finest of all steamships 9th
J ers because of the unsurpassed com
! forts and luxuIies provided by the
J 100000 900 ship.
Among these was Colonel John ia
cob Astor and his bride of few
months; Alfred Vanderbilt, the head
OF HIS family; Major A, w. Butt
military aid 10 President Taft, whC
was on his way home after carryine
message to Pope Plus; lsidol
Sraus, the merchant, brother O
Nathan and Oscar StGaus and part
ner IN the great department store
concern of Macy & Company; Mr.
and Mrs. George b. Widener OF Phil
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
EYES TESTED FREE
Many chronic troubea attended by defective vision
or eye strain Glasses fitted and furnished.
Why Consult DR.. WOke2

He has made regular monthly visits to this community for
fifteen years and has established permanent practice
and reputation His practice is limited e chronic dis
cases and he has spent practically all his life In the
study and treatment Of them He s in the prime Of life
orty-ve) and at his very best to do good work. His
failed obtain satisfaction elsewhere AT least three
fourtha OF his patients sent to him by former patrons
IL he thinks he cannot help you he will say so IFS
ment easy to and requires detention from oecu
pstion, family home. Ho does not depend cure
all" remedies Each ie treated separately with
remedies adapted TO each individual. Iniurous stomach
rucRnR Is avoided His internal remedies mild and
harmless Special directons are given each case regard
nQ diet bathing habits, etc. When necessary. special
directions for massage given and other local treat
ments devised and furnished to meet the needs u
hcaan
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
DiSEASES OEWOMEN

Ninety per cent Of women suffer from some form Of e
male weakness. Many, In Becrct, living miserable,
simple home treatment Of the proper kind Il used IN
time will prevent serious complications that may lead to
the necessity Of dangerous operations and hos
pital treatment. DR. Voke's Treatment at homo PLAN
rateX with remedies adapted to each individual No
harmless be used in privacy. More than oneha
Of Dr. voke's patients women. Write you cannot
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
PRESIDENT IS WORRIED
Makes Prompt Inquiry as to Fate Of
Captain Butt.

New York. April l6,-The follow
ing message from President Taft was
received by Vice President Franklin
of the International Mercantile Ma
rine:
Have you any Information con-
cerning Major Butt? II you will COM
municate with me at once would
greatly appreciate t."
The answer was:
"Sorry to say have no definite in
formation As soon as received will
notify YOU
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19

New York, April l6, - While tho
tAts OF the majority Of the 400 per-
sons on board the mammoth White
star liner Titanic, which sank on
the Newfoundland banks after a col
tision with an iceberg, still remains
In doubt, and II is feared more than
$500 persons were lost note OF
good cheer came from the ocean
ways by wireless, II was IN the
shape of wireless message from the
White Star liner Olympic, one of the
vessels lowering near the scene OF
the disaster, flashing the news that
ss6 OF the Titanic's passengers. most
ly women and children. were being
brought to port by the Cnnarder Car
paihia. Other messages later brought
e0nfrmatory tidings.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
REM EN- RER

That Dr. Woke invites searching Investigation Of his work
and methods. that his best references are his many friends
and patent tho result OF fifteen practice in this
community. Tint his charges fair and reasonable
that the poorest working or woman need not hest
not put OF treatment until complication or complets col
lapse comes. Ofentimes few days OF sicka bed illness
costs than a complete course OF treatment
Write for Free Booklet, Practical Suggestions on How
hppREas ALI COMMUNICATIONS TO
L. =. WOKE. N. D.
379 WEST SIXTH AVE. COLUMBUS. OHIO
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
DISEASES OF MEN

More rot Is printed ind fraud Is practiced ha
class OF diseases than all others These unfortunates
y entitled to square deal DIR. Woke wants every
who weak nervous. broken down. discouraged OF
suffering from disease caused by ignorance excesses
eonagion incompetent treament or neglect to read his
His Son." Contains information that every parent and
young should know. also directions for home treat
ent that will euro many afflicted without doctors.
drugs expense. This book does not advertise any
doctor medical frm patent medicine. Mailed ir plain
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19

New York, April 16-The White
Star line officials said at O'Clock
this morning that the latest word
they had from the scene OF the wreck
Of the Titanic was that there were
only 866 survivors Of the vessels
company, They are all on board the
C1nard liner carpathia which ls
hurrying with them toward this city
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
PASSENGERS WERE WEALTHY

At Least $500 100000 Represented
Among Those on Ill-Fsted Liner.
New York, April l6, = Untold
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
Every Afflicted Man and Woman

should heed these synptoms They are natures warning
that something is wronH-a cry for help. Temporary
relief is not sufficient. The cause must be discovered
and removed.
Remsmbsr that nearly every chronic disease. " TAX
en- In time can be cured by proper home treatment.
Neglect only leads to serious results. Do not put
OIL matter of such vital Importance. Success failure
n life depends physical and mental condition
No matter what tho disease its nature, IL Il s
chronc and susceptible to home treatment invited
to call write regarding 1t. Everything confidential
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19

Astor's Son Weeps.
New York. April l6.-The offices
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-19
L.F. WOKE, EH. g., M. ID.
Symptoms Most Common

70 chroc HeferB WehkneBs nerV0u3neSs, uebponu-
eney. sleepessness encouragement lack Of ambition.
failing confusion Of IDEAS, poor circulation head
ache Dizziness brain and exhaustion, paptation
and uttering of the heart weak and trembling limbs.
cough variable appetite ehs and flashes Of heat short
meas Of breath swelling Of hands and feet dry slammy
and bowels, weak back soft and fabby flesh fainness
impaired vision, pmpes. bloatine and many other symp-
toms incident to diseases peculiar to and women
The vast majority Of men and are deficient IN some
fecon Ia sappng their vital force. They attend to daily
duties but life has become drag and lost much Of its
MIA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21

A tall distinguished looking gentle- man, faultlessly dressed in evening clothes, entered the dining room Of the Birmingham hotel last. He had the air of marquis and the appearance of a French count, His mustachios and imperial were well trimmed and his wide expanse of linen as tmmacu- late as the driven snow.
 He was escorted to a table by one of the dusky walters, who was evident ly impressed by the splendid appear attention. The gentleman gave his or der. and while waiting for it to be pre- pared nonchalantly smoked cigarette.
 The waiter came hurriedly from the kitchen with a tray well laden With choice viands. As he approached the table where sat the gentleman with the VanDyke adornment, he seized the tray to lower it on a small side table Sud- denly he stopped and look of abso- lute terror overspread his ebony coun- tenance which assumed an ashen hue. He didn't drop the tray but lowered the JTg sBM puB .lsan5 eSuBIls 9ul Jo souv outer edge until all the contents slipped to the floor. As the dishes struck the ground with a crash he seemed to re- cover his power of speech for he emit ted yell that would have done credit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
KOLb WANTS LARGE
 REPRESENTATION

Montgomery, February 20.-(Special.) Capt Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner Of agriculture and industries, is sending out letters to all the commercial or ganizations of the state requesting them to name each 15 delegates to the National Drainage congress, which meets in New Orleans April 1913, in- elusive. Captain Kolb is a member of the executive committee of the con gross. and Is using every possible ef- fort to create wide spread interest in this important movement among the various commercial organizations of the state.
 In addition to the delegates which each commercial club in the state will appoint, Gov. Emmet O'Neal will name 15 delegates from the state at large to attend the conference, and it is anti cipated that when the drainage con gress convenes in April Alabama will have a large representation present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-21
.DR. COLLINS DENNY . SPEAKS AT AUBURN Methodist Bishop Dwells Upon the Moral Obliga-
 tiOns of Man

Auburn, February 20.-(Special)- )-Dr. Collins Denny of Richmond, Va, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, ad- dressed the students of the Alabama Polytechnic institute this morning in Langdon hall Dr. Denny's address on the subject of the moral obligations of man was of thrilling interest and inspir- ation and the spontaneous, prolonged ap- plarse by the college men at the conclu- sion proved their appreciation.
 The obligations of the man to the past and it's people, to the future and it's people, as well as to the present was outlined and established.
 Bishop Denny came to Auburn at the solicitation of the college authorities from Opelika, where he had come for the pur- pose of delivering a sermon at the First Methodist church. On his trip to Au- burn Bishop Denny was accompanied by Presiding Elder Dannelly of the Mont gomery district, the Methodist ministers and several prominent laymen of Opelika.
 Dr. Newton Dwight Hills of the famous Plymouth church of Brooklyn. N. r., and one of the most prominent pulpit orators in the United States, will be in Auburn Friday night to deliver one of the noted lectures of his repertoire.