The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-16
THE TITANIC DISASTER
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ing slowly for Halifax. Practically un-
sinkable. Don't worry" was sent by
an uncle of the operator in London
to Godalming. where the father lives
and the parents assumed it had come
from their son as it was signed 'Phil-
lips
The transatlantic lines have agreed
in consequence of the reports as to
ice in the Atlantic, to cross longitude
At in latitude 40.10 eastbound begin
ming today and longitude Al, latitude
Al westbound beginning April %.
These Did Not Sail.
Southampton, April 16.-The fol-
lowing passengers whose names were
on the list of the Titanic, did not en-
bark:
First class
E. A. Melody.
NJ. ]. White.
Schabret-
Second class
DR.. J. G. Jenkins.
Mrs. G. Wilkinson.
Ada Wilkerson.
A Blow to Southampton.
Southampton April 16.-Distress-
ing scenes have been witnessed this
morning at the White Star offices
here, which have been thronged by
relatives of the crew of the Titanic
The town is stunned by the disaster,
which is the greatest blow Southamp-
ton has ever sustained.
Every member of the crew had his
home here and large portion of
them were natives of the town.
The Carpathia's Course.
New York, April 16.-The Carpathia's
course next brings her about As miles
sou1h of Nantucket where she is due
early Thursday. This brings her within
easy range of the powerful wireless
station at Siasconsett, Nantucket. She
will then be 1876 miles from New York.
Through Thursday the Carpathia viii
be moving along the south shore of
Long Island passing the wireless sta
ton at SagapOnack Thursday morn
ing and Fire Island later in the day.
1t is at these stages along the course
of the Carpathia that chief dependence
is placed for details of the disaster
and its survivors. The other liners
which were near the scene of the dis
aster are now widely scattered and
give but little hope of bringing definite
The Virginian has now resumed her
eastern course and is not likely to be
heard from until she reaches the other
side. The Partisan which was near
the scene, is westward bound to Hall
fax and should reach there tomorrow;
she will be IN touch with Sable Island
today and her wireless range of 135
miles should soon clear up any addi-
The Californian which was reported
near the wreck is westbound to Boston
and due there today unless delayed by
the events which have just occurred.
The Olympic is eastbound and proba-
bly, will not have much further detail
until she reaches the other side.
The Baltic which also was near the
wreck, was scheduled to arrive at
tomorrow but probably
will be delayed by the help she sought
to give the wrecked ship. Other chance
steamers may have been near the
wreck but their presence has not yet
been reported.
Vice President Franklin, of the In
Mercantile marine, said
this afternoon the company was hold
ing back no information and the steam.
ship Olympic was now standing Off
Cape Race relaying the names of pas
sengers on the Carpathia to the wire
less station there.
Inspectors Were waiting for Her.
Washington, April 16.--The federal
steamship inspection service was await
ing the arrival of the Titanic for ex-
animation to see that she complied with
the English law with regard to life
Ind other equipment. If the vessel had
been of American register it would have
been obliged to have lifeboats or life
RATS containing 23,470 cubic feet OF
accommodations for 2,347 persons.