Monday, April 23, 2012

The Chicago Tribune Follows the Sinking of the Titanic

Nore headlines from the front page.

APRIL 17, 1912

SAVED FROM THE WRECK: MEN, 79; WOMEN, 233; CHILDREN,16; STEERAGE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, 400; SEAMEN, 140.

List of the Survivors of the Shipwreck-- Now Aboard the Carpathia-- So Far as Reported (Long list given of all known survivors at the time.)

Hope Fading That Others Were Rescued


APRIL 18, 1912

WORLD STILL REMAINS IN SUSPENSE; CARPATHIA MAY ARRIVE TONIGHT

Astor Not On Rescue Ship; Nor. Maj. Butt

Congress Plans Rigid Inquiry In Wreck of Titanic

Survivors and Line Officials Will be Called to Explain Great Loss of Life

New Laws Will Follow

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