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New York Times (1908) GUGGENHEIM CHANGE OF FAITH
Reports Don't Refer to Me, Says B. Guggenheim, Nor to the Family --- Benjamin Guggenheim, who arrived here yesterday from Europe on the Mauretania, said last night at the Hotel St. Regis in regard to published reports that membe...
3rd June 1908  
Newark Star (1912) ORANGE CHURCH HONORS VICTIM OF TITANIC
Grace Episcopal Church, Orange, was crowded to the doors yesterday afternoon during memorial services held for the Titanic victims. W. Anderson Walker, who lost his life on the ship and who was a well-known member of the church, was remembered durin...
29th April 1912  
New York Times (1912) FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MILLET
BOSTON, May 1--- The body of Francis D. Millet, the artist, who was one of the victims of the Titanic disaster, is en route to Boston in charge of Laurence Millet, a son. Funeral services are to be held in the chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery to-morr...
2nd May 1912  
Elizabeth Daily Journal (1933) FUNERAL OF MRS. ARTHUR STEAD
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian E. Stead, who died Friday, wife of Arthur Stead, of 128 Reid street, were held yesterday afternoon at J. S. Stiner's Home for Services, 97 West Grand street. Rev. William G. Felmeth, D. D., pastor of the Third Presb...
13th July 1933  
Newark Star (1912) MASONIC SERVICES FOR TITANIC VICTIM
Brief but impressive memorial services for W. Anderson Walker, who lost his life in the Titanic disaster, were held last night by Hope Lodge No. 124, F. and A. M. of East Orange, of which Mr. Walker was master. Acting Master John A. Gilbert was in ch...
2nd May 1912  
Newark Evening News (1912) SERVICES FOR TITANIC VICTIMS
ELIZABETH, April 29---Services for Peter Renouf, Lawrence Garvey and Clfford and Ernest Jeffries, who lost their lives on the Titanic, were held last night in Grace Episcopal Church. Mrs. Renouf, who was rescued from the sinking sh...
29th April 1912  
SYFy Portal (2007) CHRISTIAN GROUPS, TITANIC SURVIVOR TARGET 'DOCTOR WHO'
It looks like one religious group and the last surviving member of the sinking of the SS Titanic more than 80 years ago aren't too happy with the Christmas special of "Doctor Who."The special, which aired Tuesday on BBC, is said to not only feature David Tennant's The Doctor as a "messiah," but also as a way to make light of the sinking of the Titanic....
27th December 2007  
  ON THE RESURRECTION MORNING
The Hymn "On the Resurrection Morning" was one of those sung at the hymn service lead by Revd. Ernest Courtenay Carter. The words were written by Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) and the music "Resurrection Morn" by Ira David Sanke...
   
  NOW THE DAY IS OVER
The Hymn "Now the Day is Over" was one of those sung at the hymn service lead by Revd. Ernest Courtenay Carter. Sabine Baring-Gould (1825-1878) wrote the lyrics, in 1865, and the tune “Merrial” was composed by Sir Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)...
   
Rahway Daily Record (1912) SERVICES FOR ARTHUR KEEFE
Solemn Requiem High Mass Is Celebrated At St. Mary's Chrch Today ---------- In memory of Arthur Keefe, who went down when the steamer Titanic foundered, a solemn requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Mary's church this morning...
24th April 1912  
New York Times (1912) VETERANS HONOR THE DEAD
Seventh Regiment Men Attend Memorial Services --- Memorial services were held yesterday afternoon by the veterans of the Seventh Regiment, N. G. N. Y., in St. Thomas's Church. The Rev. Claudius M. Roome preached the memorial sermon. Mr....
29th April 1912  
Newark Star (1912) MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE PLANNED FOR TITANIC DEAD
ELIZABETH, April 22---Memorial services for Peter Reniff and Thomas Gavey, of 21B Florida street, and Clifford and Ernest Jefferies, who were lost while on their way to this city in the Titanic disaster, will be held by the local lodges of Sons and D...
23rd April 1912  
Standard Union (1912) COL. ASTOR BURIED IN GRAVE BESIDE MOTHER
Body Brought to Manhattan After Funeral Services at Rhinecliff --- The body of John Jacob Astor was buried this afternoon beside the grave of his mother in Trinity Cemetery, on Washington Heights. The funeral services were held at Rhin...
4th May 1912  
  THERE IS A GREEN HILL FAR AWAY
The Hymn "There is a Green Hill Far Away" was one of those sung at the hymn service lead by Revd. Ernest Courtenay Carter. The words were written by Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (1818-1895), in 1848, for the collection Hymns for Li...
   
New York Times (1912) ELKS’ TRIBUTE TO HARRIS
New York Lodge Holds Special Service for Departed Brother --- Special funeral services in memory of Henry B. Harris, theatrical manager, who lost his life on the Titanic, were held last night in the headquarters of New York Lodge No. 1,...
22nd April 1912  
Newark Star (1912) CHURCH HOLDS SERVICE FOR VICTIMS OF TITANIC
ELIZABETH, April 28--- Memorial services for Peter R. Renouf, Lawrence Garvey [sic] and Clifford and Ernest Jeffries, who lost their lives in the Titanic disaster, were held tonight at Grace Episcopal Church. The services were conducted by the Rev. D...
29th April 1912  
  LEAD KINDLY LIGHT
The Hymn "Lead Kindly Light" was one of those sung at the hymn service lead by Revd. Ernest Courtenay Carter. Verses 1-3 were written in 1833 by John Henry Newman (1801-1890). While traveling in Italy as a young priest...
   
  ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE
The Hymn "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" was one of those sung at the hymn service lead by Revd. Ernest Courtenay Carter. William Whiting (1825-1878) wrote the lyrics, in 1860, as a poem for a student about to sail for America. T...
   
News Palladium (1961) MRS. NELLIE BECKER
Mrs. Nellie Becker, of 391 Britain Avenue, died at 6:06 A.M. today at Mercy Hospital, where she was admitted four days ago following an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Becker was the widow of Rev. O. A. (sic) Becker, who served as interim ...
15th February 1961  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE
SMITH---James Clinch, lost on the Titanic, April 15. Memorial services will be held at St. James's Church, St. James, L. I., Saturday, May 11, at 3:30. Train leaves Pennsylvania Station at 1:25 P. M....
9th May 1912  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE
ISHAM---AT sea, on April 15, 1912, A. E. Isham, daughter of the late Edward Swift and Frances Burch Isham. Memorial services will be held in the Congregational Church, Manchester, Vt., on Sunday, May 12, at 11 o'clock....
9th May 1912  
Atlantic Daily Bulletin (1993) MEMORIAL TO JAMES MOODY
From Rev'd Anthony Stratford, SCARBOROUGH. British Titanic Society Member Rev'd Tony Stafford a lifetime lover of ships, the sea and the Titanic has recently retired to Dulverton Hall, St. Martin's Square, Scarborough. O...
  1993  
Western Morning News (1912) TITANIC DISASTER, WESTCOUNTRY PASSENGERS AND CREW
Mr Richard Nosworthy, son of Mr J Nosworthy, Fisher Road, Newton Abbot, was going to Canada to join friends there. He was to have sailed in the Olympic, but through disorganised train services he missed that boat and joined Titanic....
17th April 1912  
Philadelphia Inquirer (1958) CROLIUS
April 21, 1958. OLIVE POTTER, wife of the late Allen Crolius, of Alden Park Manor, services Wed., 1 P.M., Kirk & Nice, 6301 Germantown Ave. Interment private. In lieu of flowers kindly make contributions to American Cancer Society....
23rd April 1958  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE
VAN DERHOEF---At sea, on steamship Titanic, on Monday, April 15, 1912, Wyckoff Van Derhoef, husband of Laura E. Van Derhoef. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at his late residence, 109 Joralemon St., Brooklyn Heights,...
2nd May 1912  
Daily Mining Gazette (1933) EDWARDS FUNERAL MONDAY
Page 3 Funeral services for the late Mrs. Agnes Edwards will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the Hancock M.E. church, the Rev. Closson officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Calumet....
6th August 1933  
Philadelphia Inquirer (1939) DIED : CARDEZA
CARDEZA. At her home, Washington Lane and Morton ST., Germantown. CHARLOTTE DRAKE MARTINEZ CARDEZA, daughter of the late Thomas and Matilda Drake. Services at Christ Church and St. Michael's, McCallum and Tulpehocken Sts., Thurs., 11 A.M. Int. privat...
2nd August 1939  
New York Times (1912) TRIBUTE TO STRAUS PAID IN SYNAGOGUES
Family of Philanthropist Who Died on Titanic Present at Temple Beth-El --- SERMONS ON CATASTROPHE --- Mrs. Benjamin Guggenheim, Made Widow by Wreck, at Temple Emanu-El---General Services To-day --- Services...
21st April 1912  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE OF TYRELL CAVENDISH
CAVENDISH---At sea, on April 15, Tyrelll William Cavendish, only son of the late Charles T. Cavendish of Crakemarsh Hall, Uttoxeter, England, and son-in-law of Mr. Henry Siegel of New York. Funeral services private. "I will not leave the ship while...
4th May 1912  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE OF WILLIAM A. SPENCER
SPENCER---On Monday, April 15, at sea, William Augustus Spencer, son of the late Lorillard and Sarah J. G. Spencer. Memorial services to be held in the chantrv of Grace Church on Friday, May 10, at 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Friends and relatives...
8th May 1912  
New York Times (1912) COL. ASTOR'S FUNERAL
Services at Rhlnebeck To-day, but Burial in Trinity Cemetery Here --- RHINEBECK May 3---The funeral service of Col. John Jacob Astor will be held to-morrow at noon in the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, of which he was Warden for sixte...
4th May 1912  
New York Times (1936) DEATH NOTICE: ALLEN CROLIUS
CROLIUS---At Germantown, Pa., May 3, 1936, Allen Potter, husband of Olive Potter Crolius, son of Martha S. Crolius of Flushing, L. I. Services Tuesday, May 5, at 4 P. M., St. Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill, Pa....
5th May 1936  
  THE VOYAGE OF LIFE- CHILDHOOD
The Voyage of Life-Childhood by Thomas Cole, one of a series of four canvases mentioned in the Asplund memorial services May 10, 2006...
   
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE OF ARTHUR L. RYERSON, JR.
RYERSON---April 8, 1912. Arthur L., age 20 years, son of Arthur and Emily Borie Ryerson. Funeral services St. Mark’s Church, Philadelphia, on Friday, April 19, at 3 P. M....
17th April 1912  
Glasgow Courier (1955) SERVICES FOR TAMPICO MAN SET FOR TODAY
Page 1, Column 5 Funeral services for William DeMessemaker, 79, early-day Tampico homesteader and a survivor of the Titanic sinking, Atlantic disaster of 1912, were to be held at 3 this afternoon in St. Raphael's Catholic Church. The ...
9th June 1955  
The Times (1921) VISCOUNTY FOR LORD PIRRIE
The following honours were conferred by the King on the occasion of the opening of the Northern Parliament:--- VISCOUNTY: UNITED KINGDOM. PIRRIE, THE RIGHT HON. BARON, K.P., LL.D., D.L., Ormiston, Strandtown, Belfast.---Valuable s...
23rd June 1921  
  MEMORIAL CARD FOR MISS LILLIAN G. ASPLUND
Memorial card for services on May 10, 2006...
   
Primenewswire (2008) RMS TITANIC TEAMS UP WITH MAJOR FINANCIAL COMPANY FOR NEW TITANIC TOUR
RMS Titanic, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRXI), has entered into an agreement to present a new Titanic exhibition and tour sponsored by a major financial services provider....
8th July 2008  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE OF GEORGE ROSENSHINE
ROSENSHINE---At sea, on April 15, 1912, steamer Titanic, George Rosenshine, beloved brother of Albert A. and Max Rosenshine and Mrs. Bertha Frank, in the 46th year of his age. Funeral services will be held at the Hotel Ansonia on Sunday morning, Ma...
4th May 1912  
Unidentified Newspaper (1912) UNTITLED
In many cases reference was made to the disaster in the sermons, and the Dead March in ''Saul'' or another of the classic funeral marches was played. Memorial services were conducted in Maxwelltown Parish Church, of which Mr. Thomas Mullins, one of t...
  1912  
New York Times (1915) OBITUARY OF ROBERT DOUGLAS SPEDDEN
SPEDDEN---Suddenly, at Winter Haven, Me., on Aug. 8, Robert Douglas, only child of Frederic O. and Margaretta C.  Funeral services on Wednesday at 11 A. M. at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Wood, 118 East 36th St.  Interment privately.&n...
10th August 1915  
Southern Daily Echo (2006) COURT MAY STAGE TITANIC EXHIBITION
SOUTHAMPTON'S former magistrates' court could be used to stage a Titanic exhibition to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the liner's sinking next year, the Daily Echo can reveal.The idea emerged during a full council debate on the future of leisure and heritage services, held at the Civic Centre last night....
17th November 2006  
San Francisco Call & Post (1919) FUNERAL OF DR. DODGE TO BE HELD THURSDAY
Page 8, column 3 Funeral services for Dr. Washington Dodge, who died yesterday at the St. Francis Hospital, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the parlors of the N. Gray & Co., at Geary and Divisadero Streets. Bishop Willi...
1st July 1919  
New York Times (1912) DEATH NOTICE OF ALEXANDER HOLVERSON
HOLVERSON---Suddenly, on April 15, 1912, at sea, Alexander O., beloved husband of Mary Aline Holverson, aged 42 years. Funeral services at the Chapel of the Stephen Merritt Burial and Cremation Co., 8th Av. and 19th St., on Saturday at 2 o'clock. I...
4th May 1912  
Chicago Daily News (1935) CHARLES WILLIAMS OBITUARY
Williams—Charles Williams passed away Oct. 27, beloved husband of Lois Williams, fond father of Eugene, Ninian, John, Dorothy, Jean and Hilda. Funeral services Wed., Oct. 30th, at 2 pm, from residence, 5524 Lakewood av. Interment Rosehill ce...
29th October 1935  
New York Times (1924) DEATH NOTICE OF CHARLOTTE APPLETON
APPLETON---On Wednesday, June 25, 1924, at the Flushing Hospital, Charlotte L., wife of Edward Dale Appleton and daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth R. Lamson of New York. Funeral services at her late residence, Franklin Av., Bayside, L. I., ...
26th June 1924  
Evening World (1912) HEROIC PRIESTS GAVE UP LIVES TO QUIET CROWDS
Went Down on Titanic With Men and Women Grouped About Them. ------------- ALL CREEDS IN PRAYER ------------- Three Girl Survivors Tell How They Chose Death to S...
22nd April 1912  
The Times (1913) LIFE-SAVING AT SEA
AWARD OF THE KING'S MEDALS The King has been pleased, on the recommendation of the President of the Board of Trade, to award medals for gallantry in saving life at sea to the folowing persons: A silver medal t...
12th July 1913  
Newark Star (1912) WHY WAS THE NEWS SUPPRESSED
A reporter for The Newark Star managed to get aboard the Carpathia and made his way to the bridge, where he had an interview with Captain Rostrom [sic] as to why the news of the wreck and the condition of the survivors had been withheld. The followin...
19th April 1912  
Unidentified Newspaper (1967) PERINE
On October 1 1967, ADA E. (nee Hall) of the Masonic Homes, Cockeysville; the beloved wife of the late William R. Perine; mother of Rev. William Ball and Mr Edgar William Ball. Funeral services at the William Cook-Brooks —Towson — Fu...
  1967  
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (1948) BEANE
Edward Beane of 44 Michigan St., Sunday, Oct. 24, 1948. Survived by his wife, Ethel Beane; two sons, Edward Jr., and George Beane; one brother, Ernest Beane of Pekin, N.Y. Also three brothers and three sisters in England; four grandchildren. He was a...
26th October 1948  
The Daily News (2007) ARCHBISHOP DELIVERS SEAFARERS' BLESSING
For Archbishop Fred Hiltz, it's the kind of service you have to hold outdoors. Every year at 2:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of July, there is the blessing of seafarers and their boats at Terence Bay."I've always loved these kinds of services where we gather right by the sea and remember the great loss of life that is associated with fishing and other ways of folks moving on the waters," said Hiltz, who was recently named the new archbishop of the Anglican Church of Canada....
30th July 2007  
Bernardsville News (1947) MRS. WILLIAM D. CLELAND
MRS. WILLIAM D. CLELAND Mrs. William D. Cleland of Bedminster died Sunday, March 23 in Somerset Hospital, Somerville. She was the former Alice Herman. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m., Wednesday in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Gladsto...
27th March 1947  
Brooklyn Daily Times (1912) SMITH MEMORIAL
SPECIAL SERVICES AT ST. JAMES FOR TITANIC VICTIM ST. JAMES, May 11 - This afternoon at 3 o'clock a memorial service will be held at the St. James' Episcopal Church for J.Clinch Smith, who lost his life when the Titanic sank. Archdeacon Wi...
11th May 1912  
New York Times (1921) MRS. HENRI MARQUISAN’S FUNERAL
Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES --- PARIS, Oct. 11---Funeral services were held today in the chapel of the Rue Honore d’Eylan Church for Mrs. Henri Marquisan, who was Miss Frances Moore, daughter of the late Clarence Moore, who...
12th October 1921  
Coventry Standard (1912) IRISH PRIESTS LOST
Amongst various stories of church services after the disaster, Roman Catholic priest of St Mary’s Church in Coventry; on Sunday morning Reverend R. F. Rea said in church that amongst those lost were two Irish priests and a number of Catholics belongi...
26th April 1912  
New York Times (1950) OBITUARY OF MARGARETTA SPEDDEN
SPEDDEN---Margaretta C., on Feb. 10, at Tuxedo Park, N. Y., beloved wife of the late Frederic O. Spedden and daughter of the late George F. Stone and Margaretta C. Corning and beloved sister of Emma D. Kemeys.  Funeral services on Monday, ...
11th February 1950  
Chicago Tribune (1965) RAYMOND A. STRAUBE : OBITUARY
  Raymond A. Straube, beloved husband of Ann F., nee Mc Gowan; loving father of Jacqueline Komay, Mary A. Kapolnek, and the late France King; devoted grandfather of nine, including Raymond R., Robert A., and Arthur W. Kopp; great-grandfath...
4th July 1965  
Newark Evening News (1912) CLINGING TO HOPE SON DIDN’T SAIL ON TITANIC
Although nothing has been heard from W. Hull Botsford, the member of the Orange Y. M. C. A., whose name appeared on the list of passengers on the Titanic, his parents have not given up hope. His father and mother live in Elmira. N. Y., and during th...
23rd April 1912  
Brookline Chronicle (1936) MISS ELIZABETH M. EUSTIS
Miss Elizabeth M. Eustis, granddaughter of Henry W. Dutton, founder of the Boston Evening Transcript, died suddenly Sunday at her home at 1020 Beacon Street. The deceased had resided in Brookline for many years and had been interested in civic and we...
21st May 1936  
Inglewood Daily News (1969) DEATH NOTICE
LITTLE, Karen M. of Inglewood Survived by husband Harry S. Little; sons Norman H. of La Palma and Francis C.Little of Buena Park; daughters Wanda M.Martin of Inglewood and Iris E. Roeder of Anaheim; sisters Lisa Sandness of Culver City, Bertha...
28th July 1969  
The Times (1930) INSURANCE DIRECTOR'S RETIREMENT
Mr. J. Bruce Ismay, who has for many years been a director of the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company and also for some time past a director of the Royal Insurance Company and of the Thames and Mersey Marine Insurance Company, has ...
29th January 1930  
National Roll of the Great War WALTER FRANCIS FREDERICKS WAR SERVICE RECORD
FREDERICK, W., Fireman, Merchant Service. He volunteered in 1914, and during the war served in many ships, included among which was H.M.H.S. " Western Australia." He was engaged on important transport and hospital...
   
New York Times (1940) 1,500 ARE AT FUNERAL FOR MRS. FIERMONTE
500 Wait in the Street During Rites at St. Bartholomew's --- Funeral services for Mrs. Madeleine Force Astor Dick Fiermonte, who died suddenly on Wednesday in Palm Beach, Fla., were held yesterday in St. Bartholomew's Church. About 1,50...
2nd April 1940  
Charleston Evening Post (1962) MRS. SAMUEL REEVES
Page 2A, column 3 SUMMERVILLE Mrs. Lucile Carter Reeves, widow of Samuel Reeves, died last night at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Clinton W. Trowbridge. Funeral services will be held at Philadelphia, Pa. Local arrangement...
20th October 1962  
Toronto Daily Star (1961) MRS. E.F. GORDON
Page 36, Column 2 Private funeral services were held for Mrs. Ethel Flora Fortune Gordon, wife of the late Crawford Gordon, a former manager of a Toronto branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Mrs. Gordon died yes...
22nd March 1961  
Bergen Record (1961) ANNA JOSEPHSON
Titanic Survivor, Resident of Haworth, Dies At 71 Mrs. Anna J. E. Josephson, 71, a survivor of the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, died yesterday at her home, 3 Seneca Place. Born in Worcester, Mass., Mrs. Josephs...
20th February 1961  
The Times (1930) FILM "ATLANTIC" - ACTRESS INJURED IN RECREATION OF "TITANIC" SCENES
Court of Appeal Actress's claim under Workmen's Compensation Act Armour v. British International Pictures Ltd. (Before the Master of the Rolls, Lord Justice Slesser and Lord Justice...
30th July 1930  
Daily Mining Gazette (1951) JOHN M. DAVIS, 45, FORMER C.C. MAN, PASSES IN DETROIT
Page 2 John M. Davis, 45, a former Copper Country man, died suddenly in Detroit Sunday morning, according to word received here. Born in England, he came to the United States with his mother, being one of the survivors of th...
17th December 1951  
New York Times (1913) ROSTRON GETS MEDAL TO-DAY
Rescuer of Titanic Survivors Arrives in Washington to Receive Honor --- WASHINGTON, Feb. 28---Capt. A. H. Rostron, who, as commander of the steamship Carpathia, directed the rescue of the survivors of the Titanic disaster, arrived here ...
1st March 1913  
  (1897) LETTER WRITTEN BY FR. BYLES TO HIS BROTHER WINTER
My Dear Winter: I am staying on in Germany after taking departure of the others in the hopes of getting a tutorship here for a few months. I thnk it is w. doubtful if I shall succeed; if not I shall go home probably in a week or two. I have b...
14th September 1897  
Milwaukee Journal (1920) TITANIC SURVIVOR TO BE BURIED SATURDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine E. Crosby, 72, widow of Captain E. G. Crosby, founder of the Crosby Steamship line, who died Thursday at her home, 474 Marshall St., will be held Saturday, 2 PM, at the residence, with entombment at Fairview mausol...
30th July 1920  
New York Times (1912) FUNERAL OF T. W. CAVENDISH
Body of Henry Siegel's Son-in-Law to be Cremated To-day --- The body of Tyrell W. Cavendish, who lost his life when the Titanic sank, will be cremated at North Bergen, N. J., today. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Frank F...
4th May 1912  
Washington Times (1912) MAJOR BUTT'S MEMORY HONORED BY MASONS
The memory of Major Arcxhibald Butt, believed to be among those who went down with the Titanic, was honored last night at a meeting of Robert de Bruce Council, Kinights of Kadosh, No. 1 of Ancient and accepted Scottish Rite Masons. Cap...
18th April 1912  
Evening Bulletin (1958) MRS. CROLIUS DIES; TITANIC SURVIVOR
Mrs. Olive Potter Crolius, widow of Allen Crolius, died Monday at her home in Alden Park Manor, Germantown. She was 70. Mrs. Crolius and her mother, the late Mrs. Thomas Potter, Jr., were survivors of the sinking of the Titanic off th...
23rd April 1958  
Worcester Telegram (1983) FELIX R. ASPLUND [OBITUARY]
SHREWSBURY--Felix R. Asplund, 73, of 39 Fairlawn Circle died yesterday in his home. Mr. Asplund was a draftsman for Coppus Engineering in Worcester for 35 years, retiring in 1972. He leaves a sister, Lillian G. Asplund of Shrews...
2nd March 1983  
  EDWARD HARRIS, PANTRYMAN
Edward Harris was the 4th son of Thomas Harris, a part-time prison warder who lived at 13, Greenhill Avenue, Winchester. After leaving school Edward worked for several years at the town's railway station. His employers were S...
   
Cedar Rapids Gazette (1945) MRS. WALTER DOUGLAS DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Page 1A Mrs. Walter D. Douglas died Saturday afternoon at her home in Pasadena, Calif., according to word received by Mrs. George B. Dutton, 2224 Country Club Parkway SE. Funeral services will be announced later. Mrs. Doug...
22nd April 1945  
  (2005) BRAVERY AWARD
I have in my possession (recently discovered) a rare illuminated accommodation awarded to the Purser (Ernest G F Brown RNR) of the RMS Carpathia, the first ship to rescue the survivors from the “Titanic” sinking.  Ernest Brown was originally from ...
1st April 2005  
Cornubian (1912) THE LATE MR FRANK ANDREW
On Sunday evening at St. Andrew's Church, the vicar (the Rev. R. Prior) preached an impressive and appropriate sermon to a large congregation. Taking as his text Psalm cvii., verses 23 and 24 he made special reference to the Titanic disaster. The ...
25th April 1912  
New York Times (1913) SUES GUGGENHEIM ESTATE
Dentist Claims $7,500 for Services to Daughter of Titanic Victim --- Dr. Asher F. F. Buxbaum, a dentist, has started suit against the executors of Benjamin Guggenheim to recover $7,500 for treatment given to Miss Marguerite Guggenheim i...
28th January 1913  
Philadelphia Inquirer (1944) MRS. JOHN B. THAYER
Mrs. John B. Thayer, widow of John B. Thayer, prominent Philadelphian and Pennsylvania Railroad official, died yesterday on the 32nd anniversary of her husband's death in the Titanic disaster. She was 72. When the Titanic sunk on April 14,...
15th April 1944  
Chicago Tribune (1912) OCEAN WRECK SURVIVOR DEAD
John Conley, Last of Passengers on the Steamer Arctic, Succumbs at Age of 80 John Conley, last of the survivors of the Arctic, which sank on Sept. 20, 1854, near t...
24th December 1912  
Worcester Telegram (1964) MRS. SELMA ASPLUND [OBITUARY]
Mrs. Selma A. (Johnson) Asplund, 90, of 39 Fairlawn Circle, Shrewsbury, died Wednesday night in St. Vincent Hospital, a few hours after being admitted. Born in Smaland, Sweden, she moved to Kansas City, Mo., 71 years ago, and to Worcester a ye...
17th April 1964  
The Times (1904) MRS. PIRRIE HONORED
BELFAST, April 5 --- At the meeting of the City Corporation to-day Alderman John McCormick moved a resolution electing and admitting Mrs. Pirrie an honorary burgess of the city of Belfast in recognition of her signal...
6th April 1904  
New York Times (1911) CRITICISE PASTOR WHO MARRIED ASTOR
Bought to Do a Nasty Job, Says the Rev. Mr. Richmond, and Others Join Attack --- WEDDING CALLED AN OUTRAGE --- No Conscientious Minister Could Have Performed it, Say Congregational Official---Carpenter-Parson Not Paid...
11th September 1911  
Peoria Journal Star (1975) RICHARD BECKER
Page E-8 Richard F. Becker, 65, 2139 N. Wellington, died at 5:10 A.M. yesterday in Proctor Hospital, where he was admitted Aug. 26. He was a retired safety supervisor for Caterpillar Tractor Co. Born in I...
7th September 1975  
Chicago Tribune (1976) MRS. BERTHA CHRISTENSEN
 Mrs. Bertha Christensen   Services for Mrs. Bertha Christensen, 83, of 4205 Fullerton Av., will be at 1 p.m. ...
29th December 1976  
Unidentified Newspaper (1949) HENRY BLANK
Henry Blank of 138 Ridgewood Avenue died last Thursday at his home after a short illness. He was 78. Board chairman of Henry Blank Co., Newark jewelry manufacturing concern, Mr. Blank was born in Providence, R.I. He lived in Philadelphia f...
  1949  
  (2005) THE TUGS AT TITANIC’S DEPARTURE
Albert Edward, Hercules, Vulcan, Ajax, Hector Neptune Registered 10 September 1861, the Southampton, Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Limited Company was known during its early years...
6th February 2005  
New York Times (1913) GIVE LIGHTHOUSE FOR TITANIC'S DEAD
Tower on Seamen's Institute Dedicated Before Those Who Created It --- TRIBUTES OF CLERGYMEN --- Light Will Shine for All Lower Harbor, and Time Ball Will Indicate Exact Noon --- With services commemorating th...
16th April 1913  
  NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
The Los Angeles Times of April 17th 1912 stated that he was a brother of E. D. Rood of El Centro, California. The Rocky Mountain News (Denver) of April 13th 1992 stated that he was the Vice President and General Manager of the Pacific Coast Creosotin...
   
New York Times (1932) MRS. J. J. BROWN DIES; SURVIVOR OF TITANIC
Was Rescued by the Carpathia After Hours in Row Boat-- Long a Newport Colonist.Mrs. Margaret Tobin Brown of Denver, Col., widow of James J. Brown, mine owner, died...
27th October 1932  
New York Times (1924) LOUIS BUTT DIES HERE
Brother of Roosevelt’s Aid Was a Cotton Buyer of Georgia --- Louis Butt of Augusta, Ga., a cotton buyer and cotton exporter, died at 11:05 last night in Roosevelt Hospital of intestinal hemorrhages caused by an intestinal abscess.&...
1st August 1924  
Evening Bulletin (1912) POSTPONE RYERSON FUNERAL
Services for Youth Killed by Motor Deferred Pending Arrival of Relatives Rescued From Titanic --- The funeral of young Arthur L. Ryerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ryerson, of Haverford, who was killed in a motor car accident with John...
18th April 1912  
Steubenville Herald-Star (1957) DEATHS AND FUNERALS : WILLIAM COUTTS
Police said William L. Coutts, 55, of 561 S. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, was found dead at 11.31 p.m., Tuesday, between two houses in the 100 block of S. Water Street. Coutt's body was discovered by Alfred Rhea of 155 S. Wter St., who told po...
25th December 1957  
Newark Evening News (1912) MR. FUNK STILL HOPES SISTER MISSED TITANIC
Special Service of the NEWS NEWTON, April 23---Persevering in the hope that Miss Annie Funk, formerly of Paterson, did not go down with the Titanic, Horace Funk, her brother, a teacher of the eleventh grade of the High School here, wen...
23rd April 1912  
New York Times (1926) MAURETANIA'S CAPTAIN IS HONORED BY KING
Roston [sic]Is Made a K. B. E. in Delayed Birthday List---48 Other Knights Created --- Copyright, 1926, by The New York Times Company --- Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES --- LONDON, July 2---The King's Bi...
3rd July 1926  
New York Times (1912) SYNAGOGUE UNVEILS A STRAUS WINDOW
Impressive Services When Memorial Is Dedicated Before Montefiore Cbongregation --- MR. STRAUS'S BROAD CHARITY --- Edward Lauterbach Praises Him for His Gifts to People of All Faiths --- Impressive services we...
27th May 1912  
Unidentified Newspaper (1967) MRS. ADA PERINE, 92, SURVIVED TITANIC SINKING
Mrs. Ada Perine, 92, who 55 years ago survived the sinking of the "unsinkable" luxury liner Titanic, died Sunday at the Maryland Masonic Home for the Aged in Cockeysville, where she had lived since 1953. Mrs. Perine, then Mrs. Ada Ball, was...
  1967  
New York Times (1912) DAUGHTERS OF JACOB HONOR IDA STRAUS
Unveil Tablet in Their Home Commemorating Her Beautiful Life and Heroic End --- AGED CHANT PRAYERS FOR HER --- Self-Sacrificing Devotion of Titanic Victim Held Up as an Inspiration to the Women of Her Race ---...
25th November 1912  
Washington Herald (1912) NEWSPAPER MEN ALL MOURN MAJ. “ARCHIE” BUTT
Memorial Services in Honor of Hero Who “Died Like a Man” Proposed by Members of Fourth Estate --- In little back offices, littered with paper and adorned principally by typewriters, in bustling news bureaus, in the press room of the Whi...
19th April 1912  
Unidentified Newspaper (1945) MRS DOUGLAS DIES AT 81
This unidentified press cutting (most certainly from a Minneapolis paper) was found in Berthe Leroy's Titanic related items. Berthe had been Mrs Douglas's traveling companion for years. MRS DOUGLAS IS DEAD AT 81 Survivor...
  1945  
Philadelphia Inquirer (1945) THAYER FAMILY GETS BACK MISSING WATCH
Timepiece, Gone when Body was Found, Returned Mysteriously The missing gold watch of John B. Thayer, 3d, who was found dead in his parked automobile last Friday, has turned up. The watch was missing when Thayer's...
24th September 1945  
  (1912) LETTER SENT BY JOHN HARPER FROM THE TITANIC
A letter written on board on company notepaper exists it reads: My Dear Brother Young, I am penning you this line just before we get in to Queenstown to assure you that I have not forgotten you and especially all your kindness while w...
11th April 1912  
Birkenhead News (1912) AN ARGYLE THEATRE’S BANDSMAN AMONG THE TITANIC ORCHESTRA
One of those on board the Titanic and who it is feared is amongst those who have perished, is Mr. J. F. P. Clarke, formerly a member of the orchestra of the Argyle Theatre of Varieties. Mr. Clarke in his short time he played...
20th April 1912  
New York Times (1912) CAPT ROSTRON AT CONCERT
For the Benefit of Titanic's Musicians---Receives $10,000 To-day --- Capt. Arthur Henry Rostron of the Cunard liner Carpathia returned last night to the Carpathia after his trip to Philadelphia, where he had been the guest of Mrs. John ...
3rd June 1912  
Fox News (2009) TITANIC EXPLORER'S ASHES HEADING FOR SPACE
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 By Tariq Malik | Space Services, Inc.The ashes of a Titanic shipwreck explorer are poised to launch into space on Saturday in a suborbital memorial service to blast off from New Mexico.A s...
29th April 2009  
  (1912) BIOGRAPHY - FROM INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS MAGAZINE 1912
THE Commander of the Titanic Captain Edward J. Smith, Royal Naval Reserve, (widely know as E.J. by all passengers and crew) was very well known and was one of the most popular masters in the Atlantic service. He was in command of the Olympic, and her...
  1912  
ET Research (2004) STAND UP AND WAVE!
"Ellie Mockler-if ye be in this room- stand up and wave!" April would prove to ...
2nd July 2004  
New York Times (1911) MINISTER WHO WED ASTOR QUITS CHURCH
The Rev. Joseph Lambert Resigns Pulpit in Providence Because of Criticism --- SAYS HE'LL GO INTO BUSINESS --- Many a Pastor Has Done for Poor Men What He Did for a Rich One and Escaped Censure, He Declares ---...
8th November 1911  
Newark Evening News (1953) JOHN HARDY DIES AT 82
New Providence Resident Survived the Sinking of Liner Titanic --- John Hardy of 71 Gales drive, New Providence, who was chief steward of the second class accommodations aboard the White Star liner Titanic when it sank in 1912, died yest...
8th October 1953  
Cleveland Plain Dealer (1912) JOY AND SADNESS COME WITH NEWS
Happiness or Gloom Seizes Ohio Relatives of Titanic Passengers Memorial Services to be Held for Youngstown Business Man Gladness mingled with grief yesterday when word came that two persons mourned by relatives in Clev...
20th April 1912  
New York Times (1912) STRAUS MEMORIAL MEETING
Mayor Gaynor, Bishop Gailor, and Andrew Carnegie Will Take Part in It --- A civic memorial meeting for Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus will be held in Carnegie Hall Sunday afternoon, May 12, at 4 o'clock. Justice Samuel Greenbaum, President ...
4th May 1912  
Philadelphia Inquirer (1954) MRS. POTTER DIES AT AGE OF 98
Mrs. Thomas Potter, Jr., honorary secretary of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Allen Potter Crolius, the Cambridge Apartments, Wissahickon ave. and School House lane. She was 9...
2nd January 1954  
Newark Evening News (1949) HENRY BLANK, 76, GLEN RIDGE, DIES
Head of Newark Jewelry Concern Was Titanic Disaster Survivor --- Henry Blank, board chairman of Henry Blank Co., Newark jewelry manufacturing concern, died today at his home, 138 Ridgewood avenue, Glen Ridge, after a short illness. He ...
17th March 1949  
Primitive Methodist Leader (1912) OUR BOYS ON THE 'TITANIC'
April 1912 There were three of them sailed with her - Percy (Bailey), Harry (Cotterill) and George (Hocking). The first named we knew well, for although all were brought up in our Sunday school the latter two had ceased attending regu...
  1912  
Toronto Daily Star (1912) I CAN ROW, BUT LET A WOMAN GET INTO BOAT
Mrs. Cavendish, a Survivor, Refers Highly to the Work of Major Peuchen --------------- ...
19th April 1912  
New York Times (1928) 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS WILL BE BURIED TODAY
Mother of Grandsons of Titanic Victim Still Suffers From Shock of Children's Fall --- Funeral services for the two children of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Waldman, Terence, 4, and Benjamin, fourteen months old, grandchildren of Benjamin Gugg...
21st October 1928  
Standard Union (1912) FUNERAL OF HERO OF LOST TITANIC
Sante Reghini, Who Gave His Life for a Woman, Buried from Sister’s Home --- WAITED ON DECK FOR DEATH --- Services for George Nasser, Another Victim, To-morrow --- The funeral of one of the victims of the Tita...
4th May 1912  
The Times (1912) OBITUARY : THE REV E.C. & MRS CARTER
...
20th April 1912  
Paterson Morning Call (1956) CHARLES JOUGHIN, TITANIC SURVIVOR, DIES IN HOSPITAL
Charles Joughin, 78, who was chief baker and one of the survivors of the luxury liner Titanic which sunk [sic] on its maiden trip in April, 1912 in the Atlantic, died yesterday in the Barnert Memorial...
10th December 1956  
Unidentified Newspaper (1980) OLE ABELSETH [OBITUARY]
Ole Abelseth, 94, of Hettinger, ND, a survivor of he sinking of the oceanliner Titanic, died Thursday, December 4, 1980 at the Hettinger Community Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Abelseth were held Monday, December 8, 1980, ...
  1980  
Elizabeth Daily Journal (1912) LOCAL TITANIC VICTIMS HONORED AT SERVICES
In memory of Peter H. Renouf, Laurence Garvey, Clifford Jeffreys and Ernest Jeffreys, who went down on the Titanic, a special service was held in Grace Episcopal Church last night. The first two were communicants of the church and the other two were...
29th April 1912  
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (1983) TITANIC SURVIVOR ETHEL BEANE DIED IN NURSING HOME
Page 1A-3A She, husband honeymooned aboard the ill-fated ship Ethel Bean, one of the remaining survivors of the sinking of the S.S. Titanic on April 15, 1912, died Saturday in Rochester. She had been living at a Roches...
17th September 1983  
Washington Times (1912) MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MAJ. BUTT TO BE HELD MAY 5TH
President and Senators Pay High Tributes to Dead Hero --- Memorial services for Major Archibald Butt, whose name is one of the most prominent among the Titanic’s heroic dead, will be held in this city on May 5 under the auspices of Temp...
19th April 1912  
New York Times (1939) MRS. J. W. CARDEZA, TITANIC SURVIVOR
Noted Yachtswoman and a Big Game Hunter of Early 90's Dies in Germantown ACTIVE IN PHILANTHROPY Twice Circumnavigated World in Own Yacht--Daughter of Late Thomas Drake PHIDADELPHIA, Aug. 1 ...
2nd August 1939  
New York Times (1930) CUNARD EMPLOYEES TO HONOR ROSTRON
Fleet Is Taking Up Subscription for Testimonial to the Retiring Commodore --- DIGGLE HIS SUCCESSOR --- Captain Edgar T. Brltten Will Command Berengaria When She Returns In February --- Officers of the Scythi...
3rd November 1930  
San Francisco Chronicle (1919) DR. WASHINGTON DODGE DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
Section 2, page 13, columns 7-8 [Photo] Gunshot Wound, Inflicted in Attempt to Kill Himself June 21, Causes Death RELATIVES AT BEDSIDE Financier and Ex-Assessor Unconscious for 3 Days Befo...
1st July 1919  
Worcester Telegram (1912) BODY OF CHARLES ASPLUND, TITANIC VICTIM, WILL BE BURIED IN WORCESTER, WITHOUT EXPENSE TO SURVIVING FAMILY
Subscription papers will be circulated, today and next week in the Slater building, State Mutual building and courthouse, in an effort to raise money for Mrs. Charles Asplund and family left in strained circumstances owing to the loss of Mr. Asplund ...
27th April 1912  
Unidentified Newspaper (1916) TITANIC SURVIVOR DIES IN DANVILLE
Mrs. Helen Walton Bishop Passed Away While Guest of Mrs. O. W. Cannon TAKEN ILL FRIDAY Had Arrived Here on Previous Day For Visit With Her Companion on Long Trip Mrs. Helen Walton Bishop, one of the surv...
  1916  
San Francisco Examiner (1919) DR. DODGE DIES FROM WOUNDS HE INFLICTED
Page 8, column 1 Former Banker, Assessor and Supervisor Succumbs Nine Days After Attempt at Suicide Funeral Service Will Be Held on Thursday Morning: Bishop Nichols Will Be in Charge Dr. Washington Dodg...
1st July 1919  
The Times (1898) PIRRIE BECOMES FIRST HONORARY BURGESS OF BELFAST
BELFAST, JULY 24 Mr. W. J. Pirrie, High Sheriff of county Antrim, and ex-Lord Mayor of the city, entertained at Ormiston on Thursday the Judges of Assize, Lord Chief Baron Palles and Lord Justice...
25th July 1898  
Washington Herald (1912) MAJ. BUTT IS PAID TRIBUTE BY MASONS
Scottish Rite Order Respects Memory of Aid to President Reported Drowned --- The ceremonies incident to the conferring of the thirtieth degree of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, last night upon a large class of candi...
18th April 1912  
Chicago Tribune (1966) SURVIVOR, 74, OF SINKING OF TITANIC DIES
Services for Mrs. Vivian Forsander, 74, a survivor of the Titanic which sank April 15, 1912, drowning more than 1,500 persons, will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in the chapel at 10001 Western av. Mrs. Forsander, who was born in Sweden, died ...
21st November 1966  
Philadelphia Inquirer (1977) LOIS THAYER OF ROSEMONT; ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Lois Thayer, 82, a member of a prominent Philadelphia family, died Saturday a the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She lived at 103 Airdale Rd., Rosemont, PA. The former Lois Buchanan Cassatt, she was a great-great-niece of Jame...
26th June 1977  
 

 
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