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April 24, 1912
THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, April 24, 1912
* Sinking of the RMS Titanic
* re. Bruce Ismay's cowardly escape
The front page headline notes: "J. BRUCE ISMAY WARNED TO GET BACK FROM LIFEBOAT" with one column subheads: "Fifth Officer Lowe of the Titanic's Crew Startles Senate Committee With Statement Heretofore Unrevealed", "Outside Influences At Work On Investigation?", "Senator Smith Calls No Names but Declares Certain Parties Are Attempting to Shape Committee's Procedure" and various related text. Ismay, the chief official of the White Star Line which owned the Titanic, was widely criticized for having survived the sinking while so many others died.
This is complete in 14 pages and is in very nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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