THE TITANIC DISASTER.
MORE BODIES RECOVERED. Press Association.--Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Mav 8. 10 :>. m. HALIFAX, May 7. -The Minia has arrived with seventeen bodies recovered from the Titanic wreck. Sixteen of the number iiayl evidently died from exposure four or five hours after the sinking of the ship. The bodies were found miles apart. The Canadian Government has sent a steamer to search for bodies which are believed to have drifted from the edge of tlie Gulf Stream into cold water. A FIREMAN’S EVIDENCE. Badly Found Beats. Received Mav 8 10.50 a.m. LONDON, May 7. At the Titanic inquiry, Reeoham, a fireman, stated that when the ship struck the order was given to stop the engines and stand by. The watertight doors were closed within five minutes, and the fires were drawn. 11 is boat did not contain compass, lamp, water, or provisions.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 13675, 8 May 1912, Page 5
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142THE TITANIC DISASTER. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 13675, 8 May 1912, Page 5
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