THE TITANIC DISASTER.

Wanganui Herald, Issue 12856, 18 May 1912, Page 5

THE TITANIC DISASTER.

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FINDING OF BODIES IN BOAT. INDICATIONS OF TERRIBLE SUFFERING. (United Press Association. —Copyright.) NEW YORK, May 16. The Oceanic reports that one of the bodies found in the boat was a fireman chained by the leg to the thwart at on© end of the boat, and there were two men huddled together at the other end, each with a cork in his mouth. The Oceanic’s doctor believed the men. chewed corks in their delirium to ease the cravings of hunger and thirst. HOW THE STEERAGE PASSENGERS FARED. Received 11 p.m., May 17. LONDON, May 17. Hart, a third class steward, said ho warned the steerage passengers of the danger. Stewards were placed at various points to direct the way to the boat dock. Many women who wont were afraid to enter the boats, and returned to their quarters, thinking they would be safer aboard. All the women and children could have reached the boats if they lead wished. A REPORT CONTRADICTED. Durant (wireless operator), recalled, said he picked up no message indicating that the Titanic was being towed to Halifax. ANOTHER CONTRADICTION. Received 10.40 p.m.. Mav 17. NEW YORK, May 17. The Senate Committee obtained evidence tending to rebut the theory that the White Star Company suppressed news of the sinking of the Titanic. The vice-president of the New' YorkNew ha ven-Ha rtf onl railway stated that he received instructions to provide accommodation for all the Titanic’s people at Halifax on Monday. The order was countermanded on Monday night.