Titanic 2016 page 3

Titanic 2016 page 3 by ric Gustafson


There were many notable passengers on the Titanic. Major Archibald Butt was the military aide to President Taft. He was returning from Europe where he called on the Pope on behalf of President Taft. His friend Francis Millet went with him and perished in the sinking.
John Jacob Astor was returning from Egypt with a new bride 19 year old Madeline Force. He was one of the world's richest men. He managed his family's estates and built the Astor Hotel in New York City.
Benjamin Guggenheim was the son of M Guggenheim. The elder Guggenheim started the firm of Guggenheim and Sons. Benjamin started the American Smelting and Refining Company. In 1894, the younger Guggenheim married Floretta Seligman. Her father was James Seligman a New York banker.
Isidor Straus was a brother to Nathan and Oscar Straus. These brothers started Macy and Company and Straus and Sons. Isidor was active in politics and charity work.
George Widener was well known as part of Philadelphia finance.
Colonel Roebling was President of an iron and steel wire rope company.
William Stead was well known in literature and journalism circles.
Jacques Futrelle was an author of short stories.
Henry Harris was a famous theatre manager.
Henry Harper was part of the Harper publishing business.
Francis Millet was a well known painter.
Charles M Hays was President of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway.


research help: ' On Board The Titanic' by Dover Publications.


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