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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
4
Reports from Halifax describe a night of destruction after a collision and explosion. Rescue workers, nurses, and doctors rush to aid the wounded as civilians search for missing loved ones among burned and mangled remains.
The office of the Land-American Line reported the shipmate was safe today after rumors she was near Malifax harbor during the Mont Blanc blast. Authorities had feared possible danger but confirmed no harm to the crew or vessel.
First refugees from the Halifax disaster arrived in St John New Brunswick. The group included Miss Catherine White and Miss Dorothy McKenzie of Boston who witnessed the explosion at St Vincent Academy. They describe the blast, burning city and frantic efforts to aid the wounded as Halifax reeled from the catastrophe.
The Mont Blanc cargo ship halted in a narrow harbor area after colliding with the Imo, tearing into its port side and triggering a fire. Belgian relief boat beached near Tufts Cove as crews abandoned ship for lifeboats amid the chaos and smoke.
New York reports fear for the Holland American Line liner Nieuw Amsterdam with 300 to 400 Americans aboard after a Halifax harbor explosion. The ship carried 10 000 tons of corn for Belgian relief and had recently left port following an embargo lift.
Reports from Halifax describe a devastating explosion at a munition collision site. Surgeons and nurses are overwhelmed, with many injured or killed, and hospitals strained. Refugees arrive in Truro as relief efforts and food supplies become critical.
New York reports Dinart and De Barts pulled out of the six day bicycle race as the leaders reached the 104th hour. Goullett led with 1,835 miles and 9 laps completed. Ege and Drobach trailed by two laps, Chapman and Eager by three. The era's record stands at 2,051 miles and 5 laps.
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