07 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
1
Terrible catastrophe described as a harbor collision between a relief ship and a munition steamer. Whole blocks destroyed and hundreds killed or missing. Fires erupt across the city as families are trapped and bodies lie in the streets amid widespread devastation.
A Halifax report describes three strong shocks from the Mont Blanc explosion. The city braces as the extent of disaster grows hourly and rescue work continues, with officials assessing damage and danger in the fortress town.
Five thousand dead are believed after the Halifax harbor collision between a munitions ship and a relief supply vessel. Fires and blast left North End Halifax and Dartmouth in ruins with thousands injured and morgues set up as residents seek missing relatives.
The report notes an average temperature of 34 degrees yesterday and compares it to a previous year’s reading of 453 degrees. The figures are presented without context or location.
Forecast starts with Boston area and northern New England staying fair and cold through Friday and Saturday. Moderate to fresh northeast to north winds, with light snow or rain possible on the extreme southeast coast Saturday.
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