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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
9
A seismic rumble and a tremendous blast shook the city followed by widespread glass breakage and a gray smoke cloud. Thousands fled to open areas as searches for the dead faced darkness and homeless relief efforts began with trains bringing provisions and clothing to the ruined north end.
In the aftermath of a tremendous blast in Halifax thousands rushed into the streets. Panic led to trampling and fatigue as women and children died or were injured in the crush. Fires and collapsing buildings trapped many, while hundreds lost consciousness and five thousand sought safety in nearby fields.
In Boston an avalanche of inquiry messages from anxious residents and Halifax travelers surged into telegraph offices seeking news of loved ones after a terrible accident. Clerks worked through lunch as people asked if others escaped or if homes were destroyed and how to help.
Report from Halifax describes wartime telegrams routing via Rye Beach and Montreal as Western Union and Postal services cope with censorship and air raid risks. It details Halifix harbor defenses, docks, navy yard, Citadel view, and Richmond suburb with prominent landmarks and urban growth.
Halifax a 50 000 population city and Nova Scotia capital is described as a major Atlantic winter port. It is named a key hub on the All Red Route and a principal naval and military base for the British in the North Atlantic.
Early reports claim as many as 2000 dead in the Halifax catastrophe, surpassing all recent tragedies. The text recalls earlier deadly munitions accidents, including the Eddystone plant disaster at DuPont Powder Co in Chester Pennsylvania where 112 died.
The text surveys multiple historic catastrophes and loss of life, listing events such as the Halifax explosion, Messina earthquake, Mont Pelée eruption, Iroquois Theatre fire, General Slocum sinking, San Francisco earthquake and fire, Titanic sinking, Empress of Ireland, Lusitania sinking, Eastland disaster, and a reported 4000 fatalities in an Austrian munitions explosion, noting unconfirmed status.
Beverly fight night at North Shore A. C. features Victor Dahl knocking out Joe McInnis in four rounds. Frank Cheney wins decision over O Neill in eight round preliminary. Dahl to meet Joe White of South Boston next.
A 12-round boxing match heads to Newport tonight with Ton expected to clash at the ring. Fans anticipate a hard-fought contest as both fighters seek a win on this card.
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