Halifax Firestorm Fallout and Rescue Delays Detailed
A massive snowstorm and gale in Halifax hinder relief efforts to a disaster zone, with death toll over 2,000 and injuries around 3,000. The report notes poor fire protection, vulnerable preproof buildings, and potential fires from wreckage as officials warn of widespread hazards amid continuing coverage.
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Associated Press
Halifax
United States
Dominion
Strhe National Board of Fire
Nova Scotia Board
Isesnog
Local bakery wins license under Hoover act in war
J E Iseman & Son on James street were among the first to receive a United States Food Administration license to manufacture and sell bakery products. The document, dated December 5, cites nontransferability and notes licenses could be revoked for violations. John L. Warford of 136 North street also received a license, with others expected soon.
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United States
Herbert Hoover
J. E. Iseman & Son
James Street
States of América
Ofice
Ang
Act of Congress
Jay
States
Germany
United States Food Administration
Herbert
Hoover
United States Food Administrator
John L. Warford
North Street
Snowstorm Sweeps Northeastern States as Winter Arrives
Snowstorms sweep the Northeast with temperatures near zero in places as forecasts call for heavy falls tonight. Observers in Washington report widespread snow while New York state reports lingering flurries from this morning. Muddletown residents foresee the first real thaw. pond ice runs six inches thick and skating may be halted by new snow and a glaze. Weather bureau predicts a cold wave through the Middle West and Gulf states with heavy snow tonight in the Middle Atlantic region.
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Washington
New York State
Middletown
Federal
Dec. S
Middle West
Gulf of Mexico
Wew
Middle Atlantic States
Weather Bureau
Ex Mayor Weller’s Estate Valued Around $100,000
Yonkers reports the will of former Mayor James E. Weller filed Friday with Surrogate Sawyer at City Hall. Executors named include his son James A. Weller and Westchester Trust Company. The estate’s total value is not stated. rumors say real and personal property total about $100,000 to be divided among the heirs.
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Yonkers
Dec. S
James E. Weller
Sawyer
James A. Weller
Westchester Trust Company
George Robshaw Faints While Delivering at Myrtle Ave
George Robshaw employed by Lewis Finch a butcher of 61 Fast Main street collapsed from a fainting spell while delivering 2 package at 5 Myrtle avenue at 9 50 this morning. He sustained a forehead laceration and minor injuries. Dr Howard J Povwelson attended and he was taken to his home at 69 East Main street. Officers Ward and Herbert assisted. Dr Hardenbergh arrived to dress the wounds. Injuries described as not serious.
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George Robshaw
Lewis Finch
Fast Main Street
Myrtle Avenue
Howard J. Povwelson
East Main Street
B. 3. Ward
J. E. Herbert
D. B. Hardenbergh
Nome
Rural Carriers Elect Officers in Sullivan County
Rural letter carriers of Sullivan County met at the Liberty House on Thanksgiving Day, organized a county association and elected officers: President Joseph F. Rinna Narrowsburgh vice president T. B. Hagador Long Eddy secretary William Brown Stevensville treasurer Eugene J. Sheridan Livingston Manor sergeant at arms Charles Boch Califoon.
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Liberty. Bec
Sullivan County
Liberty House
Joseph FE. Rinna
Nar Irowsburgh
T. B. Hagador
Long Eddy
William Brown
Stevensville
Eugene J. Sheridan
Livingston Manor
Charles Boch
Cailicoon
Prohibition Amendment to be sent to states by Dec 17
Washington December 8 The national prohibition amendment will be submitted to the states for ratification by December 17 when the House will give the resolution the two thirds vote New York members have analyzed the situation closely
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Washington
House
New York
Annual rally of the Lad enbees in Times-Press building
The Lad enbees gathered Friday in the Times-Press rooms drawing many members from several reviews. Buffalo Grand Commander Carrie L. McDaniell spoke to an instructive evening session. At the banquet over 190 attendees enjoyed the fare, in a highly successful event for No. 202. General banquet chair Lucy Wern led the committee with Emma Knapp and Emmania assisting.
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Ladenbees
Times- Press
Carrie L. McDaniell
Buffalo
Order
Arien
Airs
Lucy Wern
Emma Knapp
Emmania
Newburgh Bigamy Case Sparks Comedic Arrest Tale
William Oxborough a Hudson native and New York State Guard member was arrested for bigamy after a Halloween party in Newburg. A wedding hoax told to a fellow officer led to a published marriage notice and a warrant, with Oxborough held for further investigation in Hudson.
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Newburgh
William Oxboroush
New York State Guard
Vaile Gate
Hudson
Oxborough
BuderSiavs
Geleas Veel
State Guard
Vails Gate
Hallowe'en
Newburgna
Klepsore
Ang Oxborough
Jomottom
Plenty of Coal Here Shortly Two Carloads Per Dealer
City officials and the Orange county advisory committee led by Walter E. Whitehill assure ample coal next week. A member said each dealer will receive two carloads to prevent a coal famine fears. The group, unpaid, oversees fair fuel distribution, while Postmaster Sweeney notes strong thrift stamp and war certificate sales and carrier performance.
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Walter E. Whitehill
Newburgh
Times-Press
Tne
Orange County
Sweeney
Destroyer Jacob Jones Torpedoed In Night Attack
Associated Press reports the destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed in a night attack and sunk with heavy loss of life in the war zone. Thirty seven survivors were rescued on life rafts, but Lieut. David Bagley, commander and brother of the Navy secretary’s wife, is not listed among survivors. The vessel, one of the newest submarine hunters, had been on patrol duty and may have gone down with the ship. Initial reports estimate casualties around sixty.
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Washington
Jacob Jones
Jones
David Bagley
Daniels
Navy
Bagley
Sims
Red Cross Fair Financial Report Delayed
The three day Red Cross bazar at Middletown State Armory under Mrs Allen W Corwin chairmanship reports not yet complete. Delays stem from not yet ascertaining the final total from the Red Cross call.
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Red Cross
Fire Destroys Large Warehouse in Dawn Blaze
A major warehouse fire with chemical flames ripped through the building causing explosions. In other news Chamberlain resigns as railroad mail service manager, to devote time to his Granton area farm. Chas W Harlow Jr to temporarily replace him on trains 1 and 2.
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Crystal Run
Mr. Chamberlain
New York Officials Declare Port Safe from Disaster
New York officials in charge of munition movements stated yesterday that the scheme for handling explosives in New York harbor prevents a disaster like the Halifax explosion. They asserted the harbor is safe and emphasized control measures limit risk.
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New York
Halifax
New York Harbor
Teutons in check as Italy battles on front
Amid war news from Europe American actions abroad are cited as a morale boost for Italy’s troops near the northern front. Italy’s line has retreated about three miles on a ten mile front in four days with heavy casualties. A lull is noted around Cambrai as fighting subsides.
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Associated Press
New York
Dec. S
America
Austria
von Toeisendorff
Italy
Prentine
Cambrai
London
Jerusalem
Reuter
Palestine
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Weller
Carrie L. M
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