Halifax Disaster Triggers Massive Destruction and Fire
A collision in Halifax harbor between an American ammunition ship and a passenger liner sparked a catastrophic explosion. The blast devastated the north end of Halifax, set widespread fires, knocked out telegraph and telephone networks, and left hundreds dead or injured. Emergency crews rushed to scene as hospitals filled and aid was organized for victims and refugees.
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Truro
Halifax
Hall OF Cety Borne
St. John
N. S
Haliifax
Rocu
Helegraph Company
Amherst
Tee
Rockingham
Lero
Groules
North Street
Hilifas
Nova Scotia
Teure Windsor
Oificiary
Jlalrfax
Ilia
Ml.ayap
Western Linion
Canadian Pacific Telegraph
Nova Scotia Telephone Company
Bedford Basin
Ambassador Bernsteint
United States
Germany
St. John, N
Dee
N.S
Bis City
Ualifis
Wes Leleren
Phil Secs
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tallfax
City
W.S
Fairfax
Halifay
Bedsford
Malifax
Weis
Sxpioda
Piera Ang Actiotng
Italians Repel Fresh Alpine Assaults Near Asiago
Italian headquarters report heavy fighting on the Asiago plateau with intense artillery and hand to hand combat. 32nd corps repulsed attacks on the Italian left while another corps checked major assaults on the right, with prisoners taken and Italian lines retreating to secure positions.
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Associated Press
Wiro
Italy
Asiago
Monteghcenot
Monte-Meletta
Washington, D. C
Rome
Vallorea
Dea
Italan High Command
Berlin
Londen
German War Office
Meletta
Taukonis
Mefila
Negro Murderer Is Sentenced to Death in Rock Island
William Carter, a Black man from Minneapolis, was found guilty of murdering Peter Jelyck, a Rock Island arsenal carpenter, in a local apartment on November 4. The jury fixed the death penalty after Carter confessed to the crime on the stand, though he later repudiated some admissions.
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Rock Island
Dec
William Carter
Wureglar
Peter Jelyck
Rock Island Arsenal
Carter
Tatter
Ennessina
Armistice Talks and Russian Stance during War Front Dealings
Washington reports expected Russian embassy clarify Bolshevik policy aiming to restore normal conditions. Central Power delegates press for all fronts armistice talks. Russians submit a general peace proposal while rejecting talks confined to a conquered country. German terms include 28 day cap with potential extension, hostilities timing tied to Brest-Litovsk status and Baltic access.
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Washington
Tuussia
Rrussian
Tiussia
Bolshevia
Bertin
Hosc
Petrograd
Londad
Fresa
Germany
aActatria
Russia
Flermin
Black Sea
Baltic
Brest- Litovsk
German Air Invasion Report From London Bomb Raids
A Dec report to Parliament cites seven killed and 24 injured in London from air raids. About 25 German planes raided England. two raiders were shot down, crew captured. Official British assessments say two raids over Germany occurred, aided by poor weather. The strike aimed to overwhelm defenses with multiple waves on London, some machines reaching the capital before being repelled.
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Pouder
Hingland
London
Grman
England
Germany
Rec
Ent
Essex
Slavs Uncover A Teuton Plot In Madrid Telegram
London reports a Petrograd despatch quoting M Nabokov stating a highly placed Berlin source pressed Spain to mediate peace. Nabokoff says Madrid relayed the pressure to enter negotiations and Britain planned to consult allies before any reply. Nabokoff warns of Vor Kuehlmann’s scheme to draw allies into a net and seeks cautious, collective action.
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London
Bolshoviki
Petrograd
Im. Nabokof
Terestchenko
N. Nabokoff
Tronco
Italy
United States
Japan
Germany
Russia
Staelfl
M. Nabokott
A. J. Ballour
Vor Kuehlmann
Teuton Spy Deeds Told On Stand In Murder Trial
Witness Gaston B. Means testified as a German agent involved with a private detective agency. He claimed awareness of plots to burn Ottawa and to provoke war between Mexico and the United States while researching submarine and warship activity. He described reporting details to Secretary Daniels and detailing German plans tied to Huerta and Hamburg America Line.
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Goncord
N. Cy
Mra. A. King
Gaston B. Means
Tineria
Mexico
United States
Means
Cliients
Warrington
Dan Tels
Huerta
Daniela
Ottawa
Cannon +Manufacturing Company
New York
Burts
Geran
Montreal
Camp Grant Boys Seek Lower Fare For Soldiers Homeward Travel
At Camp Grant today six hundred and forty two infantry volunteers circulated petitions among selected men requesting reduced railroad fares for soldiers visiting home. The drive aims to secure nationwide acceptance across commands by day’s end.
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Rockford
Jux
Duc
Camp Grant
Three Hundred and Forty Second Infantry
Weather Town Partial Clouds and Warmer Night
Partly cloudy conditions with a slight warmup expected tonight. The western portion may see milder air while the southern area could warm further on Friday.
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Warner
Soulbevil
United States War Resolution on Austria-Hungary Approved
The Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves a House war resolution against Austria-Hungary and plans swift passage. Senate debate to follow as congress considers broader actions, while President seeks authority to extend to Turkey and Bulgaria if prudent.
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United States
Italy
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Austria-Hungary
House
Turkey
Aulitaria
Senate
Hungary
Senate Foreign Relations Comimilus
Dation
Bulgaria
Washington, D C
Foreign Affairs
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Chalraian
Honse Commission
Tim Albss
Mlavd
Congress
Bulkaria
Wood
Plood
Houses of
Germany
Austria- Hungary
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