London Air Raid Brings Light Casualties Amid Fire Spurs
London awoke to a heavy German air raid that crossed the coast and moved over the city from south to north. Five groups of Gothas attacked from Kent and Essex, met by a massive defense barrage. several fires started but center London saw no major bomb damage. Casualties were modest, with seven killed and twenty one injured nationwide, including three dead and ten injured in London.
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Kent
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Essex
House of Commions
Halifax Harbor Disaster Rises To Massive Toll
Halifax, December 7. The Halifax harbor explosion and fire involving a French munitions ship and a Belgian relief vessel left an estimated 2000 lives lost with the death toll rising as relief efforts continue. Temporary morgues dot the city while hospitals overflow with the wounded. Rescue workers search ruins for survivors and victims amid widespread devastation.
Germany banking on peace by 1919
Herbert Corey’s multi part series in The Whig claims Germany nears self sufficiency in 1918. The article notes Germany’s broader food production surge, ration increases, and widespread crop expansion including urban plots. It cautions against overoptimism, suggesting Germany will struggle to sustain 1919 demand amid scarce fertilisers and uneven harvests.
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Herbert Corey
Germany
The
Whig
Germay
Purther
Basel
Switzeland
Det
Wounded Engineers Reported After Cambrai Action near Cambrai
Second Lieut Allie Cone and twelve enlisted American engineers were wounded in action on November 30 while aiding British forces against a German assault near Cambrai. Gen Pershing released details listing seriously wounded including Sergeant Frank Haley and ten others across New York City Bayonne Aberdeen Brooklyn and Chicago with one slightly wounded Private Lou Rohlan of Brooklyn.
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Cone
Artemessa
Cuba
Diaz supporters attack Mexican town Guerrero
Fourteen federal soldiers were killed when about 300 alleged Diaz followers assaulted and captured Guerrero opposite Zapata Texas. The Diaz commander is said to be Gen. Almazan. His casualties are unknown.
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Laredo
Tex
Felix Diaz
Guerrero
Zapata
Texas
Diaz
Almazan
No Debate Expected In Senate War Declared Soon
Washington December 7 A declaration of war with Austria Hungary is likely to be voted by Congress within 24 hours with swift passage expected in both Senate and House. Debates expected to be brief, despite opposition to Turkey and Bulgaria, and President Wilson’s advice. House action to consider the resolution follows Flood report noting war with Austria Hungary has existed for months and U S troops may soon fight on the Italian front. Senate Foreign Relations Committee also favored rapid action.
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Bulgaria
Wilson
Flood
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
OUR WAR Reports Pershing warns of wounded engineers
General Pershing reports one officer and twelve enlisted men of army engineers wounded in operations before Cambrai. Seaplane accident noted with Claude Baker and Richard W. Thompson injured. Senate drafts resolution declaring a state of war with Austria, effective after presidential approval. Munitions makers seek advance payments on government contracts. Bethlehem requests referred to ordnance. Regular army recruiting expands with 2,769 accepted, total 276,884 since April 1.
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Navy Department
Sims
Claude Baker
Seaman
Richard W. Thompson
Senate Committee
Austria
House
Bethlehem Company
Ordnance Department
Army
Regular Army
Caucasus Troops Oppose Bolsheviks in Teheran Delegation
A Copenhagen dispatch to Central News reports a Teheran telegram from the Russian legation saying the Caucasus administration and army oppose the Bolsheviks. A special delegation has arrived in Teheran to negotiate with Russia and Britain on continuing the war. Caucasians will keep fighting Turks but require financial support.
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Caucasus
London
Central News
Copenhagen
Teheran
Persia
Special Relief Trains Aid Halifax Casualties
Special trains moved through Amherst on Thursday night carrying doctors nurses and druggists to Truro where injured Haligonians are being brought for medical care.
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Amherst
N.S
Truro
Halifax
City in Darkness After Devastating Fire Strikes North End
The city lies in darkness with kerosene lamps as fires burn in wrecked buildings in the north end. Surgeons and doctors work through the night by limited illumination. Soldiers sailors and peace patrols search ruins for dead and wounded with Canadians aided by sailors from an American warship. The disaster spans two and a half square miles from North Street Bridge to Pier 8 and back along Gottixsen Street. The American Sugar Refining building and surrounding structures are destroyed. Richmond School is demolished. only three escape. Police estimate about 2000 killed. several prominent officials and local residents named among the dead.
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Richmond Water Front
American Sugar Refining Company
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France
Hanrahan
Halifax
Pictou
Halifax Disaster Kills Up To Two Thousand In Munitions Blast
The Mont Blanc explosion in Halifax harbor killed between 1,800 and 2,000 people and injured thousands. Much of the north end of Halifax and nearby Dartmouth was wrecked, with fires and blackouts, ruined docks, and collapsed stations. Rescue teams remove bodies as guards patrol the ruined city.
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Halifax
Oelnock
Dartmouth
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Africville
Bedford Basin
Richmond
Collide in harbor devastates city after Mont Blanc blast
A collision near pier 8 in the harbor caused the ship Mont Blanc carrying munitions to explode. The relief ship Imp struck, flames erupted, and Mont Blanc exploded 17 minutes later, wrecking much of the city. People were hurled or buried, offices shook, and Richmond area houses collapsed under the blast’s force.
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Richmond Secion
Richmond Blasts Cause Complete Destruction and Fire
In western and northwestern areas damage was widespread with walls blown out and whole blocks of frame homes levelled. Fires erupted in many spots and raged unchecked, killing or trapping residents. Panicked crowds fled as glass showered the streets and rescuers battled the blaze.
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Richmond
Alter
Panic in City as Fire Devours Homes and Kills Many
A massive explosion and urban fire devastate a city district. Rescue workers open shelters, tents, and hospitals to handle hundreds injured and dozens dead, including fire chief and deputy. Relief floods in as 5 000 gather on the Common and many residents remain unaccounted for.
Halifax disaster: Imo and Mont Blanc collide mass explodes
A Halifax explosion triggers widespread destruction across the city. The Imo collided with the Mont Blanc causing a fire and massive blast. Supplies are requested from all towns, communications cut, and major facilities damaged. Pilot Frank Mackie attributes the collision to whistle confusion. Charles Prest narrowly escapes aboard the Wasper B. and describes gushing fuel tanks and near-misses. The incident leaves hotels largely empty with guests unharmed though injured by shattering glass.
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Halifax
Frank Mackie
Mort Blanc
Imo
Charles Prest
Wasper B
Bedford Basin
Lorne Club
Mont Blanc
Collision in Halifax Harbor Mont Blanc and Imo clash
In Halifax harbor on December 7 a munitions ship the Mont Blanc was in collision with the cargo boat Imo. The Mont Blanc a French steamship of 2250 tons was said to have escaped the blaze with its crew. The Imo a Norwegian steamer of 3161 tons has been identified as the vessel that collided with the Mont Blanc. Both ships were reported near Atlantic ports in the United States earlier, with few movement details available since November.
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Bayonne
Philip A. Berk
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New York City
James Angus
Aberdeen
Scotland
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Brookyn
Isadore S. Eisenbigel
Colesville
James A. Eugen
Great Neck
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William L. Barnes
Portland
Ore
Charles A. Geiger
Chicago
George E. Jones
Scranton
Lou O. Rohlan
Imp
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MacDonald
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Lebanon Coleman
Canadian Express Company
Col Mackenzie Bell
Flanders
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