Halifax Bomb Blast Toll Looms as Snow Hinders Rescue
A heavy snowstorm hampers the rescue and recovery after the explosion following the collision of the Belgian relief steamer Imo with the French munitions ship Mont Blanc in Halifax. Trains evacuate the injured to Windsor as morgues fill. death toll may reach 2000 or more. American sailors patrol the destruction zone near Richmond and Dartmouth, with widespread ruin across the city.
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Adeoeiated Prene
Halifax
Imo
Mont Blanc
Windsor
Richmond
Dartmouth
U. S
Aided by Arrests of LW.W. The Attorney General’s Report
The Associated Press notes that Attorney General William D. Age Four presents a Reich era with the Justice Department’s progress in countering German plotters. The report emphasizes arrests and prosecutions while omitting operational details of wartime activities and pending cases.
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Lw.w
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justce
Genital Gregory
Comgramn
Atterway
William
No U. S. Ship in Halifax Harbor Explosion Reports
Across Halifax at the time of the blast no American ships were reported in the harbor. The commander of a distant American ship might have observed the explosion from fifty one miles at sea and would have reported any nearby vessels. Rescue and relief operations continued for hours as injured were moved to hospitals and morgues.
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Washington
Dee
Malifax
Ofer
Britain Did Not Oppose the Pope in Parliament
A House of Commons discussion quoted Lord Robert Cecil denying England or France entered any treaty with the pope. The debate questioned why no response to the pope's note was given by Britain and France, noting President Wilton's reply as sufficient.
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London
House of Commons
Seelarday
Robert Cool
England
France
Peeadent Wilton
Tonopah Minivk Co Shipment Reported From Nevada
A Tonopah mining company delivered a shipment this morning weighing about 1054 pounds per unit with a total consignment near 1360 pounds. The source notes the Tonopah Minivk company of Nevada and mentions unit weights.
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Tonopah Minivk Company
Nevada
President Wilson's Message Praised by Uruguayan Press
Uruguayan papers publish President Wilson's message in full praising the wartime policy and its goals. The discourse emphasizes power, justice, and liberty, framing the war as a defense of freedom and a universal cause.
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Montevino
Wilson
Enemete
el Sigto Savas
Diarionage
Rexoli
Wilvon
War Resolution Declared United States At War With Austria
The Senate and House passed and sent a war declaration against Austria to the president. Senator Stone introduced the resolution and urged unanimous adoption. The president signed the measure sealing the state of war at 6 08 this afternoon.
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Senator Stone
Associated Press
Washington
Austria
Congress
Hou
Senate
la Foblatte
United States
Stone
Flood
Foreign Affairs
Tee
London school hit by a bomb in raid damage
An airplane hovered over London during yesterday’s raid dropping several bombs. A school was struck as were a wallpaper and brush establishment a laundry a brewery and a glassware storehouse causing fires and damage.
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London
Bandit Shot Down In Sacramento Street Shooting
Police wounded and captured a bandit after a restaurant robbery in the Sacramento retail district early today. The incident followed reports of a six robbery spree and a suspect named Samuel Shea, with weather notes indicating a harsh winter day.
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Bandit
Sacramento
Prema
Cal
Samuel Shea
Priority Transport Order Aids War Effort in Rail System
Robert Lovett announced a government order directing preferential shipment of food and fuel and government supplies. The move, already adopted by the eastern railroads operating committee, aims to relieve freight congestion threatening war industries and public utilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert Lovett
Priority Transportation
Eastern Railroads’ Operating Committee
NWW
Yaqui Indians Burn American Buildings Reported in Arizona
Descriptions from Nogales Arizona detail Yaqui attacks on Reperanas Senor and the burning of an office and storehouse belonging to an American company. Residents in the area report seeing smoke and flames as authorities assess the damage.
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Rosa Nogales
Ariz
Yaquis
Reperanas Senor
Teresesones Eee
Absurd Rumor on Gold Mines Sparks Wide Wires
A government inquiry into rumors about gold and silver mines grows heated as a string of wires from officials in Washington and Frederick, Maryland circulate. Senator Roy Piveman confirms strong government views, arguing nations race for precious metals while China and India weigh trade balance effects.
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Key Pittman
Byssine
Wankeingtinn
Roy Piveman
China
India
West End Shipment of Bullion Reported
West End Consolidated Mining shipped 20 bars of bullion from the mill cleanup for November. The consignment weighed 49.87 ounces and was valued at 44,487 dollars.
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United States
Oliereer
Tonojal
Tonopah
Minium Doe & AL
End Consolidated Mining
Pany
Conference day for Colonel House with allied delegates in Paris
In Paris on December 7 a major luncheon and multiple conferences featured Colonel House meeting French and American officials. Attendees included Andre Hardieu Viscount Northcliffe and General Pershing. Gen Tavker Hi. Blits and Admiral Benson were sent to inspect bases and naval aviation centers as Haig visited field headquarters.
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Paris
Col &. M. Howse
Fon
Stephen Mehes
Louslots
Milnitter
Fiawnee
Bitenne Clemel
Commerce
Jules ‘Ambon
Foreign Office
Foreign Office, the Marquis de Champeun, Gabriel Hanotaux, Oscar Trosby
United States Treasury
Paul D. Sravath
Petain
Houe
General Pershing
House
Andre Hardieu
Igh
United States
Viscount Northcliffe
Tavker Hi. Blits
Haitia
Douglas Haig
William Benson
Naval Operations
Iron work razed by mystery fire on Toronto waterfront
Fire destroyed Polson ironworks pattern shop and several sheds on the Toronto water front. A freight boat and a trawler were damaged. total losses estimated between 200000 and 250000 dollars. The blaze origin remains unknown.
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Toronto
Polson Ironworks
William Newman
Alen
Rumania to Align with Russians Amid Front Shifts
Reports say Romania will associate with Russia in propaganda efforts though initial fraternalization was rejected. Front lines show suspensions on the entire sector as German pressure continues in Northern Italy and Verdun region.
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Jabby
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