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December 8, 1917
Hickory Daily Record
Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Massachusetts relief train arrives in Halifax on Dec. 8 after Thursday's explosion, which killed at least 2,000 people, destroyed 3,000-4,000 buildings, and affected 25,000 poorer residents; 300 bodies in one morgue, few identified.
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Halifax, N. S., Dec. 8.—From a Staff Correspondent of the Associated Press.—The Massachusetts relief train that left Boston Thursday night arrived here today. There is absolutely no way of estimating with accuracy the number of dead in the explosion of Thursday.
In one morgue there are 300 bodies. The latter were viewed by a multitude today, but only a few were identified. A citizens committee issued a statement saying that between 3,000 and 4,000 buildings occupied by the poorer classes had been destroyed, affecting approximately 25,000 persons. Investigation shows that at least 2,000 persons were killed.
In one morgue there are 300 bodies. The latter were viewed by a multitude today, but only a few were identified. A citizens committee issued a statement saying that between 3,000 and 4,000 buildings occupied by the poorer classes had been destroyed, affecting approximately 25,000 persons. Investigation shows that at least 2,000 persons were killed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Halifax Explosion
Relief Train
Casualties
Building Destruction
Morgue Bodies
Where did it happen?
Halifax, N. S.
Story Details
Location
Halifax, N. S.
Event Date
Dec. 8 (Arrival); Explosion Of Thursday
Story Details
Relief train from Massachusetts arrives in Halifax following Thursday's explosion; estimates indicate at least 2,000 dead, 300 bodies in one morgue with few identifications, 3,000-4,000 buildings destroyed affecting 25,000 poorer persons.