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Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
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Relief efforts in Halifax, N.S., following a major explosion proceed systematically with aid from Canada and the U.S., focusing on repairs to damaged buildings. Fears of further disaster eased after the sinking of the munitions steamer Picton and confirmation no other explosive vessels remain in harbor.
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Relief is Felt Over Knowledge That No More Munition-Laden Vessels Are In Harbor.
Halifax, N. S., Dec. 11.—The snowstorm which hampered the relief workers yesterday was of short duration and last night was clear and cold.
All activities are now on a systematic basis and Halifax men joined today with men from other parts of Canada and from cities in the United States in seeking to restore more normal conditions. The refusal to admit curiosity seekers already has resulted in a noticeable lessening of the congestion which was threatening serious impediments.
Hundreds of men were busy today about the less badly damaged buildings. The chief task was to replace broken windows and doors and to repair roofs.
For all concerned last night was the most restful since the explosion. The sinking of the munitions steamer Picton yesterday, with subsequent official assurance that there were no more explosive laden vessels in the harbor, drove away fears of further possible disaster.
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Primary Location
Halifax, N. S.
Event Date
Dec. 11.
Outcome
sinking of the munitions steamer picton; official assurance that there were no more explosive laden vessels in the harbor.
Event Details
The snowstorm which hampered the relief workers yesterday was of short duration and last night was clear and cold. All activities are now on a systematic basis and Halifax men joined today with men from other parts of Canada and from cities in the United States in seeking to restore more normal conditions. The refusal to admit curiosity seekers already has resulted in a noticeable lessening of the congestion which was threatening serious impediments. Hundreds of men were busy today about the less badly damaged buildings. The chief task was to replace broken windows and doors and to repair roofs. For all concerned last night was the most restful since the explosion.