Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-12-11
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Halifax, N. s., Dec. 10.--A roaring
blizzard, the third to strike this sore
ly afflicted city since the blast from
the exploding munition steamer made
25, 600 persons homeless four days
ago. burst from the northeast late to-
day. Raging with all the fury for
which these northern winter storms
are noted, it all but crushed the hearts
of the brave band of workers strug-
Cling against overwhelming odds 10
alleviate suffering
For while contingents of the Ca
madam army toiled doggedly amid the
ice-shrouded ruins for the unrecov-
cred dead but were Obliged to with
draw. Pungs bearing hospital sup
plies and food to the numerous relief
stations were stormbound. The Grip
pied lighting system broke down
again, leaving the city In darkness.
Burial parties who had volunteered
their services when the medical au-
thorities announced that the removed
dead must be disposed of at once If
an epidemic was to be averted, were
driven to cover. From the devastated
area hundreds of men and women pa
ticntly seeking their dead gave up
their task and sought shelter. Relief
trains reached the city in the height
of the blizzard but the workers found
themselves helpless.
5000 Injured Are Sheltered.
In tents, barracks, private homes
and public buildings the homeless
have been given shelter. Reports
from the 5000 wounded stated that
for them at least the storm brought
no added danger, so we'll had they
been provided for.
SO serious is the problem of hous-
ing and feeding those already in the
city that a strict embargo was issued
tonight against the admission of all
persons not connected with relief or
reconstruction work. Military guards
were detailed to stop newcomers at
Truro. Among the first to feel this
stringent, but necessary, step We're
many Americans who were halted in
st, John.
$4,000 Arc. Homeless.
The citizens and the authorities
generally recognize that the multitude
of visitors who have been flocking in
since, railway communication was re-
established are moved by the best OF
intentions. The city appreciates their
generous desire to help. But there
are simply no accommodations for
them. In community of $1,000 in
habitants, $4,000 have been made
be provided for as well as the army
Of workmen needed to clear away the
debris and rebuild the city.
The numerous relief agencies were
organized today under one head with
A. Mandfield Whitman, prominent
business man, as chairman. All the
work, both on the ground here and
in securing supplies from the outside,
will henceforth be systematiZed, with
Halifax people themselves in control
Of the situation.
Taking stock tonight, the general
committee in charge found that while
the storm had upset plans and greatly
DELAYED construction, conditions were
by no means hopeless, provided relief
continued to come forward, in sub
stantial way.
Munitions Steamer Sunk.
A great nervous strain was lifted
from the city today when the NUM-
tions steamer .Picton was towed to sea
and sunk. Almost hourly rumors have
been flying about the city that NUM-
tions ships were afire in the harbo:.
and the Picton had been regarded
with much apprehension.
Twice yesterday fire started on her
decks. In the vessels holds were
enough explosives to cause consider
able damage.
1t was announced tonight that the
admiralty court hearing as to the
cause Of the collision between the
Mont Blanc and the Iona which was
to have been begun tomorrow had
been put over until "Wednesday. Fail.
ure to obtain the services of COM
petent interpreter made the postpone
mont necessary.
Nothing has been more cheering to
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