Hundred Lives A Day In Heat Wave Of 1911
A record heat wave July 1 to 5 1911 caused 421 heat deaths and 89 drownings across the North Atlantic to plains regions. Prostrations numbered in the thousands, with widespread water shortages in Kansas cities like Coffeyville and Emporia as Verdigris river supplies run dry and sprinkling bans and water-use ordinances take effect.
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Eessay
Overland Park
Kansas
Coffeyville
Emporia
Weather cools after blistering heat across the nation
Washington reports relief begins as temperatures drop from 104 across major cities while the Middle West expects cooler weather within hours. Prostrations and three deaths cited as eastern cities such as Boston Portland New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington record declines. hot spots include Concordia Dodge City Chicago and Wichita.
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Weather Bureau
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Mississippi River
Boston
Portland
Philadelphia
Buffalo
New York City
Baltimore
Upper Lake Region
Concordia
Kan
Chicago
Dodge City
Des Moines
Iowa
Omaha
Kansas City
Keokuk
Dubuque
Wichita
St. Louis
Fifty-One Dead From Heat In Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports 51 heat related deaths since the heat wave began with a 94 degree high. The coroner lists 29 deaths today and notes overcrowding at the morgue as bodies await removing. Additional heat fatalities spread across Scranton Wilkes Barre Hazelton Lancaster Shenandoah Shamokin and York. Forty-seven sudden deaths from all causes were recorded today.
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Scranton
Wilkes
Barre
Hazelton
Lancaster
Shenandoah
Shamokin
York
Record Heat Sweeps Kansas and Nearby States
Extreme heat sweeps the Southwest with Junction City hitting 118 and other Kansas towns setting new marks. Emporia 111, Salina 108, Lindsborg 108, Topeka 119 earlier, Wichita 100. Oklahoma reports 107 in Muskogee and 102 in Oklahoma City with one death and 16 prostrations at 104. Sedalia also records its hottest day.
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Junction City
Mercury
Kansas
Emporia
Salina
Lindsburg
Topeka
Wichita
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Sedalia
Socialist mayor defies his party in Berkeley
Stitt Wilson, newly elected socialist mayor of Berkeley, won a key municipal clash by opposing a city attorney proposed by a socialist councilman and helping elect a rival. He refused to resign and said he would not attend a party meeting to explain himself, drawing comment from university faculty and students.
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Berkeley
Cal
Stitt Wilson
Wilson
University of California
Cooler Weather Brings Little Relief to Gotham
New York July 5 The forecaster’s not quite so warm prediction proved correct with a 92 degree high. Heat prostrations climbed to 123 in Manhattan and Bronx with ~36 deaths by midnight and 246 cases citywide and in surrounding territory. Health board urged prompt care for even mild illness in children.
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Health Board
Manhattan
Bronx
New York City
Explosion at Standard Powder works kills four at Hoorell
Intensified heat today caused a blast at the Standard Powder works in Holidaysburg near Hoorell station. Four employees died and the works were destroyed while the storage house holding dynamite and nitroglycerin remained the only saved structure. The shock reached five miles and doctors within ten miles rushed to the site.
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Standard
Hoorell Station
Heat Wave Drops Temperatures In Cleveland Arrivals
In Cleveland today a lake breeze lowered temperatures from 96 at the weather bureau and 108 at a street kiosk. The heat is blamed for 11 infant deaths and several prostrations. An ice shortage compounds suffering across the city.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Prominent Chicago musician dies of heat in Hinsdale
During a Fourth of July celebration in Hinsdale, C Frederick Kellogg leader of a Chicago band collapsed and died from heat prostration as his group played the Star Spangled Banner. Kellogg was a well known figure in Chicago musical circles. The incident occurred yesterday during the observance of a sane Fourth.
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Chicago
C. Frederick Kellogg
Hinsdale
Storms Bring Severe Damage Across Connecticut Valley
A powerful thunderstorm swept through parts of the Connecticut valley this afternoon causing extensive damage. Lightning struck buildings, hail and heavy rain disrupted railroad lines and crippled telephone service across several cities. Continued on Page Six.
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Springfield
Mass
Connecticut Valley
Howard's Threat Unheeded by Court
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports federal court sentencing John Howard to four months in county jail and a $100 fine after his April sale of liquor to a Flathead Indian at Missoula. He proclaimed innocence and warned of further harm, while a threat to a government witness was noted but unacted upon. The Murray case for introducing whiskey on the Flathead reservation was dismissed for insufficient evidence.
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Rasch
Howard
Missoula
K. F F. Murray
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Freeman
Atwood Delays Washington Flight To Fly Here
July 5 reports from Washington and Atlantic City indicate Aviator Atwood postponed his planned long distance flight to Washington due to high winds. The Atlantic City Aero club has persuaded him to stay several days for beach exhibitions, delaying continuation until Friday or Saturday.
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Atwood
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Aero Club
French Officials Maintain Silence Over Morocco Crisis
Paris reports the French government refuses to reveal details of its stance on German intervention in Morocco. It notes France sees no justification for the German warship Panther at Agadir and expects talks involving Germany, France, Britain, Spain, and possibly Russia. London likewise denies any British naval movements over Moroccan affairs.
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Agadir
Panther
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England
Russia
the Figaro
Maine Blown Up by Explosion Within Battleship Maine
Washington July 6 The loss of the battleship Maine was caused by the explosion of her magazines. Gen. William H. Bixby, chief of engineers, U S A, after inspecting the raising of the Maine, said outside explosion could not have caused the damage. He described the deck over the magazines blown upward and backward and noted two thirds of the bow wrecked. He added bodies may lie buried in mud over 200 feet from the wreck.
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Washington
Maine
William H. Bixby
General Bixby
Oklahoma's Biggest Oil Well on Fire in Osage Nation
Tulsa July 5. The greatest oil well ever struck in Oklahoma is burning at about 150 barrels an hour. The blaze began from a lantern carried by A. R. Timbling, an employee, who was instantly killed by the explosion. The well, in the Osage nation, is owned by Northwestern Oil Co. Losses mount as efforts to extinguish the flames fail.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
A. R. Timbling
Osage Nation
Northwestern Oil Company
Brotherhood Head Defends Mr. Hines at Oregon Convention
R A Long, president of the Brotherhood of Disciples of Christ in Portland, defends Chicago’s Edward Hines amid Lorimer election controversy. Long declares Hines innocent and criticizes press efforts to ruin reputations while proposing a $5000 annual donation for ministerial relief if the board raises $25000 yearly from others for sick and aged ministers.
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Ore
William Lorimer
Brotherhood of Disciples of Christ
International Conversion of the Christian Church
R. A. Long
Kansas City
Brotherhood
Edward Hines
Chicago
Long
Hines
United States
Lorimer
Board of Ministerial Relief of the Church
Fourth of July fatalities and injuries updated
Chicago reports revised Fourth of July tolls with 38 dead and 1,217 injured to date. Last year had 44 deaths and 2,485 injuries, while 1909 figures showed 62 deaths and 3,346 injuries. Fireworks caused 18 deaths, fire a rise 12, gunpowder five, and toy pistols three.
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Chicago
United States
Wanted for Murder Two Years Ago Finally Taken
Special Dispatch to the Standard Dillon July 5 Joseph Herlihy who is wanted in this county for the alleged killing of a man known as Paddy Doyle about 2 o'clock on the morning of Aug 19 1909 at the Merry Widow hotel in Armstead was arrested by an officer at Havre the first of this week Under Sheriff D V Erwin went after him and returned last night After the shooting Herlihy disappeared and was not located until arrested in Havre He told the under sheriff that he was glad to be under arrest as he was tired of being a fugitive The killing was in self defense Herlihy claimed He had been living near Havre for some time and has had a good reputation.
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Joseph Herlihy
Paddy” Doyle
Merry Widow
Armstead
Havre
D. V. Erwin
Herlihy
High Rules of Morality Observed in See's Flat
Chicago July 5 Mrs Felicia Rees testifying for Evelyn Arthur See defense described See flat meetings as conducted with strict morality. She said leaders emerged as topics suited attendees and that any member could lead by understanding. If Lee ceased to exist the work would continue.
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Chicago
Felicia Rees
Evelyn Arthur See
See
Lee
Havre Mail Carrier Service Delayed to September 30
Washington reports Havre Montana will not receive mail carrier service until September 30. The service was first set to begin July 1, but an order from the post office department extended the start date. Identified entities include Havre Montana and the U S Post Office Department.
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Washington
Havre
Mont
Post Office Department
Burton Defends Speech of Taft
Local report notes Burton defends a spoken Taft address in MEMankr with emphasis on political support and public reception. No further specifics available in fragment.
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Burton
Taft
Taft Reciprocity Plea Shows Senators Back President Power
Washington July 5 Senator Burton of Ohio defended President Taft in seeking to negotiate the Canadian reciprocity agreement and to present it to Congress. He argued the measure should pass without amendment and warned against keeping high duties on basic foods. Cummins criticized the president for advocating public opinion on the policy, while Root and Burton urged prompt action as debates loom. Continues on Page Six.
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Taft
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Burton
Ohio
Penrose
Finance Committee
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Cummins
Iowa
Indianapolis
Senator Burton
United States
Canada
Praised by Pope and U.S. lead celebrated in letter
Pius sends a letter to Falconio praising the lead taken by the United States. The message acknowledges a peace move and notes Vatican backing alongside U.S. actions.
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Falconio
United States
Pope Pius Praises US Peace Drive in Letter to Taft
The Pope praises the United States leadership in an effort to settle disputes by arbitration rather than war. In a June 1911 letter to the apostolic delegate in Washington, Pope Pius X commends the peace campaign, offers blessings, and pledges support to leaders pursuing international harmony. The message, tied to Baltimore Jubilee celebrations, was forwarded to the White House and to President Taft.
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Pope Pius
Mer. Falconio
United States
Taft
White House
Diomede
Larissa
United States of America
Rome
St. Peter’s
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Women endurance race costs horses as three die after Beure finish
Billings July 5 Three horses ridden by women in the 53 mile endurance race yesterday died from the strenuous exertion. One horse fell west of Huntley and died shortly after. Another collapsed midway from Huntley to Billings. A third died in a livery stable after arriving in the city last evening. Men’s 106 mile run to Lavina and return reportedly left their horses in good condition though wearied.
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Billings
Huntley
Lavina
Return
Police Sergeant Wounded in Hotel Standoff
Salt Lake City July 5 A police sergeant was seriously wounded during a dawn call at the Albert hotel. Elmer L Dewey a salesman and detective shot Sergeant J Henry Johnston in the abdomen before being overpowered by a patrol driver. Dewey claims liquor fueled jealousy and intended to kill his wife and himself.
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J. Henry Johnston
Johnston
Albert Hotel
Elmer L. Dewey
Dewey
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