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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1896

Page

2

Local Residents Named in Cambridge and Boston Area

FAST WIND HERE. A list of residents and addresses across Cambridge Boston and nearby areas including Albert Kreuger Patrick Holleran William Boylan Gustave Shattuck John Sergian Michael Ryan Dennis Hanrihan Nicholas Harford Annie Deckman James Bateman Mary Connell Delia Carroll John Carroll Marion Cunea Michael Doherty John Mageer Esther Nassemere and Charles Cashman. Also two unconscious persons found on Harrison avenue and near Malden bridge with hospital note.

Albert Kreuger Decatur Street Cambridge Patrick Holleran Harrison Avenue William Boylan Market Street Brighton Gustave Shattuck Boylston Place Jamaica Plain John Sergian Washington Street Michael Ryan Linden Park Tremont Street Dennis Hanrihan Nicholas Harford Henchman Annie Deckman Cambridge Street James Bateman Parker Street Roxbury Mary Connell Delia Carroll Charlestown John Carroll Thomas Cocroft Boston Marion Cunea Michael Doherty Bunker Hill Street John Mageer Brookline Esther Nassemere Charles Cashman West Quincy Malden Bridge John Magee Winchester Street Chase Magee Macallar, Parker & Co Gunther Massachusets General Hospital Henchman Street North End Amelia Clark

Weather outlook predicts cool, breezy day ahead

The brief forecast notes fair and cooler conditions with easterly to northeasterly winds. The cooler air arriving at noon yesterday is expected to continue today, with a temperature comparison between Wednesday and Thursday illustrating the change.

Weather and heat toll rise with cooler outlook

The Post forecast a steady day with no major change and cooler weather later, noting a 10 degree drop by midnight. Rainfall yesterday morning spurred many prostrations, with 41 heat deaths in Boston to noon and 81 total on Wednesday, infants especially affected, plus multiple heat related cases and one fatality at 21 Orange Street.

Post Smith British North America Mercury Boston Board of Health Orange Street Green Station 6 South Hoffman

Victims in Heat Wave See Casualties Decline

A drop in deaths followed cooler temperatures though new cases of prostration were reported. Dennis Hourihan died at City Hospital after being found in bed. Gustave Shattuck John Sergian and Michael Regan died on heat illness. William Boylon Patrick Holloran and Estheir Nassemere were treated after heat exposure. Michael Doherty, two, sunstruck in a trench on Huntington Avenue, remains on the dangerous list. James Bateman, driver for McCormick's, is noted among cases.

City Hospital Dennis Hourihan Harrison Avenue Gustave Shattuck Boylston Place Jamaica Plain John Sergian Washington Street Michael Regan Linden Park Tremont Street William Boylon Market Street Brighton Patrick Holloran Estheir Nassemere Michael Doherty Bunker Hill Street Huntington Avenue Webb James Bateman Parker Street Roxbury McCormick's Brewery

New York Heat Claims City Victims And Curses Streets

Up to 2 p m the heat killed twenty six people in New York City and caused two score cases of prostration. Carcasses of dead horses dogs and cats lay in the streets, delaying removal and filling the air with foul odors. Brooklyn reported eleven deaths and fifteen prostrations. The 2:30 p m temperature reached 93 degrees.

New York Brooklyn

Five Men Overcome By Heat In Bridgeport Mills

A laborer at Warner Bros corset factory collapsed in a trench and was saved by Emergency Hospital staff. Four men at W F Swords lumber yard also collapsed. Numerous large factories remain closed due to extreme heat across Bridgeport Connecticut on August 13.

Bridgeport Conn Warner Bros W. F. Swords Lumber

Five Deaths From Heat Reported In Hartford

Five more heat related deaths announced in Hartford bringing total to twenty four over four days. The city endures 96 degree heat at 1 30 PM as a shortage of trained nurses strains care with many nurses tending two or more patients.

Hartford Conn

Heat Prostrations Persist as Philadelphia Sees 96 Degree Day

Two deaths from the heat were reported by Aug 2 o'clock in Philadelphia with no letup in July heat. The city hospital treated several more cases as the temperature climbed to 96 degrees this afternoon.

Philadelphia

Death in Concord From Heat Exhaustion

Samuel Souther aged 55 died from heat exhaustion in Concord on August 13. He came from Nova Scotia twenty years ago and was unmarried.

Concord N. H Samuel Souther Nova Scotia

Mr Merry Talks About Doan's Kidney Pills

Curtis's drug store at 226 Broadway features real estate dealer Mr M Merry praising Doan's Kidney Pills for his back trouble. He says plasters caused itching and odor, but after starting Doan's Kidney Pills his back improved, and he stopped using plasters. Sold 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.

Curtis Broadway M. ©. Merry Panile Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y United States

Wyman's waiters strike Over proposed higher wages

At 11 30 a m yesterday a committee of the Waiters Alliance presented Charles G. Wyman, owner of five Wyman depots on Spring Lane and other streets, with a contract demanding at least 10 a week for steady men and 4 a week plus 50 cents per hour overtime for noon men. Wyman refused and discharged the waiters. alliance officers say wages offered are reasonable given prior pay and hours, citing reports of 3 1/2 hour noon shifts for 3 a week and higher weekly sums for steady staff.

Charles G. Wyman Wyman Bean and Sandwich Spring Lane Bedford Street State Street Washington Street Essex Street Waiters’ Alliance Post Wyman Alliance South Street

Hera Wins 30-Footers Race On Triangular Newport Course

In Newport R I on August 13 a 30 footers sweepstakes race sailed twice around a sixteen mile bay triangular course. Hera owned by Ralph N Ellis led wire to wire and finished first in 2 hours 2 minutes 55 seconds. Amateurs skippered boats beat all professionals, with Vaquero 2:04:45 and Dorothy 2:05:15 close behind while Raccoon and Carolina did not finish.

Newport Hera Ralph N. Ellis Vaquero Dorothy Esperanza Wawa Asahi Musme Raccoon Carolina

St Columbkille Picnic Held at Highland Lake

St Columbkille Court M C O F of Brighton held their annual picnic at Highland Lake Grove yesterday. In athletic events M J Dillon won shot put, James Waters and J O Brien won the three legged race, John Callahan won the 100 yard dash, John Keene won greased pig, James Sullivan won hop step and jump, and Edward Devlin won the three standing jumps.

St. Columbkille Court Brighton Highland Lake Grove M. J. Dillon James Waters J. O’brien John Callahan John Keene James Sullivan Edward Devlin

American Wringer Co. advertises agents in Boston area

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. They offer all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

Water woes spark indignation over Winthrop supply

The volunteer fire brigade faces danger as water shortages and failed supply from Revere Water Company threaten Winthrop and nearby Crest. Residents criticize the company, report waste under the sewer system, and note bills, hose restrictions, and court actions seeking relief. Community leaders call for action as August heat and dry season press on local services.

John Tewksbury Revere Water Company Tewksbury Boston Shirley Street Magee’s Corner Winthrop Pauline Street Simon Donovan Ingalls Revere Beachmont Sullivan Neptune Avenue Bristol Om Kee Morse A. §. Burnham Morse Sheldon Supreme Court Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Mr. Bristol Burnham Saugus

Study Money Don't Talk It George F Washburn Letter

Eastern Populist national committeeman George F Washburn writes Bishop John P Newman defending use of silver and greenbacks, challenging the 53 cent dollar claim and urging removal of anarchist labeling while noting Methodist letters calling for retraction.

Methodist Church Truth and Justice George IF. Washburn National People’s Party George F. Washburn People's Party National Executive Committee John P. Newman People's Boston Mass San Francisco Cal Bishop Lombard Street London

Bryan Reception Draws Small Crowd at Windsor Hotel

New York August 13. Mr and Mrs Bryan attended a reception in the Windsor Hotel ladies parlor to meet supporters. The event drew about 250 people, despite pre arranged program. Mrs Bryan wore black flowered silk. St John and detectives accompanied the party.

New York Mrs. Bryan Windsor Hotel Mr. St. John Mr. Bryan Bryan National Committee Mrs. Bland Mrs. Stewart

Harrison Finds Fault in Campaign Ordering

New York August 13 General Benjamin Harrison learned there was good reason for delaying his Aug 27 city speech. Chairman Hanna refused early consent, causing offense. Harrison now hesitates wanting Major McKinley to open the campaign from Canton and continue speaking until November.

New York Benjamin Harrison Harrison Hanna Canton Major McKinley

Moody reports mixed currency sentiment and GOP outlook

Congressman Moody arrived home from Duluth and western points. He says the currency question divides sentiment at visited towns, and he finds the outlook for a Republican victory in November encouraging.

Haverhill W. H. Moody Duluth Minn

Wyoming Democrats Back Silver Platform Pledge Bryan

The Democratic State convention adopted a strong silver platform and sent a telegram to Bryan pledging Wyoming’s electoral vote. The move reflects unified support and a clear pro silver stance within the party. The event occurred in Wryo Aug 13 with Bryan receiving a pledged backing from the state.

Cheyenne Wryo Bryan Wyoming

Massachusetts Speech Attacks Harper's Weekly as Treason to Democracy

A Massachusetts Democrat denounces Harper's Weekly for profiling public figures as enemies of the nation's honor. He defends Bryan and Sewall, praises Debs, Altgeld, Tillman, and Watson, and urges unity against money power and corporate influence in politics.

Harper’s Weekly William J. Bryan Arthur Sewall Hisses Bryan Mr. Sewall Thomas E. Watson Georgia Eugene V. Debs J. S. Coxey John P. Altgeld William A. Peffer Benjamin R. Tillman William M. Stewart New York Mr. Purroy Mr. Sulzer Watson Congress Republic Sewall Maine Debs Coxey Mr. Coxey Peffer Governor Altgeld Mr. Tilman Altgeld Illinois Tillman Stewart Massachusetts United States Forsooth New York Times Sing Sing Bloomingdale Commonwealth East Boston Caose Mr. Williams Timothy W. Coakley

Wyoming Republicans back free coinage and nominations

At the Cheyenne convention on August 13 the Wyoming Republican platform urged free coinage of gold and silver into standard money. Nominees for Congress and supreme judge were named, with H. V. S. Groesbeck as judge candidate and four presidential electors led by Mrs. Sarah Malloy, wife of a Union Pacific superintendent.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Congress Frank W. Mondell Groesbeck Sarah Malloy Union Pacific Lines

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P. m Hood MR. Merry ST. Columbkille Washburn Bishop Newman Wheeler & CO Ulag Tsar Hanover St Breck’s Whitman Agricultural Works Auburn Ross Ensilage Joseph Breck & Sons North Market St the Windsor McKinley Congressman Moody Chicago State House George Fred Williams Nebraska Bartholdi California O’sullivan Nathan Matthews John Corcoran Democratic Party William Co. Whitney Pierpont Morgan Whitney Republican Party Philip J. Doherty Williams WOMAN Marry ME Wilson Brros Tremont Row Burt—Hart Aug RE. E. Young Justice of the Peace William Burt Mamie Hart Palmer Street Hooksett Walcott Natick Hannah P. Walcott Edward Walcott West Central Street J. Newman & Sons Tremont ST
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