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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
1
Mercury tops 100 on many streets as heatwave grips Boston area. Relief promised today as authorities warn residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Boston firefighters employ a humidity sparing method to control a blaze. The incident highlights unusual tactics as units combat a fire with limited moisture exposure.
City residents flee late to early hours en route to seaside retreats or rural escapes as warm weather drives weekend exodus. Local police report heavy traffic and limited incidents while businesses resume after peak departures.
In Brookfield, Aug 17, a man named Joseph Maxfield unexpectedly returns after 42 years to his wife and four children, echoing a real life Arden tale but with a starkly domestic twist. The reunion centers on material rather than romance and reads like a lived out fiction.
Six people, including Daniel Harrington Thomas Daley and John Horgan, were overcome by extreme heat in Boston yesterday. The official high reached 97 degrees at 3 pm, near the year’s hottest day level, while many sought relief at seashores and resorts.
Forecaster predicts relief this afternoon as the heat wave loosens its grip. A southwest wind shifts to a cooling breeze from the west and northwest. Reports from nearby towns confirm intense heat across the region.
A dated almanac note records celestial events and times for Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn and auto lamps. It lists today’s anniversaries Admiral Robley D Evans Marshall Field and the 1780 Battle of Fishing Creek with a note on Williams Arizona’s earthquake anniversary.
Fair weather expected for Boston and vicinity with moderate northwest to west winds. Northern New England to see generally fair conditions Monday and Tuesday with moderate southwest to west winds. Southern New England to be fair with cooler NW portion on Monday and moderate SW to west winds on Tuesday.
A gray haired man arrives in Brookfield and recalls the town’s unchanged charm since 42 years ago. He recognizes the Brookfield Inn and recalls working as a cobbler in a shop that once occupied the newer storefront, sharing memories as he walks Main Street.
Joseph Knowles, the man of the woods, last heard from Aug. 7, with no birch bark message received since Aug. 7. He entered the wilderness naked August 4 to prove civilized man can endure primeval hardships, and his fate is now feared. Based in Spencer Maine at King and Bartlett Camp.
Reporters note that a woodsman planned a two month stay in the forest and remained confident but locals fear he is injured. Guides urged against a full search, and the group avoids a hunting party as the story continues on page 14 Sixth Column.
A compact score roundup lists St. Louis 3 Boston 1 and Detroit 7 Washington 1 with Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 2 New York 3 and Chicago 2. Details appear on pages 10 and 11 with full baseball stories and other sports notes.
Sam Richards of Boston completes the light and return swim in 13 hours 9 minutes despite headwinds and rough seas off Long Island Head. The feat eclipses all prior long distance records and is hailed as a historic achievement in aquatic sport.
Richards maintained a consistent overarm technique throughout the 20 mile swim. His long rhythmic strokes and precise kick propelled him through dark blue waters at high speed. Only near the end did fatigue appear, due to navigating darkness rather than exertion.
Washington reports the Mexican crisis remains in flux as President Wilson and Secretary Bryan await a reply from the Huerta government to John Lind's note. Bryan expects no reply for a day or two while Lind liaisons with Gamboa renew relations.
A blaze near the heart of downtown Omaha caused $200000 in damage and injured three firemen. The fire started from spontaneous combustion in the rear of Burgess Granden Company, an electrical and gas fixture house, threatening the entire block.
An unknown well dressed man about 48 years old was struck and killed by a Boston & Albany Express at 4 PM near Webster Street in Worcester. He stood 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 199 pounds, and died instantly.
Burdett Business College welcomes visitors for open enrollment at 18 Boylston Street. Catalogs are free and available to prospective students.
Uniformed officers guard all hotel entrances as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw fears her husband Harry Thaw who has escaped. Her mother urges seclusion while Thaw threatens to kill her and may target Dr. Austin Flint and others. The Thaws allege government corruption and warn of his likely return to New York.
Harry K. Thaw, condemned for Stanford White’s murder, escaped Matteawan Hospital for the criminal insane at 7:45 AM. A car with five confederates fled toward the Connecticut line and possibly to a yacht bound for Europe. Police search New England for Thaw while hospital officials pursue legal avenues to recapture him.
Governor Foss faces uncertainty over his inclusion on the Republican ballot. With state filing deadlines looming, early returns suggest he falls short of the required 1000 certified signatures across four counties. If not, he may run as an independent.
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