Sunstroke Kills 93 in Buenos Aires City
In Buenos Ayres on February 4 a record heat day produced 102 sunstrokes officially reported. 93 proved fatal as shade temperatures hit 120 degrees.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1900
Page
1
In Buenos Ayres on February 4 a record heat day produced 102 sunstrokes officially reported. 93 proved fatal as shade temperatures hit 120 degrees.
The condition of Congressman Boutelle shows constant improvement since admission to McLean Sanitarium at Waverly. Doctors report slow but steady absorption of a blood clot and relatives notice daily, marked improvement over the past fortnight, with recovery confidently expected.
New York reports the Molineux trial will resume tomorrow morning if Manheim Brown seat No 10 can attend. Brown stated late tonight he sees no reason why he should not be in court tomorrow.
At 5 am an automatic gas extinguisher failed to operate, threatening Harry Cychraky of 944 West Third Street. By 7:30 am Samuel Mayers smelled gas, found the man in serious condition, and Dr Buckley assisted his revival. The patient was transported to City Hospital by Division 6 ambulance.
A Sunday raid at the Wachusett reservoir shack near Clinton arrested about 45 men amid gunpoint takedown. Officers seized beer, whiskey, live and dead game cocks as officials promised to curb long standing lawlessness and trigger an inquiry into water board methods.
Noted Boston resident GH Norman dies in Palm Beach Florida after a long illness. The prominent figure, once active in civic affairs, had recently sought treatment for brachitis and died in early July. His passing prompts tributes from local organizations.
Despatch from Palm Beach announces the death of George H. Norman of Newport at noon yesterday. He went south with his son Reginald seeking warmer climate to aid bronchitis and heart trouble. Cause of death given as a stroke of paralysis suffered Saturday night. Norman born in Newport RI January 1 1827. Funeral to be held in Newport at an undetermined time. His career included founding the Newport Daily News with the Cranscons. He leaves several children including Abby and Hugh K. Norman.
In Frankfort Kentucky the civil authorities and the National Guard averted armed clash. Governor Taylor ordered the release of Alonzo Walker after Judge Moore warned Sheriff Suter of swearing in a posse to seize Capitol grounds if needed. The situation eased with no new incidents expected.
The text describes Norman turning to civil engineering, building gas and water works abroad and at home. He earned fame and fortune by supplying water to many cities, taking risks when authorities hesitated. He amassed a multi‑million fortune and remained a devoted patriot, supporting his country in danger.
President Benjamin K. Rich of the Southern Mormon headquarters in Chattanooga says a Utah governor telegram confirms a special election on April 2 to fill the Brigham H. Roberts seat. Ex-Congressman W. H. King, a Democrat and Mormon, is expected to win.
From Ladysmith Feb 4 General Buller’s guns were heard on Signal Hill cheering the garrison. The outcome of the engagement is unknown. Boers mass near Ladysmith and move another gun toward Surprise Hill as defenders stay ready for further attacks.
At Spearman's Camp on February 3 Bethune’s mounted infantry came under Boer fire from the hills as they reconnoitered. Boers set grass fires left of Mount Alice to erase cover and improve lines of sight for their forces.
Lord Roberts reports Mafeking stronghold improving with trenches extending toward the major battery forcing its evacuation. British forces also described pushing enemy lines on multiple fronts. General Buller reportedly crosses the Tugela seeking to relieve Ladysmith as heavy fighting looms.
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