Heat Prostrations Rise Amid Boston Heat Wave
Four residents including Frances Hennessy of East Boston and Jane Flaherty of Dorchester collapsed from the heat. Charles McCarthy of Jamaica Plain and John Carney of East Cambridge also suffered prostration. Doctors and Relief Station care followed as forecasters predicted showers may bring relief this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hennessy
Condor Street
Boston
Otis School
James J. McDevitt
Jane Flaherty
Mt. Vernon Street
Dorchester
Carson Beach
Carney Hospital
Charles M’carthy
Green Street
Jamaica Plain
Rowe's Wharf
John Carney
Federal Building
Oklahoma and Weather Snapshot Aug 1907 and State Details
The report contrasts a warm day in Boston with 92 degrees in Salt Lake City and Montana, 84 locally, and forecasts showers then heat. It notes Oklahoma’s 1907 statehood, demographic data, agriculture, politics, and flag changes as the 46th state joins the Union with Governor C. N. Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Salt Lake City
Montana
Chicago
Duluth
Washington
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Oklahoma
Union
United States
Massachusetts
Statehood
C. N. Haskell
Boston Lighted Skies With Dozens of Fourth of July Bonfires
Fire Commissioner Parker authorized around a score of bonfires citywide to herald Independence Day at midnight. Major flames lit South Boston and East Boston from 40 to 90 feet high with crowds cheering as officials and residents sparked the displays. Other large fires rose in Everett Malden Cambridge and Somerville while local clubs and associations organized the spectacle amid occasional vandalism and strained police gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Greater
Boston
South Boston
Southampton Street
McGivern
Peninsula District
McNary Park
Kemp Street
Strandway
M Street
Commonwealth Flats
United States
P. H. O'Connell
Ward 15
Breed’s Hill
Orient Heights
George H. Goodearl
Standard Oil Company
Melrose
Eugene H. Moore
Everett
Glendale Park
Bruce
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Malden
Highland Avenue
Edgeworth
Wellington
Joseph Whipling
Washington Street
Somerville
Malloy
Somerville Avenue
Nonantum
Newton
Nonantum Athletic Association
Alert Field
Watertown
Heath Street
Roxbury
American Brewing Company
Marcella Street
Galvin's Field
Forest Hills
Elopers Get Forgiveness After Returning Home
Howard C. Roche of Somerville and Gertrude A. Grove of North Cambridge wed in Providence with a justice of the peace. They returned home Thursday and were later forgiven by their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Roche
Somerville
Gertrude A. Grove
Fairfield Street
North
Cambridge
Roche
Providence
What to Do in Case of Injury by Explosives
Guidance for treating powder burn wounds from explosives emphasizes immediate medical care for tetanus prevention. Urge doctor consultation, thorough wound cleansing, no bandaging until arrival, and early tetanus antitoxin. Recommend light, low-fat foods and watery items to support blood fortification against tetanus bacilli.
How Hub Will Celebrate The Glorious Fourth
A detailed schedule for Jamaica Pond and citywide events marks the Fourth of July celebrations. Activities include band concerts, fireworks, church lawn parties, airship demonstrations, baseball, quoits, foot races, bowling, and entertainment for children across neighborhoods including Jamaica Plain Dorchester South Boston Roxbury and Dorchester venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HUB
Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Plain
Pierce Field
Roslindale
Cottage Street
East Boston
Massachusetts Avenue
South Huntington Avenue
Heath Street
Germania Hall
Jeffries Point
Franklin School House
Washington
Dover Streets
Columbia Road Municipal
Dorchester
Whittier
Hampshire Streets
Pierpont School House
Hudson Street
Deacon Hall
Washington Street
Boston Common
Marine Park
Franklin Park
North Square
Columbus Avenue
Chandler Street
Marcella Street
Wood Island Park
Harrison Avenue
Magnolia
Dudley Streets
Gibson Street
Adam and Mill Streets
Rogers Park
Brighton
Orient Heights
Charlesbank
Union Park Street
Neponset Playground
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Tower Street
Forest Hills
Cottage Street Playground
North End Park
Diphtheria Epidemic Triggers Naval Secretary Visit
An outbreak of diphtheria at the Charlestown naval prison hospital prompted Acting Secretary Newberry to travel from Washington. Of 16 patients, seven tested positive and four more suspected. conditions led to transfers to tents and separate housing for suspected cases. Recovery looks favorable, and officials plan disinfection and possible outside help if needed. Newberry will assess the Boston area situation and later select a site for a new naval hospital near Goat Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Naval Prison
Newberry
Washington
Navy Yard
Naval
Carpenter
Marine Barracks
New England
Boston
Naval Hospital
Goat Island
Newport
Young Woman Rescued After Jump Into Charles River
Minnie Kesler aged 19 of 31 Lowell Street attempted suicide by jumping into the Charles River behind the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Patrolman Frederick Sullivan pulled her from 20 feet offshore after a brief struggle. She was revived at Station 3 and taken to the Tombs for safekeeping. she has a history of ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Kesler
Lowell Street
Charles River
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Frederick Sullivan
Joy Street
Minnie
Montfort Wins Thistle Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
Montfort an 8 to 1 shot won the Thistle stakes selling one mile and a furlong at Sheepshead Bay defeating Spooner another 8 to 1 shot by a head in a remarkable race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
Montfort
Spooner
Clubbed to death in woods in Maine lobster town
In Rockland Me on July 3 William E Pinkham of Port Clyde was murdered while walking from his lobster boat to home. Two boys saw two masked men run from the woods where Pinkham lay unconscious with head wounds. Deputy Sheriff arrested Arthur Wiley who admits striking Pinkham during a quarrel, drunkenness cited as cause. Coroner and county attorney to investigate. Pinkham left a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocixland
William E. Pinkham
Port Clyde
St. George
Pinkham
Burglar Gormley Surrenders Under Woman’s Bargain
In New York a wife of burglar Jack Gormley exposed him to police after securing a pledge he would receive only a light sentence for crimes that could have earned life imprisonment. Gormley, smoking a cigar, surrendered in West Fifty-ninth Street after the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCafferty
Gormley
District Attorney's Office
Liberty
All New York
New York
Jack Gormley
West Fifty-ninth Street
Night Before Fire Log in Charlestown and Roxbury
Fire department logs show multiple incidents late night including a rear stable dump fire at 361 Medford Street Charlestown with no damage, several false alarms, and fires in a three story brick building at 60 Fayston Street Roxbury causing 75 dollars damage, another four story brick at 202 Merrimack Street with 100 dollars damage, a dwelling at 147 Heath Street Roxbury with 5 dollars damage, a one story shed at 820 Shawmut Avenue with 5 dollars damage, and a Columbus Avenue bonfire near Whittier Street with no damage. about 12 alarms total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford Street
Charlestown
Fayston Street
Roxbury
Merrimack Street
Heath Street
Columbus Avenue
Whittier Street
Shawmut Avenue
City Hospital Reports Three Cartridge Wound Cases
The City Hospital admitted two patients and the Relief Hospital treated a third for cartridge wounds in the left hand. William Connelly, 12, of 1242 Washington street. James Hazlehurst, 12, of 8 Reading street, Roxbury. and Peter Di Sesta, 11, of 276 Marginal street, East Boston were the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Relief Hospital
William Connelly
Washington Street
James Hazlehurst
Reading Street
Roxbury
Peter di Sesta
Marginal Street
Boston
Relatives contest will over South Boston property bequest
Relatives of Mrs Catherine C Tucker of South Boston will contest the will in which she left her house and land at 892 Hast First street and all personal property to the Animal Rescue League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine C. Tucker
South Boston
Hast First Street
The
Animal Rescue League
New York Doctor to Wed John Redmond's Daughter
Dr. William Thomas Power of New York sails to Dublin to wed Esther Redmond daughter of Irish Nationalist leader John E. Redmond. The couple plan a London wedding on July 18 with Dr Power’s brother and sister as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Redmond
William Thomas Power
West Seventieth Street
Dublin
Esther
John E. Redmond
Power
Dr. J. F
Esther Redmond
Tablet to William Lloyd Garrison Placed on Water St
Bronze tablet on Hornblower & Weeks building Water and Congress streets marks when Garrison began the Liberator on January 1 1831. Lowell quatrain honors his work amid abolitionist triumphs Y 1865 end of publication after achieving abolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd Garrison
Water ST
James Russell Lowell
Garrison
Merchants’ Hall
the Liberator
Congress and
Water Streets
John Butts Home First To Rise From Chelsea Ruins
John Butt, a Chelsea resident from Bellingham Hill, began rebuilding after the fire. His new two and a half story home, 45 by 24 feet, has seven rooms and hot water heating with a fire proof roof. The house stands on high ground amid extensive ruins and marks Chelsea’s revival alongside a brick warehouse on Everett avenue owned by George H Buck and occupied by Justin S Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
John Butt
Bellingham Hill
Butt
Everett Avenue
George H. Buck
Justin S. Perkins
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Peporlie
University City
Mt. Ida
P. H. O'Connor
South
Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society
Soldiers’ Monument
Commonwealth Park
North Brighton
Faneuil Hall
Rice
Dartmouth Street
Perkins
St. Botolph Street
Sheepshead
Tucker
Isaac Knapp
Clan NA Gaei
Oak “Island Grove
Revere
Roca
John Devoy
Baker
Guertin
John J. Moore
Waterford
Ireland
Kannally
Williams
the Grove
Oak Island Grove
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