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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1911

Page

2

Terrific Heat Blast Brings City to Edge of Celebration

Weather warns of mild cooling but heat remains widespread across the nation from coast to Rockies. Death notices list victims of sun stroke and heat related collapses in Lynn East Boston and surrounding towns, including Victoria Bore nine months, Peter Mahoney, Patrick Sweeney, and others unnamed.

United States East Rockies

Prostrations Report Across Cities During Parade

A lengthy roll lists dozens of individuals from Boston and surrounding towns who collapsed or were overcome during parades and public events. Names span Andrew Olsen to Patrick McPartland with ages and streets, plus several unidentified cases and multiple hospitalizations.

Record Heat Grips Boston as 104 Degrees Hits Eight Cities

Boston endured a blistering holiday with temperatures near 104, tied for the hottest in the nation. The heat caused 10 deaths and 399 prostrations, with many seeking shade, water, and ferries to escape the heat.

Remarkable 1903 1904 Kidney Disease Cure Letter

Railroad fireman George Kensler of Marinette Wisconsin recounts prior five month battle with kidney and bladder trouble. After several doctors failed, Swamp Root cured him and he passed two kidney exams as proof. Notarized statement dated September 25 1909.

Daily Eagle Star Henry Graass Notary Public Door County Wis

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

A letter ad invites readers to request a sample of Swamp-Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. at Binghamton New York, promising a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mentions Boston Daily Post and sells regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Fellsway Races Stopped by Heat at Medford Track

The regular schedule at Fellsway Driving Club in Combination Park Medford was halted yesterday afternoon due to extreme heat. Two thirds of entrants did not appear and those who did raced without prizes awarded.

Fellsway Driving Club Combination Park Medford

Heat closes Somerville Independence Day show on Central Hill

A Somerville Fourth of July celebration on Central Hill was cut short by oppressive heat. Four actors and three actresses collapsed and received medical care. A trained dogs number was halted by Humane Society Inspector Berry. Key figures including Clarence Goldthwaite and John Langdon were affected. One boy injured by barb wire. Firemen had six alarms. the day ended with band concerts and fireworks at Lincoln Park and Broadway Field.

Somerville Central Hill Charles M. Berry Humane Society Clarence W. Goldthwaite Caleb Page Board of Health Lincoln Park Broadway Field

Residents Struck by Collapses Reported Across City

Mary Dillon aged 19 of 17 Lowell Street collapsed at home. John E Thorne aged 59 of 17 Chilton Place Newton overcome near North Station. Nellie Powers 31 of Leominster collapsed on Washington Street. Timothy Riordan 34 of 15 Cambridge Street collapsed on New Charlestown Bridge with a fractured hip. James H Corlinn 71 Civil War veteran of 8 Stamford Street collapsed on Green Street.

Mary Dillon Lowell Street John E. Thorne Chilton Place Newton North Station Nellie Powers Leominster Washington Street Timothy Riordan Cambridge Street New Charlestown Bridge James H. Corlinn Stamford Street Green Street

Prostrations Reported Across Campuses and Streets

A list of individuals aged 11 to 47 from East Boston and Cambridge reported overcome at various locations including Utica Street, Porter Street, Star of Sea Church, Berkshire and Marney streets, Massachusetts Avenue near Albany Street, and theatres at Revere Beach. Names include Michael McNally John J Donovan Frank Osborne William McCarthy Louis Jola Catherine Hartman Harold Davis Willard Fenton Corporal David Craig and Private George Miner.

Michael McNally Utica Street East Boston John J. Donovan Porter Street Cambridge Star of Sea Church Moore Street Frank Osborne William McCarthy Gore Street East Cambridge Berkshire and Marney Streets Louis Jola Sheafe Street Massachusetts Avenue Albany Street Catherine Hartman Revere Beach Harold Davis Willard Fenton Grove Place Melrose

New England Heat Victims Outside Hub

Miss Susan S. Littell of Brookline died at Pottsville New York. Mrs. Augusta M. Kimball aged 83 of Haverhill is reported among heat victims.

New England Susan S. Littell Brookline Pottsville N. Y Augusta M. Kimball Haverhill

Well Known Teacher Dies of Sunstroke in Pottsville

Susan Littell of Brookline aged 84 dies from sunstroke at the Hospital for Women in Pottsville New York. Daughter of G S Littell founder of Littell's Living Age sister of Robert Littell publisher for years she worked in education and physical training for children and advised Brookline school committee.

Susan Littell Marlboro Street Brookline Hospital For Women Pottsville N. Y G. S. Littell Vrattell’s Living Age Robert Littell

Governor Foss Indisposed by Heat at Cohasset

Governor Foss, resting at his Cohasset summer home, was reported indisposed by heat after attending Pittsfield's 150th anniversary. He planned to review the Roxbury parade but felt unwell, though inquiries said he had rested and was improving later in the day.

Foss Cohasset Pittsfield Roxbury

Found Dead From Heat in Woods Near Newburyport

A body found in the woods near Newburyport is identified as John Martin aged 50 of Byfield. The death is attributed to heat with authorities likely investigating the incident as a possible heat related fatality. Authorities reported the discovery occurred July 4.

Newburyport John Martin Byfield

Street Dust Irritates Skin Prompts Quick Relief Ad

An old time advertisement touts Hood's Lotion as a quick relief for skin irritation from street dust. It promises fast soothing action and offers the product for 50 cents.

Hood

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Deafness Treatment

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce free one month treatment and medicines for all deaf patients who begin care before July 16. A testimonial from a patient in Massachusetts claims restoration of hearing after treatment.

Deafness Reversed by Osmo-Chemic Treatment Says Readers

A series of reader testimonials from Auburndale to Medford praise the Osmo-Chemic Physicians for restoring hearing and ending ringing and discharge in multiple cases. Individuals from Boston to Roxbury report improved hearing and clearer sounds after treatment.

Marshall R. Currier Charles St Auburndale Miss BE. Warnahan Ballard St Fall River Mass Mildred Burgess Pear St Framingham Frances Bernard St. Cecilia St Boston Jacob B. Sulham South Hanson F. B. Bacon Rock St Roxbury Nellie M. Brown Aberdeen Five Cambridge Nellie Donovan High St Beverly Margaret Kimball Oliver St Linden Fannie Record Vancouvger St Barker Spring St Medford

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Office Details

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine specializes in Eye Nose Throat Chest and Chronic Diseases with J Le Plunkett MD as Chief Consulting Physician. Permanent offices at Suite 8 9 103 entrance No 18 Boylston St Boston hours 10 am to 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm daily closed Sundays.

J. le Plunkett M. D Ing Boyl Ston St Boston

Anderson and dozens of others mourned in Boston notices

Boston area death notices list numerous July funerals with names ages and addresses. Entries include John W Anderson 51 years July 2 at Providence with funeral Thursday. Sarah Bowden 72 July 8 at Waverley. Patrick Conway Roslindale. Bridget Downey East Boston. Mildred Gaffey Roxbury 3 months. Delia Flaherty Dorchester. Patrick Kane East Boston. many others with residences and mass or church services noted.

Church Street Winchester North Station Conway Roslindale Patrick H Margaret Conway Hawthorne Street Sacred Heart Church Cooper Margaret T. Cooper Minnie J Richard Cooper Commercial Street Crane Boston Highlands Daniel Crane Htside Street Mission Church Crimlisk Charlestown Bridget Neil Crimlisk Main Street St. Mary’s Church Warren Street Downey Rennington Street Joseph Hooker G. A. R. Eckstrom Cambridge John Emil Eckstrom Emma _ Eckstrom Fenno Street Gustaf Wasa A. Flaherty Dorchester Delia Michael Flaherty South Boston Harbor View Street Gaffey Roxbury Mildred M Frank Mary Gaffey Rearden Cedar Street Gaudette Brighton Sarah E Charlotte Eli Gaudette Maverick Street Church of the Assumption Lewis Everett Mary A. P Winslow N. Lewis First Baptist Church Everett Square Love Boston Thomas F Thomas Mary Love Noonan William H. Butler Falcon Street Sumner Street Morgan Robert Morgan Gate of Heaven Murphy Daniel Johanna Murphy Harrington Chel Sea Street Soleman Julia Michael Murphy Lynch Blue Hill Avenue St. Patrick's Church New York Nebling Frederick Nebling Rockwell Street Newcomb Chelsea James BE. Newcomb Chestnut Street Bridget E Mary Noonan South Margin Street St. Mary's Church Endicott Street O’brien Joseph Timothy Mary O'Brien Holland Eney North End Patrick Sweeney Festus Keaney Charter Street Stephen’s Church Hanover Street Fall River Sullivan Mary Sullivan Myers John Sullivan Farcella Street All Saints Church Taylor Maryland Street Savin Hill Charles Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cee Lane Ae Victoria Bore Sagamore Street Lynn North Ferry Peter J. Mahoney Curve Street South End John Irving East Lexington Edward Downey Bennington Street James Seery Vandine Street Joe Malden Pierce and Knollin Streets Jane Lynch Liberty Street John Hill Montvale Avenue Woburn Matthew Daly Andrew Olsen Ramsey Street John Dever Hampden Street Springfield Street Mary Fitzgerald Dedham Worcester Square Frederick Reiser Boylston Street Jamaica Plain Franklin Park Rutherford Ghem Coast Artillery Corps Savin Street William Stewart Wigglesworth Street Dudley Street John J. Lazarsky Fort Strong William Atkins Elisha D. Eldridge Centre Street John J. Galvin Shawmut Avenue Frank Hanson Faxon Street St. Alphonsus Hall Clyde B. Steckel U. S. S. New Jersey Warren and Copeland Streets Edward J. C. Powers Bunker Hill Street Annie Solomon Compton Street J. S. Atkins U. S. S. Missouri Mark Sibley Farnham Reading Streets Edgar P. Nelson Westford Street J. H. Wakefield Maplewood Station Knollin Pierce Streets Lewis Jackson Eastern Avenue Edward Cicotte Annie E. Barter Jefferson Avenue Patrick Duffey Portsmouth N. H Locust Street South James Hoar Oak Square Brighton Avenue Dr. Ripley Sumner F. Starbird Joseph Quinan Dummy Field Walter W. Whittier Central Terrace Simon Chivers Chadwick Street City Hospital A. T. Cook Andrew Creelman Police Department Brookline Reservoir Kent Street Bryan Monahan Eastman Street Foster Street George Cote Keene John J. Boyle Spencer George M. Smith South Portland Samuel Curtis Charles M. Adams Mildred Coulumi Leonard Ward Salem Frank Frost Nora Buckley John J. Ward Josephine Anasdrowski Brid Victor Vereneau Biddeford Joseph M. Suaze Providence Kate Kelly Minnie Stewart Perry Ohio Barre Patrick McPartland Lowell Sarah J. Hurst Free City Dorothy Bradford Bay Line Provincetown Miles Standish Nantasket General Lincoln Cape Cod Nahant Betty Alden Plymouth Cape Ann Gloucester King Philip Satellite Governor's Peddock's Islands Huntington Avenue Eddie Cicotte Weather Bureau Great Lakes Pacific Coast Albany Charleston Des Moines Kansas City Omaha Sioux City Indianapolis Binghamton, N Asa Wilson Bros Scollay Sq ERS Waltham Watches Wilson Brothers, Scollay Sq Allen Alen Roy Atlantic Montreal Ismarck City Nantucket New Orleans Wierio Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg Denver Des Vioines Portland Eastport Portland, Ore Galveston San Francisco San Diego Hatteras St. Louis Helena St. Paul Eee Jacksonville Washington New Brunswick N. J John T Stor Union Street Greater Boston Faneuil Hall Brookside Fresh Brookside Grace Hospital David Craig Company L Fifth Massachusetts Private George Miner N. J. Kleist Chickering & Sons Mont St Sly Grocers Union O’leary John O'Leary St. Philip’s Church Paige Caroline E. Paige Hardwick Raymond Walnut Avenue Benjamin Raymond Littleton and Ayer Mass Smart Eliot E. Smart Batist Chincha Square Hannahek Church of the Sacred Heart Tate Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers Lagrange Street
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