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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
4
New York July 4 Miss Julia Marlowe fell ill from intense heat after a Macbeth performance at the Broadway Theatre. Her doctor cancelled the week’s Shaksperian engagement and she will not appear this Summer. Also noted were the deaths of Samuel N Curtis and Mildred Coulum, a one year old child in the same heat wave.
July 4 in Newburyport saw two fatalities from the heat, an aged man and a year-old child, as the sun’s high temperatures stressed local residents beyond endurance. Officials warned residents to seek shade and stay hydrated amid the extreme conditions.
A fierce wind and electrical storm hit Gray Maine causing uprooted trees and blown fences. W H Dowd's dwelling was struck by lightning and burned to the ground with about 2000 dollars in losses as temperatures surged to 112 degrees before the storm cooled.
Six Wakefield special policemen refused to perform manual labor for the Fourth of July committee. Exhausted after duty since Monday night they balked at driving stakes to support ropes around the athletic event area at Wakefield Common.
After a disruptive night police faced a formal complaint and went to the Station. Chief Pollard and the committee brokered a compromise. Officers Tyzzer McDonald Preston Black Peterson and Shaw were named from the special force. Some specials assisted during the band concert while daylight sports saw only Officer McFadden on duty. No accidents occurred despite a large crowd. A rift between Chief Pellard and the committee centered on coat removal and assigned duties.
A dozen South End youths and four Italians clashed at Revere Beach early yesterday. Joseph Cataldo, 16, of Revere Street, was jailed after allegedly firing at Harry Haney, 364 Massachusetts Avenue, who was wounded in the right forearm. Cataldo was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon after patrolman Thomson intervened.
The jubilee meeting of the international congress of naval architects opened in London with the Duke of Connaught welcoming foreign delegates for King George. American delegates include Rear Admiral Watt, chief naval constructor U S N, and Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps, chief of the naval bureau of construction, U S N, who will play prominent roles.
Berlin will relieve the Panther at Agadir Morocco. the Berlin is three times as large as the gunboat. The foreign office explains the Panther returns to her home port for dry-docking after today’s decision.
Newport, R I July 4 Mrs Mary Grant 94 invalid died tonight from burns suffered when a lighted oil stove atop a warm coal stove exploded yesterday She was rushed to Newport Hospital but could not be saved due to age and injuries.
Spencer July 4. Dazed by the heat, John J. Boyle a former Worcester resident fell from a second story balcony at his home and was killed. He was 34 years old and married. He suffered a broken neck, skull fracture and other injuries.
About 6000 Boston schoolchildren received flowers plants and small flags from the Boston Floral Emblem Society on the Common to honor Independence Day. A large tent stored blossoms as officials and society members distributed them amid extreme heat.
A 30 year old night clerk and part time elevator operator, How ard A Barickman Jr of 110 Oxford Street Cambridge, was crushed and killed when his jacket pocket caught in the elevator door. While trying to close the door the lift rose pinning his body in a six inch gap between wall and car, causing fatal injuries. He died en route to City Hospital as panicked guests and staff gathered at the Hotel Tuileries Back Bay police removed the body.
The Revere parade was reviewed at Shirley avenue where it was dismissed and nine hand fire engines marched to Curtis Park for a playout. Winners in contests included Watch City of Waltham 220 ft stream, Oko massanesut of Marblehead 212 ft 4 1/2 in, Converse of Malden 197 ft 6 in. Athletic winners included George Harding in multiple sprints and jumps, John Fitzgerald 440-yard dash, Walter Nordstrom high jump, Chris Cox and Edward Wallace three legged race. Girls race won by Miss Mabel McLean who received a bracelet. The Harding A A won the relay. heats were canceled due to heat. fireworks closed at Paul Revere Park. Beachmont hosted band concerts and water games. Parker Hall hosted children’s events. Belle Island Inlet held fireworks and concerts in the evening.
A chauffeur stationed outside a city hotel summoned police and attempted aid but died before City Hospital arrival. Barickman, unmarried, is survived by his father, Howard A. Barickman.
A large crowd along the Charles River Basin saw a mediocre firework show last night under city auspices. Rockets repeated similar designs with yellow pin wheels. viewers criticized the monotony and many left before the finale.
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