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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
2
Dr Gustave Wiksell explains the Brookline case linking Mrs Paine's toothache to the death of Mrs William Kakas. The patient had an appointment with Dr Hemenway on Wednesday at 1 30 PM and the events involve Mrs Paine, a heart disease, and bureau relations with Dr Hemenway.
A whimsical weather column describes a “cool wave” and the clash between weather men and the public over heat, portraying a flirtatious northerly air moving from the Ice King region to New England. It notes crowds in streets and bars as heat remains a topic of discussion.
Mrs Paine died after tooth extraction performed by Dr Hemenway at his office. Chloraline inhalation used to quiet her, then abrupt shock followed by death. Medical examiner Draper ruled natural causes and that Dr Hemenway bore no blame.
The American line steamer St Louis arrives at Quarantine at 8 16 from Southampton ahead of Cunard Campania by three minutes after a fierce 16 hour sprint. Both ships were near peak speed from Fire Island to Sandy Hook with Campania closing the gap late. St Louis completed the voyage in 6 days 10 hours 37 minutes, Campania in 5 days 15 hours 16 minutes.
The London Chamber of Commerce hosted a banquet for colonial premiers with Sir Wilfrid Laurier absent due to illness. Delegates debated imperial representation with New South Wales urging no minor Westminster role while Tasmania's Sir Edward Braddon and New Zealand's Richard Seddon pressed for direct and adequate representation in Parliament.
Between 5 and 7 last evening five heat prostration cases were reported to the hospital system. Notable victims include Bernard Jacobson 51 of 8 Hones Place James Jyapp 11 of 121 North Street Peter Joyce 30 of 107 West Fifth Street Martin Kenny of 2 Wester Street Dorchester and Gerald Budd 34 of East Watertown. Kenny faces likely serious injury while others recovered after treatment at stations and City Hospital.
Sanford's ginger is sold everywhere by POTTER Dave and Cum, sole proprietors of Potter, Dave and Cum in Boston. The tonic claims to quench thirst, open pores, relieve headaches, regulate digestion, prevent chills and malaria, and revive the languid and nervous.
Charles Alley of Lexington Street Medford lumber firm Alley and Litchfield aged about 50 suffered a sudden mental break near his Somerville home shortly before noon. He wandered to the Congregational arch on Highland avenue entered the church, mounted the pulpit and preached to empty pews before his brother arrived and took him home.
New York July 9 A 45 year old worker Frank Sexton collapsed from the heat while digging on One Hundred and Fiftieth Street near the Harlem River He threw off his clothes and leaped into the river from the bank His body was recovered Police reports listed eleven prostrations and several sudden deaths attributed to the heat during the hottest part of the day with temperatures cooling to 74 degrees by 11 pm.
In Lynn on July 9 the thermometer sits around 89 with peaks at 91 in places. No prostrations reported yet, but two sewer contractors dismissed workers due to the heat. Councilman F E Hubbard was overcome by heat on his way to work and was taken home unconscious.
The town's hottest day of the year forced some factory workers to stop work at noon as the hot wave swept Amesbury on July 9. Temperatures rose to unseen levels in the shade.
Louisville reports three deaths in city and vicinity from extreme heat and four in the state. Hundreds of prostrations noted as the heat peak reached by 11 o'clock this morning.
Thomas Cogns, a Tafturdock & Co. spinner, suffered sunstroke while walking from Caryville to his home in Franklin about noon today. He was brought home in Franklin and is feared not to recover.
Charles Riley a 30 year old unmarried employee of the Boston and Maine railroad at the Epping depot collapsed while unloading freight and died from heat this afternoon. His assistant caught him as he fell.
Holbrook July 9 Daniel J Bresnahan a 65 year old laborer fell insensible while haying. He was carried home and lies in critical condition after being overcome by the heat. rescues began from the field.
Dover reports its first sunstroke death as James F. Cook six years old collapsed while painting at Granite State Park. He died soon after at the county farm after being taken there due to lacking relatives in the city.
Chicago records a record hot day with sixteen deaths from heat and many prostrations. among the cases are suicides by heat binge and insanity driven by heat, including Charles Benson John Eaton Annie O Donnell and August Vanderslee h. priests Father Greenbaum and Father Tolton are noted among victims.
Worcester summary: Patrick O Keefe a paver with the city street department collapsed after work and died at his Southbridge street home. A physicist ruled the death sunstroke. He was 47, survived by a wife.
Deacon George Goodwin of East Montpelier died after being stricken by the sun while working in his hay field. He was 60 and well known in Washington County and neighboring areas. In Montpelier all outdoor work was halted and numerous prostrations were reported.
Augusta Maine July 9 The thermomet er registered in the shade at noon the hottest known for years with the mercury at 130 in the sun No prostrations reported and many outdoor workers compelled to cease work The temperature at 9 PM was 82 degrees.
In Brockton on July 9 the hottest day of the year, 93 in the shade, drives carpenters and painters to shade. Ames Woodward, foreman on the Times building, collapsed at noon and was taken home. expected to recover.
William Harriman of West Plymouth, a 68 year old farmer, was stricken by the sun while haying this afternoon in Plymouth New Hampshire and died almost instantly, leaving a widow and family.
Joseph Elliott of Walpole New Hampshire died after long illness from sunstrike. He was 30 years old and unmarried. The report notes he suffered greatly during his final days.
In South Berwick Missouri on July 9 Joseph W. Hasty aged 31 died after suffering sunstroke while haying. Several others were prostrated but are expected to recover.
Watertown July 9 Thomas Coffee 64 of 63 Fayette street was struck by a sanetruck on Main street while at work and died an hour later. He leaves a wife and five children.
A brief Dayton dispatch notes three heat related incidents reported today. Details are sparse with limited names or locations available from the fragment.
The San Francisco Christian Endeavor convention opened with radiant weather as delegates met in multiple churches and pavilions. Lectures covered topics like The Christian Endeavor Pledge and Truth at a Glance, with speakers from Chicago Philadelphia Boston and beyond. Mothers, junior, and intermediate societies were discussed, and six Chinese children from the Occidental Home in China were presented to the audience.
In Commons, Gerald Balfour explains how a half million pounds for Ireland will be spent. The scheme funds light railways in congested North Donegal and a west Ireland tourist route. A Shannon steamer service starts August first, with steamers and coaches linking Killarney to Connemara. Nationalists praise the administration's use of funds amid prior criticism.
A crowd gathers in Maurice Daly's parlor for the fifth night of the Kerkan Morningstar match. Kerkau leads with 1500 points to 1291, averages near .9 to .7, and Kerkau scores 800 to Morningstar's 233 in the evening. Kerkau has challenged Daly to a contest next week, which Daly may accept.
West Virginia miners push for arbitration as a broad sympathy strike gathers pace. Officials anticipate a 2 percent assessment on organized labor and plan funds to aid full-time workers, with President Dolan and Gompers backing measures to pressure operators. Communications from miners rise as Gastonville, Jumbo, and Panhandle diggers report active or idle pits, while Pittsburgh district tensions mount.
Mrs. Andrew Christie, widow of Captain Christie, recalls the wreck of the Traveller off Rodriguez Island in the Indian Ocean. Fever swept the ship, the Christie baby died at sea, survivors endured dehydration and neglect, and two graves were dug by the exhausted crew before rescue.
Talks on a conference with miners leaders are inconclusive with Colonel Read of Chicago and others pushing for arbitration. Most operators oppose this propoal and have not settled on a definite plan.
Dan R. Hanna received news that all miners at M. A. Hanna & Co. mines walked out. Coal supply disruptions threaten Cleveland utilities, water, transit, and manufacturing as West Virginia coal shipments halt and rail lines brace for broader impact.
The Pittsburg district shows near complete strike coverage with only a few mines in the New York and Cleveland company area and several in the fourth pool remaining. Officials face more resistance in the upper river section as President Dolan intensifies efforts to unite river miners. By yesterday, miners at Whittsett and West Newton had joined the movement.
Reports from the Monongahela River districts indicate weakened miners returning to work with prospects of more. Mines at Fayette and Monongahela are operating while crowds in Fayette City threaten a widespread walkout led by a brass band. Officials plan mass meetings in the coming days as the strike movement hinges on the Pittsburgh district and United Mine Workers actions.
Up to now no miner has left the mines of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company and none are expected to join the strike. President W. P. Dearmitt reports the workers are satisfied with pay and conditions. Some miners spoken to say they will not join the movement, though leaders insist they will prevail.
Tomorrow’s payday on the Wheeling division triggers pay out of about 40000 in cash. Operators and officials plan to press Finlayville saloons to close to avert riots among drivers and many foreign workers who may be risky when intoxicated. Huge coal influx from Fairmont region strains lines as miners push to capacity. Keystone Coal and Coke operator moved 150 carloads while King Bros. won back three of eight seized cars after protest.
In Pittsburg on July 9 the two day joint scale conference between iron and steel sheet manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association failed to reach a settlement. The dispute over rolling 22 gauge and lighter steel versus price for rolling iron sparked the breakdown, affecting 25,000 workers and halting all steel sheet mills nationwide.
Indianapolis July 9 The State Labor Commission invites Governors of Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania to join Governor Mount and the commission in Pittsburg to finalize proposals for ending the strike and to select commissioners to arbitrate. The meeting may be held tomorrow or next week if needed.
Governor Hastings declined to co operate with Ohio Indiana and Illinois arbitration boards for a Pittsburgh meeting to resolve the miners strike, saying no request came from Pennsylvania miners or operators. A telegram from Indiana and Ohio officials prompted the reply after a concurrent message from Indiana Governor Mount.
Massillon Ohio July 9 President M D Ratchford of the United Mine Workers says the strike movement is advancing smoothly with 125000 miners as a conservative count and up to 160000 in line by next Friday. He reports idle Cincinnati Southern railroad workers and no disturbances as delegates prepare for thirty reprenen ees next week.
In Peoria Illinois two hundred coal miners met in a Bartonville grove and agreed to send delegates to the conference with operators next week. Meanwhile fifty local miners at work will continue. They propose seeking an 18 percent price increase for 1994.
July 9 report notes a state order shifting conditions for coal miners in Osage City. Most miners idle since January have been moved to company mines and are expected to remain employed for several months.
Toledo captured the Afinbeapols trophy for pairs with Dayton nine tricks behind. Toledo Yachting Association placed third as the top teams advance to the American Whist League. Hamilton Street preliminaries conclude tonight with Philadelphia Whist Club leading, Chicago Duplicate second, Minneapolis third. Finals scheduled Saturday afternoon and evening between Toledo Albany and other qualifiers. American of Boston dropped from first to third with a big swing.
Greenville New Hampshire July 9 The murder of Mrs Hattie F Woodward in her farmhouse near the Wilton line remains unresolved. Authorities doubt a link to Joseph Borres the Russian as he skipped town. a safe unlock revealed Woodward's ring and money while the watch remains missing. Deputy Heath checked Boston pawnshops without result.
James Bonner a long time North End citizen died Wednesday after a brief illness from pneumonia following a cold. He leaves two daughters, one a Brooklyn nun and the other Mrs. B Murphy. Funeral today at St Marys Church North End. Born in Ireland 78 years ago he came to the United States in 1844 and built a profitable coal and wood business. He served as treasurer of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children and the St Vincent de Paul Society for 36 years, among other charitable duties.
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