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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1912

Page

5

Heat described as Boston’s worst July day on record

Heat and humidity pushed temperatures to 99 degrees in the city as residents sought relief with open roofs, water spraying, and sleep on the Common. Several deaths and numerous prostrations followed. city departments provided half holidays, extended cooling spaces, and free ice for families with infants.

Washington Cole

Multiple Victims Overcome Near City Hospital

The item lists several individuals with addresses in Chelsea South Boston Roxbury and West Roxbury who were overcome at various corners and streets near City Hospital including Dorchester Avenue Templeton Street Tremont Street Beach Street Harrison Avenue Dover Washington Streets Mayfair Street and Factory Street.

Mary Lane Dilworth Street City Hospital Alice Kershaw Regal Shoe Company Summer _ street Grace Hospital Simon Berg Cambridge Beach Street William Miley Woodstock N. H Parmenter Hanover Streets Relief Hospital A. Dingle East Canton Street George Williams Fulda Street Roxbury Mayfair Street Business Street Hyde Park Linwood Hospital James Mullius Roxbury City Hospital Daniel F. Murray Allendale Street Jamaica Plain Faulkner Margaret Corrigan Brookline Street Cambridge Relief Hospital Joseph L. Gilchrist West 5Th Street N. Y Hartford Dover Street Julia Sulloway Pitt Street West End Thomas Quinn Conlincourt East Cambridge Norman and Merrimack Streets Bentley Thornton North Beacon Street Brighton Park Street Mechanic Street North End John W. Brooks Edford Street Wellington Wild Coal Company Charlestown Thelma Peterson RuS&el Street Rand Avery Supply Company Franklin Street Annie Smith Princeton Street East Boston Rand Avery Company Joseph Costa Linwood Street Somerville Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company Patrick Moran Porter Street Bristol Street Harold Davis Pearl Street Magazine Beach William Mazon Williams Newton Newton Hospital Walter Burns Upper Falls Annie Fitzgerald Corning Street Nellie Roche Church Street Dorchester Northampton Washington Streets Joseph Gerson Ash Street Chelsea Dorchester Avenue Templeton Street William Burke Nantasket Beach Tremont Street Patrick Ward West Sixth Street South Boston Harrison Avenue George Little Hudson Street Dover John J. Mullen Gertrude Welsh Factory Street Sockalexis Mumree Street Worthampton Streets City Gertrude Dunksey West Roxbury

Portland Heat Reaches 91 Degrees in 1911 Return

The official Portland temperature hit 91 degrees today the highest since July 12, 1911, with humidity remaining fairly low across the day.

Portland

Boston Health Board Forecast Warns Fewer Deaths This Summer

Dr P H Mullowney says Boston will fare better in heat with abundant ice and milk supply, projecting less suffering and deaths than last year. He cites improved resources and plans as the city braces for hot weather.

Dr. Mullowney Boston Dr. Mahoney P. H. Mullowney Boston Health Board

Seven Victims of Heat in Worcester

Seven Worcester residents died from the intense heat as temperatures topped 99 degrees. John J. Trump a police ambulance chauffeur collapsed while assisting heat victims at police headquarters due to his heavy uniform and constant activity during the noon hours.

Worcester John J. Trump

Boston Work Horse Parade Aids Watering Stations

During seven hot days the Boston Work Horse Parade Association operated six watering and spraying stations across the city at 87 Court Street Park Square Charles Street Dock Square Portland Street and 723 Tremont The group invites subscriptions to support this humane relief effort.

Boston Court Street Park Square Charles _ street Dock Square Portland Street Tremont Street

Rain at Haverhill Fails to Ease Heat Wave

Haverhill records its first rain in 30 days as a heavy 10 minute shower passes with little relief. Temperatures reached about 99 degrees, with some spots over the century mark. The first heat casualty was 30 year old farm hand Andrew Pickard who collapsed in a Rosemont district field but was revived.

Coleman Fort Avenue Retbury Relief Hospital James W. Gregg Everett James Gilrain Quarry Street Quincy Boston Haverhill Andrew Pickard Rosemont

New Bedford Sees Hottest Day of Year Near 100

New Bedford recorded the year's hottest day as temperatures neared the 100 degree mark, signaling a rare heat spike for the city.

New Bedford

The Comb's Morning Story and Hy's Hair Health Ad

An old fashioned anti grey hair pitch argues that grey strands age a woman, urging young women to stay youthful in appearance. It promotes Hay's Hair Health as the remedy to preserve vitality and avoid the grandmother look.

Summer Hints A Refreshing Drink Recipe

A drink combines two tablespoons Duffy's malt whiskey with a raw egg, four teaspoons sugar, lemon or lime juice, ice, and water for a smooth nourishing beverage. Dr. Wm. Berkenstock of Philadelphia endorses it as unequalled for fatigue and exhaustion.

Wm. Berkenstock Philadelphia

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