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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wm. Berkenstock
Philadelphia
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