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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
10
William Richards of 24 Stone Street Charlestown sinks from the heat amid a day described as normal summer weather by weather bureau observers. The report notes the unusual mild mood contrasts with the heat’s impact on residents as the city endures typical summer conditions.
A hot humid day with little breeze caused heat distress including a 28 year old man, William J Richards of Charlestown, collapsing near 470 Harrison Avenue and being hospitalized. Early fog along the coast dampened winds, with a cloudburst reported in East Walpole and nearby towns complicating local weather expectations.
Washington reports indicate no known American deaths but about 100 U.S. missionaries in the West River valley with others in Canton Wuchow Nanning and Kongmoon. The gunboat Callao heads to assist. many natives on riverhouse boats likely perished. The list names Americans in Canton missions up to a year ago believed still there.
The flood leaves Shameen island under ten feet of water and Canton city walls ringed by high floodwaters. Thousands drown and refugees crowd rooftops while fires destroy many houses and American mission property in the region is damaged or ruined. The Wilmington gunboat aids rescue efforts as foreigners seek safety at the British consulate in Wuchow. No American lives are reported lost.
Americans serving in Canton China missions mostly come from Western states with few from New England. The article lists those present last year and suggests many may still be there amid flood conditions and ongoing activities.
In Canton, China, personnel from the American Board and various missions are named. Key figures include Charles A. Nelson and family directing general work at the station and presiding over Union Theological College, with Mrs Nelson founding a girls school. Obed S. Johnson and wife in evangelistic work. Ruth Mulliken as girls school principal. and numerous others listed under American Presbyterian Mission Canton Christian College and United Brethren fields.
Harry K Thaw declared sane by an advisory jury in New York learns in open court tomorrow whether Justice Hendrick will order his release. Crowds surged outside the courthouse as attorneys discussed bail terms likely around forty six thousand dollars with Thaw potentially permitted to travel in the United States or Europe while awaiting further action.
Justice Hendrick weighs tomorrow’s decision on Thaw’s freedom with the court watching closely for a ruling that could shape the defendant’s future. The proceedings focus on evidence and legal standards relevant to release.
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