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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1910

Page

2

Boston Tempers Temperatures Amid Sudden Heat Wave

Boston endured a scorching July day with the city among the hottest in New England as heat waves spread nationwide. North Platte Nebraska hit 104 degrees, while Eastport Maine posted a cool 60 as western plains faced extreme heat. High humidity in Moston intensified discomfort and forecasts suggest warming continues with westerly winds.

Boston North Platte Nebraska New England Mercury Moston Eastport Maine New York Nantucket Washington Jacksonville New Orleans St. Louis Chicago St. Paul Kansas City Denver Buffalo North Platte Nebevn Cleveland Eee

Lightning Strikes Four Times in Wakefield

A July thunderstorm struck Wakefield four times with no heavy damage or fires. One bolt hit William L. Pittcocks at 45 West Chestnut Street, toppling a chimney and breaking windows. Another hit the First Universalist Church, damaging plaster and gas lines. The signal tower at Wakefield Junction and the Lakeside trolley wire were struck, halting electric service briefly. Street flooding and washouts were also reported.

William L. Pittcocks West Chestnut Street Universalist Wakefield Junction Boston & Maine Railroad Boston & Northern Lakeside

Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Several Cities

A western storm damaged structures and disrupted services in Wakefield, Beverly, Woburn, Lynn, Malden, Worcester and other towns. It felled trees, damaged chimneys and poles, sparked fires, destroyed a barn in West Boylston, and injured a visitor in Richibucto. The Burgoyne elm in Waltham fell as chimneys and wires were blown down.

Lynn T. A. Kelley Malden Worcester West Boylston Leominster Waltham

Lightning bolts destroy 30-foot flag pole on roof at 411 Columbus

A thunderbolt shatters a pine flag pole on a four family building at 411 Columbus Avenue tearing the gilded ball from its end and scattering splinters in the street. Julius Rothenberg owns the building and residents include families of A B Lane C I Clough and Mrs M J Arnold. Arthur and Alexander Petron witnessed the flash at about 505 PM. no one injured.

Columbus Avenue Julius Rothenberg Court Street A. BE. Lane C. I. Clough M. J. Arnold Arthur Alexander Petron

Water causes fire in Lynn factory

Lightning struck two Lynn houses as heavy rainwater flooded a morocco factory cellar and surged into a lime vat, sparking a major blaze at the T. A. Kelley Morocco Company plant. The flood also damaged two homes on Adams and Conoma streets, with losses around 200 dollars, while the storm crippled local phone service.

Lynn T. A. Kelley Morocco Company Michael Seamel Adams Street Frank Agnew Conoma Street

Woburn Steeple Struck Third Time in Five Years

A severe July thunderstorm damaged Woburn including the Meth odist Church steeple struck for the third time in five years and a water main on Lowell street. An electric car at Main and Winn streets lost its controller and burned, a railroad switch at Odd Fellows block burned, a pine tree on Lowell street toppled, and hundreds of telephone lines were knocked out. No injuries reported beyond minor bruises.

Woburn Methodist Lowell Street Main Winn Boston & Northern Railroad Odd Fellows William H. Curtis

Lightning Strikes House Hurling Stove Across Room

Beverly reporter recalls a July 25 incident at Edward Giles’s residence on Wallace Street where a lightning bolt blew out chimney flues, filled the home with smoke, and threw the kitchen stove across the room while occupants escaped unharmed. A Danvers Street trolley line outage followed as a feed wire was struck, disrupting service for hours.

Beverly Edward Giles Wallace Street Danvers

Bolt Shatters Chimney in Melrose Storm

Severe thunderstorm hits Melrose on July 25 with lightning injuring no one seriously. A bolt struck a Malvern Street house of James Stebbins, shattering the chimney while occupants were dazed. Trees fell in Fells and heavy rain flooded many cellars.

Bolt Columbus Avenue Wakefield Richibucto N. B D. C. Martin Waltham Melrose Lexington Beverly Woburn Malvern Street James Stebbins

Sofa sets afire in Lexington house lightning strike

In Lexington on July 25 a house occupied by Mrs. Nellie Ahern on Burn Street was struck by lightning. Damage was limited to some clothing and a sofa that caught fire. The building belongs to the late Cornelius J. Manley estate. Heavy rain accompanied the event but caused little water damage.

Lexington Nellie Ahern Cornelius J. Manley

Lightning Kills Waltham Woman in New Brunswick Storm

During a severe thunderstorm at Richibucto Kent county Moncton July 25 Mrs D O Martin of Waltham Massachusetts was struck by lightning and killed instantly. She was visiting her brother Ephraim Pine and stood at an open window watching the storm when the strike occurred her sister in law Mrs Pine escaped with injuries.

Moncton N. B Richibucto Kent County D. O. Martin Waltham Mass

Fireworks display postponed for East Boston San Antonio festival

Owing to yesterday's shower the Cottage Street Playground fireworks show for the three days' celebration of the feast of San Antonio di Padova by the Italians of East Boston was postponed to a later night this week with the date to be announced.

Cottage Street San Antonio di Padova Boston

Burns Out Fuses in Malden Plant

Malden, July 2. A heavy thunder storm knocked out numerous fuses at the Malden Electric plant causing blackouts for about an hour. Lamps and lanterns were used in some areas while others paused business until the sun returned. A large crew repaired the fuses and restored street lights before nightfall with no injuries reported.

Malden

Barn and Horses Burned in Winchester Lightning Strike

Winchester July 25. A large barn owned by Thomas Hutchinson on Ridge street was struck by lightning and burned with several valuable horses inside. Loss estimated at least 3000 dollars. The blaze also lightly struck Michael Meagher’s house on Florence street, saved by heavy rain. Local fire station wires were affected though no major damage.

Winchester Thomas Hutchinson Ridge Street Michael Meagher Florence Street

Electric Storm Destroys Two Barns in Manchester NH

A severe electrical storm and heavy rain hit Manchester on July 25 causing $12,000 in damage to two large barns on North River road owned by George H. Brown. The barn of John Sanborn on Ash street burned partly, with bolts causing minor damage to several other structures as streets flooded and cellars filled.

Manchester N. H North River Road State Industrial School George H. Brown John Sanborn Ash Street

Burgoyne Elm Falls at Waltham

A fierce thunderstorm in Waltham blows down the Burgoyne Elm halting trolley service for about an hour. The fallen tree crashes into Main Street and downed trolley wires, causing several electrical shocks near Hammond Street and Central Square with minor fires reported but no serious damage.

Waltham Main Street Hammond Street Central Square

Snow's Special 100 Proof Kentucky Whiskey Ad

It stands to reason that the absolute purity and eleven-year maturity of Snow's Special 100 Proof Kentucky Whiskey make it an ideal stimulant it has a pleasant tang without the aftertaste. A full gallon is $4.75, a pint and a half pint options, old imported Sherrys and Ports priced at $3 and $4 a gallon, and special quarts at 50c and $1.10. Thomas Snow eighteen St Boston 18.

Snow Boston

Pole Collision Creates Savage Iron Storm in Street

A bolt struck the iron ball atop a pole, flinging splinters six feet long across the street. The pole was torn and chewed as if by a prehistoric mastodon, with a large junk thrown onto a roof. One steel guy was ripped away while others twisted. The pole remained on the brink, and pedestrians gathered splinters as souvenirs.

Farm Buildings Go Up in Smoke

Waterville Maine July 25 lightning struck farm buildings owned by Mrs J C Morrill located about a mile from the city and fire destroyed them. Some furniture saved but water was scarce. Loss about 3000 with 1200 insurance. A large barn in Winslow owned by James Nean was blown 12 feet from its foundations and must be rebuilt. Electric light and power concerns suffered damage from wire tangles and burned equipment.

Waterville J. C. Morrill Winslow James. Nean

Storm delays Rivet execution in thunderstorm fallout

The execution of condemned murderer Rivet was postponed after dark clouds and thunder forced Warden Bridges to delay today's electrocution. Rivet spent the night in his cell reading and writing, then slept as guards and officials prepared for a humane, speedy method later.

Rivet Death Watch Warden Bridges

Turid heat claims many victims in city heat wave

An extended list details numerous individuals overcome by extreme heat across Boston and surrounding towns. Victims include Michael McLoughlin 30 of South Boston who died after a fall at the American Music Hall, and William H. King of Boston who collapsed in Newburyport. The report names dozens more victims with ages addresses and locations from Roxbury Brookline Cambridge and Malden among others.

Michael McLoughlin East Third Street Boston William H. King Elbow Alley Newburyport George Briggs Galena Street Roxbury Patrick Harrington Fayette Street Pleasant Street City Hospital Neil J. McCormick East Newton Street Franklin Square Park Mark J. Crossman Newark Street Richmond Mercantile Streets Relief Hospital John Forbes Commercial Wharf A. N. Freeman Bowdoin Street Dorchester Quincy Joseph McCarthy Cambridge Cambridge Street John F. le Favor Barstow Street Malden Park Street Front Street Hartford Conn Balch Topsfield Mass Gilbert Brownell Balch Balch Brothers Company of the Knolls Pine Grove Barden Chelsea Margaret David Barden Joseph A. Barden St. Patrick’s Church Congress Avenue Selemn St. Rose Church Barrett John J Mary Barrett St. Patrick's Church Berkshire Street Arlington Brennan South Boston Michael Sr Sarah E. Brennan Fay West Broadway St. Vincent’s Church Conway Charlestown Michael Mary J. Conway Medford St St. Catherine's Church Calvary Cemetery Woburn Cunio Frank Gordon Augustus F. Cunio Division 15 Annie V. Cunio Doherty Main Street Donovan Lillian L. Donovan Hughes William HF. Donovan Holden Street St. Paul's Church Cedar Grove Cemetery Good Patrick Good Jane Good North Warren Street Higgins Brookline John Mary William and Abbie Foye Sherman Street St. Peter’s Church Murray Bernard Murray South Margin Street St. Mary’s Endicott Street Thomas Murray Charles’ Church O’brien John F Annie J. O’brien Wallace Mary O’brien Skahan Street Somerville St. Joseph's Church Union Square St. Paul’s

Panicked workers struck by lightning at Marston's shoe factory

Lightning lashed Locust street striking the water tower atop Marston's shoe factory. The three story building jolted employees to the floor as the bolt coursed through shafting. Nearby, a Swampscott residence and a bandstand were hit, with injuries reported but not severe. A Saugus chimney struck a child with a glancing brick blow yet the child escaped serious harm.

Marston Locust Street Charles Phillips Swampscott Saugus

Lightning Strikes Nahant Dance Hall and Wharf

In Nahant on July 25 a dance hall roof was ripped by lightning and floor torn up, shocking several bystanders. Simultaneously, as the Governor Andrew from Boston docked, a bolt struck the wharf knocking down eight people on the wharf and figure on the boat felt the shock.

Nahant Bass Point Andrew Boston

Rescue body from burning home in Wilton New Hampshire

The body of Mrs. Mary Dutton, mother in law of Jacob Kendall, was the only thing saved today when Kendall's Temple home burned after a fatal blaze last night. The tragedy left the residence destroyed and authorities investigating the cause of the fire.

Wilton N. H Mary Dutton Jacob Kendall Kendall Temple

Farm Fire After Lightning Strike

A farm building was destroyed by a lightning flash, with an adjoining structure also burning. About a dozen head of livestock perished, and total damage is estimated at eight thousand dollars, fully insured.

Heat Hills 15 in New York

New York records another scorching day as heat and humidity rise. The city logged 15 sunstroke deaths and many prostrations amid crowded beaches and parks. One death was reported at Coney Island.

New York Coney Island

Boston Man Drops Dead From Heat in Newburyport

William H. King, 59, of Boston, collapsed in his sister’s yard in Newburyport from the day’s heat. He had come to the area about six weeks ago and left a wife behind in Boston.

Newburyport William H. King Boston King

Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy

Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases in thousands of cases. Describes it as a gentle vegetable compound with a sworn purity certificate. Available at drug stores in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles and a free sample by mail from Kilmer Co. Boston Post readers may request a sample.

Boston Post Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

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