Boston Heat Report Shows Extreme Temps Across City
A City-wide heat wave yields temperatures from 93 to 122 across Boston as crowds seek shade and water. Park Street kiosk records 98 while a Postman’s thermometer hits 122. scenes include crowds at Common, North End Park, and L Street baths as residents sleep on benches to beat the heat.
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Heatwave Deaths and Storm Rage Across New York
Temperatures peaked at 92 degrees in New York City with seven heat related deaths. A 26 mile per hour gale swept in with rain and thunder cutting the mercury to 69 within 30 minutes. A balloon at Steeplechase Park broke free and drifted away. Dr Henry W Post, a Harlem physician, shot himself this afternoon at home.
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Malden Schools Closed For Heat Day
Malden public schools closed today due to high heat and will reopen Monday.
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Malden
Record heat hits 102 at weather kiosk in Washington
The weather bureau kiosk on Pennsylvania Avenue logged a peak temperature of 102 degrees this afternoon, signaling an intense heat spell in the capital.
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Hartford railroad action ends after costly probe
The government spent over 25000 dollars on the prosecution and investigation that led to the action. United States District Attorney French and two special assistants, plus a stenographer, worked on the probe.
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Asa P. French
New York, New Haven
Hartford Railroad
French
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