Greater Boston Records Highest Point Touched by Mercury
In the Boston area Mercury readings peak in nearby cities and towns with notable weather observations. Local meteorologists report unusual heat influence across multiple communities.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
5
In the Boston area Mercury readings peak in nearby cities and towns with notable weather observations. Local meteorologists report unusual heat influence across multiple communities.
In Medford on June 2 a one hour shutdown at the Glenwood Bleach and Dye Works allowed 150 employees to be treated to ice cream cake and iced tonic in the yard. The Joseph Woods Company and Superintendent Frank Fullon received praise for the humane act. Workers returned to their tasks at 4 PM with renewed vigor.
A mother reports two daughters troubled by chronic eczema improving after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. She notes winter flare ups, head lesions, and a sore head on her husband, all alleviated by the remedies. Mrs. Charles Baker Albion Me September 21 1908.
Cuticura Ointment is hailed as a leading treatment for skin and scalp disorders including hair loss. A hot bath with Cuticura Soap, followed by Cuticura Pills, allegedly provides immediate relief from itching burning and inflamed humors and may hasten recovery.
The mercury hit 94 in the shade in Boston and rose to 103 in sunlit areas, shattering all previous records. Both people and animals suffered in the heat. Cooler weather is forecast for later this afternoon or tonight.
A sultry day with humidity up and residents seeking shade and water. The Federal building thermometer hit 88 degrees at 10 am, rising quickly to over 89 by midday. West winds offered little relief as workers endured a scorching afternoon.
Miss Inez Evelyn Miller age 40 daughter of wealthy property owners, leaped into a 15 foot deep abandoned ore bed pond during extreme heat. Her body was recovered by local officials and diver George W. Boardman. She told her mother she feared going crazy if she died.
The Red Cross steamship Florizel arrived from Newfoundland and St. John’s with a report of seeing 1000 icebergs. Captain Clark counted 53 at a point and estimated at least 1000 passed during the voyage, noting one iceberg over 1000 feet long and 200 feet high.
State bath house on Revere Beach yesterday provided 2798 suits to bathers. The large turnout reflects high beach attendance with visitors adapting to available gear at the facility.
A brief note directs readers to page 12 for additional items related to the ongoing hot wave coverage. No further details are provided in the snippet.
John Wright fired a shot injuring Robert Wright as Mrs. Wright sat nearby. Robert died, the younger boy held the smoking gun, and John, aided by crutches, was taken to the station. Harvard men aided, police collected statements, officials lament the incident.
The city will bath George Washington statue in the Public Garden city officials say the project costs 150 dollars and will refresh the famed leader and his charger during a heat spell. Superintendent Sullivan called the need surprising but timely and Mayor Hibbard signed the contract.
Provincetown June 25. A small fleet at Cape Cod was augmented by the arrival of submarines Narwhal Tarpon and Stingray. The three new vessels, launched recently from Fore River yards, will take part in this summer’s maneuvers for the first time among these craft.
The Rexall Store advertises Rexall Orderlies as the safest and gentlest bowel regulator for children and adults. They are sold in two sizes, 10 cents and 25 cents, and are claimed to relieve constipation and reduce regular laxative use with a money back guarantee. Riker Jaynes Drug Stores supply them.
The list records victims from Massachusetts and Rhode Island during extreme heat. Names include Harry OBrien in South Boston, Inez Evelyn Miller in Lenox, Ludger Perent from Spencer, and others in Gloucester, New Bedford, Fall River, Cambridge, Worcester, Somerville, and East Cambridge. Fatalities include drownings, heart failure, heat prostration, and self harm amid heat distress.
A long list of individuals from Boston and nearby towns are reported prostrated or overcome by heat or sun stroke at locations including City Hospital Relief Hospital Cambridge Relief Hospital and various street corners and parks. Names ages and addresses appear with cases treated by physicians or taken home.
A list records numerous individuals from Boston area addresses who were overcome in public places or workplaces. Names include George Lane Patrick McCourtnmy Douglas Roberts John L McGowan Daniel Gillis Morris Thosley George Patropoulos John Economy Peter Grageon Andrew Kostopoulos John Eperakas with incidents on Meridian Adams West Eagle Dorchester Dorchester streets and at Grace Hospital City Hospital.
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