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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1909

Page

5

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.

Ice Cream Break Delights Glenwood Dye Plant Workers

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.

Medford Glenwood Joseph Woods Company Frank Fullon

Cuticura Remedies Ease Severe Eczema Says Reader

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.

Charles Baker Albion

Cuticura Remedies Promised for Skin Troubles

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.

Potter Drug & Chem Corp Columbus Ave Boston

Record Hot Day Hits Boston Area With High Temps

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.

Mercury Boston

Heat Wave Deluges City as Temperatures Climb

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.

North End Federal

Woman Drowns Self in Abandoned Pond Death Tragedy

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.

Lenox Inez Evelyn Miller Henry Miller George F. Ferguson Board of Selectmen George W. Boardman Lee

Red Cross Steamer Sees One Thousand Icebergs

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.

New York Red Cross Florizel Newfoundland St. John’s Clark

Bathhouse supplied 2798 suits to bathers at Revere Beach

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.

Revere Beach

See Page 12 for Other Stories of the Hot Wave

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.

Brother in Harvard Club Shooting Tragedy

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.

John Robert John Wright

George Washington to Be Given a Bath in Public Garden

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.

George Washington Sullivan Hibbard George America

Submarines Join Fleet Off Cape Cod

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.

Provincetown Narwhal Tarpon Stingray Fore River Company

Rexall Orderlies Promote Gentle Bowel Health

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.

Rexall Orderlies Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores Rexall

Heat waves claim multiple lives across cities

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.

Harry O’brien Vale Street Boston Summer L Streets Carney Hospital Charles FE. Grover Gloucester Miguel Mello South Second Street New Bedford Denison Bros Inez Evelyn Miller Lenox Edward A. Manchester Fall River George A. Galvin Melvine Lane Providence R, IL J. O. Bugbee Somersworth N. H Dre Wing Ludger Perent Spencer

Prostrations across city as heat takes toll

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.

Multiple Individuals Overcome in City Streets and Hospitals

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.

Annie Cochrane Camden Street Harrison Avenue City Hospital Norman 'T Washington Street Nei. Cronin Trumbull Street West Brookline Street William P. Moriarty Putnam Street Hanover Union Streets Andrew Barber Dover Street Common Relief Andrew Fay Rose Street Franklin Square Park William DE Lorbey Mystic Wharf Addison Sawyer Warren Bridge John Freitas Pemberton Square Relief May Prance Winthrop Square Carlton A. Johnson Atlantic Avenue Jennie Nickerson Bellflower Street Beach Street Becker Lagrange Street Tremont Row George Edwards Mt. Vernon Street Patrick F. Griffin Daniel J. Connolly Ruggles Washington Streets John Kelley Cummings Park South Street James Carney Milford Street Wlliam Kenney Sheridan Avenue Medford Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Cambridge Relief Hospital George Ayres Perkins Street Somerville Somerville, Collapsed On North Union Street; Taken Home. Michael Merchescle Revere Street Revere East Boston Washington Franklin Eugene Ferris Winchester Street David Miller Elmira Street Boylston Street David C. Clapp Salcombe Street Dewey Square Eab Patrick Decourcey Bremen Street Eagle and Chelsea Streets George Lane Maverick Street John Whitman Paris Street East Boston Relief Hospital Henry Racine Montgomery Street Green and Cambridge Streets Marion Thorley Bickford Street Roxbury George Petropoulous Hudson Street John Economy Kneeland Street George Papas Cross Street Theresa Courtney Trust Street John Cummings Watertown Andrew Kostuopoulous John Sperakous Tyler Street James Attridge Meridian Street Patrick M'Couwrtnpmy East Boston Gas Company West Eagle Street Dorchester City Hospital Daniel Gillis West Rutland Square Morris Thosley Bietor Street Grace Hospital George Patropoules Cirace Hospital Albany Street Peter Grageon North Street Andrew Kostopoulos John Eperakas Taytor Street Gragg Hospital

Unclear fragmentary notice from July Fourth Marine report

Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear events or entities. Unable to extract a coherent person, organization, place, date, or outcome from the limited readable phrases.

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