Quimby Re-elected Maine WCTU President
Mrs. Althea G. Quimby of North Turner was re-elected president of the Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the close of the annual convention in Skowhegan Maine on September 16. Miss Clara M. Farwell of Rockland declined another term as recording secretary after 35 years in that role.
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Skowhegan
Althea G. Quimby
North Turner
Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Clara M. Farwell
Rockland
Heat blamed for Brockton death and prostrations
In Brockton on Sept 16 one man John G. Anderson aged 41 died primarily from heat and several workers at shoe factories collapsed from prostration amid rising temperatures.
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Brockton
John G. Anderson
Attempt at a Lynch Attempt in Ansonia
A crowd of about five thousand men clashed with Ansonia police after State Bank Commissioner Everett J. Sturges took charge of the Savings Bank of Ansonia. The bank’s former treasurer and ex mayor Franklin Burton was arrested on embezzlement charges totaling 36000 dollars.
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Ansonia, Conn
State Bank
Everett J. Sturges
Savings Bank of
Ansonia
Franklin Burton
Bank robbery threat as Burton embezzlement unfolds
A crowd threatened violence at the bank where warrants charged former mayor Burton with embezzlement amid a $36,000 deficit over 15 years. Police and fire crews struggled for two hours before control. Burton, 55, jailed with bail pending. Directors vows to cover losses and depositors guaranteed.
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Burton
William A. Nelson
Sturges
Hinman
Portland High Faces Free Srhool Football Fracas
Portland weather report notes the day’s mean temperature near 0 degrees with a max of 86 and a min of 73. The damp conditions persisted overnight as schools and local events await further updates.
Heat closes schools as thermometers hit 107
In Haverhill on September 16 schools remained closed due to extreme heat. Numerous minor prostrations were reported as thermometers reached 107 degrees.
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Haverhill
Lewiston Heat Record and Bleachery Incident
Lewiston Me September 16 record heat hit 90 degrees at 1 45 pm. In Saylesville a worker collapsed the Sayles Bleachery and died later at Memorial Hospital Pawtucket.
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Lewiston
Sayles
Saylesville
Memorial Hospital
Pawtucket
John Kee nan Dies After Heat March in Providence
Providence report states John Kee nan, 63, was overcome by the heat. The incident occurred in the city on Sept. 16 as temperatures climbed, with no further details on the aftermath provided.
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Providence
John Keenan
Heat forces school closings in New England towns
In Fall River all public schools closed this afternoon due to extreme heat. In Waltham one death and widespread business and school disruption occurred as hot weather persisted. Helen Todd of Thomaston Conn. visiting Waltham died after being overcome by the heat.
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Fall River
Waltham
Helen Todd
Thomaston
Conn
Avery St
Two Heat Deaths Reported in Granite State
Two deaths and many prostrations occurred as New Hampshire endured a 100 degree heat wave. James Kenney of Concord aged 60 and Rose Goran of Nashua aged 16 died. Schools closed and business slowed across the state.
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Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
James Kenney
Concord
Rose Goran
Nashua
Heat Closes Schools and Plants in New EnglandArea
Public schools in Blackstone Mass and several manufacturing plants shut down today due to extreme heat. Workers across construction sites left for the day, with at least one laborer needing medical attention.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Blackstone
Mass
New Bedford Schools Closed as Rooms Hit High Heat
Temperature readings from 9 to 96 in school rooms forced the suspension of classes at New Bedford high and several other schools today.
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New Bedford
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