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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
1
Chicago and Des Moines report record highs with 106 to 108 degrees as sweltering heat causes hundreds to collapse. Deaths attributed to heat prostration rise in New York, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas while trains and streets feel the burn across the nation.
In Aldrich Lincoln Nob July reports the city sweltered as temperatures hit records, with 107 degrees at 2 pm and numerous prostrations. Gov Aldrich faced health issues as security to cancel public speeches amid the heat wave. a Chicago toll notes fatalities and a long spell of heat. Cincinnati records two deaths from the heat as outbreaks of ex sun and wire accident conflate with market notes on wheat.
A stale heat wave dominates St Louis and Wilkes-Barre with temperatures near 99 to 110 degrees. Reports say at least 13 deaths in St Louis and suburbs, many due to heat while scores are prostrated in multiple cities. Firemen and railway workers are among the affected, as officials extend measures and caution during the heat spell.
In Buffalo two people died from the heat and two others collapsed as a July day reached near ninety five degrees, the highest for July in local weather records. In Albany, July 1 saw temperatures slip from an all time 104 to 98, signaling slight relief after a scorching spell.
A gasoline barrel left in sun at a Butter Pennsylvania garage exploded sparking a fire that engulfed clothing. Two workers Charley Edo aged 22 and Robert Leith aged 17 died from burns while three others including former District Attorney Henninger were severely burned and hospitalized.
July 6 reports Superintendent Rambo stating new boards require space for upcoming branches of the government. The medical board edition bowed Pintore Aim cantor sought space, while Arte and other officials noted housing for 40 workers and related staff.
London July 6 Lord Lansdown announced an amendment to the vata bill was passed by the Lords by a narrow margin. Only 299 of 620 peers attended the division. An aeroplane circled Parliament as the crowd surged into the street. Aviator Gilmour retreated after looping St Pat’s Steeple and returning to Brooklands amid applause and a threatened suspension of flight rules.
Advises readers that stomachs overworked by meals and worry can find relief with Mi O Na tablets. Claims include cures for belching gas indigestion nervous dyspepsia and many related symptoms. Indicates price fifty cents for a large bar and notes Booths Pills as a constipation remedy.
Dowager Queen Maria Pia widow of the King of Portugal died in Turin on July 6 at Tyre Teath wak due to urae mata. Born October 16 1847 she was daughter of Victor Emmanuel II and wife of King Louis I of Portugal. Her son and grandson linked to the Portuguese throne faced assassinations and exile.
London reports a monarchical outbreak in Lisbon with severe street fighting. Sailors from the barracks and royalist agitators allegedly led revolts, armed crowds followed the sailors until garrison forces were deployed. Authorities tightened telegraph censorship as panic gripped the city. Monarchist leaders allegedly received $85,000 from Brazil.
Willié Haupt of Philadelphia failed to rise above 25 feet in two monoplane attempts at Altoona drawing crowds of about 10 000. The motor failed to work right, spoiling the planned demonstrations yesterday.
A report from Lancaster Pennsylvan ia states Frank A Musuer age 29 a real estate agent long with the Tanniator firm was drowned while bontins in that city. The word reached on July day.
The report notes a cluster of sickly children in the Nebraska area with rising concerns about medical care access. Local agencies respond with limited resources as families seek aid, vaccines, and attention for persistent health issues.
A society woman touts Dow ethine double strength from C O Babbitt & Son claiming it clears freckles and yields a fair complexion with nightly application, noting money back if it fails. The ad promises an ounce suffices even for worst cases and urges asking for the double strength product.
Aging Milling Company Jatt reports attractive prices on poultry supplies and three untended cars in the area.
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