Heat Wave Lingers Across Cities With Deadly Toll
A prolonged heat wave across New York, Philadelphia, and nearby cities eased briefly with a cold front but caused dozens of deaths and widespread prostrations. Temperatures near 100 degrees persisted in many areas, while rain and showers offered limited relief. Hydrant use surged as residents sought comfort and safety, with outages and complaints following the high heat.
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Bucceystown
East
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Richmond
New York
Indianapolis
Raleigh
San Antonio
St. Louis
Washington
Tde
Bivese
Mercury
Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Emancipation Day Ceremonies Held in Frederick Fair Grounds
More than 500 people gathered for the annual Emancipation Day at the Frederick Fair Grounds. Bernard Ades of Baltimore spoke on tolerance citing Ether Lee and Scottish cases and the capital labor clash. F I C won speedball 14 to 8 over the Owls. Davis won the 40 yard dash, Bowin second. Tony Wagner and Arthur Bryant tied for first in the short mile run. The event was directed by William Jones with Rev. W L Snowden presiding.
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Frederick
Fair Ground
Bernard Ades
Baltimore
Eue Lee
Soctisoro
F.I.C
Owls
John Davts
R. ¥. Bowinsa
Tony Wagner
Arthur Bryant
William Jones
W. L Snowden Wee
Likely Maryland public works engineer Mackall to be named
Aug. 3, Baltimore reports John N Mackall is seen as most competent for Maryland Public Works Board. Senator Tydings supports the board and Mackall, who would run public works projects independently of politics. The Maryland board, formed quickly, plans to recommend Mackall as engineer adviser.
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Puble Works
Maryland Board
Sushts Rel
Mackall
William , Steftinius
Charles & Bryant
J Vincent Jamison
Maryland
Brate Pubic Works Committee
Mackally J
Stackall
Ship Gertrude L. sails to world fair from Gloucester
The Gertrude L. a renowned international racing craft and source of New England pride sailed from Gloucester for the World Pair in Chicago. Captain Ben Pine served as skipper and Massachusetts' sole delegate to the Exposition.
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New England
Gertrude L
Gloucester
Chicago
Ben Pine
Massachusetts
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John PF
Mame Mackall
Maryland Public Works
Kemp
E. Patrick Street
Rosenour’s
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Rosenour’s, Inc
N. Market Street
UCL
Allen
Speyre
Ocredsige
Biscayne Brown Taups
Friar Brown
Kemp's —Street Fleet
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