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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1892
Page
12
A fierce scorcher across the union drives temperatures over 100 in many cities July 25. In Chicago six sunstroke deaths are reported for the day, with total fatalities rising since Saturday. Ambulances and crowded hospitals reflect the extreme heat as residents flee to resorts for relief and hospitals warn of low recovery chances.
Still uncomfortably warm across the Northwest with no near cooling. Two sunstroke deaths reported in the city. Temperatures hovered around 90 during the day and 84 at 7 pm despite cooling showers. Reports from state and nearby regions mirror the heat, though crop prospects look favorable and farmers face harvesting challenges. Rail traffic notes low rates for ballast hands amid high demand.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on July 25 telegraph lineman George Eller fell from a pole from sunstroke while stringing wires. Hungarian steel works worker collapsed from heat and was carried home. Thermometer read 96 to 102 degrees as the hottest day of the year.
In Louisville July 25 a preacher collapsed mid sermon as heat took hold. The Signal Service Observatory read 101 degrees, while a nearby drugstore marked 110. About 100 people were prostrated and several may die. Rev Grant Smith fell but is expected to recover.
In the U S Custom House observatory the thermometer rose from 92 at noon to 95 by 3 pm then reached 106 in 11 minutes. Shade readings elsewhere touched 100 to 101. No fatalities reported by 8 pm.
Trenton New Jersey July 21 Today was the hottest day of the season in the city. At 7 o'clock the thermometer marked 80 and by 11:45 it reached 95 in the shade. A brief shower after noon cooled readings. by 2 o'clock it was back to 80. From then until 4 o'clock it rose again to 66?7. No sunstroke cases have been reported.
Fork Suspended at Wilkenbarrr Pa July 25 reports the hottest day of the season with temps around 99 in shade and 90s in sun causing work stoppages. Washington notes 97 at a signal station and up to 108 on streets with several prostrations reported. Milan Teas July 25 adds more heat notes.
A thermometer hits 99 degrees marking the season’s peak. Six cases of pendaruke are reported from rural districts and cattle suffer from the scorching heat, with many animals dying.
Summer heat continues across Michigan with Detroit hit hardest as readings climb into the nineties. Manistee and Sault Ste Marie report cooler 72 and 68 degrees while multiple heat incidents leave Kell critically ill, a man unconscious at Grace Hospital, a sunstroke fatality likely, and a window fall death from heat related collapse.
In Cincinnati extreme heat continues from yesterday with 82 degrees at 7 AM rising to 98 by afternoon. By 6 PM 18 new heat prostrations were recorded, one fatal, several dangerous. patrol wagons operate with cracked ice, sponges and cold water as authorities advise on sunstroke treatment.
Pottsville July 25. The coal region sweltered with temperatures nearing 160 in some spots and air nearly still. Prostrations were common but no deaths reported. By 4 PM the reading was 96 and the evening cooler only slightly. Water trains run on railroads to sustain coal mines and other industries while communities face water rationing.
Curcaco July 21 reports statewide heat worsening to stifling conditions in Iowa with outdoor labor largely halted. The day sees a rapid temperature climb from early afternoon highs toward 100 degrees as officials study potential fatalities.
In Kansas City on July 25 the Signal Service reads lower than street thermometers which hit 100 and 102. The city reports two sunstroke deaths, cigarmaker Henry Kilman and newspaper man Patrick J Meagher.
RraptsG news notes extreme heat with readings near 99 in the shade. No sunstroke or injuries reported yet. at 6 oclock this evening the thermometer stood at 1. There is no one suffering among children.
Heavy rains lasting over two weeks followed by a drought and extreme heat have badly damaged the cotton crop in the Memphis Texas area, with much of the yield expected to be rendered worthless.
A massive blaze in Bay City Wisconsin began at Miller & Turner lumber works on Water Street and spread across two blocks. Winds fanned the fire, destroying over 300 buildings, including two churches, four hotels, and 40 stores, with one confirmed death and multiple unconfirmed reports of more. Insurance coverage varies as total damages exceed 1 million dollars.
Iron River Wisconsin was consumed by a major blaze yesterday afternoon threatening the Northern Pacific and Duluth South Shore and Atlantic depots and most of the business district. About 200000 dollars in losses were reported as 1500 residents fled the flames with little chance to save belongings. The fire started in a store two blocks south of the depot and the town lacking a functional fire department could not be stopped in time. Many residents were left homeless as the town, a mill town only recently built this summer, faced a total loss of homes and business structures.
In Cleveland on July 25 an afternoon paper reports a petition will be filed in a U S Court to foreclose the Valley Railroad mortgage. Bondholders totaling 200000 of the 1600000 first mortgage issue, led by the Baltimore and Ohio Company, plan the action though about 1000000 of the bonds are in Cleveland. Foreclosure would cost bondholders about 325000. A meeting of mortgage bondholders today decided to oppose the foreclosure.
Dayton reports relief from a five day heat spell as a shower arrives in the evening. Prostrations have occurred daily but no deaths since Friday. The temperature hit 104 degrees yesterday and stayed near 100 before rain at 5 PM.
New York on July 25 reports extreme heat and high humidity causing significant discomfort. State advisories note temperatures up to 95 degrees and widespread suffering from the heat.
In Memphis the Alice Mitchell trial hears medical expert Dr. B F Turner discuss hereditary mental derangement and the idea that Mitchell's plan to wed Freda Ward was a manifestation of insanity. Testimony notes her love, public displays, and a hammock scene as court adjourns to hear more expert input.
Chicago woman Abigail A. Hickman works on a vast silk quilt for the World's Fair. It features 44 state squares and seven territories plus a world countries square. She includes an enfranchisement block and relic scraps from Honolulu to Nova Scotia.
The out law Jack Cooley was buried in M E Cemetery Smithfield at 2 pm after dying from wounds from a break in. The funeral drew over 500 people including relatives and curious locals. Rumors spread of armed support by associates but they did not attend. Local fears arose of revenge by Cooley’s killers as neighbors offered protection to the bereaved families.
A powerful storm swept Canton Ohio causing telegraph outage and extensive damage in Crystal Park addition. The art house and several homes were blown down as trees were uprooted across the city. No deaths, but injuries and financial losses are expected. a second milder storm occurred later in the evening.
In McAtsTown and Hazleton area saloonkeepers who paid 500 license fees in April last will soon receive 50 refunds after a court ruling. The License Court had demanded 500 under Hazleton’s city charter, but judges Woodward and Lynch agreed only borough fees applied, with Judge Rice dissented. The Supreme Court sustained Rice’s opinion, sending the case up.
Pierson of a New York firm, representing the build of the Schenley Park conservatory, is in town to discuss foundation stone work. Pittsburg contractors favored for a $101,000 contract. The structure, to be the world’s largest, spans about 450 feet and sits to the park’s right from the entrance. Pierson expects foundation work to begin this week.
In a 1870s style case W D Lee, coal operator, faced arrest after allegations he wrongfully handled $16 000 entrusted by A B Clark of Philadelphia for debt payment. Clark was a Republican congress candidate. Lee posted bail before Justice Koos and also sues civilly for the sum.
Chief Bigelow opened bids yesterday for engines for the Herron Hill pumping station and for a 50 inch rising main on Highland avenue. He also opened bids for fuel for the Bedford, Herron Hill and Garfield pumping stations. Contracts will be awarded on Thursday.
Smallpox on the northern foundary Winnipec July 25 reports seven cases at Gretna on the boundary a case also reported at Morden and Winnipeg is very apprehensive.
Michael Tanner, said to conspire with two Italians in a Carbon murder, was in Pittsboro last week and withdrew funds from a bank. Demareli is tied by marriage to Tanner via son-in-law Frank Demarei, fueling a motive. The Parmachi brothers were killed and the three suspects remain at large as investigators pursue them.
A dramatic clearance offers 47 stop to 11 stop solid walnut or oak organs at deep discounts. Most items fresh from factories, many never opened. Sale runs for a short time only with easy monthly payments and select items including planes at reduced prices. Hamilton’s Advertising.
Sharpsville native F. T. Fish, long associated with Meadville and engaged in glass and wall business, died after desertion on the Pacific coast. He left a wife and two small children. His mother, sister, and brother, all Meadville residents, were in San Diego with his wife.
The Moltest Day at Richmond Virginia on July 25 reports the hottest day of the season with a 98 degree thermometer reading and no heat-related prostrations.
Porrisville July 25 John W Ryon a leading Schuylkill County Bar member announces independent bid for President Judge. He must gather 400 signatures under new election law amid attention to the novel nomination process. The Southside Market House remains will be carted away after fire destroyed it over a year ago. removal to begin within days.
Norfolk Va July 25 Extreme heat marked the day with the temperature reportedly hitting 949. Local residents faced the high heat as officials advised precautions.
A capital of 5 000 000 dollars funds the Historic Art Association to stage an American artist exhibit at the World’s Fair. Philo Beard of the Erie Bank in Buffalo serves as president, with Chauncey M. Depew Andrew Carnegie George W. Childs among the listed supporters and figures such as J Pierpont Morgan and Cornelius Bliss noted in the circle.
Mrs Kate Thompson of Ellsworth Avenue sues her husband John Thompson on a desertion charge and will probably be brought for bigamy as well. Thompson deserted her in January 1892 and has since lived with another woman as his wife in Boston. In default of that Thompson was sent to the workhouse.
A list of Pittsburghers registered at New York hotels includes J. E. Davidson at Fifth Avenue, R B Hutchinson at Fifth Avenue, D. Peck at Imperial, J. C. Head at St James, D. G. Ripley at Astor, M. Verner at Holland, W. Imperial, E. Nicholson at Continental, and others such as C. KK. Dilworth, H. Mexnben, J. Bane, and G. Monon among sign-ins at various prominent hotels. The notice compiles multiple names and hotel affiliations from the period.
Utica dispatch reports a fire in Carthage Jefferson County last night causing 45 000 damage to a building and a large barn near Marsillon owned by Peliman Volkmer burned with two seasons crops. Total loss about 4 000 with 1 400 insured.
In Berateney Pennsylvania on a Sunday morning five men used dynamite in Saveen creek to kill fish. Foreman Eugene Lane of the Bethlehem Iron Company limestone quarry, an expert blaster, lit a fuse to a four inch cartridge which exploded, blowing off his right arm and injuring his left arm and face. He died at St Luke's Hospital. Arrests will follow.
The opening day of the four day Saengerfest in Reapixa Pennsylvania drew near 1000 singers as societies arrived to contest tomorrow afternoon. Leaders Merritt and William Lear n welcomed delegates at a festive banquet as the city bore bright decorations. A Sunday School Chautangus Meeting is noted in Canute, Pennsylvania, July 25.
About a hundred attendees gathered for a Cumberland Valley Sabbath School Chautauqua meeting at Williams Grove. Addresses were delivered by Rev J R H Latchaw president of Finding College C, Prof M Speden of a and Rev George Noraross of erlisie.
Firemen searching the Rohrbacher & Allen block on South Howard street found the charred and headless remains of Felix Seel a longtime Akron blacksmith. He had just returned from California and planned to visit Mt Gilead where his wife and children were. A suit and a ketbook with 800 along with notes currency and deposit certificates worth 10400 were recovered in his room. He was trapped by flames in the elevator shaft while attempting to flee.
Cotenars Jaly Special J Al Myers an eight year convict from Greene county assaulted Guard J W Lisle at the Erie county penitentiary this morning. He forced a box lock, demanded the key, struck the guard and reached for a knife but was disarmed and punished. Myers vowed to kill Lisle at the first opportunity.
A severe wind and lightning storm hit the Newtown area this afternoon. Lightning struck Binker & Tate, Harry Ely, and a Woodburn barn, all burning with their contents. Trees were toppled and other damage occurred near Langhome.
Corcusus July 25 Special The Governor ordered the transfer of Louis Ludlin and Cameron Basetta both of New York, wanted at Tiffin on the charge of swindling John Weller, a wealthy farmer, out of 3500 dollars in a confidence game that occurred in June. A detective is dispatched to locate the men.
Crime and disaster items fill the page: Mantix Aero remains at large after escaping the Washington jail. Jons Freus, 18, of Vanport, drowned in a deep pool near West Bridgewater Pa. during a tragedy linked to a bridge site. A Pole wedding at Mahonoy City ends in a bride being shot as a fight breaks out among guests. A powerful Ohio Valley storm caused about 10000 dollars in damage near Bellaire with barns houses and oil tanks burned. A Black man, Hewer Davis, convicted of murder and robbery in Germantown, evaded execution by dying in Philadelphia jail from consumption. A man and wife named Janes Priess and family died after falling 75 feet over a cliff into the Ohio River near Wheeling W Va following a runaway horse incident. Mrs Pilens and her mother survived but face probable death from injuries and fright.
Jackson July 6. A state act would replace the privilege tax with an ad valorem tax for railroads doing business in Mississippi. Rail lines total 2459 miles, with prior privilege taxes of 212.8 thousand dollars. Valuation rises to 49 million, increasing state and local taxes, potentially forcing some roads to halt operations. Express and telegraph firms also fall under the new valuation, though their amounts are smaller.
Ten dozen towels arrived in Saint Paul from John Kerwin and C N Bell after experiments with Minnesota flax. A bale from a South Park suburb shipment to Belfast yielded fine linen towels praised as among the best. Fiber samples included threads as fine as silk, signaling future Minnesota linen factories producing high quality linen goods.
Mr Harvey, a Newfoundland delegate, says he secured in Madrid a reduction of the dried codfish tariff from 26 pesetas to 34 pesetas per hundred, an eight shillings gain. The negotiations were aided by the British Minister in Madrid.
Via the BH, £ 0, ft. F. On next Thursday, July 24 Rote $10 the round trip, and tickets good for 12 days. Special trains leave depot at a.m. and 6:20 p.m. Secure parlor and sleeping car accommodations early.
Business brief notes charters granted yesterday at Harrisburg for Pittsburg Roller Car Arle Anes of Pittsburg and Raw Shorne Engraving venue mipADy of Pittsburg plus $158,000 capital. Also reports a British steamer Palamas starting East Coast service and a strike among Italian workers near Uniontown over unpaid wages. North American Live Stock Investment Company formed in Dickinson with $159,900 capital to build stock ranches and conduct business.
Recent rain damaged about 14 miles of the Floxies Central track between Tennessee and Babel w lis. The Atchison submits a report to Western Passenger Association chair in Chicago justifying a 12 dollar rate for Chicago to Denver round trip for Knights Templar Conclave. Eastbound freight outlook shows weekly shipments up to 62 240 tons, a gain of 4108 tons from the prior week and 16 687 tons over last year.
At Harrisburg yesterday two state charters were issued for Pittsburg Holled Car Axle Company with capital stock set at $5,000 and Rawnthorne Engraving and Printing Company with capital stock $12,000. Both concerns are headquartered in the city.
The article explains that whiskey drinkers prefer quality over age and purity, highlighting O. F. C. whiskey from the George T. Stagg Co. of Frankfort Kentucky. It notes every bottle is at least ten years old and praises its distinctive flavor, with James Getty & Co. at 180 First Avenue as a procurement source.
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