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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1911
Page
2
Springfield, Missouri endures 110 degree heat with one death reported. Mrs. Jucy A. Mack, 74, dies amid extreme temperatures. Water shortage forces lawn sprinkling bans as Fulbright Springs supply dwindles and crews tap smaller rivers to maintain city supply. Two months with only a fifth inch of rain in the region.
A government thermometer positioned twelve stories up recorded a 97 degree temperature in downtown St Louis at 2 PM on June 10.
Sedalia Missouri recorded a new heat record as the thermometer hit 102 degrees today, marking the hottest day of the season. Residents faced high temperatures across the city with extreme July like heat.
At 1 pm the thermometer hit 110 degrees in Brokoma Indiana the peak in years of records kept by government observer Dr. T C Hunter. The spiking heat marked the hottest day in local weather observations.
Tulsa experiences a record high as the government thermometer hits 110 degrees in the high jump class. Crowds suffer under extreme heat with little rainfall worsening the distress.
In Dallas on June 10 the temperature reached 108 degrees by government instruments. Pearl Hooper, 29, died at City Hospital this afternoon from heat prostration.
Pittsburg Pa on June 10 reports two deaths and several prostrations due to heat. At 2:30 pm the temperature neared 93 degrees.
A violent storm struck New York City and surrounding areas at 10 15 p m with 80 mph winds and lightning. Three people died in Gravesend Bay and Jersey City, while a 30 000 barrel oil tank ignited in Bayonne. Wires and signs were toppled, amusements parks suffered, and Coney Island tents were blown down.
The article profiles the U.S. Army Quartermaster's Department as a vital support system for mobilization and daily operations. It highlights leaders Major J B Normoyle and Colonel D E McCarthy, their railroad logistics, depots, and subdepartments, plus the team handling subsistence, clothing, animal care, fuel, and transport for the maneuvers division.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on June 10 George Belles a 21 year old native Greek runner collapsed near the finish line from sun stroke. He carried the colors of Lafayette College and is feared dead.
The narrative outlines the royal oath, anointing, and investiture rites for the coronation. It describes kissing the book, oath, archbishop’s anointing, presentation of the sword and insignia, royal robe, orb, ring, and scepters, followed by the actual crowning, homage, fealty, and public cheers for King George.
Adjutant General Hutchings announces mobilization details for the Texas National Guard encampment at Camp Mabry. The Fourth Texas infantry under Col Cecil Lyon with two cavalry troops and the Dallas battery will mobilize at Taylor and march to Austin to attempt to capture the camp, while Gen Roy W Hearne and his forces defend Camp Mabry awaiting Lyon’s advance.
In Chicago on June 10 the Rev. John Kruszynski thanked God after Pope Pius X granted his petition to resume saying mass with gold artificial fingers. He had been unable to perform mass since June 21, 1910, when his right hand was torn off in a corn shelling accident on a farm of his order in Cary, Til.
London June 10 The ambassador is reported ill and in serious condition at Wrest Park where he arrived today suffering from bronchitis worsened by the coronation duties. The rumor cites his country estate as the location of his residence and illness.
The article outlines suffrage conference aims with emphasis on international collaboration between English and American groups, noting the spread of suffrage publications and the goal of mutual idea exchange. It lists the American delegation including Shaw and Ely, and details a post conference European itinerary for delegates.
Palm Heights Development invites residents to ride the San Fernando street car to Palm Heights for a complimentary cabinet photo of themselves. A free coupon for the portrait is provided upon arrival.
D Hinck ley Arnold brother of Dorothy Arnold marries Mildred Culver in New York June 10. About twenty guests attended as family tragedy shadows the event. The groom hid his face and Culver hurried inside with a bouquet to shield herself.
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