The Heat Extend Hot Wave Amid Strong Breakaway
The Heat continue their streak with a commanding run as key players drive a steady attack and build a widening margin. A strong start and relentless scoring pace push the team deeper into the hot spell.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
1
The Heat continue their streak with a commanding run as key players drive a steady attack and build a widening margin. A strong start and relentless scoring pace push the team deeper into the hot spell.
Philadelphia records 102 degrees on the post office thermometer amid a blistering heat day. Baltimore reaches 102 by noon with a string of heat prostrations and fourteen deaths reported. Lancaster and Wilmington report record highs as a strand of hot weather moves east from the west.
July 1 reports show temperatures around 90s with 100+ on street thermometers. In Manhattan and The Bronx, 57 deaths and 41 prostrations occurred, ambulances overworked, horses collapsing, and crowds seeking parks and beaches amid extreme heat.
Washington reports ongoing extreme temperatures with the hottest conditions of the day building toward a peak in the afternoon, as local records face further challenge from the unrelenting heat.
Harrisburg endured a sizzling day as the mercury topped the 4 PM mark breaking the year’s record and nearing last year’s peak. Rolling mills in South Harrisburg and street cleaners halted work in the afternoon due to extreme heat. Pennsylvania railroad watchman Martin V. Grafting collapsed from heat in his watch box but no deaths were reported.
Wilkes-Barre reports the hottest day in the Wyoming valley history with temperatures reaching 144 in certain areas and 104 in lowlands. The heat caused widespread fatigue and some prostrations but no fatalities were reported.
Williamsport observed its wettest day since August 12 last year with the official city thermometer atop City Hall recording 86 degrees and street meters showing 95 to 101 degrees. Alderman J. F. Moorehead collapsed from heat while cycling. no other prostrations were reported.
The official weather report records a temperature of 104 degrees in York tying the all time high. Humidity stood at 44 percent with a city center reading of 15 degrees noted.
Johnstown on July 1 reports high humidity with a cooler peak temperature of 95 degrees. No prostrations have been reported.
July 1 Wilmington Delaware sees 100 degree shade readings with many workers collapsing from heat. Prostrations reported and several shops halt operations. Abraham J. Mowrer, engineer at the Diamond State brewery, died from heat effects.
The Pingree party and the late Mr Pingree arrived aboard the steamer Aertwnd in New York. Hazen Pingree jr accompanied his father, with plans to transport the body to Detroit if the preparations by the committee are not complete, and Frank Pingree and others await at the dock to receive them.
Feclusive Wire reports Harry Acheson will assume the role of penal examiner next week. He has served at the White House since General Garfield’s presidency and will oversee charges tied to a recent incident on the Macife coast involving Charles J. Posey of Maryland, the Pullin conductor who led the train tour.
A nationwide strike order targets United States Steel firms American Sheet Steel and American Steel Hoop, involving about 3,000 workers at 30 plants. The walkout centers on wage scale signing, with details on mill locations, union status, and expected peaceful settlement efforts under Shaffer and Jarrett.
Ex congressman John W. Lents of Ohio argues political reform must come before social and economic reforms as party machines vow to resist change. Mayor Jones of Toledo denounces parties and conventions, while J J Plowarth of Detroit previews a talk by ex governor Pingree associate George Williams and other reformers from Massachusetts Louisville Springfield and Detroit.
A conference between Lairdlaw Dunn Hordun representatives and striking machinists at the plant, with Augier Herriman as arbitrator, resulted in a amended proposition to be reviewed by the union executive. About 50 machinists work at the plant and a settlement could spur other agreements.
Governor Stone vetoes the bill to qualify a wife for divorce as a competent witness in all matters related to the case when subpoenas have been served. The veto cites fear of opening a wide door to obtaining divorces, in disputed proceedings with two returns of subpoenas and publication notices required by law. The decision is reported by the Associated Press from Harrisburg on July 1.
By Associated Press Newport report notes Columbia defeated the Constitution by about three quarters of a minute in a 30 mile windward and return race off here today. A southwest breeze aided Columbia while the Constitution lagged after a jib issue delayed her. The Constitution closed the gap near the finish but Columbia held on to win.
Pittahure daily Rev. Willian SMeeenant of this sty died suddenly today from an illness after a few days vacation. The obituary notes his work as a phleatipopist and lists hospitals and charitable endowments connected to Kipitaly Paxavent. The report also mentions Senator Kyle and Charlow PL Athert’s death, with cremation planned and survivors including a widow and two daughters.
Ten people die and one boy is fatally injured when a lightning bolt strikes a rain shelter on the Lake Michigan pier at Montrose. Victims included six boys and four men. Willie Anderson, 12, survives. Names listed include George Brahi rit and Meyer Jacobs among the deceased.
A severe electrical storm struck Latrobe Pennsylvania causing extensive property damage. Lightning hit a house owned by John Pencatore tearing it apart though occupants escaped injury. A tenement owned by Alex Chambers was struck, chimney demolished and roof damaged with no injuries. Large hail damaged windows and gardens while Loyalhanna area saw heavy rainfall.
Exclusive AP report from Detroit notes the tug Fern of Algonac Michigan foundered off Eagle River Saturday morning with five crew members missing. Three from Aronie and two others Frank Johnson of this place and Will Anderson of Eagle Harbor are named. Bodies believed trapped in the thirty foot depth boat. Diver to inspect wreck when weather allows. The yacht Marguerite of Hancock also found between here and Eagle Harbor with two presumed lost.
A Harrisburg report lists numerous newly chartered firms including the Alaw Apartment Hotel Campaine, Venonge counter, and Pinion bedding company with capitals ranging from £1,000 to 900,000. Other incorporations mention Alleahwins, Oswaye Water, Aseenmateh Steel, Evening Journal Publishing, Murphy Company Mile War, Black Hun Coal, Sreemaneburg Water, Easton Coal, Masten, SeAtn Coal and Coke, Petre Time and Bie hal, Brad ford Conny Toluece Grower Association, and Pine Creek Water in Clinton County.
Fair and warm today with multiple dramatic items including a lightning death, steel industry strike, and regional news across the Philippines and Northeastern Pennsylvania plus local notes on officials, laws, schools, and labor events.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway announces a settlement of the shop strike. A joint committee of supervisors and workers will set wages with a plan for a new scale to be effective upon adoption. If no agreement is reached, Baer will meet with the committee after September 1. Increased wages and other concessions are anticipated. the iron works strike may also end soon.
A mob of about fifty men took Joe Walton from Lawrenceville and hanged him at a county bridge four miles away after arresting him for alleged assault on Miss Kate Clark. The incident occurred Sunday night with the mob riding into town around midnight and forcing the jailer to open the jail.
London reporters note rowing expert W C Woodgate discusses Henley regatta forecasts in the St James Gazette. He favors Leander, questions Pennsylvanias speed in trial heats, and contrasts American rigor with English training styles. He and The Times discuss key crew conditioning and discipline.
Steamship arrivals list various vessels and routes including Genoa, Naplow, Gibraltars Zeeland, and New York calls. Mixed fragmentary lines mention Chaser Kurtart and others with port names and voyage notes. The terse wire service style records ships, origins, and destinations with sparse details.
A July debt ledger from Washington shows a total outstanding public debt at 806 809 14, with figures Georgia and other treasuries listed under the current BIT TIT allocation. The report notes discrepancies and adjustments during the period.
Exclusive dispatch from Manila reports Civil Officials under Judge Taft will run island affairs while General Chaffee assumes military command on Thursday July 4. Chaffee prepares to press Malvar in southern Luzon, orders troop shifts, and appointments include Adjutant General Halt and others. The Albany cruiser sails to the Mediterranean.
The president issued commissions for multiple federal posts including War department appointees Williams Taft of Ohio as civil governor of the Philippines and Joseph Davidson as quartermaster captain. Interior appointments include Kinwand Widding as receiver of public moneys, Woodward KE, David Fleming as land office receiver at Borling Colorado, Charles Tinderlake as receiver of public moneys at Sterling Colorado, and Percy Kirk as receiver of public moneys at Del Norte Colorado.
The Astordati front reports earnings and expenses for a Pennsylvania division through May 11, 1901. It lists month end figures for May with net earnings and operating costs, noting Buffalo and Allegheny Valley operations are excluded.
Announced appointments include new postmasters in Stasyy Lake Carey Wyoming County and surrounding areas as part of Pennsylvania assignments by the postal service. Names and exact districts are listed in the Associated Press report.
Yesterday's data for May 1 shows the Wat area with the highest temperatures and relative humidity readings. Precipitation details are unclear. the report notes the 8 pm ending time and mentions general conditions and wind but lacks precise figures.
Fragmentary weather note for Washington and eastern Tennessee predicts rain likely midweek with winds increasing. The garbled OCR hints at a wet pattern and changing conditions through Wednesday, but specifics are unreadable.
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