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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
1
Weather and heat wave overwhelm hospitals and morgues. New York reports 47 deaths and over 200 prostrations as heat and humidity strain city services. authorities deploy mobile morgues and extra ambulances. Philadelphia records continued high temperatures with severe stress on medical facilities and morgues.
In Philadelphia the heat wave continues with extremely hot conditions and record-like suffering. The weather bureau reports a peak temperature around 98 degrees midday before a late thunderstorm cooled readings.
In July 2 Wilker-Ratie reports cloudy weather with a thunderstorm threat across the Warenming Valley Wisconsin. A heat drop keeps temperatures around 4 degrees lower than yesterday. Fatalities include Andrew Zak a railroad laborer John Schuhk a farm lad and the two year old child of Mrs Frank Themus who died during a streetcar visit from Philadelphia. Severe storms expected tonight and tomorrow with no heat prostrations observed today.
At midnight the region faced extreme heat with twenty deaths and forty eight prostrations reported. Lightning struck during a night storm, killing George Metzie, a gardener, in Texte Towhinh as residents endured the blistering weather.
July heat grips Kansas City as several towns in central Kansas report near record highs. Reports from Leavenworth and Hutchinson note extreme conditions with shor t lived breezes and windy periods, reflecting a nationwide heat wave in early July.
Willmoore reports twenty seven more heat related deaths to the police by midnight bringing the grand total to eighty eight.
A garbled wire service report claims advocates press for equal suffrage and national policy changes. It mentions leaders and conferences, including Professor Bohannon, with debate on agency power, wealth concentration, and proposed amendments during a key convention.
Keystone Rolling Mill officials sign a wage scale with the Amalgamated Association. The move ends lingering labor relations and ties the Pennsylvanian mill to the broader steel industry consolidation.
An Associated Press report from Havana notes Governor Wood is seriously ill with typhoid fever. The illness, diagnosed recently, worsened last night but showed signs of moderation today as fever subsided.
The University of Pennsylvania crew won its heat, posting 7 minutes 12.5 seconds, defeating New College Oxford and Leander. London London and Leander also raced in fast heats with Pennsylvanians leading early and finishing strongly. The day featured large crowds, calm conditions, and strong American confidence ahead of finals.
Trenton reports Machinists accepted a nine hour workday proposal from Belidice and Mhveriehe machine works after Belide company workers rejected offers. Iron company followed Machinists union demands and strike activity was halted in the city as talks progressed.
Judge Stewart issues contempt summons for eleven striking molders after they fail to appear in court over a dispute with Werk Manufacturing at Junction. The case stems from a June 15 labor action and alleged obstruction of work.
Robert Johnson refused to shave or hire a lawyer and drew the ire of his wife. Merchants enlisted a discreet crew to clip his beard by force, capturing him and shaving the long hair. He resisted until the act revealed his identity to his wife, who rejoiced at the result.
Explorers report three skeletons unearthed on Farlington Island near Bristol, with artifacts including stone tools and ornaments. Workmen uncover remains in a remarkable state of preservation.
Ty Feclisive Wire reports that the Seventh district Worsted Mine Workers convention urged district officers to meet with District No. 1 and District No. 6 to discuss temporary suspension of coal operations to curb oversupply. If employers refuse, a general shutdown could follow until operations resume. The next convention is set for LaInfroad.
Lloyd, a Republican county convention candidate, plans to contest A W M Dick’s nomination after alleging teller disputes in the district. A recount was agreed, with Lloyd and Dick appointing tellers to recount the votes, completed late tonight.
An exclusive wire summary reports the Conference of Rabbis noting a rise in end of year funds and on hand balances since arrivals and transfers in Philadelphia. It describes year totals, grants, expenditures, and evolving membership amid wartime and organizational shifts.
Executives and workers clash as a strike begins over pay raises. Drivers demand wages rise from nine to ten and a half per week, delivery workers seek higher perishable-rate pay, and the dispute prompts halted deliveries until a settlement.
A garbled World War era maritime report lists arrivals and sailings with numerous misspellings. It notes ships arriving in New York and Queenstown and mentions ports such as Cherbourg and Antwerp, with destinations like Glasgow and Ethiopia, reflecting a hectic transatlantic traffic pattern.
A Telluride dispatch reports two men dead and several wounded amid rioting in the Smugler union mine. Shots exchanged between miners, deputies, and guards. cabins blown up. telegraph wires cut. The Liberty Bell and Tom Boy mines idle in sympathy as Sheriff seeks troops from Governor Orman.
A cloudburst west of Manafield Tioga County floods area debris and destroyed homes including Henry Benson's house. H Brennan's house surrounded by water. John Gideon’s outbuildings lost. Sun Mill and Ing conming'e flouring mill damaged. 32 000 damage to mill complex. all Brooklyn street properties and crops heavily damaged. no lives reported.
Treasury officials decide the alleged outlaw cannot be excluded as inclusive telegrams from Washington indicate. Shih Chin, a well known figure in China, has been detailed for Hiete pending settlement of the matter. The case involves political implications and foreign title considerations.
Exclusive wire reports from Richmond detail a devastating blaze at the Homestead Hotel in Waydale. Guests fled in night clothes as flames cut paths through the building. reported fatalities and injuries numbered in the hundreds, with insurance covering most losses. The hotel plans immediate reconstruction.
The morning edition lists a weather outlook with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. It also mentions a range of items including a mine riot in Colorado, a death harvest in heat, local contempt charges, and educational contest results amid regional notes.
Wu Tine-fange Chinese minister reaches Philadelphia from Washington to deliver the Fourth of July oration at Independence Hall. He stays at Hotel Walton under detective protection, while committees note his arrival but he insists on no protection. He plans to deliver the speech in the morning and attend the Schuylkill River regatta in the afternoon with oarsmen from several eastern cities.
An Associated Press style report notes educators and administrators, including John Merrow of Allegheny and Felix Solettinge, presenting papers on literacy and curriculum at a Pennsylvania Public Schools conference. Mayors and county officials attended, with talks on Old Geography and civic education.
Bi Faclaaite Wirt reports in The Associated Press that hundreds of freight handlers at East St Louis staged a walkout halting wagon transfers. Members from unions led pickets blocked depots while police controlled the area. Several workers were escorted from the station as tensions rose during the labor action.
Police raided pool rooms in New York, arresting eight alleged principals. The suspects were taken to police court for examination after the operation by the New York Society for the Helene a ale Oeil fol Law and other authorities.
General Gomes arrives at the War Department and meets President McKinley. The Cuban leader thanks the United States for aid in the Cuban struggle and says the visit is purely social with no political topics discussed. General Lee comments on Gomes Indomitable persistence and leadership.
A garbled wire from The Associated Press mentions the state department addressing fellow areas including Portones Waytrediine, Manihutring ccnony, Wartredions capital, and Sie Vilrlean Blate. It cites 2,000 as a figure linked to Hyd Vallew and Anneticnng Woumty with unclear context.
Forecast calls for fog on Thursday and a strong storm system moving in Friday evening. Temperatures rise into warmth with variable conditions and possible showers as the weekend approaches.
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