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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
7
July 4 reports reveal extreme heat across cities with New York bearing heavy toll. In New York 375 prostrations were recorded and 225 deaths, while Philadelphia and Pittsburg suffered heat injuries. Notable victims include Rev. Dr. Newland Maynard and Jacob S. Rogers.
Philadelphia endured extreme heat with 52 deaths and over 300 prostrations as temperatures topped a government record 102.8 degrees. An electrical disturbance to the south briefly altered conditions, ending the buildup of oppressive heat after a brief 20 minutes.
Baltimore logged extreme heat with 91 degrees at 8 am and a peak of 103. The heat held for an hour before easing to 80 as a breeze arrived. The city reported 23 deaths and 49 prostrations from the heat.
James Wilson Jr. shot himself in Fremont Ohio on July 4 while driven insane by ill health and heat. He was the son of Dr James W Wilson president of the First National Bank and Fremont's wealthiest citizen.
President Gompers of the Federation of Labor is recovering from a brain concussion after a street car fall last week. He will travel to Deer Park Maryland for further recovery today.
Pittsburg reports little change in the United States Steel strike. Amalgamated Association officials remain confident non-union mills in sheet steel and steel hoop combine will be unionized this summer. Rumors of renewed talks between Sheet Steel Company and the union circulate as efforts to re open negotiations continue.
President O Connell of the International Association of Machinists says the strike is practically won with about 8000 out and daily signings reducing the number. He notes it is a cessation of work not a strike and cites minimal violence. The first financial aid of 5000 dollars from the American Federation of Labor is accepted.
Washington reports from recruiting officers show that five new infantry regiments and five cavalry regiments are almost fully raised. The Thirteenth cavalry is 389 men short. Troops are expected to sail for the Philippines to relieve long-serving regulars who have been there two years or more.
Walter Driscoll aged 17 admitted killing Minnie McCall aged 19 in Muncie Indiana. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder before Police Judge Behymer and faces possible sentence after a Friday court call. Insanity plea may be offered as defense. McCall hurled glasses at him when he refused to buy beer.
The post office department announces summer mail service is now in operation between Lake Bennett in British Columbia and Dawson in the Yukon territory. It is being performed under the same conditions as last year.
Fire at the National Fireproofing company plant near Keyport New Jersey destroyed the works after ignition in a brick kiln. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
The intercollegiate boat races on the Hudson name Cornell first in the varsity eights with Columbia second and Wisconsin third. Pennsylv ania wins the varsity fours while Penn tops the freshmen race. Georgetown, Syracuse, and others follow as close rivals.
In New York City six days of extreme heat caused crowded hospitals with tents on grounds, a taxed morgue with every slab occupied, and strained ambulance service. Deaths reached 99 in Manhattan and the Bronx, 600 in Greater New York, as grippe and heat exhausted staff and horses.
Kansas City reports extreme heat with temperatures from 96 to 108 across a 200 mile radius. Leavenworth tops at 108 followed by Autchison 105 and Fort Scott 104. Other values include Lawrence 102 Atchison 100 Arkansas City 98 Sedalia 104 Kansas City 101 Joplin 100.
Thunder storms brought relief and cooler air to New Jersey as heat deaths rose. Newark reported 51 deaths, Hoboken and suburbs 19, Paterson 11, with the state totaling about 100 for the day.
Pierre July 4 The death of Senator Kyle has sparked talks on his successor with strong sentiment favoring Kittredge if he accepts. Judge Campbell of Aberdeen and Crawford of Huron are also mentioned, though not viewed as likely selections.
In Philadelphia 47 deaths and 300 prostrations were recorded as heat lingered with no relief. Brown county Kansas reports a mad dog epidemic with fatalities including 12yearold Mary Norrie. Chicago logs 3 deaths, 16 prostrations, and 1 insanity case despite cooler temperatures.
Eureka Springs July 4. States Attorney Maples filed information charging H. Burris and wife with the murder of their daughter. Authorities say the girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a pistol found in her hands.
In Leipzig two local companies failed after the Leipsiger bank collapse. A prominent citizen, overwhelmed by losses, wounded his wife and daughter and then fatally shot himself.
Havana July 4 Governor General Wood recuperating from malarial fever doctors say the fever is diminishing and he has not been at his office for several days.
July 5 report from Pittsburg notes twenty deaths and forty eight prostrations caused by intense heat despite intermittent rains. Authorities urged residents to seek shade and stay hydrated during peak heat hours.
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