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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
1
Chicago endured the hottest day of 1911 with 99.5 degrees at the weather bureau and 103 on street meters. In 36 hours the heat caused 48 deaths including 28 infants, many prostrate from the heat while parks and beaches drew crowds seeking relief.
A July heat wave shattered heat records across New England with three deaths and over 50 prostrations in Boston and suburbs. The White Mountains offered little relief as temperatures hit 96 in shade, while Boston reached 102. Scores elsewhere also suffered heat-related distress.
In St Louis on July 3 the temperature rose for nine hours from 90 to 105 on government readouts by 6 pm. The day saw eight prostrations and a forecast of thunderstorms to come as the heat eased to 98 by seven o clock.
On July 3 southwest cities report extreme heat with many hours above 100 degrees. Hiawatha Junction City and Topeka reach 119 and 104 in several towns Colorado? no. Independence 108 Cottonwood Falls 196? likely 196 is erroneous. Hutchinson Atchison 105 Emporia 104 Ellsworth 101 Abilene Wichita 99.
Pittsburg reports a hot day with a 3 pm high of 97 degrees and a repeat 5 pm reading. Government thermometers show about 105. Prostrations and drownings are tallied, and many mills plan shutdowns to protect iron workers amid the heat.
In Troy New York on July 3 the shade temperature reached 108 degrees and 129 in the sun. Mercury exposed to the sun caused several thermometers to break, underscoring extreme heat conditions.
In Cleveland today a late afternoon heatwave saw the maximum temperature reach 94 in official readings while street thermometers logged 104. By 2 pm the mercury stood at 102 as several cases of prostration were reported.
The official thermometer reached 103 degrees with street readings at 111 in Newark New Jersey. Eight deaths and about twenty four hours reported amid extreme heat with numerous prostrations across the city.
July 3 reports show Sedalia at 103 and Kansas City reaching 107 the hottest day of the year. Four people prostrated as the heat wave rattles Joplin and nearby areas. Kansas City records a yearly high of 102 prior to today.
Manager A. S&S. Freedman of Philadelphia stationed at Bremer ton North Yakima with the baseball team announces recruiting offices for the navy will be established next week at Walla Walla Spokene and Boise. Freedman is assistant recruiting officer.
The Salt River murder case unfolds with Kings ley, accused of drowning Lulu and Myrtle Coswick near Salt River, killed by a shot from a courthouse window as he sat in Globe county jail. No assassin clue. coroner finds drowning. Weston Goswick confronted Olds in Globe with intent to kill.
The Commercial club board selected the sanitary league executive committee for the coming health campaign. Members from each ward include Mrs. Ditter, Dr. Helton, Mrs. Roberts, A B Weed, Mrs. DeVeaux, George F Blackburn, Mrs. Snively, John Sindall, Mrs. Drolet, D M Rand, Mrs. Burns, Rev Alfred Lockwood, Mrs. Bronson, C D Fairchild, and Mrs. Ellis. The group will meet Dr. Lumsden Friday at 3 p m at the Commercial club. Kenneth Hume spoke on home canneries for peaches and perishable fruit, and a committee was formed to study and recommend establishing home canneries for next season.
On Judge Preble's order the suit by Frank Riggle against Oscar Olson to recover money lost in a gambling game at a South First street pool room was dismissed. Also Silver vs Zillah Fruit Growers and Bagley vs McEdwards were dismissed, and a new trial denied in Dean vs Lengenfelder. Judgment went for T and S Son Bodega bar Krutz for three checks totaling 40 dollars.
The text proclaims the American colonies as free and independent states. It asserts natural rights including life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and states governments derive their powers from the governed. It declares dissolution of political connection to Britain and pledges lives fortunes and honor to support the declaration.
North Pacific states and banks in Oregon Washington and Montana warn of a coin shortage and appeal to the treasury for shipment of dimes quarters and half dollars. Congress has not approved funds for transport and treasury officials say relief cannot come without an appropriation.
Telegram from North Yakima reports Joe Flanney number 6011 died today after being sent to Walla Walla for killing his wife on the reservation. He was convicted after a long legal fight and died while awaiting disposition of his body.
Judge Thomas E Grady chastised North Yakima city officials after the council met in the former courtroom and ignored smoking prohibitions. The June 30 letter from the judge was read at a council meeting, noting the room had been repurposed from public meeting space to a court chamber.
North Yakima school district faces a 4800 repair bid for the Columbia school heating system with bids from Yakima Valley Heating. Mr Heath had projected about 800. Freight and carpentry add to costs as a “competent” review is ordered to determine a workable price. Director Fechter balks at botany equipment and library purchases citing sufficiency of his own study.
Registration books will be open Wednesday Thursday and Friday during office hours at the city clerk’s office. For convenience, books stay open Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 to 10. Last chance to register for the commission form of government election on July 17.
Parker rancher George Molsee armed with a Winchester rifle prevented O W R N workers from erecting gates along his land isset track. The foreman Ferguson asked for orders and discussed the situation with Molsee who insisted gates would benefit landowners not the railway. Authorities refused to order gates and work halted.
In San Francisco the state supreme court denied habeas corpus for Patrick Calhoun Tiercy Le Ford Thornwall Mullally and William M Abbott involved in a bribery case against United Railroad officials. The court said surrender to the sheriff did not bar habeas relief and notes a writ of mandate could have been sought. Calhoun Mullally and Abbott were said to be in Ohio with Ford out of the city.
Former Seattle Chief of Police Charles Wappenstein was found guilty of accepting a $1900 bribe to allow Gideon Tupper and Clarence Gerald to run the Midway and Paris houses in the King Street vice district. The seven and a half hour jury, after two trials, reached the verdict at 11 oclock with a final seven to convict.
Everett Thompson and I. M. Hale of North Yakima and Soren C. Sorenson of William Wisconsin and Mrs. Lida J. Hoffman of Grandview were granted marriage licenses Monday afternoon.
Dr L J Lumsden and Dr Thomas Tetreau visited Nachesa City to review sanitary conditions. They were joined by Dr W M Brown and a city inspector, and addressed residents at the church about sanitation. Lumsden urged cooperation to protect North Yakima water supply.
North Yakima officials debated the $5000 purchase of a water right from P. Lynch and considered legal opinions on whether the city gained anything. Lynch urged retaining leverage for a future municipal power plant while opponents questioned diversions and warned of court challenges.
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