New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-27
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MILL, AND FACTORIES CLOSED BY TIE HEAT
RECORD OF THE SUFFERING YESTERDAY
Chicago, July 90 (speclaD-The intensely non
weather continues to-day with no sign Of abatement
The mercury this afternoon reached 90 degrees. The
heat more oppressive than yesterday because there
was less wind. There n fifteen miles hour
breeze blowing the tops of the buildings today
against a twenty -ivemlle blow yesterday. II came
from the southwest and warm. On the streets
thee wind. and the heat In waves rom
the scorching pavements. Horses suffered greatly
and many dropped dead in the streets. Hack drivers
kept throwing water the animals and strapped
sponces their heads 1t a fearful day Tor
horses and drivers. The Weather Bureau has secured
the country for a cool wave. but there is none In
sight From the Pacific TO the Atlantic Coast tfe
air is scorchIng. Nowhere is there any rest from the
blazing atmosphere and the prediction for tomorrow
does not differ from that for to-day, and to-day Is more
oppressive than yesterday.
The fatalities thus far alarming and there IS no
TO believe that death Will not cut broad
swath this time 1t did five years ago, when 100
people died In three days. All day to-day the am
balances and patrol wagons were busy. and up to
O'Clock tonight nearly two cases OF prostratioh
had been reported, OF them very slight however
since midnight until p. fourteen deaths have
occurred direct result Of heat prostration.
Portland, Ind, July 26-For seventy two hours the
temperature I'm this section OF the STATE has been the
highest ever known. ranging from 100 to LOG In the
shade The death rate has increased twofod and
many heat prostraons reported
Greensburg, Ind, July 26.-Though the heat has
been excessive there have yet been no fatalities near
here william Borden Harris City; Robert Lavender.
yardmaster: Bert Fletcher fireman. and Jer. Hale,
section boss OF the Big Four" dangerously
Frustrated, but prompt attention saved them. Ihe
thermometer today was 90 degrees. Stock is dying
In some sections
Cincinnati July 26-The third day OF the heated
term opened threatenngly and the thermometer rose
on the streets as high 100 before noon. while the
Weather Bureau record showed maximum OF ~
degrees. But at noon n light shower came and tie
mercury was lowered about hyo degrees, maidng
decidedly agreeable change for n short time. Inc
greatest care has boon taken by all laborcS and
Others less than ten Of heat prostra'on "re
reported by the pcce and so far no dangerous posa
lions have been reported in this city. In Covngtoh
work on the streets abandoned owing TO the
excessive heat and the proetration N some Of the
lahorers.
81. Louis Juiy co.-Ia't night John Crangle. pred
dent Of the Anchor Milling Company. and prominent
and wealthy resident, died from the effects OF ihe
heat. About 8 80 unknown man fell on n car on
the broadway line suffering from heat and excessive
Indulgence in Honor. lie seriously II not fatally
injured. Kpto Rclsse n sixty hvc-ycarold widow, died
alout 10 o'cv'k from heat pro.traton. Three other
deaths have been reported by the police.
Tho largest death rate for n number OF years was
reported Yesterday. By far the larger portion Of
them were children under six years Of age. and In
the main the immediate Of death WAS attributed
To the excessive heat.
Quincy ILL.,, July oG-Tle Thermometers hero
ranged from 80 10 % degrees yc teryny. Iorsoa
were ps,etated by the heat and one man. Oscar
sturm WIS overcome and fell to tho sidewalk while
going home. lie I'D within twenty minutes. The
rver Is falling rapidly and every thing Is dry and
parchcd where floods existed ten days ago.
Ittv nE-I lie
day OF the season. the thermometer ranging from OF to
%.
Hartford Conn., July 26.-The electrical storm which
prevailed throughout this part Of the state yester
day afternoon did considerable damneg In the neigh
borhood Of Fast Hartford The barns OF william
Brewer. at willow Brook md William Nslcy, on
Igh-st., East Hartford, were struck by lightning.
Brewers barn was set fire In two places and was
only saved from total destruction by hard work
Charles Daniels Of Hockanum, struck by q bolt
which entered his house. lie was knocked uncon-
scious but Is recovering. His hired man. Russian
Jew named Rohopsky, also received shock
largo elm tree near by shattered by the same
bolt.
This morning opened hot and cloudy. with the
thermometer at O'clock registering over go. At
8 o'clock slight shower cleared away the clouds and
the sun shonc down with more intense heat than
Yesterday. The heat Is tempered little however. by
light western breeze. and there is somewhat less
registered 100 in the shade, without cloud visible aud
the heat increasing.
Springfield, Mass, July 26.-This is spnngheld's
hottest day this year. The thermometer touched 90
degrees at 10 O'Clock this morning.
Rochester, July 2C.-Thc temperature here to-day
ranged from 90 to o. degrees In the shade.
Albany July 26.-During last night the humidity here
reached nearly 100 per cent almost complete
ton. heavy thunderstorm cleared tho atmosphere,
and the humidity has decreased 10 81 at p. N.
The temperature at p. IN was o.
Providence II. L. July 26-The heat to-day IN this
city has been about the same as yesterday. The
mercury reached 02 at . o'clock at the City I'm.
ginccr's Office. and way above that elsewhere. The
heat has been bcarablc. however. with less
moisture In the atmosphere. John MOrlarity. nine
teen years old Frustrated by the Aeat yestcr.
day, and died this morning.
Worcester Mass. July 26.-The temperature in this
city to-day has 90 degrees degrees than
yesterday.
Gloucester. Mass. July 26.-wlth tho sun obscured,
tho mercury recorded 06 at 10 n. today Although
strong breeze from the West prevails this way. the
hottest day here this season.
lowell Mass July o6.-Fifteen persons In the
Merrimac Company's mills succumbcd TO the heat
yesterday, and had to be removed The thermometer
at noon to-day registered o. being degrees higher
than yesterday. A prevailing breeze however, rem
ders the day comfortable.
BInghamton " Y. July 26.-The last two days
have been ushercd In with violent thundcrstorms.
followed by intense heat and humidity. number
Of houses throughout the city have been struck by
lightning, but no havoc ensued beyond shattered
chimneys and damaged roofs. To-day the mercury
has ranged between % and % degrees.
Taunton, Mass July 26.-Thc mercury registered
"a degrees in the shade mt ] p. m. but lively
breeze made the heat easier to bear than was tho
case Yesterday. In several Of the foundcrcs aud
mills work was suspended owing TO the heat
Troy y. Y, July 26-At p. m. the temperature
I'm this city was % degrees. Martin Tracy, "A driver,
WAS sunstruck yesterday, and died this morning at
n hospital.
Elmira, July 26.The thermometer to-day was