Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-07-26
THE MERCURY GOES UP.

The Thermometer Ranges from 90 to
11O-Prostrations Frequently Re-
ported-FactOry Hands Suffer In
Pfttsburg - Washingtonians Suffer
from the Heat-Tb0 Hot Wave in
BOstOn-A Dozen People Succumb-
The Hospitals in Chicago Crowded.
ProstratIons at Night in Cincinnati.
BosToN, July 25.-This has been the
most oppressive day of the season, owing
to the almost entire absence of breeze,
although there have been one or two days
before when the mercury has stood nearly
as high. The highest figure reported by
the signal Office is go at p. M, with a
gradual drop to 49, at midnight. Not
withstanding the intense heat of the day
not single fatal case of sunstroke has yet
been reported from any point in New Eng
land. From twelve to fifteen persons,
mostly laborers in various parts of the
city. chiefly about the wharves, have suc-
cumbed to the heat, but none of the cases
are considered dangerous.
Manchester, N. H., reports temperature
So to 95' with no wind, making it the
most uncomfortable day of the year.
In Portland, Me-, the mercury ran up to
1907. -
In Burlington, Vt, from 81 upwards
are the figures given. No air and atmos-
phere oppressive. From all over New
England come similar stories.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July 25.-The Their
mometer rose to 80 in the shade here to-
day and the heas was unbearable on &C.
count of the mugginess, although the mer-
curry was lower than in the hot day of
juno last. No casualties were reported.
CHICAGO, July 25.-The heat here to- day
was very oppressive. The thermometer
at D. m. registered "a and there was no
breeze. The hospitals we're crowded with
those who succumbed TO the sitting at
moephere and for many of them there is
little chance of recovery. There were Elk
deaths to. day from sunstroke, bringing the
total since Saturday night up to fourteen.
There is at present no prospect for cooler
weather, while there Is q fear that the
heat may increase.
PROVIDENCE, July 25.-The mercury
started out to-day to knock all previous
records high in the air. It did not, II
local Thermometers tell tho truth. The
| highest point reached was "a, at $40 p.
| m. The maximum record for July is 95. &
| degrees. The record of humidity was "a
per cent. But 1t was generally admitted
| that it was the most uncomfortable day
ever experienced in the city.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-This has been
the hottest day of the season in Washing
ton and five prostrations have been 70
ported. The maximum temperature to
day reached at the signal station was 81
but on the streets the heat was terrific
several thermometers In different parts Of
the city registering as high as 103 in tn,
| shade.
P1rrsBURe, July 25.-Pittsburg Is exper
fencing record breaking spell of no
weather. To-day Thermometers all owe
the two cities registered SO degrees. Tn
few mill and factory hands at work suffer
ed terribly, and many were compelled t
go home. A large number of prostration
were reported.
| KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 25.-On th
streets to-day reliable Thermometers regis
tered 100 and 1902. There were two fats
cases of sunstroke, Henry Kilman an
Patrick ]. Aeaghes, Newspaper man.
! clFeIsHAE,, Juiy 26.-Yhs thsrmomets