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100 Years Ago: Heat Wave Characterized by 'Intense Suffering'
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July 5, 1911: Too Hot to Make a Noise: Marlboro Youngsters Do Little Celebrating the Night Before
It was the quietest night before that Marlboro has ever seen. The oppressive heat had its effect in keeping down the enthusiasm of Young America, but the safe and sane policy inaugurated by P. Frank Crotty when chief of the police department two years ago and continued by his successor, John F. Mitchell, had its influence in keeping the young people within reasonable bounds.
One of the best and most popular moves ever recorded in this was the wetting down of the streets by the fire department Monday evening. This was done under the direction of Chief E.C. Minehan of the fire department. Mayor Shaughnessy, noting the intense suffering that was taking place, particularly in the crowded sections of the city, ordered Chief Minehan to wet down the streets wherever it was practical.
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