New York, July 3.—Terrific heat coupled with oppressive humidity, Sunday, caused several heat prostrations and drove the greater part of the city’s population to the beaches. The weather bureau reported a temperature of 91 degrees while the humidity hovered between 50 and 55.
Police estimates placed the attendance of three Long Island beaches at nearly one million. At Coney Island, after every available water front bath house was filled, the crowds stormed the pools until the police were called out to restore order.
It was estimated that 160.000 of the 400.000 visitors went into the ocean. The police reported 106 children lost during the afternoon.
Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, MT, July 4, 1921