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Domestic News
July 27, 1764
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, several people have died from drinking cold water while hot and sweating during extreme heat. Public advised to mix spirits with water left to stand or hold it in mouth before swallowing to avoid immediate death.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 12.
As several Persons, during this very hot Weather, have lost their Lives, by indiscreetly drinking cold Water, while they were warm, and sweating, we think it our Duty to acquaint the Public therewith; and to request that every One, before he drinks, will mix a little Spirit with his Water, which should stand some Time after taken from the Pump, as the Consequence, without doing so, seems to be immediate Death. -- It is said to be a good Way to keep the Water in the Mouth some Time, before it is swallowed.
As several Persons, during this very hot Weather, have lost their Lives, by indiscreetly drinking cold Water, while they were warm, and sweating, we think it our Duty to acquaint the Public therewith; and to request that every One, before he drinks, will mix a little Spirit with his Water, which should stand some Time after taken from the Pump, as the Consequence, without doing so, seems to be immediate Death. -- It is said to be a good Way to keep the Water in the Mouth some Time, before it is swallowed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Death Or Funeral
Weather
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Hot Weather
Cold Water Deaths
Public Health Advice
Philaadelphia Warning
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
July 12.
Outcome
several persons lost their lives by drinking cold water while warm and sweating.
Event Details
Public warning during very hot weather about deaths from indiscreetly drinking cold water; advise mixing a little spirit with water that has stood some time after pumping, or keeping water in mouth before swallowing to prevent immediate death.