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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
9
Mayor Fitzgerald approved a 1,599,300 loan bill yesterday sparing two items. One line item funds 30,000 for enlarging Rogers Park in Brighton and another 5,000 for removing the Seaver street wall on the Franklin Park side.
Alderman Woods backs Rogers Park loan while Ward 25’s McCabe coins graft claims and opposes the park expansion. Alderman Draper backs Seaver street wall removal amid chatter Boston Elevated favors removal for rail proximity. The Mayor disapproves both items citing extravagance and lack of Park Commission support.
Joe Gans and George Memsic close to a 20 round lightweight title bout before the Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles. The purse totals 10000 with Gans earning 8000 and Memsic 2000 regardless of outcome.
Norman Elberfeld shortstop for the American League club has been suspended indefinitely for indifferent play both in the field and at bat according to an announcement from New York dated July 26.
Somerville will be well represented in the C. F. King trophy long distance swim from Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light on Monday. Wallard F. Walton John T. Hanley and Samuel Richards Jr of Somerville enter the race. Richards, who in 1905 swam the Dover Calais Channel, trained for the trial but failed in England due to climate. The King trophy title stirs his strong belief in a victory.
In Reno Nevada Labor Day September 2 the big match between George Gans and Battling Nelson is set with a $35000 purse. Negotiations over weight and attire ended when prize ring rules were found silent on weighing in stripped, so both sides will weigh stripped at 133 pounds ringside.
New York July 26 report notes a quiet Brighton Beach program with three favorites winning. In the fifth race jockey Boyle was injured when his mount fell as Jockey James Hennessey went over him, while Finn was kicked at the post in the sixth. Winners include Quadrille Nimbus Jimmy Lane Martin Doyle Flavigny and King Sol with odds listed for each.
Boston arrives with owner George Dovey amid trade talk. Cy Young is on the market and manager Tenney seeks Artie Hofman. Last visit saw Del Howard traded to the West Siders for Newton Randall and Sweeney. Circus Sally remains crucial to Cubs, no deal.
Featherweight champion Abe Attell has been matched with Grover Hayes of Chicago for a 10 round bout at the St Joe Athletic Club in Fort Wayne Indiana on August 20. The fight carries a $1000 purse and a 126 pound weigh in at 6 o'clock.
Halifax July 26 A decision by the Canadian Amateur Oarsmen Association bars all amateurs from the maritime provinces from competing at the national regatta in Philadelphia.
Scalp conditions and diseases are claimed to be cured by the Household Surgeon remedy. Druggists offer a refund if Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil fails, with a 25 cent price cited.
July 26 in West Newton a large automobile owned by Alexander Montgomery of Brockton collided with a milk wagon on Ful ler street. The rear wheel was demolished and the impact threw the auto occupants and wagon driver across the street. Two California friends were inside the car.
Auto number 19409 sped along Fuller street overtaking Leo R. Doran's wagon from Wauwinet Farm West Newton. The driver Montgomery misjudged a pass turned left, skidded on a stone, struck the wagon scattering milk and throwing three occupants onto the curb. Montgomery suffered a broken arm and severe bruises. two companions had minor injuries and Doran escaped harm.
Rosco S. Parsons, 40, was struck by lightning while standing in the doorway of his East Wilton farmhouse today and died shortly after.
In Norfolk, July 96, James Town Exposition swimming championships featured a senior 50 yard record by C. H. Daniels of New York. A dead heat tied Yale's C. C. Mengel and George Gardzik of Chicago Bic. H. J. Handy of Chicago won the mile. Wenck edged Spencer for second by two feet. Races were close to the finish.
At a Boston labor gathering, James Hickey’s nomination as a delegate caused name confusion with John Hickey. Local 77 member Obert Callahan sought clarity while John Hickey backs Bob Callahan. Mayor asks for clarity as Building Trades section names Sullivan and Kickham to the new permits board. Fire department and city finance roles get endorsements. Old Home Week holiday observance proposed. Labor Day parade planned by Cigarmakers. Union officers set to meet for delegate elections and upcoming events.
Five thousand spectators at Grosse Pointe track watch Baron Grattan surge from behind to overhaul Angus Pointer in a fast mile heat. Geers drives secure Grattan the lead as Pointer fades late. Lillian R. shows strong in 2:08 trot, with Lotta and Tempus Fugit in close competition. Shaughraun wins Chamber of Commerce consolation.
John Heald, former carpenter for M. Frank Lucas, seeks an injunction against the Millmen's Club over blacklisting. Heald claims the club placed him on a blacklist after wage demands. the court stayed any circulars until the matter is fully heard.
The Plumbers Helpers Association met at Swartz Hall to form a union opposing a three year wait before journeyman work and demanding practical instruction before apprenticeship ends. A next meeting is set for Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. at Stillman Hall on Stillman Street.
Richmond Va July 26 Today's temperature of 96 degrees broke the season's record. R F Staple of Boston was one of numerous prostrations.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows grand union field day committee held prize events on June 29 in Lawrence Encampment Hall 724 Washington St. Winners included Canton Harmony Newburyport first prize and Canton Newcasket Brockton second prize for military drill, with numerous individual prizes for youth races and events led by T A Ireland and S C Moore among others.
James Hilton aged 60 of 56 Everett Place East Boston was seriously hurt on the steamship Devonion at Pier 6 Grand Junction docks when a heavy chain parted striking him on the head. He suffered multiple fractured ribs and facial injuries, was treated at Relief Hospital and later moved to City Hospital.
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