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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
9
A fierce wind storm near Pine Camp New York caused tents to fly, injuring several lightly and soaking many. Lightning flashed, thunder rolled as troops clung to tents at midnight, with no serious injuries reported so far.
Brigadier General Clark and two-thirds of the Massachusetts troops faced defeat as the Second and Sixth Massachusetts regiments fell back. The Eighth Massachusetts, part of the opposing force, delivered a brilliant showing in a three hour battle over the Great Bend bridge with nearly 60,000 cavalry artillery and infantry taking part.
The Massachusetts Second Sixth and Eighth Regiments under Colonels Pierce Priest and Sweetser fought valiantly in a staged clash against Brown forces. Blue troops captured two Brown cavalry, with heavy losses on both sides. After a heat drenched march the Massachusetts units began returning home with two dozen men affected but none seriously hurt.
Former conductor William A Robertson of Dorchester was fined $50 by Judge Pierce in the Superior Criminal Court after an appeal from Dorchester District Court where he was found guilty of larceny of fares from the Boston Elevated Railway Company. He paid the fine.
Testimony in a $100,000 damages suit against banker Lazarus Levy draws new perjury accusations. The Merrill woman claims a child was produced while she appeared as a witness in her husband’s early trial, challenging her credibility and revealing marital tensions.
New York report notes Susie A. Merrill files a case seeking one hundred thousand dollars in damages. The action centers on alleged financial losses and parties involved are identified in the filing.
In a New York Supreme Court proceeding Justice Fitzgerald ordered the arrest of Miss Merrill and a key witness for alleged perjury after allegations of a birth in the case. Bail set at 2000. Levy’s suit dismissed with a judgment for the defendant. Miss Merrill had ties to Harry K. Thaw and rented him an apartment during which Thaw’s wife was believed to reside.
At Red Top Connecticut light practice due to rough Thames water. Harvard freshmen beat the varsity four in a brief two mile session. Yale adviser Curtiss praised both eights and noted Yale’s fast varsity.
This afternoon at Tech Field Brook line the New England Amateur Athletic Association championships will be held. Star athletes including E. E. Nelson in the 100 yard dash and Herbert Gidney in the high jump compete for titles with Olympic hopefuls watching. Admission to the grounds is free.
Reported after Jim Barrys win over Sam Langford in New York last night that promoter Jim Coffroth offered him a title bout chance against Jack Johnson at Colma in August. The Langford series goes to five bouts with the colored challenger holding advantage in all but one decision.
Central Vermont railway runs a deluxe observation train beside the crews in New London on June 25. The course is upstream this year offering views at key points. A limited number of tickets are on sale in Boston and reservations should be made to KE H Boynton at 360 Washington Street Boston.
The notice outlines the B. and A. summer timetable from Boston leaving at 4 45 p m with via Pullman sleepers to Adirondack Mountains Thousand Islands and Niagara Falls arriving early next morning dining car service a la carte and ticket information at New York Central Lines 366 Washington Street Boston Main 161L.
In Los Angeles the scene notes Langford’s dominance over Barry and Johnson’s edge over Langford in Chelsea signaling scarce heavyweight and lower tier talent. Promoters scramble for decent cards as Barry Johnson match is floated. Alex MacLean handles Australian syndicate push to lure Jack Twin Sullivan to Sydney tournament on fleet arrival.
Arthur B. Smith alias William Foley age 25 was sentenced to life by Judge Pierce in the Superior Court for shooting Special Officer John T. Lynch on Summer street Jan 16. Foley pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree.
Sam Langford of Boston knocked out Jim Barry of Chicago in the third round at the Fairmont A. C. in New York. Barry fought well through two rounds before Langford landed a decisive left and uppercut sending Barry to the canvas for the stoppage at nine.
A large crowd watched a two mile championship as Hamilton claimed victory with splits of 2m 49s for the first mile and 2m 58s for the second. McDougall finished second. An open two mile race with several contestants is scheduled for this evening.
The Gentlemen's Driving Club of Boston opens at Readville this afternoon with luncheon at the clubhouse before races. The Salem Cadet Band performs 1:30 to 6:00, and many club horses trained over the past season are ready, including some of the country’s best trotters.
Local clubs list amateur games for today at Mystic Park back stretch. Parnell A C 15-year teams. Vernons of Darchester 17-year teams. Madison A C 17-year teams. Beacon Hills 16-year teams. Riversides of South Weymouth 16-year teams. Shamrock A C 13-year teams. Hanover team seeking 14-15-year opponents. half expenses offered, contact organizers at listed addresses.
A Maxwell touring car completed a non stop Albany to and back run in 17 hours 34 minutes on a 452 mile course. Ralph Coburn drove to Albany reaching at 8 30 am with Lucius Tyler on the return. R R Ross of the Peerless company served as observer ensuring the bonnet seal remained intact.
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