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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
Washington officials allegedly conspired to obtain love letters between Senator Thomas C. Platt and Mae C. Wood. The claim was presented as evidence in Miss Wood’s divorce suit against Platt during the day’s hearing.
Annie Manley failed to vindicate herself as jury sided with Philippe B. Marcou and awarded him $25,000 for breach of promise. The South End plaintiff challenged the judge’s charge amid 20 exceptions from ex-Judge Dewey, while the case highlighted disputes over a claimed engagement to marry and timing of the alleged promise.
Sergeant Cornelius F. Reagan of Joy Street station was dismissed from the force by Commissioner O'Meara after a Special Trial Board found him guilty on conduct unbecoming an officer and a personal misconduct specification following a full hearing with counsel present.
The text states that Miller was urged by high government officials in Washington and New York to seize Senator Platts love letters. Papers obtained were not to be given to Platt but turned over to Mr Loeb in Washington. When the plan failed a newspaper scandal was started to force Miss Wood to concede.
London May 19 King Edward refuses to permit Tommy Burns the world heavyweight champion to box Jack Johnson for 35000 dollars and vows to stop the fight if any promoter pursues it. The king objects to the match as bad sport and says Burns has offered 80000 dollars for his end, win or lose, which promoters have not seriously considered.
Lt Selfridge makes two flights in Baldwin's aerodrome White Wing at Hammondport New York May 19. First flight covers 210 feet in six and a half seconds then 100 feet in two seconds at three feet elevation and 201 feet on rough ground with no injury. Second flight travels 240 feet at least 20 feet high then lands badly in a ploughed field injuring the front wheel truck though the aerodrome remains undamaged.
In Hanover Dartmouth shocks Harvard 6 to 4 in a thrilling college game. Boston Americans with Cy Young on the mound fall to Cleveland 7 to 2. Sam Langford earns the decision over Sandy Ferguson in a 12 round armory bout. Boston women defeat New York rivals in intercity tennis as Yale freshmen beat Princeton Cubs 6 to 2 at the Country Club.
Governor Guild receives broad support across Massachusetts as Republicans back his nomination for vice president. Lawyers, business leaders, and citizens statewide voice approval in Boston and beyond, boosting the delegation's stance ahead of the Chicago convention. A pre-convention conference of the Massachusetts delegation is planned to coordinate the Guild effort.
Everett C. Bumpus a Boston lawyer is named by the Secretary of State as one of two American representatives on the commission to settle claims arising along the Panama Canal route. The appointment marks a key role in addressing disputes tied to the canal project.
The plan calls for two American representatives including Representative Denby of Michigan with Governor Magoon as umpire in deadlocks. The other two members will be appointed by Panama. Mr Bumpus of Tremont Building Boston and Quincy has shaped debates on land valuations and water franchise titles, chairing a commission that resolved disputes across Connecticut, notably Holyoke’s suit against its water company.
Charles A. Schieren Jr. and George H. Hamblett were seriously injured when a taxi collided with a southbound Eighth Avenue car at 66th Street and Central Park West. Both men suffered skull fractures and other injuries while the taxi driver had two broken ribs. Hamblett, a Boston businessman, represents the Schieren firm. his condition was listed as critical tonight.
George H Hamblett a prominent leather belting man in New England is married and lives with his wife and their 6 year old daughter at 15 Lowell street Braintree.
An advertisement promoting Father Johns Medicine as a tonic claimed to build strength and vitality for users seeking increased energy and well being. It emphasizes physical improvement and general health benefits.
Providence license records reveal Frances Hagerty and William Purdy seeking a marriage amid a tangled romance. Purdy, an inspector at the Telephone Company, previously eloped with another woman and was divorced. The couple reportedly resumed meetings after work, with a possible Providence ceremony not yet confirmed.
George B Sterry a church leader was killed in a New York office. Reported to have planned to wed a 32 year old woman in early June. A son is said to have killed himself and left a note.
New York report states George E. Sterry a 72 year old drug exporter, was killed in his office by his son George E. Sterry Jr who then killed himself. The elder’s fiancée Rachel Blaikie 35, a Newark teacher, is named as the fiancé.
Cleveland Ohio May 19 rioting grew more general and serious in the street railway strike. A four year old Yetta Walkinski was killed when an inexperienced motorman’s car struck her. Rioters attacked motormen and conductors, fired on crews, and burned a Lakewood car near Clifton boulevard as crowds blocked tracks and police dispersed the disorder.
Walter Mills was arrested in Swindale New York on a Boston issued federal warrant alleging he defrauded New England farmers of about 100000 dollars from apple sales over the past two years.
Secretary Taft released a statement about his Panama trip noting that a revolution there was averted by his timely presence. He cited intense election rivalry, anticipated wholesale fraud, and possible violence as factors making his visit nearly imperative to preserve order amid boundary tensions with Colombia.
Inspectors say Mills operated from Boston recruiting farmers to ship apples at above market prices, then sold the fruit and kept the proceeds. They allege his excuse for nonpayment was lack of remittances from European buyers.
A Cambridge wife provoked by supposed attention to her husband sparked a brawl at a Cyprus Hall dance on Prospect Street just before 1 am. The clash drew screams and a police chase through Central Square as attendees, described as respectable locals, spilled onto the street after the janitor ended the meeting.
In a private second floor office at 166 Pearl Street, elder Mr Sterry and his son George Sterry Jr died instantly after a revolver killed them both. The men were alone as the son shot his father then killed himself. Two papers found on the bodies reveal a marriage notice and an open letter dated 1908.
The Democratic State convention adopted a platform directing California's delegation to support William Jennings Bryan for President. The meeting took place in Fresno on May 19.
Weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday predicts rain in New England with showers likely and fresh to brisk winds from the southeast. Eastern New York expects rain Wednesday, clearing Thursday with brisk south winds.
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