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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1917

Page

8

Will Not Try Mrs Noistring in Hewitt Case

Pittsfield April 2 The motion to dismiss the charge against Mrs Celia Noistring of Springfield for being an accessory after the murder of Miles Hewitt is set for Friday as the Commonwealth signals no link to the crime. Mrs Hewitt and Lincoln Grant remain in court on continuance due to illness. Mrs Noistring was freed on bail provided by her husband. Mrs Hewitt at House of Mercy Hospital shows improving condition after Monday operation.

Pittsfield Celia Noistring Springfield Miles Hewitt Margaret Hewitt Lincoln M. Grant Noistring Commonwealth Grant Mrs. Hewitt Hewitt House of Mercy Hospital

Mass Recruiting 1700 Skilled Men for War Duty

More than 1700 skilled men with technical knowledge are to be recruited in the six New England states. Sub committees under a civilian board, appointed by the U.S. Army Quartermaster General, will conduct the search with Worcester Springfield New Bedford and Boston hosting local committees. Enlistment lasts four years with two weeks pay annually unless called to active service. Wages are 20 percent higher for war duty. Ages 18 to 45 with no dependents are sought. Massachusetts quota is 475.

New England United States Army State House Worcester Springfield New Bedford Boston Massachusetts

Save Food in the Kitchen Promoted by Simmons Expert

Professor C. M. Hilliard of Simmons College biology and public health warns that city dwellers can save more food in kitchens than in backyards. He notes rising interest in gardening but urges supervision to avoid waste from poor soil and waning effort. He criticizes neglected plots and weed-filled yards as ineffective for solving food shortages.

C. M. Hilliard Simmons College

Absence Delays Trial in Giblin Case

In Municipal Civil Court Judge Brackett heard a case against ex-Representative Thomas J. Giblin of East Boston. Giblin was absent with his attorney stating he was sick and unable to attend, while attorney Harry E. Levenson questioned the whereabouts during the proceedings.

Brackett Thomas J. Giblin East Boston Giblin Harry E. Levenson Patrick F. Keating

Giblin in court as Levenson testifies on execution

Attorney Harry B. Levenson swore he saw Giblin near City Hall and at State and Washington streets. Judge Brackett ruled Giblin failed to show payment of an execution and sided with the plaintiff after an affidavit suggested payment though Giblin did not appear for cross examination.

Harry BE. Levenson Giblin City Hall State Washington Levenson Keating

Not Guilty Verdict in Mail Fraud Case

Lewis O. Young of Somerville was acquitted by a jury in U S District Court on a mail fraud charge. He had proposed to provide home work for women making neckties as part of the alleged scheme.

Lewis O. Young Somerville United States District Court

Decision on Harvard camp today

The War Department will announce its ruling on establishing a military camp at Harvard to Captain Cordier this morning. Harvard plans outline future student soldiers’ conduct. The decision may direct Plattsburg age students to enroll at Harvard’s training camp and urge under 20 years 9 months to join a junior camp authorized by Secretary Baker open to Harvard juniors and other New England college men.

War Department Harvard Cordier Plattsburg Baker New England

Harvard Military Program Nears Shakeup and Cordier Transfer

The department decision could overhaul Harvard's military setup with personnel changes and new training methods over the coming weeks. Captain Constant Cordier may be detached and reassigned to Washington, leaving captain Bowen as possible Cambridge commandant.cordier advised enrolling 2 9 to Plattsburg training camp and urged underage students to await developments while Harvard Law School capitulated on enlistment, offering Law degrees to those called or entering federal camps.

Department Harvard Constant Cordier Cambridge Washington Cordier Army Bowen Plattsburg War Department Harvard Law School

Ensign MacInnis Weds Back Bay Girl

Miss Violette Nebling wed Herbert A. MacInnis of Malden an ensign in the Naval Reserve. The ceremony at the groom’s home was performed by Rev. John R. Mason. The bride will work with the Red Cross. she is the daughter of Mrs. H. C. Neblung of 844 Beacon Street.

Violette Nebling Herbert A. MacInnis Malden Naval Reserve John R. Mason Robinson Methodist Church Ensign MacInnis Red Cross H. C. Neblung Beacon Street

Kilmer’s Swamp Root Advertised by Falls and Burkingshaw

An advertisement from June 5 1916 by Falls and Burkinshaw druggists Chelmsford Massachusetts praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. It invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and a booklet, noting regular bottles are sold nationwide.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Leon Ging Chases 20 Dollars At Beach Street

Leon Ging wielded his flat iron at 50 Beach street yesterday morning as a $20 bill hung from a nail in his pocket. A gas inspector arrived with authority to fix the works, which Ging claimed did not need fixing.

Leon Ging Beach Street

Cause of gout and rheumatism linked to uric acid buildup

In a Berlin hospital expert view, gout rheumatism and lumbago arise from increased uric acid in blood serum, mainly due to kidney disturbance. Recommendations include regular fluid intake and the remedy ANURIC to flush and tonify kidneys, aiding uric acid elimination.

H. Strauss Royal Charity Hospital Berlin Levison Strauss

Leon Ging and the Canadian Suspect in a Barefoot Parade

A local incident centers on Leon Ging chasing an inspector through Beach Oxford and Edinboro streets in bare feet. Duncan MacDonald, a British subject from Canada, claims innocence while 20 dollars are found on his person and the case is postponed for further inquiry.

Leon Ging Leon Eas Beach Oxford Edinboro Sullivan Canada Duncan MacDonald Central Court

Attachment Filed Against Middlebrook Wool Combing Co

A $100 000 attachment was filed yesterday in Suffolk registry of deeds against the Middlebrook Wool Combing Company, organized in Rhode Island and operating in Boston, by William A. English and John H. O'Brien trading as English and O'Brien. The counsel for English and O'Brien declined to reveal the suit’s nature beyond describing it as a contract action.

Suffolk Middlebrook Wool Combing Company Rhode Island Boston William A. English John H. O'Brien English

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