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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
2
Noel Pemberton Billing was found not guilty today of libel charges brought by Miss Maud Allan and J. T. Grein, manager of the Independent Theatre, ending the London trial.
The judge faced repeated interruptions from the defendant during the closing remarks as the courtroom heatedly debated the final points. The chaotic moment underscored tensions in the trial and raised questions about decorum and procedures.
Noel Pemberton-Billing, MP and Vigilante publisher, is acquitted after a sensational trial alleging German agents held a list of English elites with alleged immorality. Witnesses include Captain Harold Sherwin Spencer and Lord Alfred Douglas. Miss Maude Allan linked to Oscar Wilde's Salome. The Independent Theatre run by J. T. Grein faced scrutiny.
The Bishop Cheverus Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus hosted a reception at Hotel Lenox for George Rick of Brookline who will wed Miss Marie Murphy. Rick, a leading member and former ball chairman, received a souvenir from Faithful Navigator Thomas J. Fay as speakers praised his service.
Federal officials including James J. Storrow and Washington representatives G N Snider C E Liesher and A G Gutheim debated limits on transferring all rail coal to tidewater accessible territories. The discussion focused on benefits to New England from shipment restrictions.
Eleanor Springer a 17 year old worker at Somerville City Farms gained attention after washing pigs for shipment to market. The Somerville High School graduate, daughter of Mrs W D Ruston, plans to study nursing while continuing farm work and pig washing duties under warden J Foster Colquhoun.
Miss Springer has worked on the farm since late May, managing greenhouse orders and customer service. She also weeds lettuce and beets, scrubs baby pigs, and handles daily duties from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $8 a week plus dinner, compared with high school boys paid $9 without dinner.
A large registration drive begins as youths reach the age of conscription. The piece urges young men to register, framing it as a crucial civic duty and the transition from boyhood to responsible citizenship.
The piece explains nationwide registration requirements for males 21 and older not yet in active service. It notes nearly a million may be ready to serve or be reassigned, with tens of thousands from New England and Boston. It urges timely registration to avoid being labeled a slacker and outlines remote registration options.
The notice details registration locations by ward in Boston. It lists buildings such as libraries, courthouses, schools, and municipal buildings across wards 1 through 25 including East Boston Charlestown Dorchester and Jamaica Plain with specific street addresses.
Professor John Whoriskey of the music department of the Cambridge public schools will today be in charge of the registration of those young men who have reached 21 years during the past 12 months at the Division 3 Draft Board City Hall Cambridge. Other places where registration may be made include Division 1 county courthouse East Cambridge Division 2 city building Central square Division 4 Municipal building Brattle square.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers opened its spring convention at the Bancroft Hotel in Worcester with many delegates attending. Prominent engineers will speak on engineering and the war. a social time is planned Friday evening at the Worcester Country Club.
Brockton remembers John K. Stoner a leading figure in the local shoe trade He died today in Louisville Ky once a partner at W F W Filton Company He lived at 1003 North Main Brockton and is survived by his wife and two daughters Grace and Mabel.
S J Konenkamp, president of the Telegraphers Union, warned in Washington that only a federal act can avert a general strike by operators at Western Union and Postal Telegraph, as he prepared to travel to Chicago.
Mr Konenkamp arrived to mail out a call for a walkout after Western Union refused to submit to National War Labor Board jurisdiction. After two days of talks with officials and labor leaders he doubted government action could stop a strike in time. He would not estimate possible numbers. Secretary Wilson discussed with the union president, but no plan to avert a strike was shown. President Gompers offered interest and possible AFL aid, though he did not issue a statement.
In Gloucester on June 4 Edward B. Finn faced a manslaughter substitute to murder after shooting his brother in law Jerome R. McDonald. Finn was released on 10000 bail. hearing postponed to Friday morning as defense rested and prosecution began cross examination.
Boston harbor remains crowded with ships held by government order while a few vessels have been released. Rumors of U boat activity circulate as larger coastwise steamers leave New York for Southern ports. The Malden and St Paul are reported safe, with Lexington Frederick Kellogg Vesla among those still held along with several large colliers.
Everett resident Captain John C. Sweeney of the Happauge is reported safe in New York after the four master was attacked by a U boat off Hog Island nine days ago. The vessel crew was taken aboard the submarine and later sent in a power boat toward shore. The government aims to tow the Happauge to port rather than destroy her. Relative search also noted for James H. Carr hospitalized in Bay City Michigan with a brother named George Carr near Boston.
Coney Island and all seashore resorts within New York City were darkened tonight after a Police Commissioner Enright and military authorities issued an order. All police display lights signs and special illumination must be discontinued until further notice. Shades should be drawn in offices and dwellings where possible.
A Lowell Massachusetts woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and color after six months of bloodlessness. The ad promotes the pills as a blood builder useful for rheumatism neuralgia after effects of grip and fevers, and notes they contain no opiates. It offers purchase from local druggists or direct order from the company with a price of fifty cents per box and two dollars fifty cents for six boxes.
A plain paste made from water and powdered delatone can remove unwanted hair in minutes. Apply to the area for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, and wash. Seek genuine delatone from your druggist to ensure results.
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