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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
4
Judge Christopher T. Callahan in the Superior Court delayed ruling on the appeal of William James Sidis and 50 others convicted by the Roxbury Court of rioting on May Day. The delay cites the public mood after the recent bombing as making a fair trial unlikely.
Judge Jenny to preside in September as defense counsel Connolly calls for continuance amid publicity from a home bombing in Roxbury. District Attorney Pelletier presses for immediate trial and warns delay signals weakness while Connolly defends his clients as persecuted radicals. He cites abolitionist era violence and figures like William Lloyd Garrison. The exchange highlights tensions between justice and public prejudice.
Johnson Elsie Virginia infant daughter of Henry and Hilda Johnson died in Dorchester on June 6. Funeral at 3 pm Saturday at 260 Westville Street. Lonergan Mary J. infant daughter of John E. and the late Isa bella Lonergan died in Somerville on June 6. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from 8 Pearl terrace. March Elizabeth widow of Stephen March died in Somerville on June 6 aged 79. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 pm at MKE Church Broadway.
In Central Court yesterday the hungry Tom Clancy carried a sugar sack bed on his belt to tote a bedroll and sausages. Officer Sharkey stopped him after finding the bag and the sausages were taken to the Tombs for observation.
New York appellate division ruling says a husband need not pay for his wife and children to take a four week country or seaside trip. Justice Nathan Bijur notes a husband must maintain his wife in a style appropriate to his position, but summer trips are not necessarily required.
The Post highlights One Hundred Condensed Novels as a valuable vacation read for children. It promises improved English use and a taste for quality literature, reviving memories for fans of Verne and inspiring new readers to seek the original romance.
The obituary notes Jules Verne born February 8 1828 in Nantes studied law in Paris then turned to literature. He created imaginary journeys such as Centre of the Earth and Around the World in Eighty Days and died March 24 1905 in Amiens after a famed career in science infused fiction.
The narrative follows a voyage aboard Captain Nemo's submarine the Nautilus as a party is captured in 1866 off Japan. They describe the submarine's two hulls electric engines and luxuriously outfitted interior including a library and museum. They witness underwater life glimpse a massive pearl fishery and hunt sea creatures using air suits and electric bullets.
The narrative recounts Captain Nemo's battles against foes in the Nautilus across the South Pacific and Norse seas, including a maelstrom near Norway. It closes with Nemo’s fate unknown after their twenty thousand leagues under the sea voyage and references to upcoming condensed novels in the Post.
Readers can secure back numbers at the regular rates: 2 cents per copy for the Daily Post, 6 cents in Greater Boston for the Sunday Post, and 7 cents elsewhere, provided the request is made immediately.
Supreme Court hearing resumed as trustees of the Christian Science Publishing Company seek contempt against church directors for alleged injunction violations. Witnesses including Adam H. Dickey and associate directors denied intent to violate the order and said efforts were made to comply. Judge Braley noted honest mistake could lessen contempt penalties.
Male students at Lee High School protested stiff collars and neckties on hot days. The strike succeeded as teachers allowed laundered collars and ties or no tie at all, backed by parental support notes.
The Regina of the Dominion line sails from Hoosac docks this afternoon for Liverpool with 48000 bushels of wheat 8500 tons of provisions 500 tons refined sugar 450 tons of match blocks 1000 hogsheads of tobacco 250 hogsheads of syrup 20 tons frozen fish and poultry and hundreds of bales of cotton. On return from Europe she will bring a large troop contingent home.
In New Bedford on June 6 the engineers strike ended after a conference. It was announced that 30,000 workers from other departments who had been out would return to work next Monday.
Advertisement extols Noonan's Hair Petrole as an antiseptic stimulating oil that aids scalp health and hair follicles. It claims visible life boost after a few applications and notes availability from druggists, department stores, barbers, or directly from T. Noonan & Sons of Boston. Men and women urged to use at per application price.
A clear cut address explains why ratification is essential and what happens if defeated. It analyzes the meaning and significance of each covenant in simple terms, presenting the key facts in a direct, informative style.
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