Billing Libel Trial Hearings Include Threat to Shoot Witness
London June 4 The trial of Pemberton Billing for criminal libel continues as Justice Darling reveals anonymous letters attacking parties in the case. Billing claims a threat via telephone to shoot Mrs Villiers Stuart if she testifies, prompting discussion of gallery security and courtroom watch.
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Times Service
San Antonio Light
Philadelpha Public Ledger
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Pemberton Billing
Justice Darling
Billing
Salome
Dutch Reformed Church
Grein
England
P. OH. Beamish
Vigilante Society
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Billings
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Anat Williams
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Williams
Stuart
Neil Primrose
Earl of Roseberry
Hume Williams
Arnold White
Admiral Hall
Maud Allen
No Food But Beer to Celebrate Late Victory in France
London Times reports a neutral source in the Rhineland describing small, alcohol fueled celebrations for a German advance. He notes food shortages, low spirits among the masses, and widespread fear of military repression. He also mentions child labor, Greek desertion to Germany, and placards urging population growth as war winds toward Paris and London.
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London ‘Times
San Antonio Light
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London Times
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Germany
Ger- Tiany
Paris
London
Men to register for draft in five Bexar County divisions
Young men who have turned 21 since June 5 must register nationwide Wednesday under exemption boards. In Bexar County five boards operate with five locations including City Hall council chambers Bedell Building and Gunter, covering west and east river divides.
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United States
Bexar County
San Antonio
Bexar
San Antonio River
Commerce Street
Council Chamber
City Hall
Bedell
San Antonio Tver
East Commerce Street
Guntar
San Antonio River and South of East Commerce Street
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Registration figures hint at large county mobilization
The notice estimates 256 to 300 men per division may be liable for registration though many have volunteered. Registrants will be classified and assigned order numbers, with existing registrants called before new ones. Also notes a crane exhibit at Boston museum and a woman ship painter earning a living bond.
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Minits
San Antonio
City “National Bank
New Assignments for Officers at Camp Travis Divisions
Multiple command changes announced for the Ninetieth Division and depot brigade at Camp Travis. Col. E. C. Carey moves to the depot brigade, Lt. Col. Woodson Hocker to command the trains, with hopes Hocker becomes colonel. Major Polk D. Brown is reassigned to the 344th Field Artillery, and Capt. Clyde Melk Beck becomes assistant division surgeon. Capt. Hugh F. Ewite promoted to major to lead the 318th supply trains.
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Camp Travis
E. C. Carey
Woodson Hocker
Hocker
Carey
Maj
Polk D. Brown
344Th Wield Artillery
Clyde Melk. Beck
George J. Alger
165Th Depot Brigade
Hugh F. Ewite
Brigidier Reneral
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Tip From Old Hygiene Column
An old newspaper health note advocates using pure coconut oil as a hair wash. It claims soaps and shampoos dry the scalp, while plain refined coconut oil cleanses hair without injury, produces rich lather with water, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and manageable. It notes coconut oil is inexpensive and available at drugstores.
Serbian relief fund reaches $1166 in donations
Donations and tag day receipts on Saturday boosted the Serbian relief fund total to $1166, according to the fund treasurer at Groos National Bank. The drive, led by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yerlich, will forward the money to New York for relief efforts.
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Groos National Bank
Dis
Paul Yerlich
New York
Free book helps tobacco addict quit, veteran reports
Lamphere credits a free book on tobacco habit for overcoming years of smoking. He writes he has no desire for tobacco now and feels like a new man. The ad promises calmer nerves, better digestion, improved eyesight, and longer life if nicotine is quit.
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Ums
5. B. Lamphere
T ‘O
Edward J. Woods
Station I
New York City
Serbian Red Cross Aid Sailings Planned for Macedonia
The relief society headquarters announced funds and supplies from various cities will support Serbian hospitals and war relief. Dr Yeftich, a Serbian physician, and his wife an English Red Cross nurse will sail for Macedonia around July first with the aid. Mrs Yeftich spoke in Galveston and San Antonio praising local generosity after the Red Cross war fund drive.
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Relief Society
Red Cross
San Antonio
Learn Faster Shorthand by Mail From King Institute
A mail taught shorthand method promises speed to write as fast as speech. No months or heavy costs required. Free lesson offered by King Institute EB-119 Station IF New York NY. cut this out and share with others.
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King Institute
New York
N. Y
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