Wife Testifies Wade Murder Trial Amid Courtroom Tension
Elwood B. Wade on trial for murder of George E. Nott listens to his young wife’s testimony defending him. She claims Wade kept her at his side and reveals his alleged mental deficiency, while Wade’s recent repudiation of her for another woman shocks the crowded Bridgeport Superior Court.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Elwood B. Wade
George E. Nott
Hinmar
A. E. Diefendorf
Harry Thaw
Hinman
Frederick E. Derrick
Wade
Comley
Gertrude
Elwood
Ethel. Nott
Pape's Cold Compound Promotes Quick Relief
In Mayo era ad copy promises instant relief from stuffed nose and head congestion. A dose every two hours for three doses claims to open air passages, stop nasal discharge, relieve headache and feverishness, with quick action and low cost. Insist on Pape's.
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Pape
Murder trial reveals Wade family whispers of inherited insanity
Court scenes unfold as Elbert Wade’s son faces accusations amid testimony from Wade’s mother and father. Witnesses describe mental immaturity and lack of business ability, while Mrs Wade recalls a devoted but increasingly impaired son and a troubled courtship and marriage.
U. S. Expenditures Fall From War Years to 1920
Washington report shows total government outlays outside debt payments at about 5.064 billion dollars in 1920, down from 11.728 billion in 1919. Officials attribute the decline to gradual war-debt liquidation and reduced ordinary disbursements, offset by new burdens like railroad loans and advances.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Houston
Father John's Medicine Ad Boosts Holiday Spirits
An old advertisement notes the holiday season brings colds and urges readers to regain strength and energy by taking Father John's Medicine. The line underscores the product as a remedy during cold season and promotes its use.
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Father John
Hall Wrong Says Innes In Letter to the Editor
Charles H. Innes denies a report that he would join the National Republican committee if a vacancy arose involving Senator Weeks. He states he is not a candidate and cannot take on further public duties, preferring to focus on his law practice. Boston January 6 1921.
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Frank B. Hall
Republican State Committee
Massachusetts
National Republican Committee
Senator Weeks
Stricter College Discipline Urged by NYU Chancellor
Chancellor Elmer Ellsworth Brown of New York University urged stricter discipline in college education at a dinner for the Association of American Colleges opening its seventh annual meeting in New York. More than 50 colleges were represented.
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New York
Elmer Ellsworth Brown
New York University
Association of American Colleges
Boston Beta Club hears fire hazard praise for city
Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy told Boston City Club members that Boston has a record in moral fire hazard among the lowest in the country. The remarks framed the city as having a favorable safety record in this aspect.
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Commissioner Murphy
Beta Club
Boston City Club
Boston Beta Club
John R. Murphy
Boston
Boston Fire Chief Discusses Moral Hazard In Fires
Commissioner Murphy explains moral hazard in fires when business is slow and prices fall. He notes New York's recent unknown-cause blazes and says Boston has low moral hazard but faces a conflagation hazard from small starts. He argues for reducing fire losses and trimming department size and costs.
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HUB
Murphy
New York
Boston
Seven Barely Escape Fire At Elm Street House Somerville
A two and a half story wooden house at 23 Elm Street Somerville burned. Seven people including three children under five escaped in night clothes after Mrs Towle woke to flames in the bathroom. Mr Towle and Mr Mercier aided by carrying babies to safety. Fire caused over 1500 dollars in damage and left occupants exposed to cold.
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Elm Street Place
Somerville
Charles E. Towle
Band
Western lenders offer Greece loan packages in 1920s talks
Athens reports that American and British capitalists have proposed extensive loans to the Greek government with unspecified conditions. The government is studying the offers and likely to accept the British proposal.
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Greece
Athens
United News
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Borden Milk Company
Cummings
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