Wade trial hears wife defend accused as court roles unfold
Elwood B. Wade, on trial for murder in Bridgeport, listens as his young wife testifies in his defense amid claims of hereditary insanity. The courtroom crowd, police, and witnesses fill the scene as Wade’s father describes his son’s mental and business failings.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Elwood B. Wade
George E. Nott
Hinmar
A. E. Diefendorf
Harry Thaw
Hinman
Frederick E. Derrick
Wade
Ethel. Nott
George E Nott
Trial Reveals Wade Struggled With Reading and Math
The testimony shows Wade could not read or understand simple texts and could hardly recall the price of milk. His wife, aged 24, described their courtship and said he spoke little of current events while they dated.
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Wade
Comley
Borden Milk Company
Cummings
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts instant relief from colds with Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours for three doses. It claims to unclog nostrils, stop nose running, and ease headache feverishness, tastes pleasant, contains no quinine, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Innes Denies Hall Wrong On Republican Charge
Charles H. Innes responds to Frank B. Hall's claim that Innes would accept a National Republican Committee seat if vacancy occurred. Innes says he is not a candidate, has no such conditions, and cannot take on more burdens due to his law practice. Boston January 6, 1921.
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Frank B. Hall
Republican State Committee
Massachusetts
National Republican Committee
Senator Weeks
U S Government Expenses Drop From 1919 to 1920
Washington reports total government outlays outside public debt payments fell to about 5.064 billion dollars in 1920 from 11.728 billion in 1919. Officials attribute the decline to gradual liquidation of war claims and expenses, noting continued burdens like loans to railroads limited the drop.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Houston
New York University Chancellor Urges Stricter College Rules
Chancellor Elmer Ellsworth Brown of New York University urged stricter college discipline in an address at a dinner opening the seventh annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges. More than 50 colleges were represented.
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New York
Elmer Ellsworth Brown
New York University
Association of American Colleges
Keep Looking Young Olive Tablets Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser touted to restore buoyancy and a healthy complexion. It describes the product as a substitute for calomel and notes olive color and price of 15 cents and 30 cents.
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Edwards
Ohio
Boston Beta Club hears fire hazard claim by commissioner
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 came during a Boston Beta Club gathering last night.
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Boston City Club
Boston Beta Club
John R. Murphy
Boston
Moral hazard in city fires linked to underperforming markets
Commissioner Murphy discusses moral hazard as fires rise when business is not booming and goods are stored in low demand areas. He notes New York’s recent unknown-cause blazes, Boston’s relatively low hazard, and warns of the conflagation risk. He urges cutting fire losses and department costs.
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Mr. Murphy
New York
Boston
Murphy
New England
Seven Escape Death In Somerville House Fire
Seven occupants barely escaped a two and a half story wooden house fire at 23 Elm Street Somerville. Mrs Towle woke to flames in the bathroom and roused neighbors, including Mr Mercier, as seven people including three children fled in night clothes. Fire caused over 1500 dollars in damage and all victims faced exposure before firefighters contained the blaze.
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Elm Street Place
Somerville
Charles E. Towle
Band
Greece Eyes Major Loans Offer From Britain and United States
Athens officials report American and British capitalists have proposed extensive loans to Greece with unspecified conditions. The Greek government is reviewing the proposals and likely will accept the British offer.
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Greece
Athens
United News
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