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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
4
In Bridgeport on January 11 Mrs Elwood B Wade screamed loudly as her husband 23 faced trial for the murder of George E Nott. She was removed from the room just before Assistant State’s Attorney E Earle Garlick wrapped up the prosecution argument.
The sensational trial reaches a new peak as Wade shows no emotion when his wife faints and is escorted out. Judge Comley accuses Wade's mistress of manipulating him, while a doctor testifies Wade is sane but with mental immaturity and notes Mrs Nott as 11 years 11 months in mental age.
Lawrence January 11 Police reported Mrs Catherine Ganley believed dead from illuminating gas at an Essex street lodging house. An undertaker and medical examiner arrived but the woman was revived by a lung motor from the central fire station crew and taken to Lawrence General Hospital where her condition is serious but improving.
At Park Street Church the New England Bible Conference heard three scholars denounce counterfeit religions and evolution. Arno Goebelein urged Bible use, W H Griffith Thomas criticized churches as nurseries rather than training camps, and French Oliver challenged critics to abandon faith and embrace new philosophies.
A Fire Officers' Club delegation met Mayor Peters to seek raises for captains and lieutenants. The mayor stood firm on economy and said there was no possibility of granting the increase to city employees.
In Brockton on January 11, the Probate Court grants guardianship of Marie W. Phelan, 12, to her grandmother Mrs. Eliza E. Geer. Judge Lowed E. Chamberlain emphasizes guardianship as a trust, not property, protecting parental duties.
Today features the New England Water Works Association opening at 11:00 a m. A 12:00 luncheon at Cambridge Board of Trade with Thomas W Murray Boston city treasurer speaking on finances. 1:00 p m luncheon at Chilton Club for Republican women. 4:30 p m victory dinner for Boston College at City Club. 7:00 p m Tufts Alumnae dinner. 8:00 p m Woman's City Club lecture by Sophie Hart. 8:09 p m Gilbert K Chesterton lectures on The Ignorance of the Educated at Jordan Hall.
Retail catalog lists reductions on women coats and suits including fur trimmed pieces, jersey tweed and georgette waists, lace collars, and vests with former prices and sale amounts, noting extensive markdowns across several categories. Items emphasize linings, fur trim, and tailor made styles with discounts ranging from a few cents to multiple dollars.
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