Pettibone on Trial for Murder in Miss Guillow Case
In Manchester Virginia Pettibone an undertaker's assistant is on trial for the murder of his wife. The July 23 proceedings include a confession dated June 1 claiming he killed his wife with strychnine after professing love. The case also centers on a possible second love interest Miss Helen Irene Guillow.
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Manchester
Byron Madison Pettibone
Bennington
Archibald
Helen Irene Guillow
Pettibone
James Rn. Wood
The
Wood Detective Agency, Inc
Boston
Dan Ward
Attorney Jones
Edwin C. Brown
Wood Detective Agency
James R. Wood
Lena Evers
Rheumatism Ad Claims Success With Pink Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood tonic to treat rheumatism. It cites Mrs. John J. Fay of Dorchester Massachusetts as a testimonial, claiming recovery from a severe attack after using the pills. It invites readers to obtain the pills from druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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John J. Fay
Bushnell Street
Dorchester
Mass
Cape Cod
Dr. Williams
Ponzi scheme draws Boston investors to buy stamps
The Securities Exchange Company run by Charles Ponzi attracts thousands of investors in Boston and New England with promissory notes paying 45 to 90 days and claims of turning one dollar into four by buying international coupons for postage stamps. Authorities find no crime yet while Ponzi expands offices across New England and plans New York growth.
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Boston
Jonzi
New England
New York
Post
Atlantic
Spain
United States
Millionaire financier eyed by war relief scheme probe
A Boston man known as Poyzi built a fortune and saved a million for family comfort while promising 50 percent returns in 45 days. Federal, state, and city agencies, along with Boston bankers, investigated without finding illegal activity. Investors spanned society from the lowest to the highest, with sums reaching 25 000 dollars. An international postal conference in Spain next October could address the coupon issues involved.
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Post
Federal
Poyzi
Boston
Seliaiuaiiae
Spain
Italy
France
Eastern Massachusetts street railway workers suspend strike risk after wage award
The Special Board of Arbitration hearing the wage case says there will be no strike by Eastern Massachusetts street railway employees and trustees agree to abide by the board's decision. Attorney Vahey and Chairman Loring state mutual acceptance of any award, with the session focusing on state funding of transit versus road projects. The hearing continues next Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
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Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway
Special Board of Arbitration
James H. Vahey
Homer Loring
Eastern Massachusetts Trustees
Loring
Hurlburt
Vahey
Carmen
Trotey
Mr. Loring
Tongueless cutaway shoes and Cuban heels dominate fall fashion
At the National Shoe and Leather Exposition in 1920 shoe buyers forecast tongueless cutaway shoes in soft kid for high boots or afternoon pumps. Colors include black brown white and navy blue, with a Cuban heel set to become the season’s most worn. Heels move toward comfort and elegance, replacing the previous high heel trend.
Mothers Only Knew Signs of Worms Ad for Dr True Elixir
An advertisement claims worms cause symptoms like constipation sour stomach and dull eyes. It cites Mrs. H N Roberts of Flint Michigan praising Dr True’s Elixir as a cure for her sick child and urges readers to buy the remedy in three sizes.
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H. N. Roberts
Asylum Street
Flint
Mich
Dr. True
International Stereotypers Union Holds Nineteenth Convention
delegates from across the country gathered at the Hotel Brunswick for a full day of executive meetings and a smoker at Convention Hall in Plymouth. The event featured impromptu speeches and an all day program expected to conclude by noon.
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Plymouth
International Stereotypers’ and Electroloyers’ Union
Brunswick
Opeis
Charles A. Dean Announces Congress Run in Eighth District
Wakefield Democrat Charles A. Dean longtime Legislature member and tax reform advocate enters the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the eighth district. He will challenge incumbent Frederick W. Dallinger of Cambridge and faces Whitefield Tuck of Winchester for the nomination.
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Charles A. Dean
Wakefield
Middlesex County
Frederick W. Dallinger
Cambridge
Dean
Whitefield Tuck
Wincheste
Grave outlook as Irish question looms in Parliament
London July 23 Parliament faces a bitter period in Irish history. Sir Hamar Greenwood warns of a determined organized attempt to establish an Irish republic by murder and intimidation. He urges cross party support for the government. Sir Edward Carson says major parts of Ireland have been beaten and proposes surrender or mobilization to prevent another defeat.
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London
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
House of Commons
Edward Carson
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Slocum Road
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United States District Attorney
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Parma
University
Rome
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