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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1921
Page
6
Trance medium Miss Dells Delamater asserts spirits guided the murder of Elwood B. Wade, a milk peddler, and says the killer was chosen for his mentality. She reports remorseful messages from Wade and hints at ongoing spiritual conflict surrounding the case.
At a trial in which Wade Wiss faced a first degree murder charge, a spirit message allegedly exonerated him in God’s sight. Mrs Nott and Mrs Watt, both spiritualists, had attended a spiritualist church where Miss Delamater befriended them, shaping the narrative surrounding the case.
The Amiaricin Wile Cross commission official said the pope's gift of 200000 to support the Irish cause may spur American contributions. The interview notes the gift is meant to relieve distress and unite people across political lines in backing the Irish question.
Senate moves to renew investigation into Michigan Senator Newberry amid Democratic pressure and Republican splits. Henry Ford backs continued inquiry claiming fraud in the general election beyond the primary. The committee on privileges will appoint a sub committee to conduct the probe and a former chair will oversee it.
Washington report notes that the Chamber of Commerce plans a nationwide referendum among bankers, jewelers, and business leaders to press Congress to repeal the three and a half percent excise tax on solitare diamond engagement rings. If approved, the move would also affect other excise taxes and influence plans to vote on a sales tax.
In New Haven on May 1 Prof. Weigman head of the World Zionist Organisation spoke to a large gathering supporting Palestine foundation funds. Thousands of Jewish youths across Europe expressed willingness to travel to Palestine and contribute to its development. Prof Einstein did not attend the meeting and left for New York after arriving here. The New Haven board of aldermen granted freedom of the city to Prof Weigman and Prof Einstein.
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