Brain storms a myth says a noted expert at Thaw trial today
Dr. Austin R B Flint was excused from cross examination as Dr. William Hirsch of Cornell testified that Thaw knew the nature of his act when he killed White. Other experts including Dr. Pritchard Ferris Mabon and Diefendorf affirmed Thaw was sane at the time of the killing.
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Star
New York
Austin RB. Flint
Delmas
William Hirsch
Cornell Medical College
Mer. Jerome
Pr. Hirsch
Thaw
William E. Pritchard
Polyethnic Institute
White
Albert Warren Ferris
William Mabon
Manhattan Insane Asylum
Allen Ross Diefendorf
Delmas and Jerome Clash Again in Court Delmas and Jerome Clash Again in Court
In New York on March 15 Justice Fitzgerald’s ruling largely blocks Abe Hummel’s testimony. Jerome questions Hummel leading to a sharp exchange with Delmas as Nesbit’s statements about Thaw and White arise. The confrontation centers on Hummel’s assertion and Delmas’s reaction.
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the Star
New York
Justice Fitzgerald
Abe Hummel
Jerome
Mr. Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Stanford White
Stanford White Had Drugged and Ravished Her?’’ Mr. Delmas
Hummel
Fire Rages Amid Flood in Pittsburg Mount Washington
A severe fire on Mount Washington Pittsburg destroys seven business houses and four dwellings as floodwaters disable pumps. Firefighters use dynamite to check the blaze. Loss estimated at 200000 to 250000 with 50000 initial damage and insurance coverage.
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Mt. Washington
Confessed and Were Lynched Special to the Star
In Monroe Louisiana Flint Williams and Henry Gardner two young Black men were taken from the city jail at 1 am and hanged in the courthouse square by a mob of about 50. They confessed to robbing and shooting two Italians on Monday night Gardner also confessed to entering Miss Jessie Bumpus room early yesterday. The plot unfolded after their confessions and a police officer’s keys were seized at gunpoint.
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Gardner
Jessie Bumpus
Uncle Sam's Print Shop May Be Tied Up
Washington March 15. Stereotypers and electrotypers at the government printing office threaten a strike alleging Public Printer Stillings is replacing them with apprentices and unskilled workers. A joint meeting formed a committee to meet with Stillings to decide if a strike will occur, with a stoppage possibly halting government document publication.
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Star
Washington
Stillings
Great Government Printing Office
Wall Street Rebounds After Market Convulsion
New York March 15. Yesterday's market convulsion threatened disaster but prices rose across the board and confidence slowly returns. The worst period is believed over though not all doubts are gone. An accompanying note props a health claim for Chamberlain's Tablets and a free sample at J. L. Wikle's drug store.
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New York
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Bush named peace commissioner by the President
President Roosevelt announces Thomas G. Bush of Birmingham Alabama and Seth Lowe of New York as representatives on the industrial peace foundation board. The full board includes the chief justice, secretaries of commerce and labor and agriculture, John Mitchell, Marvin Hughitt, Col. Thomas G. Bush, and Seth Lowe. Bush, former Consol Coal head and Anniston Water president, is praised by Andistonians for his industrial and labor ties.
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New York
United States Supreme Court
Col. Bush
Anniston Water Supply Company
Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
South
United Mine Workers
Alabama
Dowie's Funeral Sermon Sparks Zion City Tensions
Journal reports that six weeks before his death John Alexander Dowie prepared a funeral sermon that was read aloud at his funeral. The sermon condemns rivals as dogs of hell and vows future return to exterminate enemies, fueling fears in Zion City as religious factions clash.
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Zion City
Christian Catholic Church
Dowie
Lake Michigan
Judge Barnes
Hell
Zion
Voters Urged to Register Before Deadline in City Election
Registration books opened all week in each ward with few voters qualified by noon today. Weary voters were reminded that lifetime certificates do not exempt registering, as about half of 974 city voters remain unregistered for the April election and must act by tomorrow night. Separately, reports note three Dowie era church lieutenants died, sparking a hurried exodus of mourners from the tabernacle as tensions rose among 3,000 attendees.
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Bo Biene
Saale
Dowie
Tabernacle
Zion
City Council Moves Paving West Tenth and Street Raises Pay
The semi monthly city council session approved paving West Tenth street to the railroad and South Noble street to Eighth street with a tax on abutting property to cover costs. The mayor was directed to advertise for bids and to contract the work while salaries for several city officials were increased.
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West Tenth Street
Noble Street
Eighth Street
Suit Over Death at L. and N. Crossing July 1906
Josie Dodson, administratrix, sues L. & N. railway for 10000 in a transcript suit filed in the U S court here for the death of Frank Dodson at the Eleventh street crossing July 3 1906. bankruptcy claims filed include Peter Paraschis owner of Martin cafe Gadsden with debts 2555.52 assets 715.05 and Mrs M A Bailey with debts 307.88 and no assets.
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United States Court
Circuit Court
L. & N. Railway
Attempt to Kill Douma Delegates in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on March 15 a reported assassination plot to strike the Douma failed due to timing. A ceiling collapse during the session wrecked the hall, injuring no one severely and suspending proceedings. The Black Handred, linked to anti semitic leaders, is blamed. repairs may take two weeks and about 400 deputies could have died if the chamber had been in session.
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Star
ST. Petersburg
Douma Chamber
Black Handred
Louisville Street Cars Resume Service After Strike Accord
Louisville reports street car service fully resumed under a settlement with strikers. Wages rise to 20 cents an hour for new hires, 22 cents for existing staff after a year, and overtime at 25 cents. All strikers are restored and an open shop is adopted for new hires. A union recognizing clause and future disputes to be settled by a permanent arbitral committee were agreed.
City Hardware Co Roofing Prices Lead Your Carload Purchase
A carload of corrugated and V crimp roofing products is offered by City Hardware Co with competitive pricing. Immediate availability and bulk purchasing options highlighted to attract contractors and builders.
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City Hardware CO
Pittsburg Flood Reaches Century High as Hundreds Die
Flood waters crest at 36 feet 6 inches in Pittsburg and Allegheny County. Ten square miles submerged, 175000 left idle, trains halted, and total damage estimated from ten to twenty million dollars. McKeesport worst hit with up to ten deaths feared. Water levels recede slightly but danger remains.
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Pittsburg
Allee Wheny
Allespheny County
Rty
McKeesport
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
Pittsburg Flood Record Tops All Times as Rivers Rise
A dramatic Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio flood swelled over 106 000 people displaced thousands of homes wrecked and widespread business closures. Train service halted trolley out of commission telegraph and telephone crippled and downtown Pittsburg submerged with the 1884 record finally surpassed at midnight as rivers continued to rise.
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The
Star
Pittsburg
Agp
Allegheny
Monongahela
Ohio
Pennsyllvania
West Virginia
Woodstock Tron and Steel leaders visit Anniston
Mr J M Barr president and Mr Ernest Williams director and major stockholder of Woodstock Tron and Steel Corp arrive in Anniston with Mr J B Carrington to witness the fur pace blast. Barr and Williams hail from Lynchburg Virginia and are described as controlling the largest timber holdings in the South.
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J. M. Barr
Ernest Williams
Woodstock Tron and Steel Corporation
Anniston
Birmingham
Barr
Williams
Lynchburg
J. B. Carrington
Woodstock
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Voliva
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Sues L. & N
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Douma
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