Delmas Bases His Plea On Story Of Evelyn Thaw
In New York on April 9 Attorney Dolphin M Delmas opened closing arguments for Harry Thaw arguing the defense rests on Evelyn Nesbit Thaws narrative. He dismissed written law and pressed Thaws love and protection, denouncing Nesbits mother and Stanford White while accusing Hummel of perjury. The jury was told to consider the girls testimony as true and Thaws intent to avenge a great wrong.
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New York
Dolphin M. Delmas
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Beas
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Stanford White
Delmas
Evelyn Thaw
Roosevelt
Congress
Mr. Delmas
Providence
Jerome
Evelyn
Hummel
Fitzgerald
Lunacy Commission
Allan McLane Hamilton
Hamilton
City Fathers Plan Street Work and Light Plant Expansion
The City Council met in adjourned session with Mayor Day and City Solicitor Price present. June Junod was named clerk pro tem. H H Haning reported $375 pledged for lowering and paving North Court to Carpenter and called for immediate action. The council referred the street matter to the street committee with power to act. An ordinance authorized a $6000 public affairs board loan to extend the municipal light plant. Fire Chief Casley asked for long ladders and the fire committee will coordinate. Mill Street property owners urged paving. officials discussed next steps.
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Hedges
J. M. McCormick
George Haning
McVay
Athens’ Brick Company
Highland Street
Thomas Edmundson
C. L. Biddison
Lancaster Street
C. L. Bidison
Mill Street
Elliot Street
Bower, McVay
Campbell
Junod
Mayor Day
Price
Golden
H. H. Haning
North Court Street
Court Street
Carpenter Street
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
Casley
Fire Committee
Council
Attt
Distinguished Longworths Visit General Grosvenor in Cincinnati
General and Mrs. Grosvenor hosted Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati for a social call. The visit included a luncheon and lingering afternoon as the Longworths head home to Cincinnati after winter in Washington. Political chatter focused on Longworth's possible Ohio Senate bid amid Taft-Foraker tensions.
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C. H. Grosvenor
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Taft
Philippines
Longworth
Ohio
United States
Enquirer
Washington
Athens
Fire destroys two buildings in Columbus blaze
Fire swept through the Dispatch and Butler buildings at Gay and High streets in Columbus just before morning, causing damages estimated over 300000 dollars. A colored janitor, intoxicated, was arrested, with investigators hoping he can reveal the fire's origin.
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Columbus
Ohio
Daily Messenger
Dispatch
Butler
Gay and
High Streets
Hanna Green Seal Paint Covers 300 Sq Feet Twice Per Gallon
A single gallon of Hanna's Green Seal Paint may cover about 300 square feet and could be used to cover the area twice, depending on application.
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Hanna
Student undergoes appendicitis operation at Mt. Carmel
A. E. Livingston, a university student, underwent an appendicitis operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus on Friday. Dr. J. T. Merwin assisted. He was stricken last Monday and admitted Tuesday on Merwin's advice. He endured the operation well and is rapidly recovering.
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A. E. Livingston
University
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
J. T. Merwin
Livingston
Merwin
Mystery of the Wolverhampton Murder Case
The tale recounts Harry Skelton who marries Anna Saunders for money, a night of absence, a staged murder scene, a missing body, and a dramatic trial. A little stranger compiles evidence, questions the evidence, and reveals a staged crime ending with a surprising confession by Anna. The mystery centers on disguise, a fake corpse, and a village whose verdict rests on circumstantial signs.
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McClure, Phillips & Co
Harry Skelton
Wolverhampton
Anna Saunders
Skelton
Shelton
Anax
Iie
Sikelton
Quad
In Memory of Major Jewett
A Loyal Legion tribute recalls Major L. M. Jewett of Athens Ohio born 1842 died 1906 with Civil War service from the 3d Ohio Infantry to brevet Major He practiced law in Athens and served as Prosecuting Attorney and university trustee His memory is praised as industrious cheerful and universally liked by friends and companions of the commandery
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Leonidas Morris Jewett
Athens
Major Jewett
Edgar Jewett
Leonidas Jewett
Ohio University
Fort Sumpter
3D Ohio Infantry
61St O. V. L
Lancaster
Ohio
McGroarty
U. S
Jewett
Virginia
Romney
Moorefield
Freeman's Ford
Second Bull Run
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Wauhatchie
Lookout Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Atlanta
Rudolph de Steigner
de Steigner
C. H. Grosvenor
A. C. Thompson
Johnson M. Welch
River and Harbor Act allocates record funds for Ohio river works
The act approved March 2 1907 authorizes 87 013 432 for rivers and harbors. Ohio River gets 4 388 966 with 7 708 603 for its tributaries to support nine foot navigable depth. Projects include locks 6 8 11 13 18 26 19 37 and dam raises near Louisville Madison Indiana, Kentucky River rocks removal and more. The conferrees report passed with near unanimous votes, the largest in history and the plan advances a nine foot stage for progress from Pittsburg to Cairo. John L. Vance president Ohio Valley Improvement Association.
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Ohio River
Ohio
Louisville
Madison
Indiana
Kentucky
Senate
House
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Pittsburg
Cairo
John L. Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Permit to Wed for Hinmen and Woodard in Nelsonville
A marriage permit is issued for Harry Hinmen, 48, merchant, and Miss Pistella Woodard, 31, both of Nelsonville, authorizing their union. The couple attends to legal formalities as required by local civil authorities.
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Harry Hinmen
Merchant
Pistella Woodard
Nelsonville
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Emma Runtzler
State St
Schenectady
N. Y
Grosvenor
State Journal
Saca
Indites A
L. M. Jewett
Loyal Legion of Cincinnati
Hon
W. Matthews
Commissioner
Labor Statistics
Augusta
Ohio Valley Improvement
Cano
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