Thaw Sanity Trial Opens With Philosophical Image
In New York on June 24 1907 Harry K Thaw sat as a calm witness before Justice Hendrick while his lawyers call him a cultured gentleman and defend his sanity. The state planned a later cross examination and aimed to uncover Delusions tied to Stanford White in a tense courtroom atmosphere with occasional levity from spectators.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Hendrick
Thaw
Stanford White
Mr. Cook
Iarry K. Thaw
Cook
Alfred L. Becker
Messrs. Cook
Becker
White
Lynch
Williams denies report on Pennsylvania bank data mailings
Comptroller of the Currency John Skelton Williams declares he did not seek Pennsylvania’s banking superintendent to cover mailing costs for bank condition reports. He notes Pennsylvania is the sole state resisting federal data cooperation, though official envelopes were mailed without postage via the state office.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
John Skelton Williams
Pennsylvania
Comptroller
Pemnnsylvania
Robert Lansing Becomes Counselor of State Department
Robert Lansing is named Counselor of the State Department, succeeding Bryan in the role. Lansing steps into the position as the department reorganizes its leadership and policy advisory framework.
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State Department
Bryan
United States protests prize court route in Frye incident
Washington reports the U S reply to Berlin over the schooner Willigem F Frye sunk by the German raider Prius Fitel Friederich in January. The note objects to Germany sending the case to a prize court and urges settlement by diplomatic channels despite Germany’s claim of obligation to follow prize court procedures.
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Washington
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
America
Zapata Letter Sparks Mexican Turmoil Fallout
El Paso reports that Eufemio Zapata’s public letter amid Villa Wilson notes stirs talk as Villa’s stance appears pacific after diplomatic talks. Carranza sources say control of water supply delays entry into Mexico City with Gonzales based at Texcoco and water works at Nochim ilco still in Zapatista hands following Obergon’s evacuation.
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EL Paso
Jame
Eufemio Zapata
Villa
United States
Mexico City
Carranza
Pallo Gonzeles
Texcoro
Nachimilco
Zapatistas
Obergon
President Wilson Plans Vacation and Stopover in Illinois
Washington, June 24. President Wilson left for Roslyn Illinois to confer with Colonel M Mouse. The trip serves as a stopover on the way to Cornish New Hampshire for a vacation at his summer home extending to early July.
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Washington
Wilson
Roslyn
IL. T
M. Mouse
Colonel House
Cornish
N. H
Two May Die From Accident In Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana on June 24 Orion Pickering seventeen and Mrs Elmer Ellerman of Galveston may die from injuries after a motorcycle ridden by Pickering collided in darkness with a horse driven by Mrs Hilerman. The horse was killed and Pickering was impaled on a bogey shaft while Mrs Hilerman was thrown head first.
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Kokomo
Ind
Orion Pickering
Elmer Ellerman
Galveston
Pickering
Hilerman
Indicted 423 as Indianapolis vote fraud cases loom
Indianapolis June 23 Marion county grand jury returns a joint indictment against 423 people for alleged frauds in the primary registration and election. Included are Mayor Joseph Td Boll and numerous police and city officials. The charge is conspiracy to commit a felony covering both elections and registration.
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Indianapolis
Marion County Eran Jury
Joserh Td. Boll
S Phiones Yart
Stroeriuternag Ent
Polis
Perrott
BL Hakeer
Donn M. Roberts
Masor
Terre Haute
Robert Motuger
Board of Safety
Rueker
Rucker
Alvah J. Ruicker
Collis
Grand Jury
Joseph Roach
Claude Worley
Tarry Franklin
Police Department
Charles Steinmetz
Bhner Dawson
Chris Falkinink
Samuel Hicks
A. F E. Millhouse
Frank F. McCrea
Henry C. Hartman
Troops Guard Governor Slaton Home Under Martial Law
Two battalions of infantry and the governor's horse guards man the Peach Tree road area in Xilanta Georgia as martial law surrounds Governor John M Slaton's residence a tented city forms a half mile radius and all passers must be vouched for. No enemy is seen though rumors swirl of a farewell demonstration at the capitol during inauguration events in Atlanta.
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Xilanta
Dutty
John M. Slaton
Peach Tree Road
Covernor
Horse Guards
Slaton
Atlanta
Nat Warris
Capitol
Lightning strikes woman during storm in Micomington
Mrs Robert Patt, 42, was struck by lightning during a severe electrical storm in Micomington. She was found unconscious and remained under care for several hours. Recovery is expected.
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Micomington
Jud
Robert Patt
Ap Ulcop
Clong
President May Name Lansing to First Cabinet Post
Washington June 19 The president is expected to appoint Acting Secretary Lansing as the first cabinet member from the official family. Officials say he has not considered elevating any other cabinet member to the premiership and that McAdoo Lane and Garrison will remain in their present posts. The administration values Lane for interior affairs and Alaska railroad plans, while Garrison leads military reforms.
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Washington
Robert Lansing
Watertown
N. Y
Maw Lansing
Tumokyv
New Thampshire
Wilson
Department of State
Mer. Lansing
Bryan
Flace
Lansing Germanetly
Lansing
Department of the Federal System of Reserve
Reserve System
Treasury
Titerior Lane
Lane
West
Interior Department
Garrison
Indictment Charges Stahl With Perjury In Lusitania Case
Gustav Stahl, once key creator of a Lusitania affidavit, faces a federal indictment for perjury. The charge repeats the earlier criminal complaint alleging he falsely testified June 18 that he sailed April 20 with a steward and observed guns on deck, claims contradicted by the record. The grand jury probes a broader conspiracy involving German agents and ship line official Paul Koenig, with no action against consular officers at this stage.
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New York
Gustav Stal
Lusitania
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Stahl
Grand
Leach Ard
Grand Jury
Paul Koenig
Guilty of Deadly Assault in Indiana Court
John Brewcer of Marion township was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill in the circuit court and sentenced to state prison for two to fourteen years after a quarrel with his father in law. He fired thirteen shots at Perry last week.
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North Vernon
Ind
John Brewcer
Marion Township
Thomas Berry
Perry
Jitney Line Proposed for North Bedford Area
A jitney bus line would run from Parham's Ice Cream Parlor on North L street to the Chautauqua grounds, running half an hour before afternoon and evening entertainments, to aid local residents. The rest of the items note community updates including graduations, visits, travels, illnesses, and local engagements among residents and visitors.
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North
Bedford
Parham’s
North L Street
Chautauqua Grounds
Negotiations Prompt U S Action in Mexican Crisis
Washington reports that new talks by the United States threaten a Mexican crisis within thirty days as the administration seeks a policy to bridge the warring factions and settle differences.
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Washington
Jime
United States
Becker Denied Reargument In Rosenthal Murder Case
Charles Becker, convicted of Herman Rosenthal's murder, had his re argument request denied by the New York Court of Appeals. The decision ends the case before the state’s highest court, leaving only the possibility of a gubernatorial reprieve. No opinion was issued.
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Becker
Albany
N. Y
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
Whitman
Cle McCammack Murder Trial Verdict Not Guilty
In Greencastle Indiana on June 19 the Cle McCammack murder trial ended with a verdict of not guilty for the defendant James Simms was the victim. The jury absolved McCammack after hours of trial proceedings and surrounding testimony.
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Greencastle
Ind
Cle McCammack
James Simms
Local births and visits noted around Bedford area
Born to Mr and Mrs Ns C Bell near Springville a son. Mrs Mary Hilton of Bryantsville shopped in the city Monday. Caney Boyd of Fayetteville visited Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson Monday. A C McKee of Indianapolis formerly of Bedford guests. Miss Grace Starr of Shanswick visiting her sister Mrs John Curzon North L street. Mrs Maggie Lambrick of Terre Haute guest of Clay Tirey South H street. Born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Dee Ray a son David Firoward. Mrs Louis Endris and children left for Pana Illinois to spend six weeks with relatives. Mrs Anna Flick of Mitchell returned home after visiting Mrs Hugh Hays. Mrs Emery Jackson who visited the Richard Jackson family west of the city has returned home. Eighteen months old daughters of Mr and Mrs Jos Juney at South street seriously ill with congestion of thebowels.
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Grace Starr
Shanswick
John Curzon
North L Street
Emery Jackson
Richard Jackson
Jos. Juney
South
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16Th Street
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Louis Endris
Pana, Ilinois
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Mitchell
Hugh Hays
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