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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
5
Boston lawyers criticize the Thaw defense as Attorney Gleason presents a muddled opening. Jurists and peers debate the admissibility of hereditary insanity evidence and the defense's preparedness as witnesses including Alfred Lee Thaw testify amid objections from District Attorney Jerome.
In New York on February 5, the Thaw defense faces a tightening challenge as Dr. Wiley’s testimony falters under Jerome’s probing cross examination. Harry Thaw shows strain while his mother and wife loom as potential pivotal witnesses in a trial loop riddled with contradictions and fears of asylum or electric chair.
Governor Guild has circulated a tariff petition to President Roosevelt and Congress seeking revision and a tariff commission. The move splits the Draper wing of the party, with some Loyal Draper Republicans refusing to sign, and Lieutenant-Governor Draper denying he has seen or endorsed the petition. The letter to Charles H. Jones of the Washington delegation signals Democratic ties and possible candidacy hints.
Melrose on February 5 reported Bartholomew Maloney was acquitted after being accused before the Mayor by Robert Philpot. Counsel stated he was exon erated.
A Madison Square Garden episode involving Walter Thaw case figure Scotty, a Death Valley miner, is said to be headed to New York to testify as a defense witness. He describes forbidding Stanford White from killing Thaw and claims to possess the revolver White intended to use, with two additional witnesses in New York.
Providence Rhode Island February 5 If plans on foot are consummated John D Rockefeller Jr will gain possession of Rocky Point a Narragansett Bay shore resort for a country estate The property adjoins Senator Aldrich at Warwick Neck and Aldrich's recent visit here is said to have closed the deal
Funeral services for Frank S. Harts horn held yesterday at his East Somerville home 96 Glen Street. The Rev. Louis C. Wright and Rev. Robert W. Wallace officiated with musical selections by Mrs. W. C. Bailey and Mrs. Beulah Hanscom. Burial was in Woodlawn.
In New York Thaw spoke briefly with Lawyer McPike during a court adjournment at the Tombs. He denied a rumor of attorney disagreement, said the day had been apparently satisfactory, and found benefit in a brisk walk after the session before returning to the courtroom.
Mrs. George C. Lee grandmother of Alice Roosevelt Longworth remains seriously ill at her Chestnut Hill home. She had a comfortable day yesterday and her attending physician hopes for the best.
Joseph A. Dennison, former Boston assistant district attorney, attended the Thaw trial opening as Garvan's guest and criticized Gleason for reading his notes on Thaw's boyhood. Dennison hoped the defendant's case would be better prepared and doubted the opening reflected proper effort.
Chicago report recalls Colonel Wilbur Steele a Thaw juror who once rode 150 miles to confront an editor with a revolver. The editor faced him with a second pistol and a tense stare down ended without a shot.
A manufacturer seeks to create demand by branding and uses the Associated Sunday Magazines advertising network. It notes how a house-to-house sales force in nine cities would be costly and suggests a mass reach through magazines already circulated in over a million homes weekly. The piece ends by promoting The Associated Sunday Magazines with a New York address.
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