Barrymore Refuses to Be Witness Until Extradition From Maine
Barrymore, in Maine exile at the Mansion House in Poland Springs, resists extradition to New York for the Thaw trial. He cites ill health pneumonia and nerves, plans to stay indefinitely, and will not discuss the Thaw case or Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. His sister Ethel may visit Lewiston. he will not attend Captain Jinks.
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Poland Springs
Jack Barrymore
New York
Barrymore
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry Thaw
Maine
Mr. Barrymore
Boston
Rockland
Thorndike
Lewiston
Mansion House
Jerome
Pastor Draws Lincoln Thaw Contrast in Brookline Sermon
The Rev. Edward D. Towle of the Second Unitarian Church compared Harry Thaw and Abraham Lincoln, noting Lincoln’s self formation and inner originality versus Thaw’s external flattery. He argued Lincoln developed from within and did not seek eccentric praise.
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Edward D. Towle
Second Unitarian Church
Brookline
Lincoln
Harry Thaw
Reverend Ronan warns parents against reading Thaw trial details
In a Dorchester mass, Rev. Peter Ronan urged parents to shield children from the disgusting minute-by-minute reports of the New York Thaw trial. He criticized papers for printing lurid crime details, calling for vigilance over youths and noting some editors defend their columns.
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Peter Ronan
St. Peter’s Church
Dorchester
New York
Boston
Post
Ronan
Delmas Defends Thaw and Gains Fame in Trial
Delphin Michael Delmas reading counsel for Harry K. Thaw has emerged with renewed fame after turning the defense around on day two. The 83 year old attorney, known for criminal acquittals, showcases bold tactics and distinctive oratorical style as he casts new light on Stanford White and captures public attention.
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New York
Delphin Michael Delmas
Harry K. Thaw
Gleason
Jerome
Stanford White
Mr. Delmas
Napoleon
May to Hire Choate for Thaw Case Final Summing Up
A U S senator and Joseph H Choate may oppose each other in the Thaw trial final summation. District Attorney Jerome considers Choate to defend White’s character, while Thaw's lawyers fear intense cross examination and possible counter testimony involving other young women.
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New York
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Stanford White
Munyons cures and remedies advertised for many ailments
An advertisement lists Munyon cures for rheumatism indigestion cold pneumonia kidney headaches nervous exhaustion piles blood liver constipation vitality and female remedies. Each vial priced mostly 25 cents with a separate cure for each disease.
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Munyon
Allen
Price
Sermon Links Thaw Case to Wealth Ethics in Pittsburg
In Allegheny City Rev Dr Blodgett at North Avenue Methodist delivers a sensational sermon on the Thaw case now in New York. He argues wealth is not inherently corrupt but warns parents to teach children the value of earning, citing the New York trial and noting local parallels and moral responsibilities.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Cc. W. Blodgett
North Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Allegheny City
New York
Court of Justice
Allegheny
Delmas Says Harriet Thaw Was Worse Than Jury Heard
Philadelphia reports show Delphin M. Delmas, Thaw defense leader, visiting St John's Church and discussing Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's testimony. He says her courtroom account may understate the tragedy and praises her memory, while noting uncertainty about next steps for the Thaw case.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Delphin M. Delmas
Harry K. Thaw
New York
St John’s Church
Mr. Delmas
Harriet Thaw
Harry Thaw
Frankford Asylum
Evelyn
Thaw
Delmas
Absolutely Sure of Thaw's Acquittal, Says His Counsel
Clifford W. Hartridge, counsel for the defense, says they are absolutely confident of Thaw's acquittal and see no chance of a hung jury. He adds they will not hesitate to present any further necessary history if required by the district attorney.
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Abraham
Lincoln
Thaw
New York
Clifford W. Hartridge
Ncessary
Tennessee Women Object to Printing Thaw Trial Details
A mass meeting at First Baptist Church in Chattanooga protests daily papers printing lurid Thaw murder case details and similar criminal court proceedings. Mayor W L Frierson spoke as women dominate the audience, with men scarce present, arguing the sanctity of homes and children.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Tenn
First Baptist Church
W. L. Frierson
Criminal Court
Abandoned Woman Echoes in Thaw Trial Ruin Metaphor
The piece notes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as a ruined figure and comments that many others, not yet grown, face heartbreak and desolate homes as public interest centers on the Harry Thaw trial. It reflects on the social impact of scandal involving a youth from a respected family.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry Thaw
Toing for Mothers and a Mother's Recovery Story
Mrs M J Wight of Auburn Maine recounts health recovery after her 1901 confinement. She describes pale thin bloodless health, gas in the stomach and heart flutter until using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She later aided by pills during a second pregnancy and rheumatic flare, reporting swift strength return. Pills available from druggists or by mail from J Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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M. J. Wight
Seventh Street
Auburn
Maine
Dr. Williams
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Wiley
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California
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Washington St
Mass
Truxton Beale
Beale
Choate
Evelyn Thaw
Cor
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N. B
DR. Kinc
Tura
DR. King
King Dental
Washington Street
Avon
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