Thaw Trial Hearing Hears Psychiatrist on Thaw’s Mind
In New York on February 11, Dr. Charles G. Wagner testified in the Thaw case that Harry K. Thaw did not know his act was wrong when he killed Stanford White. The trial featured legal sparring between Delmas for the defense and District Attorney Jerome as Wagner’s hypothetical testimony followed Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s direct account.
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State Hospital For the Insane
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Wagner
Jerome
Harry Thaw
Jivelyn Nesbit
Jivelyn Nesbit After Their Return Fromurope
Delphin M. Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Delmas
Five Alarm Blaze Hits Waverley House and Other Fires
A major blaze in Waverley House Charlestown caused one death and many injuries. Eleven alarms were sounded with total losses estimated at 150000. More fires included a two alarm blaze in Province Court clothing factory Hanover street and a carpenter shop on Ferdinand street sustaining further damage.
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Waverley House
Charlestown
Province Court
Hanover Street
Ferdinand Street
Thaw Case Witnesses Testify On Will Handling
Mrs Thaw tops third day of testimony while J D Lyon and John B Gleason describe receipt and safekeeping of Harry Thaw’s will. Delmas cites incomplete proof of execution and demands the cafe note be produced amid ongoing court proceedings.
Boston Post calls for restrained Thaw trial reports
The editorial urged Boston papers to limit sensational details of the Thaw case for public morality. Clergy and leaders mostly favored restraint, while a few argued for full disclosure. The Post promised careful editing and proposed a joint effort with peers to publish a concise daily column.
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Post’s Idea Approved Leads Newspapers to Restrict Thaw Case Reports
The Rev Paul Revere Frothingham of Arlington Street Church endorses the plan, praising The Post for its sympathy and support. He notes he has already given up his former paper in favor of this movement.
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Paul Revere Frothingham
Arlington Street
The
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President Seeks Mail Bar on Thaw Case Details
The White House says the President asked Postmaster General Cortelyou to determine if it is feasible to bar from the mails any papers that publish full disgusting particulars of the Thaw case. He does not know if it is feasible but wishes it so if possible. Roosevelt has received protests from several persons.
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White House
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Strength for Tired Mothers with Sanford’s Ginger
An advertisement urges tired mothers to use Sanford’s Ginger as a healthful tonic. The copy highlights timely relief and features an owl logo as a brand cue.
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Sanford
Royal Arms Scotch Whiskey Noted for Purity
A brief item touts Royal Arms Scotch Whiskey for its purity and aged character, highlighting quality and craftsmanship associated with the label.
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Royal Arms
San Francisco Mayor Issues Statement After White House Conference
After a one hour White House meeting with President Roosevelt Secretary Root and San Francisco officials, Mayor Schmitz said the city had not proposed a treaty to exclude Japanese labor. He said views may be modified to reach an agreement and the conference was adjourned until further notice with possible resumption Thursday or Friday.
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White House
Roosevelt
Root
Schmitz
San Francisco
Schmitz J
Boston Weather Outlook Turns Colder Then Warmer
Forecast shows Boston and surrounding area turning fair and colder through Tuesday with easterly winds. In the lake region and northern New England temperatures dip below zero, then New England turns fair with rising temperatures by Wednesday.
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Washington
Lower Lake Region
New Wingland
New England
Fire at Waverley House in Charlestown claims life and traps guests
A devastating early-evening fire at the Waverley House in City square Charlestown left one man dead, four seriously injured and more than 150 rescued. Five alarms, two hours of firefighting, and heroism by firefighters and hotel guests followed as flames swept through the hotel basement and lobby.
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Waverley House
City Square
Charlestown
George W. Hubbard
Man Jump From Waverley House Dies After Fall
John Flynn reportedly visited the Waverley House and leaped five stories to the street. He sustained compound skull fractures and multiple injuries to both hips and other areas. He died on arrival to hospital.
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John Flynn
Waverley House
Fire at Relief Hospital injures guests and firemen
Mrs Harrigan a guest and Mrs Iroroef another guest were overcome by smoke and rescued unconscious. Morris Buchanan of Engine 26 suffered arm and leg injuries. T G Pitman a guest cut hands. Over a score of firemen were overcome by smoke and frostbite. Relief Hospital staff attended on scene.
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Margaret Harrigan
Relief Hospital
Josephine ‘Ionroef
Morris Buchanan
T. G. Pitman
Rescued Guests at Hotel After Incident
Ninety five guests and numerous employees and friends of the former, totaling about 150 people, were rescued following an incident at the hotel.
Fire Rages Through Waverley House Char lestown and City Blazes
A severe Boston fire with casualties and heroism raged through the Waverley House in Charlestown and spread to Province Court and surrounding blocks. Firefighters battled blazes at Hanover Street tailor shop and Ferdinand Street paint shop amid snowfall and subzero temperatures.
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