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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
4
Samuel W. Bass was found dead in his Lawrence home from a single .32 caliber gunshot wound to the head. His daughter reported the fatal scene after a phone warning urged her to come to the house. Bass had long health issues and recent erratic behavior before the tragedy.
A massive New York fire killed four firemen and injured many others at a building housing publishers and offices. Tim Hutchinson died after being moved to a hospital, with Captain Wilson and Captain Garvin among the injured. The blaze, starting on the fifth floor, destroyed or damaged several tenants including Roper & Jackson and the Suffolk Engraving Co. Rescue efforts and a mortar gun lifeline saved workers on the roof of the Florence Hotel. The collapse of cement and steel wreckage killed Hutchinson, Fallon, and Kelly, with over 20 firefighters near the danger zone. The Brunswick-Balke-Collender, Encyclopedia Britannica, Heath, and other firms had offices in the building.
After long delays and 28 peremptory challenges by the defense and 20 by the people, the Thaw jury was completed with twelve jurors sworn. A five minute private talk occurred between Thaw and his wife as the commission to take Mrs. Thaw’s testimony was arranged. New jurors named include McHugh Nowell Burck Dovale and Hooper. Court hours were set 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm with a 5 pm adjournment. Assistant D A Garvan to open for the state. Littleton to open for the defense Monday afternoon.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw appeared weary and pale during a recess in the trial. She spoke of loneliness and longing for conversation, showing a resilient wit and beauty as reporters described her demeanor and attire in vivid detail.
An old health advisory warns of rising kidney disease and linked symptoms like back pain and digestive issues. It recommends a urine test and a home compound of Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla syrup to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
New York January 10 Thaw showed a brighter demeanor in court today with a jaunty walk a boyish smile and a favored glance toward his wife. He guarded a big tin box of letters and memoranda from Littleton and appeared more engaged than in prior sessions. His mother’s improving health message from Pittsburgh boosted his mood ahead of crucial trial moments.
A Berlin despatch reports letters from Andrew Thordson, Thaw’s former secretary, claiming Thaw’s letters to German relatives may influence a current trial. The notes describe Thordson’s death in Rome, alleged mental strain, and a priest’s last rites, with Thaw denying any knowledge of Thordson.
Fragmentary text references diseases treated by an old surgeon and a Dr Porter’s treatment claim. Readable names and specifics are missing, making precise summary difficult. The snippet resembles a historical medical advertisement or notice with unclear drug and practitioner details.
John A. Steele who killed Edward Cohen and wounded Dennis Driscoll at the State House is declared incurably insane and dangerous. A Lunacy Commission report filed yesterday supports commitment to an insane hospital under court jurisdiction.
Dr George L Jelly cites Steele who alleges conspiracy to confine him as insane and telepathic mind reading by people at a hospital and private actors. Steele also says he shot at three men to provoke legal action, claims no serious injuries and seeks a public hearing. He criticizes Governor for not investigating and notes prior Westboro patient familiarity.
Miss Mary Curran longtime chief telephone operator at the Quincy House will marry Gilbert Harry Carr stepson of grain merchant F H Lawrence today at 1 PM at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston Rev Father R J Johnson officiates. The couple will live in Philadelphia where Carr will join his father’s business Curran is daughter of Mrs Beatrice Curran and sister of former Representative Michael J Curran.
Newton January 10. Lucy B Jones a colored woman aged and resident of Stoughton is charged with causing the death of her child found in Muddy Pond Stoughton January 1 A Hill side avenue residence arrest today by Patrolman Taffe and turned over to Police Chief Vanston and State Officer Scott The body said to belong to Jones was found with apron string tied around its throat The accused woman was taken to Stoughton this evening.
Valparaiso Jan 10 The encounter three days ago between a party of Germans and residents of a hamlet midway between this city and Kernersville or eatnes was serious German killed and several wounded according to officials.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a mild effective laxative. It claims cleansing and relief for internal organs without debility or dose increases, noting physician approval and urging purchase of California Fig Syrup Co. product through licensed druggists.
Cambridge police arrested Cassie McDonald after a tip led to her hiding in Cambridge. She confessed only to being Charlotte McDonald and was taken to Cambridge police headquarters. Prosecutor Vickers pledged to send an officer to Boston to extradite her.
Theo dore Whitmore, under arrest in Harri son New Jersey for the Christmas Day murder of his wife, seeks a Holland inheritance. Autopsy findings say drowning with possible unconsciousness from a blow, no poison or alcohol detected. A mud ring from the wife’s finger was recovered as prosecutors push a strong circumstantial case.
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