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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
3
In a nervous courtroom scene, Harry Thaw listens intently as his former teacher testifies about his erratic youth. Thaw fidgets, whispers to counsel, and scribbles notes while the judge adjourns the trial awaiting key witnesses from abroad and home.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a complete stomach digester that cures indigestion and related symptoms, promising easy meals and a cheerful, healthy life. The pitch urges readers to order free sample packs by mail via the Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
Weber the Thaw butler testifies about Thaw’s irrational behavior and nervousness while recounting a breakfast disturbance and convulsions. Browne, an Ingleside resident, describes Thaw at the roof garden murder scene with a pale face and glassy eyes, calling his bearing irrational.
In a courtroom report a string of testimonies outlines Harry Thaw’s behavior at Beck School for Boys in 1881 1882 describing outbursts wild eyes and social withdrawal. Other witnesses recount Thaw at Evelyn Nesbit stage events and threats tied to Christmas Eve stage door confrontation.
A 1881 letter from Mrs. William Thaw to Harry K. Thaw's teacher Abraham Beck reveals parental fear over the son’s temper and possible mental imbalance. She pleads for gentle handling until the father returns, noting Thaw's outbursts and differences from siblings.
An advertisement claims X Zalia from X Zalia Corp Boston cures any skin rash or sore rapidly, removes itching and irritation, and heals broken flesh.
A claim surfaces that the phrase Bromy Gquinine refers to a laxative product branded as Bromo Quinine used worldwide for cures. The note mentions a BE W Grove signature and suggests widespread use under the BS label.
A Syracuse man recounts severe lung illness with 68 pound weight, then recovery after three months of Vincl. The ad claims Vinol is a concentrated cod liver oil with added iron, promoting cures of coughs colds bronchial and lung troubles. Sold at Riker Jaynes drug stores in Boston.
The court noted that an important witness arriving late from Philadelphia would delay proceedings and adjournment was set to 2 o'clock. The speaker recalled attending the trial daily last year and losing work time while being compensated.
Mrs H R Nichols of Goffstown reports a three year old lemon tree bearing fruit with three lemons currently on the branches in January.
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