Thaw Case Delays As Adriatic Witnesses Arrive
Thaw's chief counsel Mr. Littleton says only lay witnesses remain before presenting a key insanity hypothetical. Court adjourns to Monday as Adriatic witnesses are sought to testify to alleged irrational outbreaks before Evelyn Nesbit's involvement. Prosecution slated to begin rebuttal Tuesday with defense surrebuttal to follow. trial could end Friday or Saturday next week.
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Magnificent Gifts for Gladys Vanderbilt
Among the wedding guests will be Baron Hengelmuller the Austrian ambassador and Baroness Hengelmuller Baron Louis Ambrozy counsellor Moriz von Szent Ivany second secretary and Lieutenant Baron attend the event as part of the guest list.
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Laszlo Szechenyi Honeymoon Flight To Newport
Count Laszlo Szechenyi and his bride depart Monday from Grand Central in the Wayfarer, aided by Mr Alfred Vanderbilt, for Newport where they stay until Feb 4 before sailing Europe aboard Kaiser Wilhelm I. A Breakers reception awaits them with $106,000 in gifts guarded by four detectives and external guards.
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Deisch Cleared In Murder Trial In Philadelphia
Andrew Jackson Deisch was acquitted of murdering Harry Ferree in a Philadelphia boarding house after a three day trial. The jury deliberated about three hours before delivering the verdict, sparking an enthusiastic crowd reaction in the courtroom. Deisch claimed he killed Ferree by mistake for a burglar.
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Jerome Stalemate Delays Thaw Case Over Adriatic Witnesses
New York January 24 The Thaw trial adjourned as defense and prosecution clashed over witnesses stranded aboard the steamship Adriatic. Justice Dowling set Monday 10 am adjournment while Littleton and Jerome sparred about witness names and access. Littleton said he would present delayed witnesses and Dr Bingaman next week to finish his direct case.
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Detsch Accused in Boarder Killings Motive Questioned
A 28 year old man, his wife, and their 18 month old child lived in a uptown boarding house. On November 5 police found Ferree dead with three bullet wounds in the third floor hallway outside the Detsch door. The husband claimed he fired through the door at a supposed burglar not knowing Ferree stood outside. Police found letters and photographs suggesting an affair, but the court ruled them inadmissible as motive. prosecution rested after proving Ferree was killed.
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Signature Clue in Ad Mentions Bromo Quinine Cure
The fragment notes a cure claim with Bromo Quinine as the alleged remedy and hints at a signature BK or W Grove dated 25. The text suggests a medical or patent remedy advertisement style typical of late era notices.
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Truth and Quality Syrup Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Benefit
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a pleasant natural laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It asserts physician approval and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
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Thaw portrait and questions of insanity in Riviera visits
A commentator analyzes Mr Thaw's mental state citing unstable temperament and delusions linked to persecution or jealousy. He notes Thaw's devotion to Mrs Thaw, a shift of ego to his wife, and describes episodes of marked irrational behavior during Riviera visits. He refrains from judging sanity at the time of the incident.
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Police Arrest Spitters Amid New Boston Spitting Law
Reports show daily arrests in Boston and nearby areas for spitting under the new law. The grip epidemic drives the offenses as coughs spread. an apparent remedy Lung Kuro is marketed as a throat and lung healer by a new process, with rising druggist sales.
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