Thaw Mental State Central in Murder Trial Defense
New York dated January 29. Martin W. Littleton argues Harry Thaw was insane from childhood, aiming to spare him from the electric chair after the Stanford White killing at Madison Square Roof Garden. He asserts no temporary aberration and stresses Thaw’s lifelong mental unbalance.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Roof Garden
Martin W. Littleton
Pittsburg
Littleton
Thaw Case Motions and Courtroom Conduct Reported
The article describes Thaw avoiding discussion of his mind state and Littleton defending Evelyn Thaw on the stand. Thaw sits stoic as counsel pleads, with his mother wife and sister watching. The courtroom fills with spectators including several women from the Thaw family who enter the proceeding.
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Thaw
Mr. Littleton
Evelyn
Jerome
Mrs. Littleton
Night trains restored for Winthrop amid protests
Winthrop residents won a reversal of a plan to cut all night train service. President Melvin O Adams of the narrow gauge road told a citizen committee that the service would resume Saturday night and that increased daytime trains would be added across the schedule.
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Winthrop
Melvin O. Adams
Adams
Fire damages Kurkjian Furrier stock at 214 Boylston
Shortly after midnight a fire on the fifth floor at 214 Boylston street damaged G. H. Kurkjian furrier’s stock valued at 1500 dollars. The Potter estate owns the building with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars.
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Boylston Street
G. H. Kurkjian
Potter Estate
Message to the People from Archbishop O Connell at Cathedral Ceremony
Archbishop William H. O Connell declined to add a personal message to Greater Boston as the Cathedral ceremony proceeded. He said the event itself was a message to the people and the church services were carried out to complete satisfaction.
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William H. O'Connell
Greater Boston
Scarlet robed power unveiled in cathedral ceremony
A slender saintly man in flaming scarlet read from a scarlet volume at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross while a massive white robed man knelt in supplication. The white robed figure bowed as the scarlet-clad man placed a scarf over his head, symbolizing wide authority and shared dignity.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Grip-fr. Johns Medicine Ad Claims Lung and Throat Heals
An advertisement touts Grip-fr. Johns Medicine as best for healing throat and lungs. The brief copy emphasizes quick relief and overall health benefits.
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FR. John
Hughes Endorsed by New York Republicans for Presidential Nomination
The Republican County Committee of New York unanimously endorses Governor Hughes for the Republican nomination. The resolutions praise Hughes for his incumbency and urge New York to send a delegation to back his nomination. Roosevelt's administration receives commendation.
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New York
Republican County Committee
Governor Hughes
Charles E. Hughes
United States
Roosevelt
Reckless Driver Walter Morris Sentenced in Newark
Dr Walter H Morris age 28 dentist was jailed for 19 months after his car struck and killed Marcus J Jacobs theater manager in September Judge Ten Eyck condemned the reckless driving and his indifference after the accident occurred.
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Newark
N. J
Walter H. Morris
Marcus J. Jacobs
Ten Eyck
English Not Yet Resigned as Superintendent at Long Island
James F. English has not resigned as superintendent of the alms house and hospital at Long Island. He will resign in a few days if the trustees ratify a verbal agreement for March 1 plus two months salary and a clean bill of health. The trustees warn they will resign if Mayor Hibbard does not ratify. The Mayor wants a physician installed as head of the institution. The trustees say removal is unwarranted but will accommodate the Mayor.
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Long Island
Hibbard
Second Fire Set In Faulkner School
Malden reports a second attempted arson at Faulkner School within a week and third in a year. Francis Riley Jr. spotted a blaze under the stairs in the boys basement after dismissal, put it out with buckets before firefighters arrived. Police questioned pupils in Principal Wightman’s office.
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Malden
Faulkner
Fie
Wightman
Riley
Francis
No More Wedding in Haste City Debate on Trial Marriages
Paris reports Aristide Briand, minister of justice and worship, leaning toward trial marriages with specific contracts and legal safeguards. He argues couples cannot know a partner’s true character and enduring ill marriages are intolerable, urging gradual acceptance of the doctrine of divorce.
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Paris
Paul Bourget
Aristide Briand
All Well With Fleet Admiral Evans Message
Washington Jan 29 A message from Admiral Evans to the Navy Department reports all is well aboard the battleship fleet as of Monday Jan 27 at 9 am. The fleet was located at latitude 39 11 south longitude 55 11 west received through the Argentine legation.
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Washington
Evans
Navy Department
William Brooks son attempts suicide at Adams House
John B. Brooks aged 18 of Wellesley Hills shot himself in the left breast at the Adams House just before 7 pm. He was rushed to the Emergency Hospital where doctors believe his life may be saved. Authorities say melancholia from overstudy contributed to the act.
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John B. Brooks
Wellesley Hills
William A. Brooks
Brown, Durrell & Co
Adams House
Tragic Self Inflicted Wounding At Adams House
An 18 year old Wellesley High senior named Brooks attempted suicide at the Adams House hotel in Boston. He fired a 32 caliber revolver wound to his left breast, was operated on, and later spoke of failing under pressure and seeking forgiveness in letters to family. His father arrived as his condition was stabilized.
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Mary Wood
Adams House
H. S. Williams
Young Brooks
Wellesley High School
Boston
Woods
William
Democratic State Committee Approves Unanimous Bryan Indorsement Delay
The Democratic State committee in Quincy House after noon session shows near unanimity with 21 members arguing for unity. Thomas Keefe of Everett proposed resolutions endorsing William Jennings Bryan for 1908, but most opposed immediate formal endorsement and laid the resolutions on the table. Vacancies filled include Robert M. Coffey, William Toomey, Joseph H. Maloney, and Joseph P. Lomasney elected as vice-president.
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Democratic State Committee
Quincy House
Springfield
Thomas Keefe
Everett
William Jennings Bryant
Keefe
Robert M. Coffey
Essex
William Toomey
Stoughton
Norfolk
Joseph H. Maloney
Great Barrington
Berkshire-Hampshire
Joseph P. Lomasney
Boston
Premier Peters Dead in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island
The Honorable Arthur Peters, premier of Prince Edward Island, died tonight in Charlottetown after an illness described as Brights disease. His death follows a period of public service as head of the province.
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Charlottetown
Arthur Peters
Prince Edward Island
Bright
Fair and Colder Weather Forecast for Boston Area
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair skies and cooler temperatures in Boston and vicinity. Light to moderate northwest winds diminish by afternoon. Washington issued the New England outlook noting continued cold with fair conditions.
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Boston
Washington
New England
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