Robinson Defence Planned to Challenge Arrest Legality
The article outlines Robinson and counsel John H. Blanchard preparing to argue the arrest for a felony in another state was illegal. It details the basement cafe confrontation with Inspector Norton, Robinson’s claim of self defense, and notes his iron nerve and fear of prison life as context for his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
John H. Blanchard
Duddy
Inspector Norton
Norton
Headquarters
Grand Rapids
Coviington
Slashed Arteries Ends Robison's Court Trial
Lawrence Robinson, jailed on murder charges, killed himself with a improvised steel shank in his Charles Street jail cell two hours before a third day of his trial for Inspector Thomas Norton’s murder. Witnesses from the West attended court as details emerged of his self-inflicted wounds and planned letters to his mother and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Robinson
Charles Street
Robinson
Thomas Norton
Tom’’ Norton
Magrath
Norton
James Claflin
Blanchard
Sheriff Quinn
Phillips
McIntosh
Greer
Sheriff Defends Jail Against Suicide Charges
Sheriff John Quinn rejects laxity claims after the suicide of prisoner Robinson. He details how a slit in a slipper and a sharpened spoon enabled the death, recounting Robinson's bravery, his pleas not to see a clergyman, and letters from his mother. The sheriff insists no spies or dictographs were used and stresses humane treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Delehanty
Robinson
Superior Court
Suffolk County
John Quinn
George Burgess Magrath
Keating
Alce Dora
Washington County
Ohio
God
Quinn
Sheriff Quinn
Post
Caillaux Accusers Clash as Trial Turns Dramatic
In Paris court, M. Caillaux faces heated exchanges with M. Chenu and witnesses. He demands confrontation with Av ril and denies threats while spectators cheer and hiss. Madame Caillaux meets with officials, and police quell street clashes outside the Palace of Justice as testimonies depict pressure over letters and alleged plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Caillaux
Palace of Justice
Pascal Ceccaldi
Palace
Henry IV
Pont-Neuf
Dainty Laxative Pinklets Promote Gentle Constipation Relief
Gas on the stomach signals food retention and constipation. The ad claims Pinklets gently aid nature without harsh purgatives, banishing symptoms and potentially correcting chronic constipation with regular use. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Co at 25 cents per bottle or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Medical Advertisement Raises Questions on Weight Loss and Hair Health
Read like a dense ad page featuring Dr Lewis Baker in Dayton Ohio offering 5 grain arbolone tablets for weight loss and claims of improved blood and nervous strength. The piece includes patient inquiries about dandruff hair loss kidney and bladder pain headache constipation and thick blood with prescribed remedies and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Baker
College
College-Milwood
Dayton
Sargol Promises Fat Gain and Nerve Strength
Advertisement touts Sargol as a re generative fat producing formula improving digestion and nutrition. It claims six fat producing elements, physician endorsement, and wide use by pets and leading druggists. It asserts a month of use builds flesh and strength, with no harmful effects and affordable price.
Confession Ties Robbery Killings to Robinson in Grand Rapids Case
Walter Lawrence known as Chippy, in a Kent county jail, writes a confession after fear he was betrayed by Robinson. The document attributes the Grand Rapids jewelry store murders of J. N. Thompson, George Smith, and Paul Townsend to Robinson, and it was used in the Norton murder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Wopper) Lawrence
Michigan
Robinson
Norton
Boston
Lawrence
Chippy) Robinson
Little Thompson
Grand Rapids
Kent County
J. N. Thompson
George ©. Smith
Paul Townsend
J. J Capes
Like Caillaux Case When Bourget’s Novel Was Quoted in Court
In the Caillaux trial Maitre Labori read from Paul Bourget’s Le Demon du Midi to denounce the publication of private letters. Bourget’s novel, serialized in L Illustration, parallels the French drama around Mme Caillaux and Calmette, with Savignan urging an ecclesiastical revival and a Senate bid on family virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Plainlove
Gaston Dreyfus
Figaro
Leon Bailky
M. Calmette
Fabre
Hachett
Mme
Madeleine Guillemard
Caillaux
Hfe
Therese
Savignan
Jacques
Pauchon
Fauchon
Bourget
Calmette
Sar Ignan
Paul Bourget
Mme. Caillaux
Maitre Labori
L'Illustration
Post
France
M. Savignan
Senate
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Delehanty and O'Reilly
Toledo
Philip Lexis
Star Hardware Company
Jim Mitchell
Murderers’ Row
M. Chenu
MM. Chenu
Auguste Avril
the Figaro
Chamber
M. Cailllaux
M. Avril
Madame Caillaux
Senator Martin
Vernand Labori
Jules Herbaux
Martin
Joseph Caillaux
le Bonnet Rouge
Gaston Calmette
Charles Chenu
Maitre Chenu
Georges Prestat
Figaro Company
M. Prestat
Louis Albanel
Albanel
Georges Fromentin
Trementin
Yves Delbos
le Radical
Louisa DeMesagne-Estradere
Mme. Cailllaux
Mme. Gueydan
Joe
Sylvia Chartran
Isidore de Lara
Monaco
Thy Joe
Mme. de Melagne-Estradere
Eugene Morand
Mme. Mesagne-Estradere
Pierre Mortier
Gil Blas
Madame Cailaux
M. du Barry
Journee Republicaine
Albert Livet
The
Radical
Robert le Court
Courrier du Parlement
Taam
Politica
Chon
Hi i Deals
Maither
DR. Pierce
Besks
Ariel
Joes
CO. L
Higgal
Mt. Vernon
Wm.Jameson’s
Duffy’s
Lords of England
Glenlivet
Calif
Ron
Ginter
Summe Ee Ranth
Ty ‘Shop Agts
Bromfield St. Nest Tremont
Washington St
Tremont St
Rede
New York
Forest
Sullivan Terminal
Dover ST
L' Station
Beretel
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