Thaw Faces Jerome On Taking The Stand
White Plains July 23 Harry K Thaw testified to prove he is sane and worthy of release from Matteawan as District Attorney Jerome pursued a sharp cross examination. Thaw defended his actions after the Stanford White murder and rejected the idea of mental illness while noting previous examinations by alienists. The session featured legal clashes over letters and testimony from witnesses including Susan Merrill and the Matteawan experts.
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White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Mills
Mattea
Susan A. Merrill
Jerome
Thaw
Poughins
Yean
Morschauser
Rene
Matuso
Fee
Stanford White
Madison Garden
Ube
Ferris
Wesbit
Eethine
Anthony Comstock
Inter
Lynch
Jethen
Evelyn
Marschauser
Susie Merrill
Peter B. Olney
Olney
Matteawan
Baker
Lamb
Britton Evans
Evans
Alien McLean Hamiltton
Dr. Hamilton
Doctor
Madison’ Square
White
Harvard
Senate Passes Sunday Bill Without Baseball Exception
The Senate rejected the Sunday sports exception, rewriting the act to define a civil Sunday and ban secular labor except for general welfare. Amendments removed Sunday baseball references, and the body passed the law as amended after votes on postponement and related motions.
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Senate
United Press
Latimer
House
Latl
Higgins
Luther
Fenn
Peck
Employera’ Mobility Bil
Fought Over Children Two Fined One Excused
Paul Dudachey of Johnson street warned neighbor Michael Ducsat he would cut off the head of Dudachey’s son after an alleged incident. Stephen Swach tried to intervene, was charged with breach of peace and assault, and later fined. Dudachey paid $10 and costs, Ducsat’s charge was nolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dudachey
Johnson Street
Michael Ducsat
Paul
Ducsat
Stephen Swach
Thay
Swach
Dudcey
Ducsal
Millionaireress Seeks Release From Conservatorship
Mrs Julia Watt Morris Curtiss, heiress to a 30 million dollar estate, seeks removal of John C Shaw and Elmer C Banks as conservators. She claims capacity to manage her affairs, though she remains in hiding and under guard after an attempted removal to Connecticut and placement in a sanitarium. Court papers delayed. she still has no funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Watt Morris Curtiss
Mary G. Pinkney
John C. Shaw
Elmer C. Banks
Battle at Melilla tests Spanish hold in siege
Madrid July 28 reports from Melilla say heavy casualties on both sides as Moorish tribesmen and Spanish garrison clash anew. General Pintos and several officers reportedly killed, Red Cross ambulances on scene, wounded sent to Chafarinas, and reinforcements may arrive to bolster the 8,000-strong garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Madrid
Melilla
Mesages
Pintos
Red Cross
Chafarinas
Tangier
Mount Gurugu
Marin
Charitable act leads to possible fine for Stratford pastor
Rev. Charles S. Bullock of Stratford faces a potential $100 penalty after transporting Helen Dubyck, a 25 year old Hungary native from Laurel Beach, to this city’s Charities department. Officials say she cannot remain a ward and Bullock may be held responsible for the cost. The case notes she is ill, without funds, and possibly mentally unbalanced. Brennan will decide whether to return her to Stratford or press the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Bullock
Stratford
Helen Dubyck
Laurel Beach
Bullock
Charities Department
Lakeview
Joseph Brennan
Hungary
Brennan
Peete
Empire Theatre Soon Opens Opposite Smiths
Announcement by W. Laughna states all contracts awarded for the new Empire Theatre to be opposite Smiths, with completion by October and opening by December 1. Spitz Nathanson of Provi hold land lease as Sperry Engineering of New Haven handles structure, fireproof design, Joseph A. O Brien designer of Elks building among others.
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W. ©. Laughna
Playhouse
Smith's Theatre
Laughnn
Spitz & Nathanson
Providence
Octa
Sperrygineering Company of
New Haven
Uti
Laughan
Upper Main Street
Joseph A. O’brien
Elks
Stoddard Funeral Private for Connecticut Lawyer
The remains of Goodwin Stoddard, a prominent Connecticut lawyer, were buried in Mountain Grove cemetery in a private funeral held at his home on Washington Avenue at 2 30 pm. Rev. William H. Lewis led the services, with St. John's Episcopal Church attendance noted. Members of the Bar sent letters indicating the affair would be private and the Fairfield County Bar Association did not officially attend.
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Goodwin Stoddard
Connecticut
Mountain Grove
Washington Avenue
William H. Lewis
St.John’s Episcopal Church
Stoddard
Pairfield County Bar Association
Club Cook Beats Aged Edward Gelson in Feud
A clash between the Brown and Gelson families at 85 Lexington avenue left Edward Gelson, 65, white, badly beaten by James Brown, a University Club cook. Police were summoned, Brown held for July 31, bond set at $500, and Gelson taken to St Vincent's hospital. The dispute began when Brown’s family aired troubles at Gelson’s home and escalated after Gelson confronted them.
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Brown
Lexington Avenue
Edward Gelson
James Brown
University Club
Gelson
Ross H. Farrar
St Vincent's Hospital
Sassing Cop Leads to Fines for Four Men at Fairfield Ave Saloon
In a midnight disturbance, four young men left Frank H Pratt's saloon on Fairfield Avenue after Officer Connery ordered the crowd to disperse. James Farrell admitted insulting the officer and received fines for abusive language and breach of peace. John Jones paid fines for breach of peace, Louis McPhee and Harold McGrath, alias the Wilson brothers, were fined for breach of peace, with McGrath warned of possible jail if repeat offenses occur.
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Frank H. Pratt
Fairfield Avenue
Connery
Keenan
James Farrell
Farrell
Wilson Brothers
Louis McPhee
Harold McGrath
John Jones
Foster
Billings
Jones
McPhee
McGrath
O. K
Delbridge Wins Assessors Clerk Post in City Board Vote
Loren Delbridge defeated expected unanimous choice for clerk of the Board of Assessors after a Democratic bid and mayoral tie-break. Delbridge to serve four years at 1500 dollars, noted for saving the city money through systemized clerical work. Frank J. Hughes named president and William G. Walsh secretary as officers eyed for next month.
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Board of Assessors
Loren Delbridge
Lee
Delbridge
John F. Dowling
Scofield & Ford
James Thompson
Frank J. Hughes
William G. Walsh
Fight Forfeit Posted Today In Jeffries Johnson Bout
Jim Jeffries deposits 5000 dollars to bind a heavyweight match with Jack Johnson as the scheduled bout faces a forfeit risk. The move signals firm terms for the prize contest between the two stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jeffries Demands 10000 Side Bet to Fight Johnson
James J. Jeffries declares himself champion and posts a 5000 forfeit as part of a proposed plan to fight Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title. He outlines seven conditions, including a 10000 side bet by both fighters and stakeholder handling. Jeffries heads to Carlsbad for a three week cure before returning to train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Jeffries
New York Evening World
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson
John P. Clark
San Francisco
Sam Berger
America
Carlsbad
Not Given Opportunity to Explain Special to Farmer
Redding July 28 report on Mark Twain related property disputes describes a lawyer pressuring Mrs. Ashcroft to sign a document for a cottage and a house in Farmington. Mrs. Lyon refused due to prior behavior, and Mrs. Ashcroft wept. The piece touches on Twain's will, copyright plans via a trust, and new executors including Ashcroft, with criticism of financial records and alleged shortages. Father Sweeney to return from Europe. he travels by ship to join Sacred Heart parish.
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Redding
John B. Stanchfield
Ralph W. Ashcroft
Mark Twain
Ving
United States Congress
Ashcroft
Cftien
Bia
American Review
Shakespeare
FR. Sweeney
Father Sweeney
Sacred Heart Parish
Europe
Sandy Hook
For Sale and Wanted Classified Fragments Map
Classified ad snippet listing multiple for sale and wanted items. Parlor set at 509 Fairfield Ave offers sale or rental options. P2da po I TO RENT two rooms at 28 Jones Ave. Saloon at 595 Water St inquiries with Nick McKeon. Pony, carriage, harness for sale. Moulders needed at American Grapho Co. Salary offers and job ads included. Piano sales from Hardman and Ludwigs with price drops. Sewing machine operators wanted by Warner Brothers Co. Office work for a young woman. Panama hat vendor Jim at 94 East Main St. Pratt's Cafe and Morton's Cafe ads. Launch for sale. poultry prices at 2992 Main St.
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Fairfield Ave
Jones Ave
Nick McKeon
Carroll Ave
American Graphophone Co
Cherry St
Howard and
Hancock Aves
W. G. Lineburgh
Sanford Building
Jim
East Main Street
James J. Sheehan
Pratt’s
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Eacaey
Cook Beats
Deacon Farrar
M’grath
Mesae
Blackman
Field Ave
Twain
Ashcrofts
Mansfield
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Meigs Bldg
Bridgeport
Hardman
State St
Warner Brothers Company
Newtown
Morton
Everhardt
Smith
Philadelphia
Standard Art Store
Main St
Stratfield Building
Warren St
Biltz
Wimhiss
Goddard Ave
Old Mill Green
Pat Ba
Rhode Island
Seventh District
Democratic Club
Langerberger’s Grove
Warner Bldg
Justine Bourquenez
Botsford, Ct
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main
Puro
M.steinert & Sons Co
Lam— Bert
Friction Flyer
Leon A. Bourquenez
Botsford
Prada
Connecticut Ave
Cor
6Th St
Chase
L . Meyer
Golden Hill St
Jane Brothers Company
Sears
Park Avenue
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
NEW York Bologna
Treakfurters
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
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