Not Guilty Insane at Time of Crime Thaw Case Earns Lunacy Verdict
The jury finds Harry Thaw not guilty on grounds of insanity for the murder of Stanford White. The verdict sparks dramatic scenes as Thaw thanks his counsel while tears flow. The report contrasts this trial with the earlier proceedings and notes the Thaw family prominence and public interest surrounding Evelyn Nesbit.
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Delphin M. Delmas
Thaw Trial Shifts to Insanity Defense and Lunacy Inquiry
Criminal lawyer Del mas in California debated the unwritten law and insanity as Thaw’s defense. District Attorney Jerome opened with necessary witnesses then argued Thaw killed White. Evelyn Thaw testified to trigger her husband’s temporary insanity. Alienists testified Thaw had a brain storm at the time. Jerome, in rebuttal, claimed Thaw sane and a lunacy commission was appointed, which found him sane. The later defense led by Martin W Littleton focused entirely on insanity as the trial moved from Jan 6 to Jan 28.
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Philadelphia artist bequeaths 50 thousand to Academy fund
James Lambert of Philadelphia leaves a $50,000 gift to the Academy of Fine Arts to purchase works by young American artists with limited reputations. The item mentions related graft and trial contexts tied to Eastland era coverage without clear details.
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Grippe Poem Describes A Grim And Grippy Illness
A dramatic verse from Youth's Companion narrates fever chills and aching teeth as a speaker describes near collapse from grippe. The speaker pleads for a doctor while detailing a gaunt, claustrophobic symptoms arc. Named phrases evoke a medical crisis and hospital imagery.
Persevering Traveler Secures Interview With Merchant
A commercial trainer persistently seeks a meeting and, after repeated refusals and a discarded card, leaves a two pence with the office boy. The replacement card reads two for threepence, leading to an interview and Mr B. becoming a regular customer.
The Philosophical Father in a Double Wedding
An elderly man, after arranging two of his seven daughters, responds to the officiating clergyman claims the two marriages are blessings. He adds in a husky tone that such blessings “brighten,” because they take their wives. Cleveland Plain Dealer reported the scene.
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Dimenity Poetry Writer At HC Re Tay Ad Eerie Wise
A fragmented note mentions a poetry writer associated with a group or event at Tay and Eerie, with unclear references to HC Re. The readable portion hints at ongoing writing activity and a local literary connection.
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HC Re
Tay
Vast Growth of Finances In Circulation and Holdings
The article notes a dramatic rise in U S finances since 1870 with money in circulation reaching 2.01 billion on Jan 30 and total wealth estimated at 107.1 billion. It cites Major Alfred R Quaiffe describing per capita wealth growth and a large gold reserve plus widespread deposits across national subtreasuries and banks.
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William B. Curtis
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Steel Trust Posts Record 1907 Profits Despite Quarter Decline
The Steel Trust reports 1907 profits of 160,9894,477, exceeding 1900 by over six million. Oct earnings were the largest in the company’s history. Directors declare 1 percent preferred and 0.5 percent common dividends for the last quarter. A $65.4 percent extra dividend may be paid to workers who held preferred stock since 1903. Mention of naval ordnance bureau turret separation amid fire risk. Losses of 15,000 noted in other items.
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Steel Trust
Wall Street
Scientific American replies to naval and science charges in 1900 era summary
A set of Scientific American articles rebuts Reuterdahl on the American Navy’s composition and armor. It argues ships have high armor belts and forward decks, with guns higher than some rivals, and asserts American ships excel in heavy armor. It also covers Dr Wiley on preservatives’ health effects, Dr Fewkes on Caribbean origins, Taft on sugar duties, and Bryan’s campaign finance bill push. The piece notes Secretary Cortelyou beginning withdrawal of funds from Martens banks to replenish Treasury cash.
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McClure
Renterdahl
Reuterdahl
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Readjustment in commerce boosts activity and trade outlook
The month closed with drastic credit readjustments and stock reductions, yet overall conditions improve. Manufacturing demands rise slowly, wholesale and retail activity strengthens, and interior buyers increase. Currency is wider in rural areas, but trading defaults persist with extensions common. Bank positions show recovery, costs and labor tighten, and forward orders remain cautious amid uneven production and limited raw materials.
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Dun
Trade and Financial Outlook Amid Irregular Market Shifts
New York reports mixed yet net improvement in trade and finance with conservative ordering and price reductions boosting interest. Four bank suspensions in the city are seen as negative but not severe after last autumn's storm. Money supply grows easier worldwide, collections improve as remittance of past-due balances rises. Week's US business failures total 359, down from 408 last week and lower than prior years. Canada reports 44 failures, down from 51. Bradstreet's assessment notes healthier underlying conditions overall.
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Canada
Market price quotes by region for cattle hogs and grains
Chicago to Buffalo markets show cattle prices $4.00 to $6.90, hogs $3.50 to $4.90, sheep $2.50 to $5.50, and grains like wheat No 2 around 64c to 98c, corn 54c to 68c, oats 48c to 53c, with regional variations including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and New York quotes. also noting a Brigham and Company loss of about 25,000 dollars.
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Milwaaukee
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Brigham and & Caine
Handicrafts for Farmers Aim to Extend Government Aid
The Craftsman editor urges federal support to expand the Department of Commerce role for small farmers. He envisions home crafts to boost mechanical industry, reduce unemployment, and ease urban congestion. Citing Hungary and Roosevelt’s push for farmer crafts institutes, he highlights home produced rugs, furniture, and pottery as key products.
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Department of Commerce
Hungary
Roosévelt
Bate
McCurdy Laughs at Suits and Restitution Talk
Fragmentary report notes Richard A. McCurdy former Mutual Life president returning to Morris Town New Jersey. He is asked about suits for restitution of several million dollars amid ongoing legal matters.
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