Thaw Found Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict at Trial
The jury in the second trial of Harry K. Thaw for the Stanford White murder returned a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. Judge Dowling ordered Thaw committed to Matteawan Asylum for the criminal insane until safe to release, with likely lifelong confinement. The piece argues Thaw may never regain sanity and remain a danger to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Dowling
Thaw
Matteawan
Commission of
Proclaimed King of Portugal Amid Lisbon Assassination
News from Bristol reports Portuguese in the city reacting to the killing of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz Philippe in Lisbon. Prince Manuel, 19, is proclaimed king by the Council of State and swears to uphold the fatherland and kingdom, amid uncertainty and no general uprising yet.
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Bristol
Carlos
Luiz Philippe
Lisbon
Royal
Manuel
Council of State
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet Trial Offer
An old advert promises relief from indigestion by taking a King s Dyspepsia Tablet after meals with a two day trial free. It instructs readers to ask their dealer and notes O W Sparks as the seller.
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O. W. Sparks
Bristol and Vicinity Notes and News of Local Interest
Bristol note column lists Bristol Post Office mail schedules and hours including arrival and close times on weekdays and Sunday. It gives express matter due departure times for Earle & Prew and onward services with specific morning and afternoon slots.
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Bristol
Earle & Prew
Bristol News Roundup of Local Events and Notices
A Bristol area column reports on community happenings including a water main break at River and Thames, ice harvests and boating on the harbor, attendance at sacred concerts, theater and minstrel performances, municipal elections, and local arrests. Also covered are business ads for medicines and valentines, harvests of ice, church sermons, and town developments.
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Coner of River
Thames Street
District Court Larceny Cases Draw Crowded Courtroom
Judge O L Bosworth presided as larceny cases drew attention in district court. State vs Howard Doumassand continued one week on breaking and entering a grocery on Jan 28. Two boys, Harry J Andrews and Joseph Peters, tied to a Kebbeck corner store break Jan 27, bonded over to grand jury at $800 each. Civil case Dominick Romana vs Angello Panzeallo continued.
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O.L. Bosworth
Howard Doumassand
T. J. Vannery
Harry J Andrews
Joseph Peters
John H. Morrissey
James W. Goff
Mt. Hope
Pauline Kebreck
Wood and
Constitution Streseta
Grand Jury
Mary S. Andrews
Joseph Patera
Kebreck
Arso
Dominick Romana
Angello Panzeallo
Insi
New Bank Manager at Industrial Company Branch
At the Kristol Brandh of the Industrial Company meeting yesterday the resignation of Charles H Manchester as manager was accepted and Clinton T Sherman was elected to fill the vacancy. Manchester leaves to become Secretary of the Industrial Trust Company and work will be based at the Providence home office. Sherman, 17 years in Bristol banking, formerly assistant cashier and assistant treasurer at Hirst National Bank and Bristol Institution for Savings, has effectively led the Bristol branch during Manchester’s absences and now officially assumes the manager role. He is a 1889 Bristol High School graduate and has served as deputy town clerk for two years.
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New Bedford
Bristol
W. Wardwell
O. Harold Newman
Herrmann
Simister
McCaughey
E. M. Pennypacker
Philadelphia
New York
National Rubber Company
Providence
Elizabeth R. McCotter
Oliver School
Martha Creighton
Blackstone
Mass
Margaret King
Mystic
Conn
Myra Manchester
Tiverton
Walley School
Florence Wood
Mast Providence
Alive Harrington
Newport
Nellis Avery
Groton
Kristol Brandh
Charles H.macnhester
Clinton T. Sherman
Manchesters
Industrial Trust Company
Sherman
Hirst National Bank
Bristol Institution For Savings
Inustrial Trust Company
Shermann
Manchester
Mechanics
Bristol High School
Uric-O touted as cure for rheumatism in ad
An advertisement claims Uric-O destroys rheumatic poison in blood and tissues, promising permanent relief when used with Urico. It asserts other remedies fail, offers a free 75 cent bottle on request, and names The Smith Drug Company and Bristol distributor for purchase.
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Smith Drug Company
Smith
Transfer of Mt Hope Ave Property Sealed for Record
Deed shows John Bullock transferring a house and lot on Mt Hope avenue to Mary Bullock filed for record at the town clerk. Mrs Rebecca Ann Norris Church remains in critical condition though conscious and able to understand at 11 this morning. Installation of officers for the Ladies Auxiliary to the St Mary’s TA Society occurred last evening at Temperance Hall with Rev Thomas J Fitzpatrick installing. Citizens discuss flooding part of the common to create a skating rink with expected low expense and perceived healthful benefit for children.
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Mt. Hope Avenue
John Bullock
Mary Bullock
Rebecca Ann (Norris) Church
Stephen W. Church
St. Mary’s T A. Society
Temperance Hall
Thomas Jd. Fitzpatrick
Physical Contests Results From YMCA Gym Tests
The first of three physical contests for Students and Boys classes was held in the YMCA gym last Thursday. Events included marching and horse work with top results for Rennie Sawyer and O Miller, standing broad jump won by Sawyer, pull ups led by Sawyer and W Cooke, and high averages led by Sawyer. Bors marching and mat work also featured top performers such as Gablinski, Barton, O Rourke, and Newbold with marks and averages listed.
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Marchbing
Rennie Sawyer
BH. Fish
O. Miller
G. Fish
O. Osterberg
S. McCaw
Sawyer
Miller
Osterberg
W. Cooke
W. Gablinske
Bors
Gablinski
H Barton
O’ Rourke
Matwork
O. Gablinski
Barton
G. Marshall
Newbold
O. Crockford
Philaps
O Gablinski
Roy Newbold
O Crockford
Piles relief and Bee Laxative Cough Syrup advertised
An advertisement promotes Man Zan for piles priced 50c with tube delivery. It also touts Bee Laxative Cough Syrup from O. W. Sparks, claiming gentle laxative action to expel poisons and clear phlegm to prevent coughs and croup.
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QO. W. Sparks. i
O. W. Sparks
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Wood
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Irving Smith Hasbrouck
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Bristol and Vicinity
Sunday Mails
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Misa Marie Bertram
O. W. Spargs
Albion Dranatic Club
New England
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A. 3. Stowell
First Baptist Church
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State Street
Frank St Vincent
Bristol Narrows
O. A. Johnson
Miss Walsh
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Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Robert N. Turner
Republican Town Committee
Artillery Hall
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State Steet
John Healy
Capt. Dwyer
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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
L. H. Callan
Warren
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Kelley
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R.I. M. A New Rifle Sent To the Company By the State Naval Battalion
Morrissey
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Y. M. CJ
W. J. Fish
Henry Darling
Darling
A. A. Johnson
Little’s Narrows
Morris Brothers
Bristol Neck
John P. Reynolds
Mill Pond
Albert H. Flint
Sidney Herreshoff
James Culley
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I. B. Morrin
Charles Morrin
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Oulley
Joseph W. Lambert
Alfred Deforge
Lambert and Deforge Rooting Company
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Excelsior Tennis Club
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District Court
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Bradford
Easant Street
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Medala
Coe
Bristol Phoenix
Gout Robertson
Y. Vet
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Nicholas J. Gulden
M. Dew. Mudge Pappasquas
Fox Hill
Eugene Leclair
Church ST. Huusbe
H. I
Comstock
Mason
Ib Chase & Sanborn
Chas A. Johnson
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