Thaw Defense Makes Unusual Move in Court
In a surprising development the Thaw defense sought a sworn evidence filing. The move suggests a new strategy as the case proceeds in court.
18 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
1
In a surprising development the Thaw defense sought a sworn evidence filing. The move suggests a new strategy as the case proceeds in court.
The Thaw murder case sees a writ of prohibition issued by Justice Blanchard to restrain the District Attorney and the July grand jury from taking further sworn evidence. Thaw’s counsel argues subpoenas abuse and that no new indictment is planned. Mrs Thaw visited, while an alleged insanity inquiry looms.
A Co. and O. freight derailed at Manchester injuring two men from Concord Kansas who were traveling on foot. Eight loaded cars and the engine plus tender wrecked, delaying main line traffic about ten hours as wreck crews cleared the route. Investigators question whether a broken rail was deliberate amid reports of spitéwork.
Special Dispatch reports Mrs Burke Roche Batonyi and her husband plan a stock and dairy farm in New York. Her father Frank Work, a multimillionaire, may cut off her $100,000 yearly allowance due to a secret marriage to Aurel Batonyi. Batonyi, once John Kohn, testified to changing his name in 1888. He was previously married to Hattie L Smith and linked to the 1886 badger trial diary.
The Water Works payroll reached 8374.15 the largest weekly total in local history, prompting President Marx and Directors Marx Miller and Bender to approve the figure amid warnings of rising costs. Mayor Dempsey cites ongoing troubles and directs inquiries to Water Works officials.
Heavy seas drove the steamer Gladys onto the beach off Mac atua Park in Holland Michigan disabling her machinery. Lifesaving crews rescued the passengers and crew while the tug Trio pulled the vessel off the beach and towed her into the harbor with only minor damage.
London July 17 Lady Curzon of Kedleston remains seriously ill with no improvement per latest bulletin. Lord Curzon has postponed engagements including the Constitutional Club dinner planned for next Thursday in his honor.
Federal Grand Jury in Cleveland adjourned without indictments for alleged interstate commerce and anti railway rebate offenses tied to Standard Oil and Lake Shore Railroad. Jurisdiction issues push cases to Chicago where prosecutors will proceed as stated by District Attorney Sullivan.
In Beattyville Kentucky Judge Hargis and Sheriff Callahan are found not guilty by a Clark County jury after thirteen minutes of deliberation in the James B. Marcum murder case. The verdict stunned the courtroom as Mrs. Marcum cried. prosecutors vow to pursue related charges.
In Pittsburg a key defense outline emerged as Miss Ida Scott testified she helped prepare envelopes and paper for a maid linked to love letters. Witnesses including Mrs. Hartje’s parents and friends contested handwriting, while Judge Frazer urged less out of court commentary amidst testimony about the Susie Wagner letter.
Walnut Hills citizens endorsed by resolution the construction of a Gilbert avenue to Eighth street viaduct while not committing to Peebles Corner widening. The meeting heard speeches by William Walker Smith and M. E. Ingalls arguing for viaduct need and funding, with plans discussion and a committee appointed to study costs and Pennsylvania Railroad contributions.
Harris urged as chairman candidate to defeat Herrick at convention.
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