Trial begins in Thaw case at Madison Square Garden roof slaying
The opening of Harry K. Thaw's trial for the Stanford White murder drew crowds to New York's Criminal Court. Justice Fitzgerald presided as jurors were drawn. Thaw, claiming emotional insanity, faces the electric chair for the 1906 slaying amid a world of Bohemia, Evelyn Nesbit Shaw, and high society.
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Evelyn Nesbit Shaw
Mitzgerald
Harry Thaw
D. M. Delius
Jerome
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Lim
Countess of
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England
Dvelyn Nesbit Thaw
Madison Square Garden
Shonts Quits Canal Post to Lead New Interborough
Theodore P Shonts resigns as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission to become president of the Interborough Metropolitan Company of New York. Headquarters reportedly will move from Washington to the Isthmus. a high salary chair is planned, with changes affecting the canal construction leadership.
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Isthmian Canual Commission
Khoroma
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Washington
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Theo
Saonts
Oregon lawmakers push measures in state session
Ansel of South Ghvolina urged abolition of the State dispensary and outlawing bucket BiLOpA. Gov Chamberlain urged run law and stopping at Smite railway commission. Five bills for a cent fare were introduced in Des Moines Iowa. Three bills asked for a primary law. Tower house in Missouri at Jefferson City passed an undivided tax bill.
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Panama canal power struggle fuels Washington social storm
A faded recounting notes conflicts between Secretary Taft, Shonts, and the President over Panama canal control. It mentions a famed architect lover of youth, a beautiful model, and a youthful spendthrift amid isthmus dealings. Reports claim Shonts misunderstood official status, triggering a social tempest in Washington.
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Collision on the Big Four: Queen City Special Wrecks Near Fowler
Dense fog caused Queen City Special to smash into a freight near Fowler Indiana. Twenty five killed, forty injured as combination car burned almost entirely. sleepers largely spared. Fire and wreckage drew rescuers amid intense heat and derailed car debris.
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Public Schools and Sex Education Debate in New York
The New York School Journal urges formal sex education in public schools citing Dr Mary Putnam from studies of twenty cities. It argues against ignoring sex knowledge to avoid disease and supports careful presentation by educators rather than physicians or outsiders. Opinions differ among educators including Dean Joliet and Joliy Re llHott who favor guided peer leadership over outside instructors.
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New York School of Pedagogy
Joliy RellHott
New York
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France denies ceding Tablet to Britain report
In Paris officials deny a claim that France ceded the Tablet to Great Britain. The article notes a May 15 unveiling of the equestrian statue of Gen. George B. McClellan in Washington. Gov. Magoon signs a Cuba Santo Domingo extradition treaty. The Party Journal claims Jacques Lebaudy tours the United States.
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GENATOR ALGER DEAD FORMER SECRETARY OF WAR DIES
Gen Russell A Alger, Michigan senator and former Secretary of War, dies in Detroit after a long public career. Born February 27, 1836 in Lafayette Township, Medina County, he rose from farm work to law, lumber, and military service, ending as a prominent statesman.
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Governor of Michigan and Civil War Officer Leader in Alger Firm
Biographical sketch of a Michigan governor and Civil War veteran. He was brevetted major general in June 1805, founded Alger Smith & Co in Michigan after retirement, led as governor by a record vote in 1885, and was a leading figure for presidency at the 1888 Republican convention. He later served as Commander-in-Chief of the Guards Army, and was appointed to a presidential portfolio by McKinley for two years.
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Roosevelt Urges Ship Subsidy Plan in Special Message
President Roosevelt asks Congress to pass a ship subsidy bill to boost American steamers. He cites South American trade, European competition, and the need for oil as motivators. He notes rivals subsidize lines, urging the United States to invest to compete with Britain, France, and other nations.
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Inaugural Address and Legislative Highlights Amid Iowa Session
Gov Cumming Mhutaday outlines constitutional amendments and strong state controls as Iowa lawmakers form committees and introduce bills. Key topics include direct voter input on senators, commerce regulation, reform measures, and insurance and public records bills amid a broad Senate and House agenda.
French artillery commandant Maggiolo dies in Algiers
News notes Gen Maggiolo head of French artillery died in Algiers. In Washington sources the Cuban law commission of twelve members including two Americans is reported split on the suffrage issue.
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