Principals in Battle of Wits Lead Determined Attorney
A terse field report notes Jerome vows a hard examination in a high stakes confrontation. The page fragment hints at an unsparing approach by the attorney in a pivotal debate or trial readiness.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
1
Examination of Harry Thaw Opens in Washington
United Press reports Jerome vows to press every detail of Thaw trials and life while Harry K Tela says he can withstand cross examination. Both assert confidence in questioning sanity before Justice Mills in a case defining Thaw innocence or guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Traverse
Jerome
The
United
Harry
Stanford “White
Harry.k. Tela
United Press
Mills
Rand
Thaw battle of wits in Plains Nebraska ends with victory
In Plains Nebraska a legally insane man faced William Jerome in a courtroom duel and won. Clifford Hartridge testified amid a long session, admitting Thaw did not authorize all hush money payments to up to 200 girls via Susan Merrill. Thaw resumed testimony at two this afternoon.
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Plains
Ne. Y
Warry’ Ke
William
Jerome
Clifford Hartridge
Wis
Susan Merrill
Uniform Labor Law Talk Opens in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on July 29 a high level gathering of organized labor leaders, railroad executives, major corporations, and federal and state officials began a three day discussion on achieving uniformity in labor laws and wages for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. N.S
O ‘Ganized
Heavy Rainstorm Floods Basements after Night Heat Wave
The city endured a stifling night and humidity with a thunderstorm early morning bringing relief to crops but causing basement floods and widespread telephone outages. A hot weather strike kept residents sleepless as streets filled and carbon outages occurred around Central, with rainfall totaling 2.18 inches in twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikhart
Mary
Miles Observatory
Mewes
Meneses
Aeom
S.s
Pulliam Dies From Pistols Shot At New York Club
Harry C. P u l l i a m president of the National Baseball League died this morning at the New York Athletic Club after a pistol shot on the clubs fiftieth street and Sixth Avenue premises. He left no note and the death is recorded as self-inflicted after an attempted midnight suicide on the club’s third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry C. Pulliam
W National Baseball. League
New ‘York Athletic Club
Pulliam
New York Athletic Club
Fifty-Ninth Street
Gooseneck Light Order Placed Amid Confusing Note
An order for a gooseneck light is reported as placed. A garbled note or cipher fragment follows, mentioning Abner and unclear phrases, with no additional identifiable details. The text lacks concrete dates parties or locations.
Cawley Sets New Runing Record On Flying Scotsman
Engineer Sam Cawley aboard five cars set a new running record for the Twentieth Century Limited. The train left Toledo on time and arrived southbound in under the hour and twenty six minutes, with praise for Decker and the crew despite minor delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawley
Sam Cawley
Toledo
Markabie
Decker
Banker's Eye Injury After Billiards Night Incident
A banker's eye suffered injuries during a billiards game with Weber and Henry Pickett on a night near Espart and Toledo. The accident, described as peculiar, left the eye damaged with stitches and a gash, while other eye damage was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espart
Toledo
Weber
Henry ‘Pickett Celace
Strick Rig
Pickett
Missing Boy in Water Sparks Police Search
A boy disappeared beneath the water after being swept offshore while swimming near the shore. Police Chief Whiteman and officers conducted a search as divers attempted to locate him, with the community awaiting update on the recovery.
Chautauqua Opens at Joseph Valley Assembly Park
Crowds gather tonight at McNaughton park for the formal opening of the Joseph Valley Chautauqua. Chas Poisenbetet, president, will preside with remarks and a short address followed by Rogers and Grilley in a full concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaughton Park
Joseph, Valley
Chautauaua
Poisenbetet
Noted Political Conjecture Opens Chautauqua Program
Tonight the community airs the Fifth Assembly program at the chautauqua. The opening event features noted speakers and local organizers shaping the program.
Fifth Annual Assembly Opens Friday at Boys and Girls Club
The program highlights the opening night of the Fifth Annual Assembly organized by the FullaR & Grilley group with Miss Helen Ohman in attendance. The event begins at 10 a.m. and features activities led by the Boys and Girls Club.
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Ghas
M. of _the FullaR & Grilley
Helen Ohman
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H.C. Pulliam
National Baseball. League
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Oshayes
Fred Sun
Caleb
Powers
Jon
Chau
Tauqua
Assembly
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