Evelyn Nesbit Thaw on Stand Defending Husband in White Murder Case
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies in defense of Harry Thaw recounting her youth with Stanford White. She describes invitations to parties, a Paris engagement, and her life from girlhood in New Jersey to New York modeling and stage work, ending with scattered details of letters from Thaw. The testimony unfolds as she cries and recalls key moments of her relationship with White.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
New York
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Theirl
Paris
New Jersey
Thaw
White
Frederick Longfellow
A. K. Sagen
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
United States
Mississippi River
la Crosse
Wis
L’ougeres
France
Deseft
Board of Estimate
Bowery
Dovers
Pell and
Mott Streets
Lady Cook
England
Tennessee Claffin
Roosevelt
Mrs Thaw Steps Aside In Thaw Murder Trial
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified briefly before stepping aside to allow expert examination of the defendant's mind. Dr. Wagner, head of the Binghamton asylum, testified Thaw appeared suspicious and believed he might be declared insane and did not know his act was wrong.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Blackguard
Thaw Trial Testimony Continues In New York Coverage
Mrs Ade Thaw testifies in the Harry K Thaw trial and narrates events from 1903 to 1905 including alleged encounters with Stanford White and pressure to remarry. The court hears disputed lines on defamation and prior statements as proceedings resume after a break.
Central American Peace Efforts Avert War
Costa Rica and El Salvador join United States and Mexico in urging Honduras and Nicaragua to submit their border dispute to peaceful adjudication. Senor Calvo reports assurances that regional governments will press rival sides to refrain from hostilities and honor through negotiation.
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Washington
Costa Rica
Salvador
United States
Mexico
Central America
Honduras
Nicaragua
Senor Calvo
State Department
Threat of Quit by Chief Engineer Delays Panama Canal Plan
Washington reports Chief Engineer John F. Stevens threatens resignation and possible removal if any bid for Panama Canal construction is accepted. The administration faces choosing to reject all bids or proceed under government construction, with Stevens urging government work and opposing private contractors.
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Washington
Panama
John F. Stevens
Roosevelt
Taft
Shonts
Canal Commission
Oliver
Stevens
Senate Committee On
Athmus
Mr. Stevens
Congress Passes River and Harbor Plan Amid House Votes
Congress reports a fourteen foot canal plan from Chicago to St Louis defeated 145 to 43 while river and harbor bills move forward. Senate and House actions include Indian appropriation discussion, Army and private pension bills, and a DC business focus with adjournment after noting Rep. Rixey's death.
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House
Chicago
St. Louis
Gulf
Senate
Indian Territory
Infernal machine wounds Paterson official and son
Paterson New Jersey February 9 a bomb sent to Justice of the Peace Robert Cortese exploded in his office killing him and seriously injuring his seventeen year old son who stood nearby The blast created a five by ten foot hole through the floor shattered the room and shook buildings within two blocks The incident follows a recent robbery by Cortese against a gang of countrymen resulting in one criminal serving five years in state prison.
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Paterson
N. J
Robert Cortese
Express
Robert
Cortese
Rockefeller Endsow $32 Million Gift To Education Board
New York February 8 Rockefeller gives 32000000 to the General Education Board boosting total gifts from him and Standard Oil to 43000000 toward education Eventually plans call for 50000000 funded by additional contributions Two thirds to be used under Rockefeller control for specific purposes with one third added to the permanent endowment to aid colleges and schools nationwide including the South.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Congress
Rockefeller Charities
Standard Oil Trust
Rockefellers
John 1D. Rockefeller
John D., Jr
South
Deed of a Terrorist in Penza Theater Shooting
In Penza on February 8 Governor Alexandrovsky was shot dead as he left the theater. An assistant chief of police and a policeman were also killed and the theater manager wounded as an assassin attempted escape. The gunman killed himself after being wounded and was not identified. Poisoned bullets were later found in his revolver.
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Penza
Russia
S. A. Alexandrovsky
Twelve Years in the House Rixey Dies of Tuberculosis
John Franklin Rixey, representative from Virginia's Eighth District and longtime member of the naval affairs committee, died at his brother Surgeon General Rixey's residence in Washington around 9 a.m. The death, due to tuberculosis of the throat and lungs, ends his service since the Fifty-fifth Congress. Born in 1851, Rixey had not attended this session due to illness as the House adjourned upon news of his death.
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Washington
John Franklin Rixey
Virginia
Rixey
Navy
Naval Affairs Committee
Hixey
President asks Cortelyou to bar Thaw case papers
The White House said President asks Postmaster General Cortelyou to determine if it is feasible to bar from the mails any papers printing the full disgusting details of the Thaw case. The president does not know if feasible but wishes it done if possible.
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Washington
White House
Cortelyou
Wanamaker Home Burned in Major Philadelphia Fire
A blaze destroyed Lyndhurst the Wanamaker country home near Jenkinstown causing about 1.5 million dollars in losses. The English style house stood on thirty acres 350 yards from York road and housed the Wanamaker art gallery with rare prints and valuable paintings. John Wanamaker and his family were in Philadelphia at the time. a caretaker managed the estate.
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Philadelphia
Lyndhurst
John Wanamaker
Shelton Hills
Jenkinstown
Old York Road
Wanamaker
Grain and livestock markets across Minneapolis Chicago and Duluth
Wheat futures for May and Sept show mixed prices, with No 1 hard around 84 3/4 in Minneapolis and nearby grades in Duluth. Flax futures rise and fall through May July Oct. Cattle, hogs, and sheep in St Paul and Chicago quotes indicate steadier beef and pork values with lambs and poultry also noted.
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Minneapolis
Duluth
Northern
St. Paul
Chicago
Belgian Princess Louises Scathing Open Letter
Princess Louise of Belgium, divorced from Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg Gotha, accuses her father King Leopold of heartless abandonment in a published open letter. She laments losing her heritage from the queen mother to debt collection.
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Paris
Louise
Belgium
Philip of
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Leopold
Queen Mother
Opposition Leads in European Russia Elections
In European Russia opposition parties hold twenty four seats assured and seventy six practically certain by noon. Conservatives have five assured and thirty nine probable. Caucasus and Siberia returns hint Social Democrats and perhaps Social Revolutionists control depuations. in Poland Nationalists dominate outside cities.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Caucasus
Siberia
Poland
Dr J W Simpson Verdict Not Guilty In Murder Trial
Riverhead L I Feb 7 The jury in the case of Dr J W Simpson charged with murdering his father in law returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Riverhead, L. 1
J. W. Simpson
Railroads Strike Paralyzes Salvador Traffic Nationwide
Railroads workers in Salvador strike for higher wages halting traffic. Fire destroys ten stores in Mound Valley Kansas causing $50 000 loss and leaving town without fire protection. Notable deaths include Mary Anthony and Drusilla Morrell.
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Salvador
Mound Valley
Kan
Roosevelt
Miss Ethel
Washington
Potomac
Mary
Anthony
Susan HB. Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Nevada
North Dakota storm reports and rumors amid blizzard toll
The week’s North Dakota notes mix confirmed deaths with unverified tales from the storm. A woman and five children were reported frozen near Goodrich, while a snow plow derailment near Gritton injured five on the track. The account includes stray anecdotes and public notices of relief efforts.
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Goodrich
George
Chiureh
Tawseon
Steele
Cole Harbor Fire Destroys Main Businesses in Then Harsh Blaze
A major fire in Cole Harbor north of Bismarck last week engulfed principal business houses including the hotel, Paulson's general store, the Northwestern State Bank, Harbor hardware, pool hall, and Robinson's drum store. Loss estimated at 80000 dollars as flames swept one street side while the opposite side was saved by snow and coverings.
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Cole Harbor
Soo
Bismarck
Paulson
Northwestern State Bank
Old Harbor Hardware
State Legislature Debates Large Appropriation Totals
Report notes intro duced appropriation bills totaling 1 981 781 the largest in state history with allocations for penal and charitable institutions 620 684 educational institutions 177 522 miscellaneous 277 000 and Joyee at 198 719. A projected 1 400 000 may remain for special appropriations as 80 committees work to adjust needs of state institutions.
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Joyee
Ttta
Valley City grade building destroyed by fire
Last week a blaze gutted the Valley City public school grade building starting in the heating plant and quickly getting beyond control. The loss totals about 45 000 with 83 000 for the structure and 12 000 for contents and furniture. Nearby high school building was unharmed. An Edgerly fireman died in a crash involving a locomotive and snow plow during the storm. Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington reports Holnarz town seeking relief as supplies run short.
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Valley City
Wen
Srade Dallav
Tultdine
Octavo Anniversary Banquet Honors Filipino Campaign Veterans
A banquet at the Antlers hotel in Grand Forks commemorated the Octavo Anniversary of the Philippine campaign. North Dakota and Minnesota regiments veterans, who helped capture Manila, attended the event with Captain I. Berg serving as toastmaster.
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Antlers Hotel
Whch
North Dakota
Minsota
Berg
Lobster's Compliment on General Taylor's Candidacy
The text discusses Daniel Webster praising General Taylor's military service while noting the difficulty of his presidential nomination. Webster defends Taylor against harsh crowd reception and political opposition, saying he would not turn on a friend despite concerns about public show of support.
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Daniel Webster
General
Feners
Webster
Fragmented OCR Notes on Ambition and Social Judgment
Fragmented text discusses individuals driven by job prospects and social advancement. It contrasts using others for gain with disdain for those deemed inferior, and mentions a columnist from New York. The extract hints at ambition, money, and social climbing with critical tone.
Phoenician Script Fragments and Letter Origins
A fragmentary description notes Phoenician letters with aleph and ox head imagery. It explains stroke directions for right and left head sides and mentions the falling out of usage. The piece references two eye dots and the overall manuscript appearance.
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Flebrew
Fragmented quote shows early parenting mischief and gossip
A garbled dialogue depicts a young mother recounting a quarrel over a baby tooth and a brother's sharp remark about playmates. Mia mentions a bachelor and a rumor about a bevy of haters, suggesting social tensions in a crowded scene.
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Wheel
T Tooreine
Kolves
Mia
Odd Bookmark Record Found with Will and Notes
A found object list includes an insurance note, a dollar amount, two letters, a will, a staple, a marriage ceremony note, and a dress sample. The incident notes a loose bookmark and miscellaneous papers uncovered in a returned item, suggesting a personal record collection.
Fragmentary Complaint Signals Domestic Turmoil
The text presents a fragmented quarrel over marriage and love with accusations of infidelity and anger. It hints at a tense domestic scene with speakers addressing a partner and criticizing betrayal and emotions.
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