13 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
1
The long testimony covers Mrs. Thaw detailing abuse allegations against Harry Thaw, her marriage on April 4, 1905, and her witness recounting of White’s conduct. It includes claims of pressure, assault, and emotional manipulation, with references to Barrymore, Longfellow, and Stanford White in relation to the court case.
The trial recounts testimony on a note linked to Stanford White’s death case. Mrs Thaw, Thaw’s wife, and Dr Wagner describe sanity evaluations and prior conversations. Jerome objects to some lines while evidence of Thaw’s mental state is presented to judge the defendant’s capacity.
Mrs Thaw pursues her sensational account as she testifies in court regarding the alleged misconduct of Stanford White. The transcript shows her continuing to recount events and names, with focus on the trial and potential implications for the defendant and observers in New York.
Fragmentary notes show Justice Fitzecrain outlining jury provisions in a defense case. Mr Dalmas begins introducing multiple papers and names, with references to testimony and evidentiary problems.
Proceedings recount a tense courtroom exchange on the admissibility of expert testimony concerning mental state. Dr Wagner stated familiarity with some letters and heard others in court. the judge and attorneys urged memory refreshment as the witness reviewed letters to confirm prior observations.
In New York a conference among Thaw's lawyers outlined defense plans to challenge the admissibility of Thaw's will and resume Mrs. Thaw's testimony. Reports say Thaw may not be called unless necessary, and evidence about his mental state and a bridge game distraction could be used to argue he was not sane at the time of the shooting. Delphin Belmoni, lead counsel, sends word of encouragement as preparations continue.
Indignant women gathered at the Thaw trial in New York as court officers barred all non reporting observers from the gallery. Moved by the proceedings, they watched the proceedings from the hallway while lawyers and jurists set terms for access. Harry Thaw appeared at the bench with calm, untroubled behavior as the case continued through another tense day.
Patchy report describes February events in New York tied to the Thaw case with references to witnesses and months noted in testimony. It references the defendant and a prolonged legal process with uncertain details amid damaged OCR text.
An advertisement extols Dr Pitras Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy for pregnant women and nursing mothers. It markets the tonic as a cure for constipation, stomach issues, and general nervous fatigue while promoting its ingredients and non patent status.
Dr. Evans, chief alienist, testified that Thaw showed signs of mental disorder linked to hereditary predisposition during August Tombs visits. He described Thaw as out of exitation with rising agitation and later calmer states, arguing for a mental derangement rather than saner mind.
A Benton county farmers gathering will be held this Wednesday to discuss corn, potatoes, horn, cattle, and education. Speakers include A. D. Steeper, James Tarr, W. J. Melalluup, John Besn, John Bower, John Jay, and J. Ni Tainan. Prizes will be awarded for farm produce and domestic needlework.
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