20 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
1
The long running trial shows Evelyn Nesbit and Harry Thaw in sessions discussing Stanford White's alleged misconduct. Witnesses describe Thaw's visits to Nesbit and White, proposals, and the impact on Thaw's mental state, with attorney questions over past relationships and Mrs. Thaw's statements.
The 1905 Thaw will allocates large sums to young women who alleged assaults by Stanford White and sets annuities and trusts for Evely Nesbit Thaw and others. It names four beneficiaries in legal actions for redress and outlines conditions, with specifics on wills and bequests amid the noted case.
The Thaw case sees sudden reconciliation among leading lawyers and a push to speed the trial. Doctors Vans and Washer defend Thaw, contending he was unsound and not meaning to kill Stanford White, while Thaw testifies he sought justice, accusing White of harming others. The defense cites providence and keeps witnesses on the stand as prosecutors reassess evidence.
In a report from the county seats, Ceneressnun Gilhams is named to appoint and pay a postmaster at Mhurinsan to replace W. A. McVault who has left. The Geiger family appears connected via the Bi yah Geiger Home Telephone company and local business names.
The Northeastern Ohio dealers association held an afternoon meeting at Mie Randal Holl Yeeters electing officers. Mt Tinkham was named vice president, Charles Plevos and Van Werl served as secretary and treasurer, H. G. Pollowit of Mide Poink was mentioned. The evening included dinvetel ra sorkil agselon proceeds.
Former Allen County man Mrs Lert Tiner reports the death of her husband Samuel L. Bayless. He was killed by a train near his home in Biresa, W. Bayless, a native of Allen County, lived in Kingston Georgia and recently moved to Illinois for a government post.
Fragmented transfer notices from a real estate column list multiple properties sold or secured, naming buyers like Solnygon Andee and others, street addresses and monetary figures, with scattered dates and agent mentions. details are partially garbled but indicate a busy transfer ledger with prices including 29100 and varying purchaser names and locations.
County officials warned residents to verify mortgage exemption certificates amid a broad review of tax relief. The county board of review will reexamine exemptions, with errors corrected and old deeds checked. A list of farmers opposing the exemption measures is cited, along with names from multiple townships.
County farmers and landowners met with County Assessor Wiggomar to discuss fair farmland valuations across townships. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Egeeman, reviewed the 1 year old average per acre of 28.98 dollars and township averages from Wayne to Jefferson, noting comparisons with Allen and neighboring counties and aiming for uniform statewide assessment standards.
City awards contracts for reservoir repairs in the region. Hoatter & Co of Chicago to perform steel reinforcement and general construction with William T. Hough Co. as steel contractor at 87.50 per ton. Bids include added surety on top of certified checks. Contracts to be entered within ten days with bonds and a $35,000 maintenance assurance for five years.
Arson not true. Annie Bradley is indicted in the shooting death of former Senator Artieo Brawn of Litaly Washington Pal Mire Anne MW Fraiby Cedar. The case references a December shooting at Raleigh hotel. Authorities say the decedent died December 23.
Thieves forced entry into a Woodbury barber shop Sunday night and escaped with razors scissors clippers and cigars. Mayor Auferson of Huntington is accused of public irritation and will face a hearing scheduled soon. Affidavits were filed by I A Brteingee and T G Parfeot, two prominent local businessmen. The mayor surrendered to the justice after learning of the charge.
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