Testimony and twists mark Thaw case courtroom action
Testimony by Evelyn Nesbit and the witness Snydecker frames further Thaw defense versus prosecution. Roger O'Mara, Pittsburg detective chief, is asked about ties to the case as defense questions yield little. The defense and prosecution pause before Hummel's testimony is read, and a late burglary with a ruined safe and missing cash follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Evelyn
Abraham Snydecker
Howe & Hummel
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry Thaw
Madison Square Tower
Stanford White
Snydecker
Justice Dowling
Nesbit
Jerome
Roger O'Mara
O’mara
Pittsburg
Hummel
Mr. Jerome
Blackwells Island
Hummell
Buumcd
State contracts and fraud case details unfold at hearing
The testimony explains a 1904 furniture contract under a special schedule approved by the board of public grounds and buildings. Sanderson allegedly received a $19 306.40 overpayment on a $49 417.80 bill by using per foot and per pound items. Evidence aims to show conspiracy to defraud the state aided by Huston as board agent. George D Thorn confirms Mathues as state treasurer and Snyder as auditor general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Grounds and Huiltines
Sanderson
Scarlet
Commonwealth
Huston
George D. Thorn
State Department
Mathues
Snyder
Robbers Blow Safe In Nail Store At Maples
Continued from Page One. The robbery was not discovered until the proprietor opened the store. Emmett Hyde, living nearby, woke at 2 am to take medicine and heard a distant gunshot-like noise but did not react. Authorities believe professionals carried out the break in and that the safe was the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nail
Maples
Zens
Emmett Hyde
Teda
Robbery Investigation Routed Through Former Deputy
Sheriff Grice was notified Tuesday morning of the robbery and arranged to have former Deputy Sheriff Julius Huguenard investigate. Telephone messages to his office indicate residents have found no trace of the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice
Julius Huguenard
Man's Desperate Attempt Ends With Hospitalization
Gus Jungman a 55 year old Electric Works helper from Arlington Ohio slashed his wrists and stabbed his chest in a failed suicide bid. He was found bleeding in his boarding house room and rushed to Joseph's Hospital where surgeons fought to save him. He survived the initial hours but remained weak from loss of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Jungman
Joseph’s Hospital
Jungman
Electric Works
Arlington
Ohio
Toledo
Schone
Mires
Drusilla Mentzer
Broadway
McKeeman
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
New London
Fort Wayne
Police Reported Robbery by Two Footpads At Night
Frank Waldman of 2407 Hanna street told police he was held up by two men at Lafayette and DeWald streets about 7 o clock Monday night. He was mauled and robbed of 5 dollars and the assailants fled. He gave no description of the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Waldman
Hanna Street
Lafayette
DeWald Streets
A Country Party Honors Fifteen Year Old Lenora Hoffman
Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffman hosted a birthday party in Madison township for their daughter Lenora who turned fifteen. The event featured dancing with music by Hoffman Leuvenberger and Richard and guests including the Gable Brevit Bearman Braun Quandt Hisner and many others enjoying a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoffman
Madison Township
Lenora
Messrs. Hoffman
Leuvenberger
Richard
Fred Gable
L. Brevit
Fred Bearman
Louis Braun
Anna Quandt
Fred Hisner
Lizzie .Bearman
Johanna Kaiser
Anna Braun
Doliie Fry
Gusta Rohrbach
Jeannette Ochler
Adeline Bearman
Lizzie Braun
Tena Busse
Viola Miller
Lizzie Brewer
Minnie Busse
Martha Kaiser
Messrs
Freddie Hoffman
Melvin Fry
Fred ‘Rohrbach
Willie. Hoffman
Gene .Fry
Ay Otek Milley
John
Bryan holds Washington sway as nomination path clear
In Washington on his first day among Democratic lawmakers William J. Bryan presses forward with plans to seek the nomination. He rejects eastern opposition, signals intent to reorganize the Democratic committee, and defends a federal deposit guaranty and elastic currency proposals. He also notes meetings with senators and representatives ahead of trips to Roanoke for his daughter's schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Bryan
Julius Caesar
Bryan
Parkerized Democracy
New York
Jefferson
New Jersey
Democratic Congressional Committee
Lloyd
Missouri
House Committee On Ways and Means
Denver
Mien
East
United States
Jones
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Newlands
Nevada
Roanoke
Capitol
Congress
Oklahoma
Banking Board
Bankcs
Thig
Bet Eén
Newlands Hosts Bryan Dinner With Democratic Senators
Senator Newlands in Nevada hosted a dinner at Woodley for Mr. Bryan with half the Democratic Senate in attendance. Guests included Bacon, Bailey, Bankhead, Clarke, Clay, Culberson, Daniel, Jeff Davis, Foster, Frazier, Johnston, Latimer, and McCreary. Bailey of Texas was absent. Newlands said no political significance was implied though policy discussions could occur.
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Newlands
Nevada
Bryan
Senate
W. J. Bryan
Bacon
Bailey
Bankhead
Clarke
Clay
Culberson
Daniel
Jeff Davis
Foster
Frazier
Johnston
Latimer
McCreary
Texas
Gladys Vanderbilt Weds Count Laszlo Szechenyi in Fifth Avenue
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt married Hungarian Count Laszlo Szechenyi at noon in a lavish Fifth Avenue ceremony attended by 850 guests including Baron Hengelmuller Von Hengervar and James Bryce. The couple planned a Newport week with Reginald Vanderbilt after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gladys Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Laszlo Szechenyi
Fifth Avenue
Vanderbilt Home
Miss Vanderbilt
Count Anton Sigray
M. J. Lavelle
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
John J. Byrnes
Gaul
Ruth
St. Patrick's
Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly
Dorothy Whitney
William C. Whitney
Flora Payne Whitney
Harvey Payne Whitney
Stefan Szechenyi
Count Paul Estherhazy
Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar
United States
Alfred
Reginald Vanderbilt
New York Society
Vanderbilt Residence
Szechenyi
Newport
Bloomington Tragedy as Strychnine Feeds Kill Two Boys
In Bloomington Indiana on January 28 a 4-year-old fed strychnine tablets to his 2-year-old brother, causing convulsions and the younger child’s death before the physician arrived. The 4-year-old later recovered after hours of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Raymond Hanna
Fred
Frank
Beckham Loses Vote in Kentucky Senate Ballot
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 28 former Governor Beckham again failed to win a United States Senate seat as the joint session tally showed Beckham 52 Bradley 51 McGreary 2 Baird 1 Blackburn 1 John R Allen 3 Representatives Clair of Lexington had previously voted for Beckham.
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Frankfort
Beckham
United States
Bradley
McCgreary
Baird
Blackburn
John R. Allen
Clair
Lexington
Ford
Allens
Indiana Waterways Congress to Elect State Leaders
Indianapolis January 22 The Indiana branch of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress opens day two with expected election of Henry Riesenberg as president. Officers likely include Perry A. Randall first vice president I H Odell second vice president Thomas A Sims secretary and Sol Kiser treasurer. The resolutions committee urges $50 million yearly federal funding for rivers and harbors stabilization and a statewide, broad open membership group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Henry Riesenberg
Perry A. Randall
Fort Wayne
I. H. Odell
Evansville
Thomas A. Sims
Sol Kiser
Committee On
Committee
Frank B. Posey
W. BE
Cox
L. L. Sackett
Purdue
Charles EH. Zollars
Chicago
W. H. Freeman
State Forester
Charles S. Bush
Horace Starr
Richmond
Retailers Oppose Parcels Post Across Indiana Congress debate
Terre Haute January 24 Indiana Retail Merchant's association annual session featured a paper by Evansville's E M Bush opposing a parcels post bill. Bush argues the plan harms retailers by centralizing business in large cities and hurting farmers and travelers, while supporters include mail order firms and farm publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Retail Merchant's Association
E. M. Bush
Evansville
Congress
United States
N. W. Bryant
Bush
Panama Canal
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Harrison
Wanamaker
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York
Postal Progress League
Boston
James L. Cowles
Postal Progress
Rural Voices Oppose Parcels Post Over Centralized Trade
A committee on resolutions rejects parcels post as favoring centralization and harming rural life. Farmers and locals warn it would push commerce to crowded cities, harm mail order firms, and stifle small communities. Bush paper endorsed. Retail Merchant's association opposes any parcels post legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcels Post
Meyer
Committee On Resolutions
Reitman Acquitted After Unemployed March Charge
Chicago January 28 Dr Benjamin Reitman who led last Thursday's unemployed march was acquitted today of the charge of disorderly conduct brought by the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benjamin Reitman
Tragic Death Of Nine Year Old In Wabash Wagon Mishap
In Wabash Indiana on January 28 a nine year old boy named Harry Small fell from a moving wagon while trying to climb aboard and was killed. Witnesses report the accident occurred as the wagon rolled along with the boy attempting to mount it. Public safety officials remind residents to supervise children near moving vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Harry Smallfried
Oil Fire Threatens Port Hartford Town
A lightning strike hit a Union Oil tank yesterday causing burning oil to ignite two Standard Oil tanks at Port Hartford. San Luis Obispo reports the town remains menaced by the advancing blaze today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Standard Oil Company
Port Hartford
Union Oil Company
Maumee Township Trustee's Report for 1907
Trustees report details receipts and expenditures for Maumee Township Allen County for year ending December 31 1907. It lists funds including Township Tuition Special School and Road funds with balances and totals and includes a sworn affirmation by Trustee Charley Kees and board chairman William Roemp ee dated January th 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee Township
Allen County
Seecsnecesee Wasceeees
Seca Cawcecanes
Epemmloran
State of
Indiana
Charley Kees
William Roempee
Allen County Republicans set dual primary dates in 1908
The call directs Allen County Republicans to hold primaries in Fort Wayne wards on January 31 and in Adams and Pleasant townships on February 1 1908 for delegates to the district convention and presidential electors. It lists ward and township locations, representation totals, and mandatory reporting to the county chairman after results.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Adams Township
Pleasant Township
Court House
Twelfth Congressional District
Chicago
Twelfth
Indiana
Fred A. Sims
Aboit Township
Cedar Creek Township
Monroe Township
Marion Township
Milan Township
Maumee Township
Perry Township
Scipio Township
St. Joe
Springfield Township
Wayne Township
First Ward
Old African M. E
Wayne and
Francis Streets
Second Ward
City Hall
Third Ward
Berry Street
Fourth Ward
J. M. Henry
Brackenridge
Fulton Streets
Fifth Ward
Anderson
N. W
Broadway
Jefferson Street
Sixth Ward
Heller
Heastic Avenue
Seventh Ward
Matte
Calhoun Street
Eighth Ward
Neumeier
Lewis and
Ohio Streets
Ninth Ward
Chas. Harber
Wells Street
Tenth Ward
S. F. Bowser
Thomas Street
Creighton Avenue
New Haven Avenue
Edsall Avenue
New Haven Town Hall
E. T. Cary
Huntertown
Washington
Scarlett School House
Spy Run Avenue
School House No. 3
Poor Farm
Fort Wayne Daily News
Ben J. W. Skelton
H. G. Hogan
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Mr. Bryan
Gladys
Indiana Waterway Congress
Perry A
Randall
Merchants’ Association
Reitman
Trustee’s Report
Natica
Anna Margerite Harkenene
Allen
Mary Gibson
Catharine Snell
Mary J. Bolger
Emma A. Bolg
Brhen & Morris
Atty’s
Peter Beerbower
Sala
Herbower
Adolphus Bedrbower
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