Evelyn Thaw recounts Monte Carlo poisoning attempt and courtroom clashes
Evelyn Thaw testifies in a sensational trial recounting Harry Thaw's 1904 Monte Carlo poisoning attempt and her hesitation to disclose earlier remarks. Jerome presses for broader impeachment as Dowling limits cross examination while Thaw's claims of death by self remain central. The day features heated exchanges, with Thaw denying insinuations and the jury’s gaze fixed on motive and mental state.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Houston
Harry Wy. Miun
Jia
Dowling Hai
Sforonie
Gill
Littleton
Jeromealec
Thaw
Justice Lowing
Evelyn
Justice Dowling
Jarome
Mannner
Jerome
Ifhelon
Garvan
T Hem
Holly
Madmin
Atricken
Disturbing Rise of Self-Destructive Acts Across Europe
A naturalist near Dover witnesses a man burn himself in a ring of clothes soaked in spirits. Other cases from Hurst Park, Bohemia, and Lyons show individuals immolating themselves with improvised devices, while a French blacksmith forges a cannon to blow his head off. A Canning Town pensioner uses gunpowder in his mouth. A 32 year old journalist dies attempting to study death for a book. An Austrian bell ringer ends his days by hanging from a chair during church duties.
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Tately
the Warren
Dover
England
Hurst Park
Bohemia
Lyons
Ié Talque
Clifton Suspension
Tondoo
Dizgy
France
Canning Town
Olf
Wiley
Pere
Pennsylvania railroad wins constitutional clash over two cent fare law
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared the two cent fare law unconstitutional, affirming Philadelphia’s Common Pleas ruling. The decision, with three justices dissenting, centers on whether the law unjustly alters corporate charters and reduces railroad earnings, affecting Pennsylvanian corporations including the Pennsylvania Railroad. The case, tied to actions by Attorney General Todd and sparked by railroads’ challenges, hinges on constitutional limits of state power over corporate charters.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadethia
Todd
State of
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Ducitites Fell
Brown
Elkin
Mesteoru
Stewart
Poiter
Alichell
Rheumatism Beyond Control Promoted Cure
An advertisement extols Urie-O as a permanent cure for rheumatism, claiming it targets muscles blood and kidneys to remove the poison Rheumatic Acid. It argues other remedies only move symptoms and urges readers to test free via a mail offer with local druggists and Indians endorsement by J A Houk.
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Aida
Orie-O
Smith Drug
Syracuse
J. A. Houk
Brace Bros Laundry Service Ad Seeks Pickup Call
Agency for Brace Bros. Clearers and Dyers promotes laundry pickup, inviting customers to phone for service. The brief notice emphasizes their willingness to arrange doorstep cleaning and delivery.
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Brace Bros
Clearers and Dyers
Elephant Visits Ohio Governor With Party Emblem
A 17 Hinuchi-old elephant arrived in Columbus to be shown in a rural theater and was admitted to Gov. Andraw GL. Harris's private office in the state house. The elephant carried an invitation in its trunk to attend the performance as a representative of the party emblem, and the governor greeted it with a handshake and district-political cheer. The scene underscores the party symbolism tied to the event.
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Ohio
Columbus
Rik
State House
Andraw
GL. Harris
Siial
Plate House
Human Chain Saves Nine In Ganger Dam Incident
In York Pennsylvania on June 31 a group of young skaters formed a human chain to rescue nine who fell through thin ice at a dam near Rosyville. An older boy froze with the others then grabbed them and pulled them to safety.
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New York
Young
Katere
Ganger
York
Rosyville
This Boy Is a Terror in Greenville Farmoutburst
Harveyssull, a fifteen-year-old on a farm near Sheuakleyville, reportedly attacked his mother with a butcher knife after a sister’s scolding. He then killed two farm horses with a club before family members restrained him. He had just been released from Huntingdon reformatory two weeks earlier and faces felonious assault charges.
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Greenville
Harveyssull
Sheuakleyvill
Bisset
Huntingdon Reformatory
Navy Machinist Death by Own Action in Philadelphia
Willem de Oliver a second class machinist on the receiving ship Lancaster at League Island navy yard shot himself after returning from shore leave. He claimed fatigue with service and had prior reprimands for over staying leave. His nearest relative is listed as Mrs. 6. 5. Mave in Chicago.
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Navy
Philadelphia
Willem de Oliver
Lancaster
League Island Navy Yard
Bea
Pletol
Baeen
Oliver
Mre
Mave
Chicago
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Indiana Business Directory
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