Thaw Trial Frays Over Will Controversy and Adjournment
In New York on February 11, Harry K. Thaw’s murder trial faced a prolonged court clash as defense counsel Delmas sought to admit Thaw’s wedding eve will while District Attorney Jerome blocked with objections. Evelyn Thaw was recalled, with the defense pivoting to insanity and self defense, and an adjournment requested after a morning of procedural wrangles.
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Torney Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Delmas
Evelru Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Mr. White
New York
White
Mrs. Thaw
Harry Thaw
Europe
Jerome Seeks Chorus Girls in Thaw Trial Probe
Special to The Sun reports District Attorney Jerome sending detectives to locate chorus-girl acquaintances of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to counter her testimony in the Thaw trial. Three chorus girls were arrested. Miss Forsythe and Miss Caine remain sought.
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Jerome
Ford White
Priday
Miss Forsythe
Miss Caine
Vate Forsythe
Thaw Sabre
Park Board Bill To Be Amended In Indiana City
Indianapolis mayors and lawmakers move to alter the Park Board bill. The city council would levy a park tax under a revised plan while ensuring ethics rules for board officers. Mayor Bookwalter backs amendments, with several related measures advancing in committee.
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Billingsley
Indianapolis Park Board
Local Jottings in Indianapolis Reflect Spring Hints
Local notes recount church fundraising, with $6000 raised and $1093 to go for a new house of worship. Indiana figures discuss Sunday shaving law, purple spring fashion among youths, a Cincinnati domino game, and favorable weather boosting church attendance. The Y M C A seeks no new building as a big meeting promises help. Residents urged to clear paper and debris from yards. Easter fashion options noted for girls with modest budgets.
Hoosier Solons in Dilemma Over Fairbanks Boom
Special from Washington reports that Fairbanks faces a cresting boom and must now contend with rival Republicans as Vice President contenders plant seeds for the convention harvest. Indiana figures Durbin New and others oppose his nomination, with Senator Hemenway in a difficult position if Speaker Cannon acts.
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Durbin
Barry S. New
Fairbanks
James H. Hemenway
Cannon
Thaw Trial Sees Will Evidence Delayed
J D Lyons custodian of Harry Thaw's will not on stand as defense seeks to admit the document to show insanity. Prosecutor objects and evidence is excluded. Gleason testifies briefly, then excluded. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies about a note to Thaw at Cafe Martin before the shooting. Morning testimony largely blocked by objections. court adjourns to regroup for defense.
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Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn
Madison Square
Stanford White
Delmas
Harry Kendall Thaw
Cafe Martin
Jean
J. D. Lyons
Pittsburg
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Gire
Boyer Case Dismissed In Police Court
John H. Boyer a horse trader arrested Sunday faced dismissal of charges in police court Monday after selling A J Davis of Bringhurst Indiana a bull horse for 164 dollars. He was taken by Sheriff Joseph Clay on a capial from the grand jury. The widow who urged buyers cannot be found, believed to be Boyer’s wife who has left town.
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John H. Boyer
A. J. Davis
Bringhurst
Ind
Joseph Clay
Boyer
Saloon Fight Warmed By Hearing Request
A remonstrance from the Fourteenth ward temperance group the Anti-Saloon league and the saloon faction the West Indianapolis Protective league will be heard by the county commissioners on Tuesday Feb 1.
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Fourteenth Ward
Anti-Saloon League
West Indianapolis
City council urged to add funds for auditorium project
Mayor Bookwaller plans a special ordinance to appropriate 227000 more for an auditorium fund, abandoning the combined city hall and auditorium idea. The lowest bid for an auditorium alone came from Willhem P Jungclaus for 225906, with 260600 already set aside. The council may act at a special meeting or next Monday, and work will start mid spring to avoid heating costs for market tenants.
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A. Bookwaller
Willhem P. Jungclaus Company
Jungelaus Company
Iit
Market Hovee
Political factions push for 1908 presidential nomination
The article outlines a web of Republican power around Speaker Cannon and Senators Fairbanks and Hemenway. It notes Hemenway and Watson as key figures allied with Cannon and discusses the political maneuvering and ambitions shaping the 1908 nomination, with Fairbanks facing a tough line to keep his allies in check. The piece comments on the vice president's recent activity securing delegation support across regions and his optimism for the contest.
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Cannon
James IX. Watson
House
Messrs
Hemenway
Watson
Fairbanks
South
Middle West
Northwest
Gas bill limits Indianapolis gas rates in senate
Senator L. A. Cox introduced a 60 cent gas bill in the senate on Monday afternoon to cap charges at a penny per thousand cubic feet for Indianapolis. The measure seeks to prevent higher rates in the state’s only city affected, with amendments to cover smaller towns failing.
Family Asphyxiated In Wilmington Home Tragedy
Will Ryan his wife and 4 month old child were found asphyxiated in a bed by police after neighbors noticed blinds down. The mother clung to the baby as their bodies lay in the bedroom, marking a grim domestic tragedy reported from Wilmington.
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Scripps-McHae Press Association
Wilmington
Del
Will Ryan
Dance at Propylaeum by Sons and Daughters of Zion
Tuesday night a dance will be given at the Propylaeum by the Sons and Daughters of Zion club. It is expected to be the most successful ball yet. Tickets are available from club members or at the ballroom door.
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Propylar@um
Sons and Daughters of Zion Club
United States Weather Forecast Fragment Highlights Warmer Temperatures
Weather forecast notes warmer conditions across the United States for Mosday night and Tuesday. Details are fragmented with unclear timing and missing data.
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United States
Petition Drives New Bridge Across Capitol Bridge
Citizens of the Third and Fourth wards mobilize for a new bridge across Fall Creek Capitol area. A large petition is being prepared for submission to the Board of Works and the county commissioners to address the deteriorating structure.
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Capitol
Fall Creek
Board of Works
County Commissioners
Fluff Rugs From Old Ingrain and Velvet Textiles
A local crafts effort converts ingrain Brunsela velvet Wilton moquette and Axminster carpets into new fluffy rugs. Ashjian Brea and Beth phone contacts offered, inviting community participation and potential workshops.
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Ingrain
Velvet
Wilton
Axminster
Ashjian Brea, & Ca
Beth Phones
Matson Linked to Life Underwriters Inquiry
Testimony before the state insurance investigation centers on whether Life Underwriters association members pressured editor Evictor Matson to publish attacks on State Life Insurance. The auditor urged Newlin to summon fellow members to reveal who hired Matson while investigators seek the actual Mem ber who arranged the arrangement.
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Newlin
Life Underwriters’ Association
Matson’s Monthly
Life
Life Underwriters Association
Matson
Stae
State
Mr. Matson
State Life
State Denies Secret Hearing in Wick Mick Inquiry
State officials deny private testimony by E L Mick in the State Life Stevenson building deal. Auditor Billheimer notes Mick’s injury delaying testimony while insurance executives stress Mick’s potential contradicted statements and the push for Will F Churchman to testify remains unlikely due to his location.
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E. B. Wick
Hanly
Edward I. Mick
State Fire Insurance Company
John Billheimer
BE. LL. Mick
Cha
Flegis
E.G. Mick
Tanmory
W. FE. Mies
Fef. T
Mick
E. L. Mick
Auditor of State
Governors Office
Elheimer
E. EL
W. B. Mick
A. M. Sweeney
Samual Quinn
W. E. Mick
W. E
W. S. Wynn
EL. Ll. Mick
Stevenson
State
State Life Insurance Company
T. L. Mick
W. E. Mick & Son
Jasson
W. 5S Wynn
Will
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Lyons
Gleason
Mr. Lyons
Tyons
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Stan
Mr. Whaw
Mrs. Caine
T Dow
Dr. Wagner
Binghamton
Jerry K. Thaw
Tombs
BIISS
Caine
Park Board
Cil
House Committee On
Indianapolis
James Billings
John Bowlus
Charlies A. Bookwalter
Bookwalter
Billingaley
Marion County Construction Company
Ohio St
Bowtus
Whallon
Twan
Thomas C. Whalen
Notre Books
First Presbysterian Church
Charles FP. Benedict
Union Barbers
Cincinnati
Cenlumbia Elict
Nomi
Nee
CREST
Hoosiers
ST. Louis
Washington
Evelyn Nesbit
Sassel
Brightwood
MS. C. A
National Restaurant
Monument Place
Senate
Speaker Cannon
Indiana
James Watson
L. A. Cox
Pany
Denison Barber Shop
Gus Habich
Washington St
TRE Gem
Heal Bros
Wulschner
Harrod
Virginia Ave
Propylaeum
Omer Enemas Eens Et Eee Vedenarescuetere Were
High Edkor
Insurance Inves
Statehouse
Nock
C. E. Coffin
Mr. Mick
Tl. State
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