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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
1
New York February hearings in the Harry Thaw trial feature Dr Britton Evans for the defense and District Attorney Jerome clashing over Thaw’s mental state. Evans testifies Thaw showed unsound mind during early visits, while Jerome seeks to prove continued insanity.
The Sun reports Justice Fitzgerald questioning Dr. Wagner on Thaw case examinations from Sept to Oct 1907 and his mental state conclusions for June 25 1906 while political clashes unfold in the New York legislature over oil department scrutiny as Cravens decries graft. The scene blends courtroom inquiry with party maneuvering as Branch rebukes Cravens.
New York February 12 Harry Thaw is 36 years old today relatives and friends sent gifts to the Tombs while he sorted packages before court his wife greeted him warmly in the prison yard as he read congratulatory notes in the courtroom
In a dramatic House scene Speaker Emmett F Branch refused to let Democrat Joseph M Cravens speak during a graft accusation against the State Oil Department. The ruling, upheld 54 to 8, exposed a rift within the Democratic ranks as an insurgent camp emerged.
Weather forecast for the United States notes a warm-up through Wednesday. Tuesday night into Wednesday shows higher temperatures with a gentle to moderate wind pattern and sunset around early evening. A partial moon phase is referenced with morning visibility improving toward midweek.
The morning session of the State Life investigation featured Old Van Arsdel, New York Life agent, testifying about the affidavit of J bY Matson and a proposed use of The Pat iey Holder by the Life Underwriters association to counter State Life and other Indiana companies. Van Arsdel said his company subscribed to several copies of the paper and had no knowledge of official action toward an agreement.
At a meeting of the graduated veterinary surgeons at the Indiana Veterinary College on Monday night the Marion County Veterinary Association was organized. Officers named were Dr. I. A. Greiner president Flowardanner vice president A Hl Albertshardt secretary and G J Roberts treasurer. Elected as herd ofcensors were Dr J Elliott W B Craig Joe Creedon S Springer and W Heaton.
Dr Evans testified Thaws mental state was impaired then improved to a degree. He attributed the impairment to a predisposition worsened by exacting causes leading to a storm or explosion of the mind and abnormal manifestations. Letters to attorney Tonefellow were to be read, but were not yet reviewed.
William Freuchtenicht’s proposal for a state hospital to treat drunkards was killed in the house. He admitted he did not expect passage but said the bill would start the ball rolling, with the state eventually supporting such an institution in about 25 years.
Forty men were killed outright or seriously injured in a mine explosion at Bakhmut today. The bodies of the dead were horribly mangled.
Acting Premier De Mester announced the cabinet's resignation at parliament opening in The Hague. He also serves as finance minister. The move follows the first chamber's rejection of the army estimates last Saturday.
Brief items note more visitors to the new post office during the legislature and steady progress on Central Union Telephone. Odd comments on George Rhodius memes, Occidental corner hopes, party politics, and local humor. Mentions of street safety, spring fashion, a theater box, and city hall funding. A mix of city life scenes and small anecdotes.
In a throne speech to Parliament from London on February 12, King Edward VII thanks the United States for its sympathy and swift naval assistance following Jamaica's great disaster, without direct reference to the Swettenham incident.
Former Lieutenant Sidney S. Burbank travels from Fort Leavenworth to Indianapolis Tuesday night to stay with his brother Clayton Burbank. He was released Monday night after a 15 month sentence for conduct under timing to an officer and embezzlement. He reportedly aided by canvassing documents and involvement with Matson. Burbank previously married a Spanish woman in Manila and faced divorce, with alimony ongoing.
Jefferson City February 12 the Missouri senate passed a two cent railroad fare bill as a committee substitute breaking railroads into four classes. Walter Howe of State Life testified on expenses while the National Agency appeared to consist of a single man, F H Sterling, and the evidence touched on information gathering methods and wage discussions as the debate unfolded.
A senate clash arose Tuesday over an amendment attached by the house to the Blind Tiger bill. It states liquor possession by a licensed professional is not proof of illegal drinking. Senator Carl Wood led the opposition, but the amendment passed 22 to W after a lengthy discussion.
A brief note records a query about enlargements or prints priced at 1.80 in folders at Harrod's Studio located on Virginis Avenue. The message hints at a small studio service for photo handling and storage.
An OCR readout mentions treatment for cancer skin and rectal diseases at Park View with doctors from New York and California. The fragment indicates medical facility claims but lacks verifiable details or outcomes.
Block Island reports tragic sea disaster when the passenger liner Larchmont and schooner Harry Knowlton collide off Quonochontaug beach. Over 130 feared dead or missing, many froze in lifeboats as high seas and zero temperatures battered survivors. Captain McVay and crew aboard the Larchmont perished or survived, with wreckage washing ashore and rescuers dispatched.
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