Thaw Defense Hindered by Juror Bolton’s Ill Wife
In New York Feb 13 juror Bolton left to visit his pneumonia sick wife delaying Harry K Thaw's murder case. The illness prompted adjournment as prosecutors and defense regrouped. Bolton returned with court officers and the panel resumed later. Dr Evans recalled described Thaw’s brain and nervous system tests noting low mood at the base of the head and exaggerated knee reflexes amid overall good nutrition.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Bolton
Criminal Peourt
Criminal Court
Fitzgerald
Evelyn Thaw
Mae McWenzie
Tombs
Botton
Harry Thaw
B. D. Evans
Deimas
Jerome
Delmas
Delmas Case and Thaw Trial Theories Clashing
In New York Feb 18 experts debate Delmas defense for Evelyn Thaw and the potential to justify murder by insanity or self defense. The piece compares Hannigan’s case where unwritten law and insanity shaped acquittal and discusses evolving medical opinion on responsibility under mental distress and the impact on capital jurisprudence.
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New York
California
South Carolina
Jerome
Delmas
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
San Francisco
White
Thaw examinations reveal nervous condition not heart disease
The examination repeatedly showed the heart remained irregular and nervous while dismissing valvular or cardiac disease. Dr Evans noted no muscular issues and portrayed Thaw as a man lacking full possession of his faculties. A special delivery letter was read by Thaw after signing for it.
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Wis
Thaw
Evans
Women Suffragists Raid House of Commons in London
London February 13 suffragists raided the house of commons this afternoon. Mounted police were summoned to scatter the throng and many women were wounded. Twenty arrests were made in the incident.
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London
House of Commons
Wedding rocked by dynamite blast at Hussinville
At the wedding of Carl Gifford and Jona Pence in Hussinville last night a charivari party exploded 32 pounds of dynamite near the house. The blast damaged the building and caused several women guests to faint. Windows shattered in homes for miles. no serious injuries reported.
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Ding
Carl Gifford
Jona Pence
Hussinville
Dr W D Baldwin 57 Dies of Pneumonia at City Hospital
Dr W D Baldwin aged 57 died at noon Wednesday at City hospital from pneumonia. He entered Indiana Medical College in 1904 and would have graduated in June. Baldwin, a resident of Westfield, Indiana, previously graduated from Sarinam College in 1902.
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W. D. Baldwin
City Hospital
Indiana Medical College
Baldwin
Westfield
Ind
Sarinam College
Death of Ken drick Ayers Lineman Reported in Peoria
Word reached Tuesday that Ken drick Ayers son of A. T. Ayers of SLR ON Senate Ave died in Peoria HI. He had awaited news for months, hoped to return home, and upon notification was prostrated. Ayers, a telephone company lineman, was injured previously by a fall from a pole. age unknown.
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Kendrick Ayers
A. T. Ayers
Senate Ave
Peoria
Ayers
Young Ayers
Frozen bodies wash ashore in Mont horror toll
Providence reports a grim maritime disaster after the collision of the steamer Larchmont and schooner Knowlton off Long Island Sound. The death toll rises to 181 with 16 icebound corpses found and 22 survivors from two boats. Block Island reports dozens of floating bodies as rescue ships search for survivors.
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Providence. R
Larchmont
Knowlton
Long Leland
Block Island
Skentucks
Seits
Child Burned From Kitchen Stove Fire
A three year old boy William Melters, described as black, living at 1142 Martindale Cave, was seriously burned Wednesday afternoon when his clothing caught fire from the kitchen stove. Dr McKirey of the city dispensary attended the injuries.
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William Melters
Martindale Cave
Dr. McKirey
Division on high license bill advances to reports
The $1,009 saloon license bill was not reported in the house by the committee on public morals on Wednesday as expected. When reported, the bill introduced by Senator Ezra Mattingy and passed by the senate will receive majority and minority reports signed by Representatives Green Louden Pierson and Hottel.
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House
Committee On Public Morals
Ezra Mattingy
Senate
House Committee
Green
Louden
Pierson
Hottel
Death and Poverty Stricken Family Tragedy
Mrs. Charles Carpenter died at 541 Jones Street after a week with seven children left destitute and no medical care since Thursday. County coroner Dr G A Petersdorf will seek township trustee aid. Death believed due to natural causes.
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Charles Carpenter
Jones~st
G. A. Petersdorf
Representative Bowlus pushes bill on drug sale rules
Representative John Bowlus introduced a bill in the house on Wednesday to regulate morphine opium and cocaine sales by requiring prescriptions in all transactions. The present law already restricts sales only to confirmed users.
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John Bowlus
House
Bowlus
Senator John 2 Prarber's anti-quack bill passes senate
Senator John 2 Prarber introduces an anti quack bill requiring physicians to back all public claims with proof or face prosecution. The measure bars misleading or untruthful advertising and sets enforcement under existing law.
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John
Prarber
Senate
Toilet explosion at Los Angeles reportedly kills 25
Scripps-McRae Press Association reports a toilet explosion in Los Angeles this afternoon caused 25 deaths. Police and fire authorities are investigating the incident and the number of casualties is being confirmed.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Los Angienss
Cal
Iveh
Kokomo
Bassett Granted Divorce in Infidelity Suit
Justice Gould granted a decree of divorce to Charles G. Bassett from Mrs. Fanny Rice Bassett, daughter of former Arkansas Senator Rice, on grounds of infidelity. The brief notice appears in Washington dated February 13.
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Charles G. Bassett
Fanny Rice Bassett
Bassett
Senator Rice
Arkansas
Wanted Help Offered By The Sun Plasterers
Short help ad invites assistance with ten free days in The Sun under Wanted Male help or Wanted HEAL BROS practical plasterers. Phones listed as Main 605 New 5667 1828.
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Heal Bros
Scattered Beach From Block Island Disaster Lists 52 Bodies Recovered
Dispatch reports 52 bodies recovered from Block Island incident. Many found at intervals along the beach, most identified only by their dress as night clothes. The list of passengers was incomplete aboard the Larchmont, with Purser Yous lacking a full passenger roster.
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Yous
Larchmont
Stener
Block Island
Mos
Car Cleaner Injured in Switch Engine Collision at Libertyst
Georg Smith, a car cleaner for I. KE. & W. railroad, was seriously hurt when a switch engine struck his car in Libertyst yards on Tuesday. He was knocked down, initially feared to have a fractured skull, and taken by Dr. Reeves to the State hospital for treatment at 312 Dormatt St.
Funeral services for Mrs MDarssier Bitz- Patrick
The funeral for Mrs. MDarssier Bitz- Patrick mother of Maurier Quill and LIL HMoytave will be held Thursday morning at St Patrick’s Church. The burial follows at Holy Cross cemetery. Mrs Fitzpatrick died Tuesday after a four week illness. She was born in Ireland and married Michael Fitzpatrick. She lived in Mumfordsville then Parsons and had two daughters and two sons surviving.
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Patrick
St. Patrick's Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Fitzpatrick
Pind
Ireland
Michael Pitzpatrick
Mural
Down County
Todis
Mumfordsville
Parsons
Yeonie Bone
Bartley Funeral Services for James M Bartley
The funeral of James M Bartley, former inspector of weights and measures, will be held at Awbin Bay ME Church at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Abbottsonte and Cad Fellows union will have charge of the arrangements.
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James M. Bartley
Tasemer
Churen
Atternoo
State Life inquiry outlines board resignations and leadership change
The investigation into State Life opened with FL Coffin stating Moss Sweeney and Quinn resigned from the board, executives committee, and officer posts though remain employed. W S Wynn faced questions as the directors prepare to meet at 4 oclock to, discuss adding new members and potential presidency candidates.
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State Life
FL Coffin
Moss Sweeney
W. Os. Wynn
Survivors From Larchmont Disaster Reach Providence
The Kentucky will bring survivors from Block Island to Providence today. Many passengers were Americans and New Yorkers, and most had little time to dress before fleeing in night clothes. Panic ensued as steam pipes burst and cries of fire rose, with crowds rushing to decks and boats as the ship sank.
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Kentucky
Block Island
Providence
Larchmonts
Sunday Baseball Debate Flares In Indiana Legislature
The Indiana House advanced a Sunday baseball bill to second reading by 49 to 52 amid divided views. Proponents argued Sunday games benefit youths while opponents warned of moral hazards and unfair competition. The debate included mixed testimony on State Life and Star Agency finances and scrutiny of management and expenses.
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Messr Wing
Slimp
Zoais
Grotley
John —. Volz
Indianapolis
Atoms
William Fruechtenich
John F. Joyce
Terre Haute
Marion County
Mr. Weaver
Sweeney And Quinn Resign From State Life Officers
Andrew M. Sweeney and Samuel Quinn resign as president and vice president of State Life Insurance. They seek court action to recover 50 000 dollars alleged as rake in the purchase of the Stevenson building from the Churchman heirs. Resignations are said to be voluntary and the matter continues on page 1 column 7.
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Star Agency Company
Walter Howe
Temedke
Newton Claypool
Mrr. Howe
State Life
State Agency Company
Stz
Shmyhs i
Wut
W.os. Wenn
Wynn
CLFF
Coffin
MecBride
Sweeney
OG. L. Vanlaningham
State Agency
Ninmes
Vanlaningham
State Life Board
State Life Insurance Company
Samuel Quinn
Stevenson
Staite Life
LOCAL JOTTINGS AND MIDWEST CITY NOTES
Local observations mix street lore and urban life from Indianapolis. Reports mention a rising spring auto trade, a smokestack at the Denison hotel drawing town fans, and a new Pepound constable linked to Fairbanks. Mentions of political figures, club ethics, and fundraising for the YMCA round out this snapshot of daily affairs.
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Pepound
Ore
Fairbanks
William White
Justice of the Peace
HY. B. Stout
Guardianship fight over Rhodius Fortune in probate court
The probate court hears a request for a temporary guardian for George Rhodius, filed by Margaret Ziegler the aunt and only blood relative. The case cites alleged insanity, a coerced trust deed, and fraud involving Elma Dare and Pittsburg, with bond set at 150000 as attorneys for Indiana Trust Company object. Rhodius vanished from Indianapolis after marrying Dare and living in Louisville, drawing sensational attention.
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George Rhodius
George
Rhodius
William Lossan
Henry Spuan
Joe
Chaypool
Margaret Ziegler
Martin M. Mugg
None Better Restaurant Ad and Gun Shop City Listing
A compact newspaper card notes the National Restaurant at 38-40 Monument Place with a slogan none better. It also references shotgun and rifle offerings and a football goods store run by Gus Habich at 121 W Washington St.
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National Restaurant
Monument Place
Gus Habich
Washington-st
Death Claims Samuel D Pray After Illness in Indianapolis
Samuel D Pray longtime secretary of the Indianapolis Gas Company died at his home 2035 North Meridian Street after weeks of heart disease. Born September 20 1853 in Clark County Ohio he rose from office boy to secretary, esteemed by colleagues and public alike. Survived by wife Carrie F Gregory two daughters Dorothy and Flora and son Walter J Pray the family noted no funeral arrangements yet. He served the company for 38 years and was a respected elder in many clubs and lodges.
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Stray
Jerry Green
Indianapolis Gas Company
Mr. Prax
Clark County
Ohio
Tia
Minos Ti, Pray
Indiana
Dublin
Wayne Gouty
Indianapolis
Pew
Pray
Mmemocra
Carrie FL Gregory
Flora E. Pray
Maurice Flofat
Dorothy Pray
Walter J. Pray
Senator Cavinus Bill Bans Corporate Price Discrimination
Senate passed Cavinus strong bill to prevent trusts from unjustly discriminating in prices on commodities. Vote stood 41 to 2 with Will R. Wood and R. C. Stephenson opposing. Law aims to bar discriminatory pricing that harms competition and could bar offending corporations from Indiana. Targets Standard Oil and similar firms using such methods.
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Alexander G. Cavinus
Senate
Will R. Wood
R. C. Stephenson
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Huggs Bill Killed Over Geologist Salary Increase
The senate killed the bill to raise the state geologist salary due to insufficient constitutional majority. The bill began at $1000 yearly and was amended to $3000, five hundred above the current pay. Sixty votes were cast in favor before Senator Martin Hugg switched from yea to nay, producing a 19 to 26 tally.
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Senate
Martin Hugg
Murder at Kokomo
Wesler Peters, 75, was found dead in the rear of a Kokomo saloon with a crushed skull, indicating murder. A bank book showing $5,060 recently checked out was found in his pocket.
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Peters
Grant Clay Articulates Dental Tools and Pianos
New pianos priced at 163 and up. Wuledhnersa presents Grant Clay, known for artificial teeth. Exhibits note fourteen years with New Yor Dental Company, located at 103 N. Delawarest, phone 0.
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Grant Clay
New Yor Dental Company
N. Delawarest
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Evelyn
Aote
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Soloman
Annigan
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Mattew
Thawtie
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Wagner
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Scrippa-McRee Press. Association
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Mont Horror
Servipps-McRae Press Association
Division
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Farber
scripps-Meline Press Association
Washington
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Virginia. Ave
Georg Smith
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Bartley
Pense Fund
BIG Company
Wanlaningham
State Agency Co
W. S. Wynth
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Linley
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Eantiy
Weiker
Manny
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Quinn
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Iniianapolis
Marton Club
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Denison
Martins MW. Hugg
Flagg
Valentine
Hugg
Indiana Trust Company
Dianapolis
Elma Dare
Louisville
Pittsburg
M. N. A. Walker
HW. C. Allen
Etma Dare Rhodius
United States
Denison Barber Shop
Best
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Pany
Weeks
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Mr. Pray
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Kokomo, Ind
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