Trial of Thaw case reveals Evelyn Nesbit revolver claim
In New York February 27 the Thaw jury heard Evelyn Nesbit deny she owned a revolver to protect herself from Harry Thaw after returning from Europe. District Attorney Jerome hinted at calling Howard Nesbit to testify that Evelyn carried the weapon. Evelyn Thaw wept as she was excused from the room before further cross examination.
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Jerome
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Europe
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Stan- White
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Pittsburg
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Harry Www
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Hartridge
Metlzer Trial Nears Verdict in Harvey Shooting Case
Jurors hear closing arguments as defense touts Metzler as a quiet youth and state rests after character witnesses vouch for Harvey, a Black man. Deputy Prosecutor McCullough argues against Metzler while defense attorney Spaan exposes questions about threats and motives.
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Fritchard
Belle Reney
Metzler
Local Jottings and City Notes in Indianapolis
Brief items recount health morale and oddities around Indianapolis. Influenza subsiding according to doctors. Morton and Hendricks statues appear bareheaded in cold. Democrats note Marion club remains top heavy. Humane society urged to check horse shodness on frosty mornings. Martin Hugg draws crowd in ward cases. Health board wary of milk dealer crusades. Y M C A fund seekers plan interviews for contributors.
Hunt for Green to Save a Bill in Legislature
The article reports on failed and revived liquor license proposals in a state House session. Rep. Slimp’s $1,000 license bill was killed 4 to 45, while Rep. Schoonven’s measure advanced to second reading 43 to 10. The debate centers on license fees, local option, remonstrance laws, and potential special elections. Several named representatives and party affiliations are listed with votes for and against.
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Thomas Slimp
General Fund
Mr. Slimp
Committee On Public Morals
Walter TM Hottel
John Sweeney
Burton Green
Condo
Woman Fights Indiana Kidnaping Extradition
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on a Wednesday hearing Elma Dare Rhodius protests extradition from Indiana where she is charged with kidnapping George Rhodius a wealthy Indianapolis man after his marriage. Charles Cline Pittsburg attorney for Rhodius filed the protest while an agreement with counsel delayed habeas corpus actions.
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Diana
Gov
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Elma Dare Rhodius
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Charles Cline
Pittsburg
Rhodius
Witness Viola Bywaters testifies in Strother murder trial
In Culpeper Virginia on February 27 Viola Bywaters testified for the defense in the Strothers murder case. She described her marriage to the late Mr Bywaters and the shooting that killed him during her attempt to leave him. She recalled an illegal Washington clinic and said she lied to protect her brothers and Mr Bywaters.
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Culpepper
Viola Bywaters
Strothers
Bywaters
Strothers Brothers
Lee
Mr. Bywaters
Chicago Sensation In $173000 Subtreasury Theft
A Chicago Journal report claims a prominent local businessman planned and executed a colossal theft of 173000 dollars from the United States subtreasury. The Journal says the man’s identity will be revealed Friday.
Harriman Grants Photo Access to First Public Shot
Special to The Sup. New York February 27 Harriman grants permission for a newspaper photographer to capture his first officially approved portrait. He had just left a Federal building after a grading exam on railroad methods before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He remarked he felt well enough to stand for the camera during luncheon. Court photographer Don Court of the Sun took the shot promptly.
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New York
Llere
BE. H. Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Federal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Scripps-McRae Press’ Association
H. Harriman
Rail magnate Harriman dominates railroad testing room
E H Harriman testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission, charging former Illinois Central head Stuyvesant Fish with improper use of funds. He highlighted aggressive capitalization, noting Union Pacific's rail per mile value far surpasses rivals and suggesting capacity to absorb Santa Fe and Great Northern.
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Fish
Illinois Central Railroad
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Lackawanna
Congress
Santa Fe
Gambler Appealed Over Destruction of Gambling Devices
The senate passed on third reading a bill to destroy gambling devices with a justice of the peace order by a 39 to 4 vote. The measure was amended to allow an appeal from the verdict before destruction. The original plan had no appeal and called for immediate destruction after the justice’s decision. The bill was ordered re-engrossed and sent to the house.
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Justice of the Peace
Senate
Young Son of Mayor Recovers From Relapse Illness
The mayor Charles A Bookwaller's young son, gravely ill at 8219 N. Tilli nois street, suffered a relapse on Tuesday after two weeks of illness but regained strength and was reported out of danger shortly after. Doctors believe he will recover.
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Charles A. Bookwaller
N. Tllinois Sr
Weather Outlook with Sun Times for Wednesday to Thursday
Partly cloudy night and Thursday with little temperature change. Sunrise at 7:00 AM, noon at 12:00 PM, 2 PM readings noted. Sunset at 6:34 PM.
Bill to erect Lew Wallace statue in National Capitol at risk
Democrat T T Moore pushed a 5000 appropriation for a Lew Wallace statue in the Senate hall but the bill stalled in the house as adjournment loomed. Democratic floor leader Thomas Honan argued Republicans already have Morton and urged a fitting Democrat as next subject. The vote showed 50 for and 4 against before adjournment.
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T. T. Moore
Gen
Lew Wallace
Ary Hall
National Capitol
House
Thomas Honan
Morton
Fire in Buckleshills and Ryan Offices Sparks Fire Alarm
A small fire started by a dropped match in Buckleshills and Ryan law offices on the fifth floor of the Indiana Trust building caused a run for the fire department and excitement Wednesday noon. No one was present. the blaze appeared to originate from papers near the desk with stacks of volumes seen burning. Loss estimated as serious.
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Buckleshills and Ryan
New Pianos and Plastering Services Adverts
New pianos 165 and up advertised by Wulschner's and HEAL BROS practical plasterers. Hones listed with Main 05 and New 45567, 1828. National Restaurant at 38 40 Monument Place proclaims None Better. Always in the lead for good things.
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Wulschner
Heal Bros
National Restaurant
Monument Place
Denison Barker Shop and Gun Outfit Advert
Kingston sells 614 whisky specialty at the Denison Barker Shop. A reminder to find $1.80 photos in folders. Harrow's Studio located at 110 Virginia Avenue. Shotguns and rifles offered by Gus Habich, 1211 Washington Street.
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Harrow
Virginia. Ave
Gus Habich
Washington-st
Army to Build Canal Faces weary Stevens
Stevens tires of task as the army takes over construction of the canal project. The friction centers on Mrs Stevens dislike of the wife of W J Oliver. Paul Morton, once Secretary of the Navy, is thought to have influence with the President on the matter.
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Stevens
Canal Job Too Big for Them
Rear Admiral Walker of the commission and Parson, Davis, Barron resign at requests dated March 30 1900. Engineers John Finley Wallace and Col Oswald M. Ernst also resign in sequence. Theodore F. Shonts resignations to take effect March 4 1901. Several other officials including W Bean Peruperman and John F F Stevens resign or are accepted as resignations amid personnel changes.
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John Finley Wallace
Gineer
Oswald M. Ernst
Theodore F. Shonts
W. Bean Peruperman
Coma
John FF. Stevens
Ross Duar Benson
Washington Chief Engineer Resigns Over Canal Contract Bid Fallout
Chief Engineer Stevens resigns amid administration rejection of canal bids by contract. Reported tensions involve Oliver and Morton ties to Ryan interests and fear for Stevens health after long Isthmus work. Respondent cites psychological toll and looming pressure from finance and politics.
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Panama Canal
Gatum Dam
Paul Morton
Th Navy
Equitable Wit Insurance Company
New York
Ryan
Oliver’s
Pat Morton
Washington
Thomas F. Ryan
White House
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