Rich Young Millionaire Thaw Pleads Not Guilty to Murder
Harry Thaw pleaded not guilty to the Stanford White murder indictment in Madison Square Garden. Judge Olcott granted a formal motion to allow Thaw to withdraw the plea by next Tuesday, as Thaw remained in the Tombs prison with Evelyn Nesbit absent from court. Thaw appeared in better health, sat among other prisoners, and requested placement away from a photographer while entering the bar.
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Bextyps-McRea Press Association
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Root Garden
Olcott
Cowling
Thaw
Tombs Prison
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Tombs
Young Thaw
Bell
Negra
Ins
Bays
Firm ‘Wolde
Paudge Cowing
Bia
Jerome
Thaw Defense Plans Emotional Insanity Plea
New York June 2 reports the Thaw murder defense will seek emotional insanity as the cause, arguing Thaw was driven by jealousy and White's conduct toward his wife. Attorneys prepare to introduce extensive material, with detectives aiding the effort to show how provocation affected Thaw.
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Picata
Em Mount Trnastry
Benigne-McHae Prees Association
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
White
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Case Promises Dramatic Revelations
Reports indicate the jurors may see a dramatic turn as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw prepares to testify. Prosecution claims a premeditated murder by Harry Thaw is evident, with defense hinging on emotional insanity. Terranova-like sympathy for Thaw’s motives is discussed amid expectations of sensational testimony.
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White
Fhaws
Harry Thaw
Heleva Hy
Auto in Collision With Street Car Kills One
New York June 9 A collision between an automobile and a trolley car on Pacific Street Brooklyn left one dead and three badly injured. Herman Schnibbe of Williamsburg was killed after suffering a skull fracture. The injured include Herman Miler 27 Samuel Olden 2nd and Charles Hutchings. Schnibbe and friends were returning from Coney Island when the crash occurred.
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Cerippe-MeRas Prean Association
New York
Pacific At
Brooklyn
Herman Achnibbe
Williamaburs
Ore
Herman Miler
Samuel Olden
Charles Hutching
A. Behniibbe
Coney Island
Status of Three Big Bills Heads Toward Final Action
Railroad Rates agreement reported by conferees as approved by the house on Thursday and passed by the senate on Friday. Meat Inspection agreement on all differences save cost provisions and labeling dating with a new conference expected Friday or Saturday. Pure Food passage delayed to Friday to permit phraseology changes as senate agrees to conference report Friday.
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House
Senate
Second gas well will be drilled near Mason Gil and Gas field
Mason Gil and Gas company officers plan a second well near the first at the Soul farm. Drillers report gas output rising to about 300000 cubic feet daily, and J A Calhoun says results strengthen hopes of a large gas and oil pool in Mason, six miles by four. Oliver E Connor warns limited gas supply and declining pressure, but company officials dispute his view and cite geologists’ theories south of Lima and Findlay.
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Mason
Mason Gil and Gas Company
Willegin
Seoul Thrm
J. A. Calhoun
Newt Mason
Findlay
Blason
Oliver E. Connor
Cincinnat
McClung
Lima
White denies vow of vengeance in father’s murder case
New York June 9 Lawrence White the sole son of the murdered architect denied emphatically that he had sworn vengeance against his father’s killer. He spoke as authorities pursued leads in the killing and as public interest focused on the case.
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White
Seriype-MiRar Press Association
New York
Lawrence White
Drunken Philadelphia Father Kills Daughter Then Commits Suicide
A intoxicated Charles Dougherty failed to kill his wife and shot his 11 year old daughter who tried to intervene. He also wounded his sister in law Alice Brennan before shooting himself. The unborn-in-law died later from injuries. the daughter survived.
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fevippe-HeBee Preve Association
Philadelphia
Charles Dougherty
Sabian Dougherty
Quaghter
Hte
Aliee Brennan
Dougherty
Eile Firat
Congress Near End of Session and Meat Bill Move
The Senate faces a near end of session as conferees on the meat inspection bill appear to concede to a compromise. The government would bear inspection costs and labels would be uncodified with no dates. House leaders foresee adjournment late tonight as Tillman objects to pipelines in the rate measure and denounces oil interests. The House adopts conference reports on naturalization and the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal. Senate approves railroad rate provisions and the Panama Canal bill is signed.
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Revivar-McRae Presse Association
Washington
Thia
Tillman
Senate
House
Nous
Bilind
Torrid heat waves grip Indianapolis as temps soar
A heat wave loosens its grip as Indianapolis records climb to the 90s in shade, with 78 at 7 a.m. and 92 plus by noon. Downtown thermometers flutter near 94 as residents seek shade and cooling drinks. Parks fill with relief seekers, and weekend plans turn toward shaded resorts and open-air amusements while open-air comfort becomes the day's main concern.
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Indianapolis
Elevator Falls Two Stories at Home Stove Co
A freight elevator at the Home Stove Company on Meridian Street 07 and 119 8 fell from the third to the basement, injuring Andrew Meyer 45 an employee. He was hurled to the basement floor breaking the right knee cap and was taken to the city hospital. He resided at 1310 Patterson Street.
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Estabiio
Home Stove Company
Meridian St
Andrew Meyer
Meyer
City Hospital
Land
Patterson
Shaw Mixed Up Stories at Bijou Theater Question
Police weigh whether J E Shaw proprietor of the Bijou theater on Washington street was kicked from the venue amid unsettled dispute. The incident centers on management and occupancy at the Washington street property.
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J. E Shaw
Bijou
Washington-st
City Detectives Seek Hidden Ice Trust Pact Clue
City detectives pursue a secret Indianapolis ice men agreement after days of investigations. Authorities claim to possess new facts that could shock ice dealers and amaze the public as they continue their probe into the alleged conspiracy.
Daviess County Residents Plan Brookside Park Picnic
Former Daviess county residents met at Joan Billheimer's office to organize a reunion. John Billheimer was chosen president and William T. Mahan secretary, with an executive committee including D. M. Geeting, Seth Bradford, J. W. Levings, Ike Beitman, and R. T. Burrell. Aimed for August, the event will celebrate the famous Daviess watermelons, with about 100 expected attendees.
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Daviess County
Joan Billheimer
Tatehouse
Brookside Park
Ave
John Billheimer
Wiliam T. Mahan
D. M. Geeting
Seth Bradford
J. W. Levings
Ike Beitman
RT. Burrell
West Trust
India
London Flooded by a Downpour
London newspapers report heavy rain causing offices to be partially submerged and printing delays. Railways were flooded with water, hindering transit and distribution of daily papers.
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London
Toy pistol victim in flooded London river area
A boy injured when a toy pistol exploded during a heavy rainstorm flood in London Thames area. Firefighters struggled as water submerged streets and newspaper offices including the Mall and Westminster. Tracks were washed, delaying printing of several papers.
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Kenosha
Win
Belzier SertepeeRee Presa Amortation Lama
Lorenzo Lama
London
Tom Somre
Ek Nostia Fruit Merchant
Ickluw Og
Mall
the Mirror
Westminster Gamétte
Werte
Sevéra
Shaw assault case and ice trust probe unfold in city news
A suspect Shaw faces mixed accounts after a night car incident near Prospect street and Virginia avenue Washington street. Witnesses describe a fall from a car amid conflicting statements. Separately, detectives probe an ice trust, gathering evidence for the grand jury set for July, with recommendations and assurances of thorough work by prosecutors and investigators.
Kept Saloon Open Pleads Guilty in Police Court
Chiia Roepke saloon keeper at 1034 Virginia Avenue pleaded guilty to keeping his saloon open after 11 o clock. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs in police court on Friday.
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Chiia Roepke
Virginia Ave
Machinists Funeral For Longtime Union Member
Members of White River lodge No 161 IA M typically attended the funeral for Richard Jowlit 4102 Corneltomare an English machinist and 31 year union member who died after being on picket duty Tuesday following a Friday service The event reflects a longtime association with the union and the striking machinists involved in the picket line.
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White River Lodge
International Association of Machiniata
Richard Jowlit
The
Union
Armour Returns to Chicago After Europe Trip
J Ogden Armoury arrived in Chicago from Europe denying any shortening of his visit due to the Neill Reynolds fort in the stockyards. The report notes Armour's arrival and the ongoing cattle yard matter.
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Armour
Chicago
J. Ogden Armoury
Europe
Packer
Neill-Reynolds
Court Drops Charge On Wagon Without Scales
Minton Mayberry a driver for the Polar Joe company was discharged in passes court Friday after it was shown his wagon, used only for wholesale delivery to Ballard creamery, did not require scales. Foreman Reagan said Wattson had informed him the wagon needed no scales. Police Judge Winkinson ruled scales needed only for wagons going from house to house. Benjamin Taylor of Union Ice had similar issues and the case was continued. Inspector Wulfson and deputies also arrested Clinton Knappenburger for selling tea without weighing.
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Minton Mayberry
Polar Joe Company
Passes Court
Fnday
Mayberry
Ballard Creamery
John Reagan
Tee Company
Imadore Waitson
Wattson
Reagan
Cream‘ly
Philip Winkinson
Benjamin Taylor
Union Ice Company
Wulfson
Fea
Btone
Mack
Clinton Knappenburger
Debate on park board probe and early hearing set
The Indianapolis park board moved to set an early date for an investigation into the office force and Superintendent J Clyde Power’s ties to Alger side Amusement. No lawyers will be employed. testimony will be taken by shorthand reporter, with Frederick E Matson invited to present. Mayor Bookwalter urged expanded parks and boulevard plans to match other cities.
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Board of Public Parkes
J. Clyde Power
Algerside Amusement Company
Anthony J. Lauck
Park Board
Liduck
Lauck
Bret
Cie
Frederick E. Matson
Thn
Layek
George Merritt
California
Charles A. Bookwaller
Indianapolla
Riverside Pal
Garfeld
Brookside
Riverside
Lanek
Brookall
Garfield Parke
J. D. Moss
American Construction Company
Merritt
Thme
Ing & Protecting
Jeves
White River
Riverside Park
Wing Walle
Riverside Dam
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Evelyn Neshit Thaw
Agly
Herman Schnibbe
Mason (Ohio
Congress
Standard Oil Company
Oil Trust
Allison
Flo
Min
Standard ON
Hone Stove Company
Shaw
Siow
City Detectives
Blate
City Detective Department
Indianapolis Ice Combine
Cleth Hounds
Thames
City
SIG Newspaper
Isiah
Prospect
Tme
Dr. Risster
Virginia-ave
Shay Wen
Weber
Fee
Ice Trust
Itsgent
Proota
Seamlons
Ice Men
Granjt
Tos
Rand Jury
Nica Combine
All Deere
Wolfson
Gust Rosherg
Pembroke Arcade
Denison Barear Shop
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Berth MA
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