Thaw deemed insane in past trial testimony
New York March 1. Harry Thaw is described as insane when he wrote Longfellow letters in 1908 and at his 1906 murder of Stanford White, based on testimony by Dr. Britton D Evans. Jerome aims to prove chronic insanity, with officials and the district attorney now leaning toward a plan to commit Thaw to Matteawan as the case unfolds.
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Longfellow
Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford Waite
Britton D Evans
Thaw
Evane
Jerome
Evans
Stanford White
Asylon
Matteawan Asylum
B. D. Evans
Haw
Delmas
H. K. Thaw
Blacklegs
Britton D. Evans
Mr. Longfellow
Bran
Stanford. White
Rome
Tam Firoly
Lawyers Guard Rhodius Destiny in Quiet Apartments
A sick man whose fortune stirred controversy was able to walk from his carriage into his own office. Lawyers guard Rhodius destiny as he remains in a pleasant, quiet apartment setting while events unfold.
Rhodius Wedding Sparks Final Cash Rally At Y M C A
The Rhodius case accelerates as George Rhodius and bride Elma Dave Rhodius arrive at Circle Park hotel after a late Irvington train. Detectives and Sheriff escort them to meet guardians and doctors while fund drives approach the $250000 goal with hundreds of supporters in Meadville and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhodius
Elma Dave Rhodius
Burns
Pennsylvania
Hager
Louisville
Joseph Clay
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Circle Park Hotel
Irvington
Caime
Market St
Chelest
Thaw’s courtroom nerves flare as insanity outbreaks cited
Witnesses discuss multiple alleged insanity episodes linked to John H. Thaw. Prosecutors question chronic mental illness while Thaw shows extreme nervousness in court. Intermission finds him performing hristhenies as defense and medical testimony tie outbreaks to specific dates in 1893.
United States Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for the United States calls for rain turning to snow Friday night into Saturday with colder conditions. Sunrises and sunsets noted, moon phase mentioned, and temperature or timing details appear limited.
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United States
Newsenes
Assessors on Hunt Gather at Court House
Assessors met at the court house on Friday March 1 with 159 sworn in by Columbus C White the county clerk. They were instructed by township assessor Mike Jefferson. The real estate must be appraised and the work will take until May 1 to complete.
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Columbus C. White
County Commissioners’ Office
Mike Jefferson
Indianapolis Girls' Industrial School Session Set Saturday
The Indianapolis Girls' Industrial School will hold its session at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Tomkinson hall. The board of managers will meet at 6 o'clock Monday at the home of Mrs. Blanchard, 24 East Fifteenth Street.
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Tomkinson Hall
Blanchard
E. Fifteenth-st
City approves two side track grants for property owners
The Board of Works granted two side track permissions on Friday. W. Rossetter may build from the Monon main line across Thirty eighth Street along the alley of his Winthrop Street property. J. C. Hirschman may extend a connection to the south switching track of the C H D across Leota and Maryland Streets.
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W. Rossetter
Monon
Thirty Eighth St
Winthropst
J. C. Hirschman
Leota
Marylandsts
German Editor Dead in Chicago
Wilthelm Rapp, editor in chief of the Illinois Staatz Zeitung and the oldest German editor and journalist in the United States, died at his Chicago home today after a long career in press work.
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The
Illinois Staatz
Franchise Tax Paid by People's Light and Heat
A check for 4104.96 was sent to the city controller on Friday by the People's Light and Heat company. The payment covers 45 percent of the company's gross earnings for 194 and is for the franchise tax of 194. The gross earnings were 82799.35.
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People’s Light and Heat Company
Cyclone Hits Washington Arkansas Destroying Buildings
A Hope dispatch reports a terrible cyclone struck Washington Arkansas last night at 10 o clock nearly wiping the town off the map. The Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, Judge Etter’s residence, T Y Williams store, Sheriff Wilson’s home and other structures are demolished. Two negroes are killed with several injured. Wires are down and information is scarce.
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Arkansas
Scripps-Mechae Preax Association
Little Rock
Ark
Hope
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
W. H. Etter
T. Y. Williams
Senate Rejects Insurance Reform Bill in Early Friday Vote
The Senate, and then the House, rejected the opposing Babcock and Farber bills on insurance reform. Minority leader Senator Slack urged indefinite postponement after days of debate, while the majority signers praised the Farber bill as fair to policy holders and insurers, ending further consideration of the Babcock measure.
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Slack
Farber
Bern
Senate
Babcock
Senator Bailey Sells Valuable Broodmare Silicon
Lexington March 11 John E Madden bought from United States Senator Joseph W Bailey the 16 year old trotting broodmare Silicon dam of Siliko 2 11 Kentucky Futurity winner of last season The price was private but described as good Silicon sired by Wilton 2 94 dam Silhouette by Hambrino She will join Madden breeding program for his sons Joseph and Edward.
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E. Madden
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
S'licon
Siliko
Silicon
Wilton
Dan Silhouette
Hambrino
Madden
Joseph
Edward
Rock Island Train Wreck in Enid Yards Kills Fireman Sid Davis
The Rock Island passenger train No 12 struck an open switch in Enid Oklahoma yards, demolishing the engine and telescoping ten freight cars. Fire man Sid Davis was fatally scalded while engineer C Iles escaped. Passengers were injured but survived.
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Enid. Okla
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Kansas City
Sid Davis
C. Iles
Attorney William Obey Sentenced in Federal Court
William J. Obey, attorney of Cleveland and president of Canton Rubber Co., was sentenced in federal court today to one year in the house of correction after being found guilty of misusing the mails. The formal sentencing occurred in Chicago amid the federal proceedings.
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Chicago
William J. Obey
Cleveland, O
Canton Rubber Company
Obey
Two 13 Year Old Boys Return After Train Trip
Kenneth Hellcan and Ralph Trige aged 13 ran away from Muncie on a freight to Indianapolis. At Union Station they sought rooms and the train caller offered police station lodging. The matter went to juvenile court and both youths were returned to Muncie on Friday.
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Ralph Trige
Anapolis
Union Station
Muncie
Local Jottings and City Happenings
Friday is the luckiest day to give to the Y M C S. Cars drive by just in time to spare street cars. If Sunday baseball returns parks beckon. Desirable offices open in the remodeled American National Bank building. Massachusetts Ave raises tracks near New York St. Heavy cars touch ground in places. Contractors ready for spring work after open winter. February busiest month for doctors due to changing weather. Thad Rich, fiddler, concert at Caleb Mills Hall Tuesday night. Rich formerly in Indianapolis then Europe shows real music. Roller skating grows around the federal building and in town. Skating clubs form as rents stay low and rinks are taxed to handle crowds. The skating craze is on.
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Thad Rich
Caleb Mills Hall
Indianapolis
Europe
Victims of Rabies Seek Pasteur Institute Care
E H Eisenhart and Mrs James Peden of 1030 Hamilton avenue left Thursday for Chicago to be treated at the Pasteur Institute after a dog bite. Peden was bitten on the thumb and Eisenhart on the hand while he restrained the stray dog. The incident occurred Sunday morning as Eisenhart heard Mrs Peden scream and captured the dog, which later had its head dissected at Indiana Veterinary College confirming rabies.
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Den
Hamilton Ave
Chicago
Pasteur Institute
Canvass by Girls aims to raise 100000 for New Home
The Yennsk Womens Christian Association plans a Saturday canvass to raise 100000 to replace an inadequate dwelling on N Pennsylvania St. Canvassers are organized and expect to complete the sum within a week. Senator Farber denounced the minority report while advocating the Farber bill with needed clauses. Will Wood supported the minority report and argued the Babcock bill voids existing policyholder contracts. Gannard opposed the motion and Goodwine urged adoption of the order bill. The roll call for postponement continued.
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N. Pennsylvania-st
Farber
Will Wood
Gannard
Goodwine
Postnone
Funeral for Mrs Isabelle Armstrong to be held at son’s home
Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm at Frenry Armstrong’s home 28 Kenwood Ave for Mrs Isabelle Armstrong aged about 70. Widow of Henry Armstrong she died Wednesday night after four years of illness. Born in Lexington Kentucky she came to Indiana with parents and settled in Indianapolis in 187? Survived by five children Leslie Facemier Frank Oliver James and John Armstrong and other relatives. known for church work.
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Isabelle Armstrong
Frenry Armstrong
Kenwood-ave
Mre
Leslie Facemier
Frank Oliver
James
John Armstrong
Pay Regulation Bill Killed In Indiana Senate Vote
Senator T. T. Moore's bill to regulate officer and director pay in life insurance firms was defeated in the Indiana senate. A Roemier motion to strike out the enacting clause passed 22 to 18, ending the measure.
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T. T. Moore
Indiana
Senate
Roemier
Hand Crushed Then Amputated at Local Mill
Fifteen year old Charles Fuller, employed in the blacksmith department at Atkins saw works, had his right hand caught in a drop hammer Friday. The injury was so severe that doctors at Deaconess hospital performed amputation. Fuller lives at 425 South Capitol Avenue.
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Atkins Saw Works
Charles Fuller
Deaconess Hospital
S. Capitol Ave
Senate Bill Lowers Corn Bushel Weight to Seven Pounds
A senate bill passed on Friday to set the bushel weight for corn at seven pounds replacing sixty eight. The notice also mentions searching for photos at Harred's Studio on Virginie era.
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Senate
Felders
Harred
Watch Taken From Merchant Policeman In Burglary Case
Detective Jacob Kurtz linked a pawned watch to Frank Stepherson an 18 year old black man living at 1 North California Street. Stepherson was arrested Friday charged with burglary with a $1000 bond set.
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Isil
Jacob Kurtz
Frank Stepherson
N. California Sr
Practice Goes On Senate Bill Allows Revoked Doctors to Practice
The senate passed a bill Friday permitting physicians whose licenses have been revoked to practice until court decisions decide the case.
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Senate
Burden on saloon bill advances in house report
The house committee on public morals reported favorably Friday on Senator T. T. Moore's bill to place the burden of proof on saloon keepers in remonstrance cases. Representative John Sweeney moved to kill the bill, but it was advanced to second reading by a 42 to percentage vote.
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House Committee On Public Morals
Friady
T. T. Moore
John Sweeney
Senate approves w O bill requiring full annual township reports
The senate passed a bill requiring township trustees to publish their annual reports in full at five cents a line, one item per line, in a paper in the county seat and one in the township if present, regardless of political faith, with penalties from the stated range for violations.
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Senate
Four Die in Illinois Shooting Sparks Lynch Threats
Thomas Baldwin, a Colfax farmer, shot and killed four people including Simeon Eiseman and his daughter in Illinois. As Baldwin faces possible charges and states of shock, townspeople in Bloomington discuss mob action and lynching amid calls for justice.
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Thomas Baldwin
Colfa
Y M C A Building Destroyed by Utica Fire
Fire in Utica New York today completely destroyed the Y M C A building with losses between 150000 and 175000 dollars. A store, music shop and plumbing shop on the ground floor were burned. origin uncertain but gymnasium suspected. Bell Telephone building nearby sustained some damage and city phone service was affected.
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Utica. X. Y
Bell Telephone
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N. Meridian St
Atlas Engine Works
Mystic Shriners
Builders’ Exchange
P. E. Fitzgerald
H. P
Boys’ League
H. H. Hanna
H. H. Hanna. Jr
T. m R. Kackley
Y. W. CA
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Anderson
Interurban
Newsboy
Frank Talbert
American Express Company
J. K. Wild
T. c. Whalton
John W. Claypool
Cass Connaway
Stylish
Handsome
Tie
Seoner
Federal Surety Company
Toreign
Bingaman
Bingamen
Indianapolis Girls’ Industrial
Board of Works
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Wilthelm
OLD Action
Senators Farber
Mattingly, Mack, McCallim, Brardsley
Garnard
Senator Bailey
the Swan
Lexington
John
Scripps-MacRae Press Association
Kenneth Hellcan
Indi
American National Bank
Federal Building
Reler
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E. H. Eisenhart
James Pe
Yennsk
Christian Church
Harry Thrush
Nison Barber Shop
the Best
Gus Habiob
Washington-st
Baldwin
Bloomington
Illinois
Will
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Bloomington, IL
Baal
Simeon Eiseman
Hera Anen
Kiseman
Indies
Kalvin
Kaman
Raine
Oto Os Kennedy
Simos Eiser
Cora Eisema
Migeman
Baggrin
Colfax
Miss Elsman
Tfe
Elseman Farm
Mr. Eiseman
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Y. M.C.A
Utica
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