Thaw Trial Hearings Focus on Evelyn Nesbit Testimony
New York reports on the second Thaw trial as District Attorney Jerome weighs barring Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's testimony. The defense views the Wood precedent as influential while experts debate Thaw's claimed insanity and cross examination limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Victor Dowling
Supremoée Court
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Wood
Thaw
Paris
Virginia
Fitzgerald
Three Break Through Ice Drownings Reported Near Jamaica
On Sunday in New York a trio drowned when ice on Tank pond near Black Stump road broke. Francis Stecher, 19, and his brother William, 16, ventured onto the overnight ice and sank. An unknown man jumped in to help but also drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamaica
Francis Stecher
William
Tank Pond
Black Stump Road
Lee
Milwaukee Star Dominates St Paul Skating Meet
Charles T. Fisher of Milwaukee swept all three events he entered at the St Paul skating tournament. He won the two mile championship in 6:10 the one mile open in 2:58 and the chair mile open in 1:25. Allen Sandy of Minneapolis took the mile novice in 3:15 and the junior one mile championship in 3:23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Charles T. Fisher
Milwaukee
Allen Sandy
Minneapolis
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Advertisement claims a cold cure in one day using pre LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E W GROVE'S signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Grove
Catholic Diocesan Edict Tightens Catholic Marriage Rules
In Pittsburgh the diocese plans to enforce Pope Pius X rescript through a pastoral letter by Bishop Canevin and other bishops. Marriages outside the couple’s parish will be illicit unless a dispensation is granted, curbing elopements and unions with non Catholics and increasing clerical oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Canevin
Cleveland days gaining in local option efforts
Cleveland officials report one quarter of the county dry as 1907 adds 100 saloons over 1906. Anti Saloon league leaders say gains are steady with 30,000 new residents yearly. brewers vow to push saloons back to respectability while anti saloonists push county local option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Anti-Saloon League
A. J. Williamson
AntiSaloon League
Cleveland
Car Crushes Auto Injuring Two Passengers in St Louis
A car carrying Miss Bessie Turney and her cousin A B Faris was crushed between two Hodiamont street cars on Sunday afternoon in St Louis. Turney, 17, suffered a broken ankle and possible internal injuries. Faris suffered both legs broken. Both cars were damaged. no other passengers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bessie Turney
Nashville
Muncie Strike Breaker Cars Move Freely Across City
In Muncie Indiana on January 6 cars moved all day despite a strike. The mob backbone is broken with strikebreakers driving unguarded by deputies or troops. Major General W J McKee expressed optimism noting fewer incidents and predicting no further outbreaks, aside from minor stone throwing by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
W. J. McKee
Fire destroys block in Culbertson Montana town
Special dispatch reports a Sunday blaze in Culbertson Mont a town of 2500 in the northeast that gutted an entire business block. The fire began in the Evans hotel laundry and spread so fast dynamite was used to save the town from total ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
St. Paul
Minn
Special Dispatch
Culbertson
Mont
Evans Hotel
Rev. P. B. Morrison Dies in Eau Claire at 78
Rev. P. B. Morrison, a pioneer Episcopal clergyman of Wisconsin, died at noon Sunday in Eau Claire. He was 78 years old. Prayer had just been offered at Christ Church for his recovery when the rector announced his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Morrison
Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin
Christ ‘Church
Wa bash resident Greene Bowne fatally attacked
Greene Bowne of Wa bash was assaulted by robbers who struck him down and fatally wounded him. The incident details and suspects remain under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Bowne
Wabash
East Side Rent Strife Sparks Riot Amid Tenant Protests
Incipient clashes erupted on New York's East Side Sunday as landlords and striking tenants clashed. Police reserves battled crowds on East Eleventh and Twelfth streets where women joined men in demonstrations. Five tenants were arrested, decorations removed, and ambulances stood by as mass meetings formed. Officials warned of expanding rent protests in Hoboken and Jersey City with potential 50,000 tenants ready by February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
East Eleventh Street
East Twelfth Street
Hoboken
Jersey City
Jealousy Fueled Double Killings Across States
In Michigan Leonard Brown shot his wife and wounded Robert Johnson before attempting suicide. both men survived. In Pennsylvania Frank Smith killed his wife and injured himself after a dispute. he is expected to recover. In Massachusetts Vito Constanze shot Mamie Zarella and then killed himself. Constanze not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
Mich
Leonard Brown
Grand Rapids
Robert Johnson
Brown
Johnson
Easton
Frank Smith
Chester Smith
Smith
Boston
Vito Constanze
Mamie Zarella
Constanze
Pettibone Acquitted in Steunenberg Murder Case
Boise Idaho Jan 6 The murder case against ex Gov Steunenberg involving Harry Orchard Jack Simpkins and George Pettibone ends with Pettibone’s acquittal Charles H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners is released and will join Pettibone in Denver Orchard’s case remains with Prosecuting Attorney Vanduyn of Canyon county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Jack Simpkins
George A. Pettibone
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Pettibone
Denver
Orchard
Vanduyn
Canyon County
Whitecappers Convicted in Indiana Trial
A jury in Columbus Indiana found David Fox of Smithville and Jacob Kirk of Kirkville guilty of whitecapping William L. Vanest of South Bethany last June. Each will serve two to 14 years in Michigan City prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
David Fox
Smithville
Jacob Kirk
Kirkville
William L. Vanest
South Bethany
Michigan City
Fire Damages Lees Mercantile Building in Buren South Dakota
A January 6 fire in Buren destroyed a two story brick business building with Lees Mercantile occupying half. Total loss estimated at 82 060 dollars, with insurance covering half of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig
Buren
S. D
Huron
Lees Mercantile Company
The Length of Life and Winters' Long于
The excerpt contrasts life span with enduring winters, framing life as brief while seasons persist, hinting at themes of aging and resilience without specific events or names.
Japanese Called Back Home From Vancouver
Hundreds of Japanese ex soldiers in Vancouver have received orders from the mikado to return to Japan at once. The item is datelined Portland Oregon with a Vancouver Canada special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
The
Oregonian
Vancouver
B. C
Japan
Argentine Steamer Imperatrice Destroyed Off Ushant
Brest January 6 The Argentine steamer Imperatrice exploded its boilers Sunday off Ushant and foundered. The crew were saved by a fishing smack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Imperatrice
Ushant
Cooks Who Cook Feature Highlighted by Reporter Columns
A local Reporter column spotlights cooks who craft meals at home and in community kitchens. The piece profiles neighborhood chefs, their specialties, and the impact of home cooking on city dining culture.
Roosevelt Denounces Admiral Brownson Resignation
President Roosevelt condemns Rear Admiral Willard R. Brownson for resigning rather than obeying orders. He rebukes exaggeration by critics, defends Navy unity, and reiterates that hospital ships must be commanded by medical officers with civilian crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Willard R. Brownson
Metcalf
Admiral Brownson
Brownson
Navy Department
Admiral Converse
Navigation Bureau
Bonaparte
Congress
Little Egypt dancer Catherine Devine found dead in New York
Catherine Devine known as Little Egypt and reputed to have danced at the Seeley dinner at Sherry's, was found dead in her apartment Sunday. The body showed bruises but death is not ruled natural. circumstances remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catherine Devine
Egypt
Ill Horace Boies Shows Improvement At Providence Hospital
Reports from Providence hospital in El Paso indicate ex Governor Horace Boies is improving after pneumonia. Dr Henry F Hoyt says Boies rests easily and has gained strength since midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Horace Boies
Providence Hospital
Henry F. Hoyt
Boies
Knoxville Father of slain officer dies of grief
William Jarnigan father of Patrolman O L Jarnigan who died with another officer in the Bowery tragedy Wednesday night died at his home near Joppa from grief His wife, stricken by the shock, was taken to bed and is believed to be dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
William Jarnigan
O. L. Jarnigan
Bowery
Joppa
St Joseph Democrats Set Banquet for Bryan on February 13
The St Joseph county Democrats plan a banquet and reception featuring Bryan to be held February 13. Local party members expect notable attendance and a chance to discuss civic issues and upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Democrats
Bryan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jorome
Evelyn
O.cadvantage
Mr. Jerome
Stanford White
Justice Fitzgerald
Matten- Wan
America
Pius X
Ada
Palowent Sudrty AG
Browroun
S.S
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
Somone
Kiki
Gowan
W. H. Porter
Indiana Union Traction Company
Anderson
Indiana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!