Thaw murder trial returns to New York stage
Harry Kendall Thaw faces another trial for the Stanford White killing on the Madison Square roof in 1906. Special Correspondent outlines the public and legal drama with Martin Littleton as Thaw's new lead counsel and Judge Dowling restricting women in court.
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Madison Square Garden
Thaw
White
Evelyn Nesbit
Martin Littleton
Jerome
New York
Judge Dowling
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Littleton Leads Thaw Trial In Fierce Legal Clash
The Belasco of the bar Martin W. Littleton of New York is the principal figure in Harry K. Thaw's second trial. The confrontation with Jerome promises a brutal legal battle with no illusion or rhetoric.
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Martin W. Littleton
New York
Belasco
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn
Jerome
Tragic Thaw Nesbit Saga Tracks White Scandal Chronology
Timeline traces Evelyn Nesbit and Harry Thaw from 1900 to 1908, detailing Nesbit’s modeling rise, White involvement, European trips, Thaw’s marriage to Nesbit, and the Madison Square Garden murder on June 25 1906 followed by trial and retrial developments.
Recognition of Parker Nominating Speech in Brooklyn
The passage praises Martin W. Littleton for his pivotal nominating speech for Alton B. Parker at the St. Louis convention. It highlights his sharp, decisive manner and compares him to David Belasco in appearance and presence, noting his confident, brisk style and notable jawline.
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Brooklyn
Wm. F. Sheehan
Alton B. Parker
St. Louis
Metropolis
Martin W. Littleton
David Belasco
Excavation Complete for Odd Fellows Home Site
Excavating work for the new Odd Fellows' home at Fifth and North streets is finished. Blasting and excavation are complete and progress will continue rapidly with no accidents reported.
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Odd Fellows
Fifth and North Streets
Miss Belmont to testify at Thaw trial in second proceeding
Miss Frances Belmont now Lady Ashburton a former Florodora performer will be a key witness at the second Thaw trial She is believed to illuminate the intricate links among Evelyn Nesbit Harry Thaw and White more clearly than many of the other stage witnesses expected to testify.
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Othello
Iago
Desdemona
Ruskin
Miller
Helen of Troy
Dante
Beatrice
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Aucassin
Nite
Antony
Egypt
Liz
London
Nanette
Armand
Paris
Mame
Charley
East Side
Catherine E. Caine
Thaw
Caine
Frances Belmont
Where Do Diamonds Go After They Enter The Market
The writer questions the fate of diamonds entering the market each year. He notes their hardness and wear resistance, debates whether old stones match new, and hints at controlled supply and rising stock in jewelry. He observes occasional thefts but suggests stolen gems quickly reenter circulation. He asks, where do they go.
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Duke of Buckingham
Cheer Up. Streetcar Strapped by Troubles Across Town
A lighthearted note highlights enduring strain on streetcar service as crews cope with persistent troubles and limited resources. The caption suggests resilience amid ongoing transit challenges faced by riders and operators.
Fountain City Schools Closed Over Scarlet Fever Epidemic
All schools in Fountain City shut down due to an epidemic of scarlet fever. Local health officials urge vigilance and quarantine measures as cases rise among children and families.
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Fountain City
Chronology of the First Thaw Murder Trial 1907
A chronology of the 1907 Thaw murder trial outlines key dates from January 23 when the trial began to April 12 when the jury, unable to reach a verdict, was discharged and Thaw remanded to the Tombs. It notes attendance by Thaw family members and wife, eyewitness testimony, alienist input, and the sanity commission proceedings.
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Harry Thaw
Thaw
William Thaw
Yarmouth
George Carnegie
Jerome
Evelyn
Byvelya
Delmas
Errome
May McKenzie Seen As Key Figure In Thaw Trial
May McKenzie the actress attracted attention at the Thaw case as Evelyn Thaw’s confidant. Reported to hold influence with Mrs Thaw, she is expected to play a pivotal role again as District Attorney Jerome seeks to obtain a death sentence for Harry Thaw.
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Thaw
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Mrs. Thaw
Harry
Evelyn Thaw
May McKenzie
Stolen Watch Recovered by Peru Officer
Policeman Potter of Peru recovered a watch stolen from Toney Ku kusch two months ago. The timepiece was found in a local pawn shop in the city.
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Potter
Peru
Toney Kukusch
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