Littleton Defends Thaw Insanity Plea in Sensational Trial
In a five hour closing, Martin W. Littleton argued Thaw’s insanity defense during the second trial for Stanford White’s murder. He attacked District Attorney Jerome and defended Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, asserting pre birth and lifelong factors shaped the defendant. The courtroom, crowded with legal minds and Thaw family onlookers, awaited Jerome’s reply as Thaw prepared for potential Matteawan fate.
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Hummel
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Matteawan
Pilots mobilized for New York to Paris auto race
The American Automobile Association seeks 2 representatives or a committee in each club along the New York to Paris route to pilot cars, escort pilots, and organize confetti as the 20 000 mile transcontinental race begins in Times Square February 15.
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Times Square
New York
German auto racers sail for New York in big race
Fourteen cars are entered for the New York to Paris contest with Protos bearing the Kaiser’s colors. The German crew sails aboard the Kaiser from Hamburg and arrives in New York February seventh. Three French cars and one Italian car join the field at Havre and await shipment on La Lorraine.
A A A Letter on Favorable Consideration Sent
A secretary of the American Automobile Association sends a letter urging favorable and immediate consideration. The document notes copies were sent to individuals in districts lacking local AAA organizations.
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Elliott
American Automobile Association
Auto Club Extends Courtesies to Foreign Drivers
Secretary M. Butler of the Automobile Club of America announced that the club will extend clubhouse privileges to visiting foreign drivers in the New York to Paris automobile race. The club will house racing cars in the Fifty fourth Street garage and entertain the foreigners before the start. German officers Lieut Koepplin and engineer Inape arrive aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Friday Feb 7 with the Protos car bearing Kaiser colors. French and Italian automobilists and Engineer Ernest Maas arrive next day on La Lorraine from Havre.
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Automobile Club of America
New York
Paris
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Broerway
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Koepplin
Inape
Protos
Ernest Maas
la Lorraine
Havre
Thompson Seeks Paris Race Plans in Letter to New York Times
Jefferson De Mont Thompson, chairman of the American Automobile Association Racing Board, returns to the city and writes that he plans to attend the New York to Paris race start on February 15. He cites fuel and lubrication experiments and praises Paris car readiness, aiming to receive the racers in Paris as well. Thompson argues skilled cars and drivers can complete the journey and offers to coordinate arrangements in New York and Paris.
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American Automobile Association
NEW York Times
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Paris
Peking
Belmont to pay mortgage tax on Park Row transfer
New York State Board of Tax Commissioners ruled August Belmont must pay mortgage recording tax on Park Row Building and related Park Row Realty Co. transfers to the Rothschilds. The decision hinges on a technicality showing the deeds were conditional security rather than absolute conveyances. Tax estimated at about $7,500 for the Park Row Building and nearly $20,000 for all properties combined.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
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Tax Board
Park Row
Graft in Capitol Sofas Revealed in Harrisburg Trial
In Dauphin County Court the Commonwealth presents testimony from Rev. Samuel C. Huston that architect Joseph M. Huston left signed blank certificates and a power of attorney on a 1906 European trip. Defendant John A. Sanderson allegedly obtained certification to fraudulently bill the state for Capitol furnishings under a different item.
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Joseph M. Huston
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Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Huston
Europe
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Sanderson
Capitol
Wagner Pushes Five Cent Coney Island Fare Bill
Albany January 29 The Assembly Railroads Committee heard Assemblyman Wagner promote a five cent fare for Coney Island. A Public Service Commission letter argued the commission has broad power to regulate fares and to investigate whether Manhattan to Coney Island fares should be set at five cents. Wagner pledged to press passage of the bill.
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Albany
N. Y
Wagner
Coney Island
Assembly
Railroads Committee
Public Service Commission
First District
Manhattan
Grand Jury Seeks Data on Metropolitan Rail Crimes
Col William N Amory former Third Avenue Railway secretary testified before the Grand Jury accusing District Attorney Jerome of leniency on Metropolitan Street Railway crimes. He said he would present information to independent officials while noting Jerome admitted crimes but refused to prosecute. Also called were Foster Voorhees H K Stokes and F G Coombs linked to Bankers Life Insurance investigation into capital impairment and altered reports to the State Insurance Department.
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Third Avenue Railway
Metropolitan Street Railway
Col. Amory
Third Avenue
Metropolitan
Jerome
Thomas F. Ryan
Paul D. Cravath
Grand Jury
Foster M. Voorhees
Bankers’ Life Insurance Company
H. K. Stokes
F. G Coombs
Mr. Voorhees
New Jersey
Stokes
Otto T. Kelsey
Bankers’ Life
State Insurance Department
Kelsey
Smyth
Voorhees
Coombs
Delaware & Hudson accused in letter to Public Service Commission
A law firm claims Delaware & Hudson Company management used borrowed funds to pay large dividends and bought valueless securities for personal profit. They allege officers profited from coal sales contracts, driving debt and short term borrowing to evade PSC rules. The letter seeks notice of any security issuance and right to testify. The firm labels directors' purchases as extravagant and harmful to the company.
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Wall Street
Public Service Commission
Ward, Mellen & Woodbridge
Albany & Susquehanna Railroad
Delaware &Hudson Company
Delaware & Hudson
Wright Will Denounces Wife For Infidelity In Marriage Fallout
The will of 5 Hudson Wright, Mount Vernon coal dealer, disinherits wife Frances C Wright for breaking marriage vows and unfaithfulness. The document cites custody arrangements for his children, noting they live with relatives in Washingtonville North Carolina, while Wright died at a Manhattan hotel after domestic troubles.
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Walter H. Dodd
Newark
Hudson Wright
Mount Vernon
103D Street
Broadway
Manhattan
Wright
South
N. C
State moves to forfeit Congress Hotel charter in Sunday liquor case
State's Attorney Healy filed in the Superior Court a petition for a writ of quo warranto to forfeit the Congress Hotel Company's charter for selling liquor on Sunday in violation of the Sunday closing law. Judge Smith set a ten day answer deadline.
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Healy
Congress Hotel Company
Auditorium Hotel
Auditorium Annex
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