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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
2
Police report details the shooting of Stanford White by Harry Thaw at the Garden Theatre. Witness accounts describe Thaw firing three shots, White collapsing, and patrons reacting with shock. Thaw and his wife were seen at the Lorraine hotel earlier, with investigators pursuing responses from Mrs Thaw as the case unfolds.
Special to The New York Times Chicago June 25 George W Lederer recalls Stanford White and Florence Nesbit now Mrs Harry Thaw. White helped Nesbit start on stage guiding her career and securing roles at Florodora and The Wild Rose. He backed her climb behind the scenes and financially aided the Nesbit family, a friendship later overshadowed by Nesbit’s marriage and Thaw’s jealousy.
Charles F. McKim of McKim Mead White learned of the shooting at 11 45 through THE Timms by phone at his residence 9 East Thirty fifth Street for a time he could only respond.
McKim expresses shock at the claim against Thaw noting he spoke with him only hours earlier and found him sober. He cannot conceive of the alleged ground for the accusation and says Thaw must be crazy.
Pittsburg social and financial circles were shocked by news from New York that Harry K. Thaw shot and killed Stanford White. Benjamin Thaw lies seriously ill, while Josiah Copely Thaw is out of the city. The piece notes social prominence of the Thaw family and Madison Square Garden as White's pleasure hub.
Born November 9 1853 in this city Stanford White was son of Richard Grant White and Alexina Mease. He formed McKim Mead and White with Charles F McKim and William R Mead shaping notable works across the United States including Villard House Madison Avenue and the Lincoln pedestal. He designed metropolitan club interiors and the Marble House at Newport for Mrs. Vanderbilt marking the peak of his fame.
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Harry Kendall Thaw and Evelyn Flor ence Nesbit wed on April 4 1905 at the Third Presbyterian Church parsonage in Pittsburgh after a family reconciliation. Thaw, about 36, son of the late William Thaw, studied at the Western University of Pennsylvania and spent much of his life in Europe. Nesbit, born in Pittsburgh, earlier known as a chorus girl and model, met Thaw during the Florodora era and their romance spanned years with public intrigue over marriage and wealth. The ceremony was intimate with Mrs William Thaw Thaws mother and other family members present. Nesbit was given away by her stepfather C J Hotman. The city’s society noted the reconciliation and cautious reception of Mrs Harry K Thaw.
M D Berlitz, famed language teacher and creator of the Berlitz method, has been made an officer of the French Academy by President Loubet. The honor places him among a select group of American recipients and reflects his distinguished contributions to language education.
Two investigations into the Street Cleaning Department present contrasting findings. One report, led by William M. Ivins, urges removal of Commissioner Woodbury and subordinates. the other exonerates the department. Five-member committee to decide majority and minority positions with Downing as pivotal voter.
Dr. Darlington, president of the Board of Health, learned from Alexander H. Seymour of the State Health Department that about forty to fifty mild smallpox cases exist at Catskill on the Hudson, with fourteen or fifteen still active. He urges public vaccination for summer travelers to prevent spread.
A list of incidents from early to late today shows numerous fires at addresses including 269 West 141st Street and 221 Lexington Avenue with varied damage totals from as low as 50 to as high as 5 000 dollars. Names such as William Fried man Raphael Elio and Helen Mitchel are linked to several properties with reported losses. The Board of Education on Hester and Essex Streets reports no damage.
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