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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

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2

Thaw Case Ends as Judge Rejects Further Evidence

The courtroom wraps up after Judge Morschauser rules no more summing up or briefs on Thaw’s sanity. Jerome and alienists push for posttrial briefs while Thaw remains held at Matteawan, with Dr. Pilgrim and other experts testifying on Thaw’s current sanity and past mental state.

New York Thaw Graham Mr. Jerome Mr. Graham Justice Morschauser Jerome Peabody Jjerome Matteawan Justice Morscheuser Morschauser White Charles W. Pilgrim Wadson River State Hospital Poughkeepsie Justice Marschauser Pilgrim Evelyn Dr. Pilgrim London Dr.Wells Prof. Beck Montreal Paris Rome Dr. Wells Littleton Britten D. Evans Longfellow Evans Jelliffe

Johnson Captures Congress with Rowdy Welcome

Minnesota governor John A. Johnson, seeking the Democratic nomination, dazzled both House and Senate in Washington. He enjoyed ovations and cordial welcomes from Democrats and Republicans, with key senators urging unity on delegates after his visit. Senator Daniel plans to introduce him in Richmond next Tuesday.

New York Times Washington John A. Johnson Minnesota Congress House Senate Gov. Johnson Tawney Cannon Johnson Rder Bankhead Johnston Bacon Frazier Fairbanks Nelson Simmons Overman North Carolina Denver Bryan Simmmons Smith Maryland Foster Robert N. Page Senator Johnston Alabama Daniel Richmond Swanson

Democratic State Convention Endorses Gov Johnson

In Butte on Monday May 16 the Democratic State Convention enthusiastically endorsed Gov. Johnson of Minnesota for the Presidential nomination and instructed delegates for him. The body also adopted resolutions pledging allegiance to the principles advocated by William Jennings Bryan.

New York Times Butte Mon Gov. Johnson Minnesota W. J. Bryan

Man Buys Wagon For Doughnut Payment In Connecticut

William Hoyt of Unionville trades a wagon to L. T. Fournier of New Hartford for $75 worth of doughnuts. Hoyt will receive 750 dozen sinkers at 10 cents a dozen, worth $75, in the unconventional payment.

New Hartford Baker New York Times Winstead Conn William Hoyt Unionville L. T. Fournier Hartford Hoyt Fournier

Bryan Votes In Bay State Delegates Resolutions

In Boston on May 16 the Twelfth District Democratic Convention adopted resolutions urging delegates to support William J. Bryan for president. The action reflects organized party backing ahead of the primaries.

More Bryan Bay State Boston William J. Bryan

Justice Davis Appoints Fox Referee in Jenkins Divorce Case

Supreme Court Justice Davis named Lyttleton Fox to take testimony in the divorce suit filed by Mrs. Isadora Ely Jenkins against her husband Mathew C. Jenkins. No details of the allegations are disclosed in the available papers.

Supreme Court Davis Lyttleton Fox Isadora Ely Jenkins Mathew C. Jenkins

Japanese Priests Help Save Auto Racers on Mountain Descent

The narrative recalls Japanese priests aiding racers by hauling and guiding a car along a perilous descent to a mountain top, then back down to a cliffside road. After reaching Tsuruga they plan a Vladivostok sail and reflect on rival teams’ head starts while expressing continued confidence in the car’s capability.

Tsuruga Vladivostok European Asia Japan Paris Seattle Alaska

Siberian Route Challenges For New York to Paris Auto Race

The 5,400 mile Vladivostok to Moscow path mostly follows the Trans Siberian line with many towns far from rail. crossings of rivers and mountain passes in Baikal region pose key hurdles. Summers bring heat and dust storms. hotels are scarce and camping may be necessary in remote Siberia.

Siberia New York Paris Vladivostok Moscow Tomsk Taiga United States Baikal Siberian Yenessel Rockies American Vladivostokana Petranitehnata Harbin Anda Tzitzikar Jakechi Khailar Tehita The Chita Amur Angora Manchuria Chilka Karimskaia Verkhnieoudinsk Lake Baikal Irkutsk Asia Baikal Valley Polonia Krasnoirsk Venesses Obi Obi River Omsk Irtsh Tcheliabinsk Zlataoust Ural Mountains Russia Sizerane Samara Volga

Murder at the Sheppards Farm Involving a Hungarian Boy

A triple murder at the Sheppard farm near Freehold is linked to a young Hungarian boy named Huron. Neighbors saw a man resembling Huron flee toward Marlboro after an early morning shooting. Investigators and bloodhounds checked the farm, with searches extending to the Barn and flowerbeds. The case involves Mrs. Sheppard and her husband, plus a maid, and authorities pursue possible involvement by others, including a former farm hand and a contractor.

Freehold Joseph Miller Charles Strong Huron Marlboro John Gravatt Andrew Stokes Sheppard J. R. Snedeker Atlantic Highlands Cme Sheppards Ruluff Willett Marlborough Sheppard House Willett Zastrea Helen Sheppard Daniel J. Ryan Brooklyn New York Thomas Blake St. Vincent's School For Boys Boerum Place State Street Patrick Mallon Children’s Court Blake John Hungarian New Jersey Sheppard Farm

Gompers renews retaliation threat before Senate subcommittee

Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, testified to a Senate Judiciary subcommittee and warned that without action on labor demands, protests could turn to secret retaliation. He denied advocating oath-bound labor societies and urged protection of press and speech amid Supreme Court labor rulings. The discussion touched the Sherman Act and Post Office measures against anarchistic publications.

New York Times Washington Samuel Gampers American Federation of Labor Senate Judiciary Committee Flo Supreme Court Gompers Wis Federation Post Office Postmaster General Nelson

Clausen Out on Bail Hints at Conspiracy

The article discusses Clausen's bail and hints at a conspiracy around his work. It covers restoration processes, rediscovered paintings, and tensions involving Evans, Dawson, Ranger, and collectors amid questions of authenticity and value.

Clausen Outon

Authenticity Doubts Surround Evans Gallery Paintings

Washington report reveals questions about the authenticity of paintings withdrawn from the Corcoran Gallery by William Evans. Curator Holmes delayed action, leaving trust to Evans who studied impres­sions with dealer Clausen and artist Ranger. Art critics noted faked Martins and Inness works as inquiries continued.

Evans Mr. Dawson Henry Ringer Cordoran Homer Martins George Innesses Gilbert Stuart Washington F Lenox Library Papa Lyme Conn Henry Ranger Corcoran Gallery New York Times Washington Corecoran Art Gallery William Evans Holmes National Gallery Mr. Evans TIMES Martin Fifth Avenue Lotos Club William Clausen Arthur Dawson Martin “Old Mill New York Clausen Old Mill Homer Martin George Inness, Jr National Museum Will_Hea Scribner’s Magazine St. Cloud Newport National Arts Club of New York Gramercy Square Inness Swans D. Waiecott Smithsonian Institution Mr. Winscott Richard Rathbun

Belmont Park Abolishes $6 Grand Stand Bet Limit

Betting rule at Belmont Park ends the $6 minimum in the grand stand while $2 bets remain in the field stand. The change, made with little notice, follows reports that patrons shifted to field seating to avoid higher stakes. Bookmakers say the alteration barely affected activity on opening day but expect broader impact as regulars adjust to the lower limit. August Belmont, Jockey Club president, oversees the transition.

New York Belmont Park Race Course August Belmont Jockey Club Grand Stand Belmont Park Belmont Park Track Cagulars

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