Thaw Insanity Defense Shown by Littleton Against Jerome
Harry K Thaw's attorney, Mr Littleton, presented a detailed insanity case to the jury, arguing heredity and brain fever as factors in Thaw's crime. He reviewed Thaw's life from infancy to the night of the Stanford White shooting, attacking the District Attorney's witnesses and portraying Thaw as incurably disturbed. Evelyn Nesbit, Hummel, and other figures were cited as part of a broader defense narrative while Thaw and his family listened in a packed courtroom.
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Agency Officials Named and Roles Listed
Chairman John A. Stewart Edmund D. Randolph and George W. Hoyt are named with Hoyt serving as Deputy Manager. Several agency superintendents are identified, outlining the leadership structure and oversight responsibilities.
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George W. Hoyt
Trial crowd gathers as Dowling to charge jury tomorrow
In Brooklyn a large crowd gathers outside the court for the ongoing case. Sir Alan Johnson British Minister to Denmark, Magistrate Corrigan, the alienists, and Mrs. Little ton are among the participants with one or two friends. Jerome likely to continue his argument today.
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Prison Term for Speeding Dentist in Jacobs Death Case
Dr Walter H Morris, 28, charged with gross negligence, was sentenced by Judge Ten Eyck in Newark Court of Quarter Sessions to eighteen months in the penitentiary and costs for manslaughter in the September 26 1947 Broad and West Park streets fatality of Marcus J Jacobs. The ruling cited driving after drinking and high speed through a crowded street, causing further property damage and injuries including to Louis Shapiro who sued for 5000 dollars while Mrs Jacobs seeks 14000 dollars.
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New Brunswick
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New Illinois Central Securities Weighed by Directors
After yesterday’s directors meeting for Illinois Central Railroad Company, discussions covered financing future needs but no decision. A later action is promised, with plans not seen as overly formidable. Sources say over 20 million dollars in new securities may be planned soon, though markets may favor waiting for better conditions.
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Woman arraigned after laudanum overdose case at West Side court
Mrs. Gussie Sears of 124 West 65th Street was brought to Roosevelt Hospital after a laudanum overdose. She told Magistrate Barlow she used the drug to sleep, denied intent to take her own life, and was discharged. Her past includes a Missouri-born maiden name, marriages, and a New Orleans husband in insurance work.
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Railroad bonds tied to Kansas & Colorado refinancing plan
Ke T. Jeffery, president of the Denver and Rio Grande, clarified reports that Missouri Pacific would issue 3,000,000 dollars in bonds to partly refund Kansas and Colorado Pacific debt. He noted Missouri Pacific two year collateral notes are secured by 1.2 million dollars in first refinancing mortgage bonds, secured by a direct lien on 1,450 miles of road, with an authorized limit of 30,000 dollars per mile totaling 43.5 million dollars.
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Oriental Rug Sale Sees Attendants Amid Storm
A rainy day limited bids at Fifth avenue auction rooms for Oriental rugs and carpets. Few purchases occurred though A A Anderson secured a Kerman and Sarook set worth 8750 dollars. Patrons included Rev W J Robbs of the General Theological Seminary and William HM Williamson of Raleigh textile interests.
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Clinton Gilbert
Securities Withdrawn From Knickerbocker Trust Collateral Sale
The securities held as loans collateral were pulled from yesterday's auction except 50 Crocker-Wheeler shares selling for $0.25. Receiver Henry Ide said owners sought a higher price and that the court would not risk public and depositor interests.
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Doctors Remove Spinal Bones in Bellevue Operation
In a two and a half hour procedure at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Milton E. Lewis and Dr. Dudley S. Conley removed four small spinal bones from Michael Fitzpatrick of 170 West 10th Street. The bones, broken in a fall down an elevator shaft at the Tombs, had paralyzed his lower limbs by pressing on the spinal cord. Fitzpatrick was said to be expected to recover.
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Outsiders Fill New Custom House With Offices
The New York Custom House, occupied under three months, is at capacity as officials worry about the outlook. Branch P of the post office was planned for the rear ground floor, but Treasury officials have assigned additional outside offices to the building. Bank examiner, Agriculture Bureau animal industry, Chinese inspector, Navy inspector, Isthmian Canal Commission, Life-Saving Service, weather bureau and others now share suites on various floors, though not all are connected with customs administration.
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Hurd Receives Fourth Month Prison Sentence
Albert Hurd, 67, was sentenced to four to five years in state prison for horse stealing, his eighth such sentence. The total reaches fifty three and a half years, with forty years actually spent in prison across Connecticut and Massachusetts due to good behavior concessions.
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Production of Pig Iron in the United States and Canada
The American Iron and Steel Association reports 1997 US pig iron production at 25,781,561 tons, up from 25,307,191 tons in 1906. US furnaces in blast on December 31, 1907 numbered 167, versus 3409 in 1966. Canada produced 81,146 tons in 1967, up from 341,957 in 1906.
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Canada
Amory Refuses Grand Jury Information On Metro Line Affairs
William N. Amory testified before a Manhattan special grand jury probing Metropolitan Street Railway Company affairs. He refused to disclose alleged crimes by officers unless assured that District Attorney Jerome or his assistants would not lead any later prosecution. Amory vowed to return to the grand jury next Monday. Isidor Jo Kreset, ADA, said the panel would likely obtain any information he has.
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Manhattan
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Jerome
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Testimony Details Oil Rate Violations in Standard Oil Case
Washington Jan 2 6 cent per hundred pound oil shipments from Whiting to East St Louis charged by Standard Oil through Chicago Alton and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads. Witness Schindler described waybills and vouchers showing 6 cent rates against published tariffs, with differences totaling $17 097 across 314 cars. The hearing concerns dissolution of Standard Oil by Government suit.
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Sugar Convention Ratified by Belgian Chamber of Deputies
Jan. 29 report notes the Belgian Chamber of Deputies approved the new sugar convention with a decisive vote of 119 to 3. The brief item cites Hrussele as the source and records the swift parliamentary action and overwhelming support.
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Chamber of Dreputies
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