14 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
1
The death of Very Rev Thomas Donovan is reported in Baltimore amid ongoing controversy over his admission status. The article notes contentious relations with local authorities and institutions, highlighting unresolved questions surrounding his role and the procedures followed.
An explosion and stampede at a theatre in Boyertown Pennsylvania caused a devastating fire. Dozens died and hundreds were injured as panicked patrons fled, with families among the dead and many victims burned or crushed. Emergency crews from Reading and Pottstown aided casualties as flames raged.
Plaintiff files a suit seeking 256000 damages against the wife’s parents alleging they alienated the plaintiff from his spouse. The case cites alleged interference with the marriage in a recent calendar filing.
A Newark man overdosed on headache powders found in his hotel room. Police report indicates the powders caused a fatal overdose. investigation ongoing to determine exact substance and circumstances.
In New York on January 14 the Thaw trial heard defense counsel outline a plan to prove Harry K Thaw insane at the time of Stanford White’s murder. Martin Littleton said physicians and teachers would testify on Thaw’s hereditary insanity and odd acts from childhood, and claimed Evelyn Nesbit’s Paris story led Thaw to drink poison before surviving with medical aid.
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