Thaw defense rests on manic depressive insanity theory
In New York the Thaw defense closes its case claiming manic depressive insanity caused the Stanford White murder. Prosecutor Jerome opens rebuttal as judge weighs the insanity defense and potential commitment if not guilty by reason of insanity.
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New York
Stanford White
Pittsburg
Jerome
Abram Hummel
Blackwell’s Island
Littleton
Justice Dowling
Hummel
Thaw
Wagner
Roo
Tregedy
Towling
Sydney Ruussel Wells
London
James Clinch Smith
Madison Square Garden
Dinner for Mr. Bryan Hosted by Senator Newlands
Senator Newlands of Nevada entertained William J. Bryan at Woodley last night with a large dinner for about half the Senate based on alphabetical seating. Another similar dinner is planned this evening with the remaining Democratic senators invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Washington
Newlands
Nevada
William J. Bryan
Young Man Again Faces Prison
In Anderson Indiana a jury finds Shirley Doyle guilty of attempting to commit murder in the second degree. The crime occurred March 19 1905 when Doyle then on parole cut the threat of Miss Lida Scott age nineteen during a buggy ride.
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Anderson
Ind
Shirley Doyle
Lida Scott
Slavery Debate Shocks Senate In Taft Era
In a Washington Senate session on January 28, slavery resurfaces in debate over the criminal code revisions. Hale calls for striking slavery provisions as obsolete while Heyburn cites ongoing slave practices in the Philippine Islands. Lodge disputes Philippine debt slavery claims. McKinley era actions are noted. House debates DC streetcars and financial policy, with Fowler opposing bond secured currency and proposing bank redemption districts.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
Islands
United States
Hale
Heyburn
Philippine Islands
Mr. Lodge
Philippines
Lodge
Bolo
Moro
Bates
McKinley
Philippine Commission
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Fowler
Rumor of Finland Partition by Russia Circulates
A report from St Petersburg and Helsingfors claims the emperor plans to partition Finland by annexing Viborg and sending a corps to the Finn lands to quell protests. It cites possible replacement of Governor General Gerhard and cites opposition and cautious inquiry by informed circles.
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St. Petersburg
Helsingfors
Finland
Russia
Viborg
Grand Duchy of Finland
Nicholas N. Gerhard
Vonboeckman
Bobrikoff
Novoe Vremya
Gerhard
Government Forces Take Gonaives Amid Quiet Advance
Government troops occupied Gonaives with no resistance on January 28. The French cruiser D Estrees lay in the roadstead at Gonaives, signaling allied naval presence as the city fell under control.
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Port Au Prince
Gonaives
D’estrees
Train kills John L Dickson of Fulda Minnesota
Brief dispatches report John L. Dickson president of the First National Bank of Fulda Minnesota was struck by a train and killed instantly. The note also mentions receivers appointed again for the Chicago Milwaukee Electric Railroad and other brief items.
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John L. Dickson
First National Bank of
Fulda, Minn
Chicago-Milwaukee Electric Railroad Company
Judge Gass Remands Man to Braddock on Fraud Forgery Charges
In Muncie Indiana on January 28 Judge Frank Gass remanded Robert Carr alias W C Fell to await requisition papers from Braddock Pennsylvania for trial on fraud and forgery charges. Carr warned the judge he would get even, while the judge coolly noted the man would forget after serving years in state prison. Carr had faked purchases at saloons and held a $1500 bank credit in Braddock, which inquiry showed was non existent and he was wanted there for defrauding a bank and forgery. He was arrested while intoxicated and attempting further frauds.
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Muncie
Ind
Frank Gass
Robert Carr
W. C. Fell
Braddock
Gass
Carr
Sworn Statement Aims to Probe Milton Murder Case
Richmond officials report a sworn statement may lead Judge Henry C. Fox to summon a Wayne county grand jury to investigate the murder of Joseph Lucey near Milton over two years ago. Mrs. Ralph Bubaise, relying on Earl Duboise, maintains the accused implicated others. none confess, all deny involvement. A grand jury inquiry is expected mid February.
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Richmond
Ind
Wilfred Jessup
Linus Meredith
Henry C. Fox
Wayne Circuit Court
Joseph Lucey
Milton
Connersville
Ralph Bubaise
Earl Duboise
Lucey
Poisoned by Arsenic Tablets in Bloomington Tragedy
In Bloomington Indiana on January 28 a mother left arsenic tablets within reach of her children. Ray Hanna’s three year old son died after ingesting three tablets. His five year old brother was in critical condition but received antidotes and may recover.
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Bloomington
Ind
Ray Hanna
Fred
Indiana showdown over Terre Haute school enumeration settles dispute
Indiana Attorney General Bingham backs Cotton in a fight over Terre Haute school counts. The latest census shows 14,606 students after excluding about 1,200 transient names, costing the district $2,082 if changed. Branch enters GOP lieutenant governor race alongside Goodwine as Kokomo hosts a mass meeting for governor candidates. The party panels struggle to fix primary dates under new rules, Durbin remains noncommittal.
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Indianapolis
Bingham
Cotton
School Board of
Terre Haute
Torpedo Battleship Proposed With Fifty Torpedoes
Washington reports that Wad son Maxim’s maximite explosive could power a new torpedo battleship armed with broadside torpedoes of unerring aim at seven miles. Experts say the ship, armored along the waterline, would rely on torpedoes for defense and offense, with possible costs around eight million dollars and an experimental build if funded.
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Wadson Maxim
Navy Department
Washington Dispatch
Kansas City Star
Grand Jury to Probe Fatal Baby Death in Columbus
Judge Hacker orders grand jury to convene February 11 in Columbus to investigate charges against Mrs Frances Cooper accused of killing her ten month old daughter Hazel and to probe alleged involvement of two or three men in the infant’s death.
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Columbus
Ind
Hacker
Frances Cooper
Hazel
The Cunning Chinese Failings of Immigration Checks
A San Francisco correspondent reports that Chinese entrants feign San Francisco birth by memorizing city landmarks and maps. Immigration Commissioner North found a Chinatown map showing pre fire layout used to mislead inspectors. He believes copies were sent to China to prompt fake birthplace claims for landable entry.
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Tme
San Francisco
Kansas City Star
H. N. North
United States
Commissioner of Immigration
Chinatown
China
For Love of Young Girl In Warsaw Suicide Shocks Town
Guy Bush twenty years old was found dead in his room in Warsaw Indiana with a photo of his fiancee in his hand. The coroner reported death by his own action after an inquest. Parents opposed because the girl was only fourteen.
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Warsaw
Ind
Guy Bush
Kiplinger
Indictment in Portland family assault case
Grand jury returns an indictment against Michael Werling for assault and battery with intent to kill his brother in law Adam Ritenour. Werling is jailed in default of a $1 006 bond.
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Portland
Ind
Grand Jury
Michael Werling
Adam Ritenour
Accidental Shooting Fatalities Near Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Ind Jan 28 Carl Hale twenty year old son of Isaac Hale near this city was shot in the abdomen and probably fatally wounded by Arthur Ryan son of a neighbor The weapon was discharged accidentally during a friendly scuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Carl Hale
Isaac Hale
Arthur Ryan
Costly Blaze Destroys Five Buildings in Morocco Indiana
A fire at the McDonald and Russell restaurant in Morocco Indiana on January 28 destroyed five buildings and caused serious damage to others, with estimated losses reaching fifty thousand dollars.
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Morocco
Ind
McDonald & Russell
Indiana Man on Trial for Slaying in Oakland Case
Olie J. DeMoss of Plainfield Indiana stands trial in Coles county circuit court for the death of William Pushey in Oakland Illinois last August. The case arises from a quarrel over an alleged insult to Mrs. DeMoss and has drawn many witnesses from the area around Oakland.
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Indiana
Charleston
Olie J. DeMoss
Isaac DeMoss
Plainfield
Ind
Coles County
William Pushey
Oaakland
Oakland
Citizens Savings Bank Suspension in Long Beach
Long Beach California January 28 The Citizens Savings Bank of this city has announced its suspension Withdrawals have exceeded the bank is able to meet since the expiration of the ninety day requirement rule for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
Citizens Savings Bank
Barges Swamped Off New Jersey Coast
Reports to the Maritime Exchange say barges were swamped by storms off the New Jersey coast last week, with eleven people believed drowned. The incidents occurred during rough seas near Philadelphia on January 28.
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Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
New Jersey
Frill exo-yn man’s self view masks age reality
A fragmented line notes that a frill exo-yn man often misjudges his own youth. The remark hints at vanity or time’s quiet advance, reflecting a local era's slang and mood.
Longest Cable Repeway Under Construction Worldwide
A German firm is building a 54 mile ropeway to link Turkestan coal mines near Samarkand with the railway. It will carry eight to ten million pounds of coal annually, with trolleys carrying twenty pounds each at six miles per hour, replacing five days of camel transport through hilly terrain.
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Soriete de Vyindustrie Charbonniere Et Miniere de Turkestan
Samarkand
Russian Turkestan
Philadelphia Record
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