Thaw Case Drama Deepens as Hammel Faces Questions
In New York on March 14 the Thaw trial dominated the session with DA Jerome delivering a sharp attack on Evelyn Nesbit and the White affair. The defense and prosecution debated the admissibility of Hummel's testimony and a disputed affidavit tied to Bransford White. Nesbit testified about threats and alleged details, while Thaw’s counsel pressed for limits on the presented evidence.
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New York
Jerome Fi
Harry K. Thawe
Weyw
Wyelin Nesbit
Abraham Hummel
Lwyer
Dodge-Alursa
Delmag
Tedote
Terume
Legal Clash Over Evelyn Nesbit Testimony In Thaw Trial
In a New York court the defense argues Evelyn Nesbit’s account of her affair with Stanford White is the key to insanity claims against Thaw. The prosecutor seeks to use Nesbit’s statements to show depictions of events, while questions arise over Hummel’s testimony and White’s counsel role. Nesbit testifies that White asked what she told Hummel about 1903 events.
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Hammelte
Hucille
Evelyn Nesbit
Ebrone
Lalgely - Ace
White
Jerome
Stanford
Phay
Acre
Stanford White
Throme
Evelyn
Thaw
Europe
Tolath
Delmas
Hommel
Mrs. Thaw
Deloias
Hummel
Probably Hot Guilty
In Denver on March 14 district attorney says Benjamin C. Wright may never face trial for murdering his wife and child amid lacking evidence. A confesion cited by police is questioned due to alleged coercion while doctors report Wright beaten. no poison found in the victims. Defense suggests death by carbon dioxide from a defective gag theater fire.
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Denver
Benjamin C. Wright
Chiago
George A. Stidger
Wright
Michael A. Delaney
Serte
California Debates Excluding Japanese and Grants Support
Sacramento dispatch reports the legislature may push a measure to submit Japan exclusion to voters amid Tokyo negotiations. Governor Gillett notified Roosevelt that assent ends talks, while San Francisco officials align with Washington conference on Japanese school issues. Jesse Grant surge cited as potential 1904 presidential hopeful with Hearst ties. Burglar suspects captured in Morenci. post office raid netted $200 as three men arrested in Toledo. In Pana, John Collier kills his father in law following family dispute. case evolves as warrants and talks unfold.
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Cal
California
Gillett
Joe Roosevelt
Japan
San Francisco
Selmite
Roosevelt
Board of Education
Washington
Morenci
Mich
Toledo
Frank Jones
James Smith
Jas. Stone
Deo’. Sweeney
Cincinnati
Disappearance of Gurr Haunts Public Service Board
Charles B. Gurr, a member of the board of public service and indicted for bribery, is missing from Columbus, Ohio, with fears he may have taken his own life as searches continue. Bird and Arbor Day proclamation urges April 6 observance and tree planting nationwide. A separate dispatch notes potential major clash between Nicaragua and Honduras as US officials report signs of imminent action.
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Charles BE. Burr Ding Columbus
Charles B. Gurr
Board of Public Service
Springfeld
Deneen
Ruef trial hearings continue amid bid for new judges
In San Francisco Judge Dunne adjourned the Ruef grand jury case as defense lawyers pressed to change trial judges and demanded bias hearings. Prosecution countered with civil-code citations while Ruef remains guarded. Separate remarks from Los Angeles report Butler says Roosevelt will not run again.
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Abrahams Ruiter
Prengh
Tulse Donne
Baet
Drambreil
Dunne
State Supreme Court
Ruef
Dif
Talesmen
Bruef
Duriie
Defenes
Key
Tudge Dunne
Drocsed
Los Angeles
Cal
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Roosevelt
Judicial Bonds and Probate Sureties for Courts
Judicial Bonds offers probate and insolvency bonds issued with the shortest notice and no red tape. They issue court bonds for collection and recovery, with agents nationwide ready to remit quickly to responsible parties. The text argues against personal sureties due to risk and invites applications for any form of surety.
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United States
POPES WEEE OUTWITTED AT MICHIGAN FRESHMAN BANQUET
At the University of Michigan the freshies outwitted the sophomores in a banquet raid. Freshmen gained entry through tunnels and faced a gauntlet of cheering sophomores as escorts were marshaled under guard of seniors. Several captives were rescued as a blizzard delayed others.
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Ann Arbor
Mick
University’ of Michigan
Sophs
Lange
Bopha
Barbour Gym
Locust tree near city cemetery set for removal
A locust tree at the entrance to Columbus cemetery is to be cut down due to decay and risk of failure. Isham Keith once asked that the tree remain for his burial shade, placing a silver tablet on it stating Spare this tree so that its shade may shelter me. The tablet will be removed and given to Dis. T. G. Prather after logging.
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Columbus
Jud
Isham Keith
Isham Nseith
Dis
T. G. Prather
Keith
Opposed to the Flag Law in Topeka and Other Notices
Governor denounces the flag law saying it harms respect for the nation’s emblem. Other items note an autovet fraud case in Baltimore and Joliet extradition, a Paris countess divorce bill, eight-hour work rule enforcement, Mount Clemens mineral water stored in state capitol, and Minnesota village votes on license status.
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Topeka
Hoon
Kansas
Lansing
Mich
Mount Clemens
Multiple front-page items span storms strikes and diplomacy
The spring dampness causes river flooding in Ohio and Pennsylvania while a Louisville streetcar strike seeks arbitration. Archie Roosevelt nears convalescence as Lt Frank Lahm is assigned ballooning instruction at Fort Leavenworth. Ramon Pina is presented to President Roosevelt as Spain’s new minister. The Pennsylvania Senate approves a 2 cent railroad fare bill, and a French battleship Jean explosion reportedly costs 120 lives. Earl Grey accepts an invitation to speak at the April 7 peace congress. Chicago Shipyard boilermakers strike, halting work. Joshua Wallace Woobies of Angly, Ia, runs for mayor of Kansas City.
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Archie Roosevelt
Frank P. Lahm
Sixth Cavalry
U.S. A
Fort Lesvenworth
Don Ramon Pina
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Senate
Jean
Earl Grey
Canada
Chicago Shipbuilding Company
Joshua Wallace Woobies
Angly
Kansas City
Bishops Deny Assault on Duma and Autocracy
In St Petersburg on March 14 bishops Eulogius and Plato denied charges they sought to dissolve the duma and restore autocracy. They defend Russian nationalism and peasant interests, reject violence, and pledge to follow the Constitutional Democrats without provoking incidents.
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St. Petersburg
Eulogius
Plato
Democrata
Lord Neville in custody over fraud and jewel theft
London reports Lord William Beauchamp Neville, fourth son of the Marquis of Abergavenny, remanded at a police court on charges of stealing jewelry by trick. He was previously sentenced at the Old Bailey in 1898 for fraud linked to a promissory note, with Captain Spender-Clay as prosecutor. The latest accusation alleges he swapped a box of 2000 dollars in pearls and diamonds for a similar box containing coal wrapped in tight paper.
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London
William Beauchamp Neville
Marquis of Abergahenny
Agai
Lord Neville
Old Bailey
Captain Spender-Clay
Wik Loxa Waldorf Astor
Lord Nelville
Minnesota House Speaker Attacks Bridge Contractor in Office
Speaker Johnson of Minnesota faced a physical confrontation with G. A. Till, head of the Hennepin County Good Roads association, in Will’s office. Johnson alleged the speaker used his three terms to advance private bridge contracting interests. witnesses intervened as the scuffle occurred. The incident may prompt legislative inquiry once session resumes.
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St. Pan
LH. Ojbnzon
Minnesota House of Representatives
Hall
G. A. Till
Hennepin County Good Roads Association
Will
Minneapolis
Wilway
Standers
Oghnson
Johnson
House
Jury Room Scandal and Hospital Fire News
Reports from Milwaukee detail a juror room drinking incident tied to a verdict against the Big Four in a 310000 damage suit while a juror testified to liquor in the room. Separately, a boy crushed by a truck near Milwaukee and a hospital fire causing $8000 damage are reported. belgian miners vote 8 hour day. fire in Borsao leaves 2000 homeless. Medical advert cites Electric Bitters.
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Ar, DL
Thompson
Connery
Willamd
Dundee
Ely Bodine
Williams
Big Four Railroad
Charles Hixon
Not to Transfer Headquarters Omaha March 14
General Manager Mohler of Union Pacific denies plans to move headquarters from Omaha citing recent Nebraska legislation but notes retrenchment due to unfavorable outlook. Also mentions Honduras and Paris items with unrelated notes and a death in Poseyville Indiana.
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Neb
Mohler
Union Pacific
Nebraska
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