Woman's Tearful Testimony in Thaw Trial
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw testified she was taken to dine with Stanford White at age sixteen and left alone with him, then pursued after marriage. She described threats of public exposure and urged jurors toward acquittal, while other witnesses reported White's threats and a revolver.
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Smallpox in famine camps reported in British Columbia
Advices from Victoria dated February four report smallpox breaking out in Chinese concentration camps for famine victims across several provinces. Large numbers are dying as the camps are abandoned. It is claimed five hundred thousand victims may perish. Hundreds of peasants also die from exposure as fuel runs out.
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Thompson 18 Freed by Jury in Insanity Verdict
Chester Thompson is declared not guilty of murder by reason of insanity in the killing of Judge Emory. The jury deliberated four hours, and authorities expect hospitalization at an asylum rather than a penitentiary. Prosecutor seeks commitment for life as insane with criminal tendencies. Thompson’s father aims for asylum confinement.
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Insanity Commission Appointed For Chester Thompson
Judge Snell in Tacoma superior court orders an insanity commission to examine Chester Thompson and sets an in insanity inquest to follow. Judge Snell also denies Thompson’s request for a jury trial in the dangerous person proceeding. Thompson’s father warns of appeal to the U S Supreme Court if needed.
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Soldiers not required to attend church says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that regular army soldiers cannot be forced to attend church, calling compulsory church attendance a violation of personal liberty. It also notes soldiers may be ordered to funeral services. Also mentioned are arrivals on the steamer Portland including seven miners heading to Yentha district and several named miners associated with Nugget creek interests.
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Icebound Turnagain Arm Delays Crossing. Alaska News Debuts
Sunrise men report Turnagain Arm impassable since early November with unusually persistent ice. Locals say ice normally clears in weeks, allowing boat passage. The Ketchikan Mining News launches with Ex Gov Swineford as editor, a seven column weekly featuring Alaska news and self government. Mohd Kashevnikov, John Brownlow and Carlson of Sunrise travel with mail carrier William Weaver arriving Tuesday.
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