Plan of Thaw Defense Faces Insanity Plea at Trial
The Thaw defense argues temporary insanity for the Stanford White murder while pressing a self defense angle. Dr Evans testifies Thaw showed mental instability after a mental explosion but has improved, suggesting lack of responsibility at the time. The trial halts as juror Mrs Bolton dies, affecting those involved in the case.
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Captain McVey Faces Cowardice Charge In Larchmont Sinking
Survivor Fred Glergsell accuses Captain Meyer of deserting the steamer Larchmont after a collision with the Mary Knowleton, while Captain McVey says his lifeboat left first to save the crew as the ship sank. About 157 to 200 people were aboard.
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Block Island Sound
Meyer
Johne L Hergsel
MeVer
Freight rate hikes loom as railroads plan increase
Railroads nationwide plan broad freight rate increases totaling hundreds of millions in annual revenue. Chicago talks between Eastern and Western traffic chiefs aim to scrap commodity rates and push shippers toward higher class rates. Committees draft the plan, with details likely by June. the justification cites Wall Street fears and scarce money for upgrades.
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Wall Street
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Thaw insanity defense sparks courtroom dispute
The trial coverage notes the battle over temporary insanity for Harry Thaw, with expert testimony on brain injury and pulpits of medical opinion. The article lists related court actions, a fire incident in Troy, a bequest to Saris Pasteur Institute, and various nation news items and local industry notes.
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Jerome
Hue Uchan
Saris Pasteur Institute
Daniel Osiris
Ale Srades
Holyoke
Mass
Daily Herald
Daily Courier
Bristol
Tenn
Courier
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Herald
Roosevelt urges comprehensive public land reform and fuel control
President Roosevelt sent a long message to Congress urging urgent legislation on public land reform. He favors government leasing of mineral lands, control of Western pastures, and title retention to fuel resources, warning about fraud in land entries and the need to protect public utilities and development.
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Helion Filament Lamp Promises Superior Lighting
Prof Tl C Parker of Columbin and Walter C Park report a new medium named helion, silicon based, for electrical lamps. In tests helion filament produced white light at lower current and with less overheating, lasting longer than carbon, though it is costlier to manufacture.
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Physics Department
Columbin
Walter ¢. Park
Washington Home Restored as Nation's Mount Vernon
Mt Vernon the Washington estate, restored by a patriotic ladies association, recalls the era of George Washington. The mansion overlooks the Potomac with deer park nearby and preserves rooms and items from Washington's day while warning of fire risk in the relics collection. It notes Washington's wealth, farming, and early civil service philosophy in late 18th century context.
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Virginia
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Geerse
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Thape
Associacion
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Mount Vernon
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Washington Jokes Reflect Respect for Father of His Country
A reflective piece on jokes about George Washington, noting their uncertain origin and evolving acceptance. It cites a 1789 paper cartoon and rhymes that poke fun at Washington’s era while affirming enduring reverence for the nation’s founder.
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Svashington
George
Wesheington
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