Thaw Escapes From Matteawan Hospital Car Chase Across State Line
Harry K Thaw escaped from Matteawan hospital for the criminal insane in a dawn milk wagon transfer then rode in two high powered cars toward the Connecticut line. four men, a chauffeur, and attendants were involved with a milk wagon timing 7 35 morning entry and pursuit. The escape plan spanned months and involved Beacons, Mishkill on the Hudson, and New York men posing as bar patrons.
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Pinball
N.Y
Harry K. Whaw
Matteawan
Stormville
Connecticut
Thaw
New York
New York State
Raymond F. ©. Kieb
Asylum
Kieb
John Russell
Beacon
Mishkill-on-the- Hudson
Richard G. Butler
Michael O'Keefe
Eugene Duffy
Roger Thompson
Thaw Escapes From Insane Asylum After High Speed Delays
Harry K Thaw breaks from an insane asylum and flees toward the Connecticut line after an escape by road. Hospital inmates perform work duties while guards pursue. Thaw evades capture briefly before being seized by two men in a landaulet, with a chauffeur fleeing east. The case traces to the 1906 Madison Square Garden shooting and years of legal battles for Thaw's liberty.
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Connecticut
Harry Kendal
Branford White
Madison Square
Root Garden
Briba
Sete
Thaw Heiress Comments On Harry Thaw Escape
Matteawan heiress discusses her son Harry Thaw and his escape from custody. She notes his father William Thaw of Pittsburgh left an estate around 40 million dollars and says she knew nothing of the escape until a Carnegie relative informed her by phone.
Evelyn Thaw Guards and Murder Threats Stir Fear
Evelyn Thaw shows calm as guards are posted after Harry Thaw’s escape. Friends worry for her safety, and she reveals he threatened to kill her if given chance. Legal experts say Thaw cannot be extradited after acquittal, while Thaw may reappear in New York.
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Harry Thaw
New York
Evelyn Neabit
Thaw
Harry
Dr. Flint
Dolafield
White
As of New York
Mrs Thaw comment on Harry Thaw escape amusement
Mrs William Thaw expressed surprise and humor over the escape of her son Harry Thaw from a Matleawas facility. She joked about the incident and remark that people would not be sorry, reflecting a light tone in the aftermath.
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Harry
New York
William Copy Thaw
Ter Pon
Harry x
Thaw
Matleawas
Mrs Hartje's Home Burned in West Allenhurst NJ
A fire destroyed the summer home of Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje of Pittsburgh in West Allenhurst New Jersey on August 16. Family members escaped with Miss Mary L Hartje fleeing her bedroom in night clothing as flames blocked the stairway.
Ohio recognizes Glynn as New York governor
Ohio officials, led by Attorney General Hogan, announce a ruling that Glynn is to be treated as the New York governor for state business. The guidance covers state officials and sheriffs who must contact the New York governor when dealing with requisitions or related interests.
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Columbus
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Ohio
Hogan
Glynn
Pellagra Case Reported in Ohio and Tainted Corn Source
Columbus health officials define a pellagra case in Ohio and state tainted corn spreads the disease. The patient is Myron Burd, recently released from the Ohio penitentiary in March 1907 after a short arson sentence, currently living in Defiance County.
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Columbus
Board of Health
Ohio
Ft le
Myron Burd
Defiance County
Train Fatality and Omaha Fire Report Heading
Broadenville Ohio August 18 Mike Davidson 40 a coal miner was killed by a Pennsylvania freight train near Coldtera Station. Destructive fire in an Omaha Nebraska office building caused 120000 in damage to the gas company building and related losses to tenants and other firms estimated at 58 000 with several injuries reported.
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Broadenville, O
Mike Davidh
Pennsylvania
Coldtera Station
Omaha
Neb
Omaha Gas Company
Wax Company
Bursque Bradet Electric Company
Lowing
Capein J. F Poel
Areman
Bremen
Faces Charge Of Larceny Involving Miss Wagner
Dr A G Ruesing aged 40 was arrested on August 18 and charged with grand larceny after allegedly converting $1700 of Miss Mary Wagner’s money. A police warrant, sworn by Miss Wagner, led to his arrest. Ruesing offered to settle the claim during a police conference, which she refused.
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A. G. Ruesing
Mary Wagner
Ruesing
Mins Wagner
Parole Recommendation For Giffin At Columbus
Warren Thomas has urged Governor Cox to pardon Harvey Giffin a parole violator. Giffin, back in state prison since June, faces a six year Belmont county manslaughter sentence. Huke's Jean Valjean reference appears in the report. Fire at Akron destroys Loewenthal Rubber and Klages Lee plants. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Warren Thomas
Cox
Harvey Giffin
Belmont County
Thomas
Giffin
Huke
Jean Valjean
Akron Aaron, O
Loewenthal Rubber Company
Klages Lee Company
Lee
Lowe
Wilson Awaits Huerta Reply in Mexican Election Talks
Washington reports indicate President Wilson and Secretary Bryan await Huerta's response to a note delivered by John Lind through Minister Gamboa. If Huerta accepts an election, it could push constitutionalists toward a truce. Reopening telegraph links and safety of American families are also noted amid evolving diplomacy.
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Wilson
Bryan
Huerta
John Lind
Gamboa
Tind
Wilsen
Heretas
Juarez
Chihuahua
State Department
Hulse
Penrose
Senate
Cattle and grain prices from multiple markets listed
Live stock and grain rates from Chisago Cincinnati Cleveland East Buffalo and Boston on August 18 show cattle steers cows and calves with varied prices. Hogs and sheep are listed with packers demand and weekly market notes, plus grain quotes for wheat corn oats and rye.
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Ave
Cleveland
Holfern
Lamba
Sulzer impeachment fight entwines executives and finances
The article outlines Glynn and Salzer stepping back from governor duties as officials prepare for Sulzer's impeachment trial. It notes prosecutors led by Herrick and Brackett, Stanchfield, Jerome, and Hicharda, and details alleged conspiracy ties involving Nancy Sulzer, stock dealings in Big Four, and Sarecky’s suspected involvement.
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Miedee Meanoi
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Silver
Salzer
Glynn
Corps of Eminent Counsel
Sulzer
D. Cady Herrick
State Assembly
Edgar T. Brackett
John B. Stanchfield
William T. Jerome
A. J. Hicharda
Mays Navy
Executive Chamber
Wall Street
Tammany Hall
Matthew T. Horgan
Charles F. Murphy
Louis A. Sarecky
Sulser
Explosion Hammers Gaiety Theater Injuring Actors
An accidental blast of night powder at the Gaiety theater in New York on August 18 set the venue ablaze and badly injured three actors mid performance. Firefighters arrived after the front-of-house chaos, with damages pegged around $200.
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New York
Gaiety Theater
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