Verdict in Thaw case Still Eludes Jury
New York April 11 jurors confusion and strain marked the Thaw trial as they wrestled with murder in the first degree or insanity defenses. Justice Fitzgerald delivered the charge late in the day, urging a verdict on the four possible murder degrees or insanity. Crowds mobbed Evelyn Thaw near the courthouse as the jurors faced long hours of deliberation amid repeated rereads of key documents including Longfellow letters and Thaw will.
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Steele
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Evilyn
Attorney O'Reilly
Hay K. Chaw
Stantons White
Criminal Cent
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Linhie Parrie
Bridge of Sighs
Jis
Ander
Justine Fitzgerald
Huytdreds
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Harry Thaw
Jerome
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Pelges
Stanford White
Evelyn Thaw
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History of Harry and Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit arrived in New York in fall 1900 and began posing for artists. She and Harry Thaw travelled Europe in 1903, with Evelyn filing an affidavit against Thaw in October 1903. They resumed living together in New York after Christmas 1903, married in Pittsburgh in 1904, and Thaw killed White on June 25, 1906.
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Evelyn Nesbit
New York
Pompton
N. J
Evelyn
Mr. Nesbit
Thaw Case Timeline and Trial Proceedings 1906 1907
Chronicle of the Thaw murder trial with dates from June 1906 through April 1907. Includes arrests, juror death, lunacy commission, witness testimonies, defense and prosecution actions, and jury deliberations over insanity and premeditation.
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Walter
Medixin Square Garden
Garvan
Gleason
Delmas
Thew
Evelyn
White
Dre. Evans
Wagner
Bolton
Man Arrested Near Carnegie Hotel Over Knife Claim
Pau, April 1. Frederick Stagel, 41, carrying a penknife, was seized while attempting to access the Carnegie Hotel lobby. He claimed he wished to speak with Andrew Carnegie and offered $15 to be released. He was taken to the Oakland police station. his address was listed as Los Angeles. Police are unsure of his real intent.
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Pau
Frederick Stagel
St. Wie
Hotel Sehens
Shel
Pos Viena Kennedy
Andrew Carey
Ouklail
Los Angels
Fifteen Cremated in Canadian Pacific Train Wreck
Chaptewn Ont April 1 Fifteen men women and children are believed cremated alive and many more injured in a wreck of a Canadian Pacific west bound trans continental train last night. The derailed train left Montreal Tuesday and carried tourists emigrants from England and travelers from the United States. Five coaches plunged down an embankment. flames swept through cars as contents spilled and people could not be reached. Nearly all known dead are migrants from England.
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Ont
Montreal
Aden
England
United States
Ohio must decide now in Taft Foraker split
In Columbus April 1 Ohio political factions debate an early declaration on presidential endorsements amid competing claims. Taft supporters push for swift action while Foraker seeks a compromise that could shape delegation and Senate seats. In Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute dedication noted with a Roosevelt letter and a multi day celebration.
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Morakets
Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Two Hundred Drown In Vardar Floods In Turkey
Berlin reports two hundred persons have drowned in floods along the Vardar river valley in Turkey. The disaster occurred as waters swept through the region, prompting relief and casualty inquiries from officials.
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Berlin
Vardar
Turekey
Alleged Slayer of Mrs Gentry Reaches Chicago
Chicago April 11. Frank Congan, alleged slayer of Mrs Gentry, arrived from New York in police custody. A large crowd met the train but Congan was guarded by a heavy police detail.
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Chicago
Frank Congan Line
Gentry
New York
Wis
First Lake Disaster of the Season in Charlevoix
Charlevoix Michigan April 11 Tue Steamer A Nowson owned in Manistee was cut through by the foe and sunk. The crew was rescued in this lake disaster of the season.
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Charlevoix
Mich
A. Nowson
Manistree
Spotted fever claim adds another town victim
Alliance Ohio reports another victim of spotted fever as Thomas Buster dies Thursday. Three others in Sebring are ill with the disease, signaling a wider outbreak and prompting health officials to monitor contacts and advise precautions.
Salvation Army Commander Eva Booth Improves In Canton
Canton Ohio April reports Eva Booth Salvation Army commander improving after illness. She expects to leave for New York tonight for further treatment or duties as conditions warrant.
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Eva Booth
Canton
Salvation Army
New York
Haymarket Case Juror Found Dead in Chicago Home
James Brahton, a member of the jury that convicted the Haymarket anarchists, was found shot to death in his Chicago home. A revolver was located in a bureau drawer. The death is described as a mystery and police are investigating.
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Chicago
James Brahton
Haymarket
Suicide by carbolic acid at Upson hotel
Cuyahoga Falls O April 11 44 a man registered as W H Helsher at the Upson hotel committed suicide by carbolic acid. He left a letter stating he was unworthy of the woman who made him do the deed.
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Cuyahoga Falla, O
Upson Hotel
W. H. Helsher
Steamer Brussels Goes On the Rocks
London reports the steamer Brussels ran ashore off Phoeiewih last night while outward bound. The vessel was intact with crew aboard and expected to be hailed ashore today.
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Brussels
London
Great Wettiern Tadlway Company
Phaewieh
Refuses Warrant For Father's Arrest In Cleveland Case
The prosecutor refused a warrant for the arrest of Charles Robinson, accused of shooting his son William, 20, after midnight. Robinson reportedly shot at his son during a burglary incident, leading to a fatal confrontation as the son opened the door. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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Jene
Charles Robinson
William
Robinson
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