Specialist on insanity says Thaw is insane in court
In New York on February 5, Dr C H Wiley a Pittsburg physician and Thaw family expert testified that Harry K Thaw acted unbalanced after the shooting of Stanford White. The cross examination by District Attorney Jerome probed the basis of his conclusions and the judge held the questioning to the hypothetical facts while the recess extended until 2 pm.
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Harry K. Thaw
C. H. Wiley
Thaw
New York
Josiah ‘Claw
Pittsburg
Wiley
Jerome Crom
Jerome
Whit
Atari
Tally
le Cowl
Takaene
I Priteburg
Iaaw
Wil
Jurge Fitegerald
Lawyers Are Bought Not Journalists Claims at Brooklyn Sermon
In a Brooklyn church speech editor P. Peters of the Brooklyn Daily Times argued journalism is more honest than law, condemning lawyers for venality while noting newspapers face charges of corruption. He cited Thaw as emblematic and warned of lawyers protecting criminals for money, saying the legal profession bears blame for widespread moral decline.
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Brooklyn Daily Times
New York
P. Peters
Hanson Place Baptist Church
Brooklyn
Medfeng
Republic
Usured
Jourmelian
Tawa
Femiiu
Lega
Shaw Denies Charge of Playing Favorites
New York dispatch reports Secretary Shaw rebuking claims that he favors connections within the Treasury. He says reorganizing bookkeeping and appointing aides were not influenced by any financial interests and asserts a double entry system is being pursued. He accuses critics of repeating unfounded charges to undermine the secretary.
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New York
Pel
Corteivon
Treasury
Washington
Wwe
the Treasury
Union Hotel Project Pushed in Chicago
Chicago Feb. 6 Union labor leaders pushed a plan for a union only hotel to be built in Chicago with all furniture and fittings union made and every worker a union member. Proponents claim a union hotel could dominate labor transport trade in the city. About $25,000 was reportedly arranged for investment with $11,000 pledged by weeks of work.
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Chicago
Tr Tx
Mrs Longworth's Grandmother III Rowton Mass Scene
A fragmented notice from Rowton Massachusetts references Mrs Longworth and Mire Alice Longworth. It notes the family’s concern over her condition and mentions the President requesting the family to keep certain details private. The text is garbled but centers on a family matter involving Mrs Longworth.
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Rowton
Mass
George C
Kranmother
Mire
Alice Longworth
Kentucky Judge Ambushed by Enemies
Lexington reports exposure of a Kentucky judge, David Martin, and his son Milton Martin in Knott County. Men concealed in junters and a shot wounded Milton while heavy stones struck Judge Martin. The incident occurred as they rode on the highway and the assailants fled.
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Lexington
Asdidehole
David Martin
Mion “Martin
Knott County
Milton Martin
Martin
Maryland Mystery Near Forestville Unfolds Inquiries
A detective report from Forestville Maryland describes a troubling incident where a woman was killed and a weapon discharged. Deputy Sheriff Arthie Shit relayed to a reporter that officers search for clues amid confusion about the perpetrator. Authorities cannot confirm race or motive as residents seek answers.
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Washington
DE. C
Forestville
Sheri
Rivirdman
Sul
Tiesto
Foreeivilly
Hanler
Milas
Black Hand
President’s bitter hunt for lemon to hand acker
A rumor grows that the president may abandon his task of appointing a successor. Washington dispatches describe White House indecision over naming a new collector and customs chief, with Cleveland and Cincinnati representatives debated and party power analyzed amid growing speculation.
Detectives from Washington Tied to Ongoing Mystery
Detectives from Washington are expected to be detailed in the case, with officials hoping the mystery will be cleared up within a few days.
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Frrom Washington
Avalanche Buries Mining Camp Near Monarch Colorado
A heavy snow slide swept the Monarch mining camp eighteen miles west of Salida causing severe losses. About twenty people were buried under the snow with Mrs Fred Macon and another unknown son among the victims. Three houses were buried and ten people were recovered. A winding snowstorm continues, blocking reads and deepening waist high drifts.
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Denver
Colo
Monarch
Salida
Fred Macon
Roosevelt's presence to attract suckers warned locals
Washington D C February 5 Vice President Malrbacke and others warn President Roose ve lt to skip a visit to Columbus Ohio for the Colored Interv entional and Agricultural Association fair. Critics say his presence would lure gamblers and turn the event into a spectacle, with past fairs attracting craps and other games as crowds gathered around the president. Ralph Tyler, a candidate for the Port Surveyorship at Clacknatt, has urged the president to reconsider the Columbus trip.
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Washington, D. Co
Malrbacke
Taylor
Roose
Volgul
Collavin
Ohio
Colored Kidventional and Agricultural Association
Nidvierrs
Advicw
Michigan
Dows
Fairbanke
Columbus
Ralph Tyler
Clacknatt
Perlains
Politicians Accused of Covering Dona Gilman Murder
Dayton reports a reform preacher, Rev F Wicks, alleging political cover up of the Dona Gilman murder. He blames wealthy officials and party leaders, calls for a reform mayor, and cites police and detective testimony about missing letters and body sightings. Detective Hellaman and Walter Karns are key witnesses in the unfolding case.
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Dayton
F. Wicks
Wade
Dome Giluwn
Jeney
Captain Haley
Cincinnati Portive Agency
Shevitt
Walter Kerns
Jim
Don Gilman
Karns
Miss Gilman
Maley
Kare
Hellaman
Ly Do Ao
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