Insanity Defense in Murder Trial Turns on Confession
In a New York courtroom a police officer faced murder charges with famed lawyer William F. Howe shaping a dramatic defense. A key witness, Sim Neck, agreed to turn state’s evidence and reveal Thorn as the actual killer. Howe claimed insanity as a strategy, arguing Thorn’s innocence while the court pressed toward a verdict and potential execution at Sing Sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Thorn
Agusta Nack
Willian Guidens
William F. Howe
Wos
Josaph Mors
Alwo
Howe & Himmel
Wan
Comngel 1
Thorn
Lobhe
Tvland City
Madre
Howe
Sim
Mr. Howe
Hieifwn
Thom
Guldensuppe
Galdenauppe
Shaming a Murder Case and Prison Escape Tale
A garbled recount from a New York World piece details a homicide case, a condemned man spared from death by a life sentence at Sing Sing, and the role of the mysterious “RP. K.” Cooper. It covers a Brooklyn cop’s troubled history, a courtroom turn, and a dramatic police incident witnessed by Cannaughton and Dr. Irvine.
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Irving
Kanis
Albany
Court of Appeals
Johnson
Sing Sing
Ennis
Bonin
Walla
Iman
Matheriniow
Transmigrashun Prank Sparks Mud Turtle Fear at Limekiln Club
The Limekiln club meeting erupts in farcical fear as President Gardner claims a conjurer named Skookem from Alabama spreads tales of transmigrashun. Members fear coming back as birds or mud turtles, each tale more absurd than the last, ending with a caution that the next gathering will reveal more and a bold threat to attenders.
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B.C
Brother Gardner
Skookem
Skookam
Tranemgran
Minny Kinks
Mont
Bider
Dave
Bradder
Johneos
Tom
Tim Ty
Airth Nad
Ann m
Saxby
M. Quad
Mean Man Robs Wife in Rialto Letter Voice
In a terse Baltimore American line, a distressed speaker laments a mean man who robs a wife and mother, refusing even a small allowance. The exchange features a meek husband defending a wife who sought money for diamonds and pearls.
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Jack
Trento
Baltimore
A Hole In the Gkys Caddy
A fragmentary note mentions a golf mishap or misplay with lane lift and a near hole out. It hints at a single elevated stroke and a possible London connection, but details are unclear and names or places are not fully readable. The item appears as a brief sport blurb with uncertain wording.
The Graduates and Their World We Want
Text appears fragmented but shows graduates facing a future. It contrasts hopes to elevate society with doubts about meeting rising costs. The piece reflects on ambition, risk, and persistence amid uncertainty.
Inherited Fortune and Railroading Life of George Mason
George Grant Mason, nephew of the late millionaire “Silent” Smith, discusses inheriting much of the estate and continuing his railroad career. He recounts Yale and Stevens Institute days, work history from Milwaukee to Aberdeen, and his calm, steady approach to wealth and duty while detailing family ties and personal pride in fitness and athletics.
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George Grant Mason
Chicago
George Grant
Smith
Japan
South Dakota
Mason
Hvanston
Yale
Mlackall
Lynne, Conn
Bheffipl Scientific School
Stevens Institute
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ral
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Wis
Meu
Neville
Green Wan
New York
Greenay
Milwaukes
Mason City
Abateleen
Aberdeen
Pacific Coast
Hpal
Ming
Paul Bonds
George Amith
Silent” Smith
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Penney
Eras
Elss
Lan
Bing Sing
Knots
Death House
Laperts Shamiming A Farr
Gua Koofer
Dietriot Allomes
Degren
Montia
Chathi
FB. A. Bunne
Busse
Koew
Jake
Ata
Dodge
Lumis
the Limeriln Club
Samuel Shin
Brudder
Cicero White
Bhooken
Blo
Wirth
Te Danek
Thare
London
Etaak
Bilent" Smith
Mr. Mas
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