Dr Arthur Waite trial alienist testimony summary
In a New York trial, Dr Arthur Waite telling an alienist described his plan to murder his wife Clara Peck for her money. The alienist said Waite showed no intent to stop until reaching his aims and denied insanity. Waite claimed he slept well and did not fabricate madness to sway the jury.
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W York
Arthur Fe
Marohn E. Peck
Clara
Jesby
Mor
Karpas J
Hing
Ute
Peck
Lanning
Margaret Horton
Waite
Mr. Peck
Arthur W. Waite
Walter Deuel
Justice Shear
Mr. Brothers
Swann
Bellevue
Egypt
J. Waite
Itian Endeavorociety
Mr. Deuel
Murer
Foremost Foe of Tuberculosis Promoted by Hygienic Living
The advertisement extols the combined use of fresh air food rest and clean living as primary in tuberculosis treatment. It notes that medicine may aid under such conditions and presents Alterative as a safe adjunct free of habit forming drugs or poisonous components. Sold by R L Braswell and company. Laboratory Philadelphia.
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R. L. Braswell
Non. Laboratory
Philadelphia
Taxi Driver Held for Reckless Driving and Fleeing
Dudley McFadyen, a taxi driver, was arrested by Police Officer John H. Bressingham after a collision with J. B. Davis’ car at Government and Chatham streets. The driver allegedly fled and removed his license tag to evade police. He was bonded to appear in the recorder's court Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley McFadyen
John H. Bressingham
Ee McFadyen
J. B. Davis
Government
Chatham Streets
McFadyen
Davis
Recorder’s Court
Waite ends testimony with chilling confession of murder plan
A dramatic court session features dentist Arthur Waite describing his murderous schemes against the Peck family. He confesses to poisoning and poisoning attempts, explains his calm but chilling demeanor, and faces cross examination about insanity and memory gaps as prosecutors press for details.
Navy Lieutenant Killed by Electric Shock at Sag Harbor Power Station
Lieutenant Clarence Alvin Richards commander of the destroyer Fanning was killed by an electric shock at the Sag Harbor Light and Power Company station. Watchman Harry D. Christian said Richards deliberately grasped two heavily charged wires after pushing him aside. Richards, 34, appointed from Kansas, was ashore two hours before the fleet was to sail.
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Sag Harbor
Il.l
Clarence Alvin Richards
Fanning
Newport
Richards
Christian
Navy
Kansas
Georgia Rivers Gain Added Appropriation in Senate Action
Washington May 26 An amendment to the rivers and harbors bill urged by Senator Hardwick was adopted in the Senate by 33 to 21. It raises Georgia's river appropriation from 53000 to 78000 for the Antamaha Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers. Hardwick said the extra funds are needed to build barges to run to Macon, or the vessels would be useless due to water shortages.
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Washington
Hardwick
Senate
Antamaha
Oconee
Ocmulgee
Georgia
Tech Army
Macon
Fraternal Meetings and Local Theaters This Week
Fraternal lodges I O O F Ernst Lodge 278 and Odd Fellows MciInnis 171 share meeting spaces. Magnolia Lodge 450 Knights and Ladies of Honor. Mobile Chapter 21 R A M. Local film program includes Lena Rivers, The Supreme Sacrifice with Robert Warwick. The Capital Prize directed by Edwin Stevens. Scalia the Jungfrau Rex. Her Cellular Hero Nestor. Empire shows Sweet Kitty Bellairs Mae Murphy. Royal presents The Mysteries of Myra episode three. Honesty Is the Best Insurance Policy Krazy Kat Kartoon. Also What Men May Wear Niagara of the South in one reel. Queen serial Avenged by Lyons. The Secret of the Submarine romance. Centaur feature with Margaret Gibson and Bostock animals. Mutual Weekly.
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I. O. O. F—Ernst
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Magnolia Lodge
Whistler
Masonic
Mobile
Masonic Temple
Odd Fellows—MciInnis
Dauphin
St. Emanuel Streets
Columbia
Lena Rivers
Jewell-Kelley Stock Company
Crown
Robert Warwick
Anna Q. Neilson
Crescent
Edwin Stevens
Scalia
Rex
Nestor
Empire
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Paramount
Mae Murphy
Royal
Myra
Howard Estabrook
Joan Sothern
George W. Heriman
Niagara
Lyons
Transvaal
Margaret Gibson
Bostock
Mutual
Gulf Coke and Coal Co Dissolved and Receiver Appointed
In the Law and Equity Court of Mobile on the Equity side Judge Safford Berney oversaw dissolution of Gulf Coke and Coal Co with James McPhillips Jr named receiver and bond set at 5000 dollars. Multiple chancery matters adjourned to May 29 or June 3 and a Saturday call listed.
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Chester Spear
Richard Lee Fearn
Charles A. Walker
Joseph Young
Brandeis Nomination Nearing Senate Confirmation
An agreement among Republican judiciary committee members and Democratic allies commits to disposing of Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court nomination next week with little debate. Opponents concede virtual confirmation, while majority and minority reports will be released when the Senate acts.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Brandeis
Judiciary Committee
Guardsmen faint at inoculation wait in Texas
In San Antonio May 26 Texas national guard members anxious over border duty fainted in large numbers while waiting to be inoculated with anti typhus virus. An army surgeon called it a psychological phenomenon as some militiamen and regulars who later see action fear the painless treatment.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas National Guard
Mexican newspapers attack U S policy in Latin America
Government papers in Mexico City denounce U S policy as imperialistic and hypercritical. Editorials charge Col Roosevelt with attempting to foment war and say President Wilson cannot cope with the pernicious activity.
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Mexico City
United States
Latin America
Col
Roosevelt
Wilson
James A. Carney to Return After Repairs by June 15
The bay boat James A. Carney is laid up for extensive repairs. Management expects a voyage by June 15 following the work.
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James A. Carney
Cardui touted as remedy by Clio woman
Mrs. A. L. Snell of Clio Alabama describes severe illness after a rain during cotton planting. She attributes recovery to Cardui after avoiding surgery and reports renewed health after two courses. She endorses Cardui as the best tonic and urges others to try it.
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Clio
Ala
A. L. Snell
Dr. Cardus
Carduil
Congress session resumes debate on rivers and harbors bill
The House opened at 11 a.m. and continued discussion on the District of Columbia appropriation bill while resuming the rivers and harbors bill debate.
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Gee
House
District of Columbia
Ten Appeal Cases Up In City Court In June
Ten appeal cases from the recorded city's court have been sent to the city court for the June term. The list names J. R. Wallace Edmond H. Tunstall both fined for motorcycle ordinance violations Wee Conniff alias Willie Cothran Florence White alias Marie Whitey fined for disorderly conduct W H Blalack fined for drunkenness and resisting an officer Harry Ahearn fined for auto speed violations J E Strachan fined for milk ordinance violations John H Jackson Joe Carter Nick Strowelane fined $50 each for violating prohibition law.
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Recdérder’s
J. R. Wallace
Edmond H. Tunstall
Wee Conniff
Willie Cothran
Florence White
Marie Whitey
W. H. Blalack
Harry Ahearn
J. E. Strachan
John H. Jackson
Joe Carter
Nick Strowelane
Missing German steward Schulz deserter loses ship duty hope
Norfolk May 26 The police were notified that Friedrich H W Schulz a steward on the German raider Prinz Hitel Friedrich is believed to have deserted from the navy yard He was granted leave to see a dentist and did not return prompting a $50 reward for his return to the ship
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Norfolk
Friedrich H. W. Schulz
Prinz Hitel Friedrich
Navy Yard
Schulz
Austrian Fourth War Loan Surpasses Expectations
Vienna reports that the fourth war loan raised 4.327 billion crowns by May 23, exceeding expectations. Authorities attribute the surge to the Austro-Hungarian offensive against Italy in the Tyrol, which boosted public subscriptions beyond prior hopes.
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Vienna
Berlin
London
Tyrol
Poslam Skin Protector Ad Promises Clear Skin
Poslam Soap claims to eradicate eczema pimples rashes and surface disorders to restore clear skin. It touts safe inexpensive healing with quick relief and offers samples by mail from Emergency Laboratories 32 West 25th St New York City sold by all druggists.
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West 25Th St
New York City
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