Thaw Companions Debate Paranoia Finds Insanity Claim
In New York on March 2 1904 alienists for Harry K Thaw’s defense and the district attorney debated his mental state. Dr Hamilton testified Thaw may be paranoid and unfit to stand trial, while other experts differed on recoverability. Jerome pressed for on the spot examination of Dr Maz Mart, with rulings allowing time for affidavits and expert input. The court set a brief recess as judges weighed whether to proceed with a lunacy commission examination the defense seeks.
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Arenis
Jerome
Dantta
Pingerald
Vanernoon
Dupacy
Sir Allen
Mirsch
Fu Maten
MatDusald
Pritetard
Feria
Ittresh
Mirttendorf
MacThmatd
de Caren
Cobb
Patert
Stanford White
Blanford White
Tom Fitch
Harry Ki
Privon
A. R. Peabods
Counse
Delmas
Twines
Daniel Orelof
Tee
Cuanech
Lattee
Fitregray
Fitegerala
Thelmas
Moill
Larry ‘Thaw
Allan Martane
Harting Haying
Thaw
Blethro
Anethe Pitzgereld
Diatzbet Attrney
Irwin 3
Blacklees
Tle
Mir
Thawly
Les
St. Dociste
Anvin Pist
Carlossfe Doneald
William Maton
Abiletlens Dort
Warren Ferris
William Iltrech
Wiliam G. Pritchend
Atlee
Flear Bimeel
Mr. Jerome
Seattle
Hamilton
An Tong Seo Ae
Agetin Filat
Mabou
Texah
Harellton
Iearuel Reatieman
Thave Brown
Hamlin
Rome
Tata
Maretlien
Mr. Tartridge
Ashrhire
Tartridze
Quatien Fitzgerald
Iam Tom
Fle
Jander Fitgerald
Delmasmaldie
Josticy Pitarera
Safurde
Alienists to Act on Thaw Mental Condition
That Justice Pitezel will appoint a commission to inquire into the pretended mental condition of Harry Thaw. The report appears to be continued on Tape Fourth and notes the ongoing legal action in New York on March 31.
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New York
Pitezerald
Jansey
Harry Thaw
ALL RAILROADS BLOCKED ON THE COAST FOR DAYS
Streetcars and trains halted along the coast as landslides and floods strand passengers bound for San Francisco. Rail lines including Southern Pacific and Santa Fe suffer outages at key tunnels north of San Luis Obispo and at Tehachapi. Boats ferry travelers from wrecked routes while rail service slowly resumes in isolated sections.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
Greeral
Bauthern Parish
Sasta
San Tula Obispo
Trafe
Ban Fernardy
Thiy Tunnel
Tehachlpl
Santa Te
Callsaden
Sloektent
Capeca
San
State stock board endorses new lands plan for colored people
The state board of stock commission inspectors adopted a petition backing a scheme to determine the news of the stated lands within the present program for the laboring colored population. Governor and caterer sent a joint note to the executive committee authorizing a correspondence on public lands policy.
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Tepmsenied
Tha
State Board of Stock Commission
Hess Govercesct
Cateruor Duchtel
Streeing Comalt- Ife Kiihorizing
House of Commons Session Blocks Government Bill
London parliament adjourns after twenty four hours of continuous debate on a measure labeled as not controversial by the government but used by the opposition to obstruct business. Premier Campbell-Bannerman returned to inform the house that the government will not yield to obstructive tactics until the bill is named and the house can adjourn.
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London
Carepbell Danperman
Freight Rates Rise Again as Railroads Press New Tariffs
A long discussion outlines railroads seeking higher freight charges on grain coal and iron plus increased road tolls after April 3 with shifts in rates Chicago to New York and opposition from carriers citing rising costs. The Interstate Commerce Commission faces constitutional challenges and continued political pressure as rail lines seek elevated revenue to cover labor and material costs.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Cral Line
Aralta
Pallaad
Cormerce Committee
Senate and Home
Absquan Dam Rises Nearly Twenty Feet
Fragmented report notes a dam height increase at Absquan Dam and mentions Haight, Caley, and Ravn Metrash in connection with the rise. The text is garbled but indicates water levels near twenty feet higher than prior, affecting nearby portions of the Amwanan dam area.
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Caley
Ravn
Dane Stein
Neairly Ewanty
Provo court hears tangled tax case testimony
Jurors heard a murky mix of names dates and places as lawyers argued a tax dispute before Judge A Ak. The testimony covered payments and alleged misuses of funds with references to various individuals and entities. The record notes questions about evidence and potential misstatements amid a sprawling confrontation over liability and remedies.
Harriman Disputes Rockefeller on Railroad Control
In an interview with the American, Harriman challenges John D. Rockefeller’s call for federal control of railroads and warns that current government authority already exists. He argues overcapitalization is limited, cites abandoned lines as costs, and suggests investor returns should reflect safer, lower yields.
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New York
Mar Fiman
John D. Rockefeller
Qtr
Harriman
Peugeshania—zoo
Looted Gallery Paintings Struck Across Cities
Thieves looted a house occupied only by caretakers and cut valuable paintings from frames in Boston and New York. The art theft spread to other cities, with notable works disturbed and canvases scattered on floors amid disrupted rooms and valuables damaged.
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Lelzy
Boston
Hegel
New York
Young Man Dieing in Railroad Accident
Salt Lake reports a tragedy as John Welgon, a youth, is killed when a four draughtsman employed by Grande Wearera railroad dies after being struck and dragged. Friends mourn as funeral services are held at the family residence this afternoon with interment at the city cemetery. the deceased was the son of Inside the Liou manager and raisarty of the Mararing listing company.
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Salt Lake, Mare
John Welgon
Ta Grande Wearera
Bo Ciluck
Bia Crath
Wan
Ble
Otlock
Chy
Inside
Liou
Mararing
Warships to rely on gas engines, not steam
London reports a prediction that future warships will be propelled by gas engines rather than steam, potentially eliminating funnels and smoke. Vickers, Bone, and Susim are named as contenders in the new propulsion race after years of research.
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London
Caval
Preceek
Dollete
Dimnprate
Vickers Bone
Susim
Chinery Foe
Biachinery
Compelling the Men 10 Get Married Ordinance Passed
A city ordinance proposed by Mayor Bennett and approved by the council requires able bodied men between 25 and 45 to marry within a set period. The measure cites social and economic aims and outlines penalties for noncompliance, as read aloud at yesterday’s council meeting.
Mother Gets Daughter In Remote Custody Case
A damaged item reports a custody action linked to the Gant family with a mother taking the daughter after a court decision. It also mentions a drowning during bathing near Santa Monica and a separate incident at a beach facility involving a person named Meche who was rescued after an attempted drowning.
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Santa Meatea
Cal
Meche
Minacania
Fragmentary maritime notice from a damaged page
A partially legible ocean related note mentions a vessel or activity but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a maritime context with names obscured by OCR errors, leaving an unclear event or action unresolved.
United States Must Fight Japan Planned War Outlook
A garbled wartime clipping argues the United States must confront Japan and persist in total mobilization. It references enduring resolve, strategic stakes, and the need to deter aggression, signaling a broad call for unity and sustained defense in the face of Axis-era threats.
Plans of Warship Stolen From Yards
A notice in Seattle warns that plans for the warship Nebraska, held by Moran Brothers, were stolen from J. I. Fox’s desk. The government awaits return of the plans and completion of the ship, with work continuing on finishing gear and armament. Federal authorities publicized the theft and potential capture of the vessel.
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Nebraska
J. 1. Fox
Moran Brothers
Thie City
Halsey Arrested in Outage Man Case Seeks Extradition
March 21 report says the outage man for the telephone company was arrested on grand jury indictments. He was taken into custody by Chief of Police Hanting after receiving a cable from San Francisco authorities. District Attorney Lando notified. extradition waived. US Secret Service Chief Trowbeidee later named in the case with Hoag Rosa in charge.
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Frandlem
San Francis
Mleé Agaloet
Htaeey
Aken
Hanting
Manta
Thle
Lando
Tarding
Tiaber
Trowbeidee
Colied States Secret Service
Sea Prandem
Grant
Allegat
Ravet
Bexty
Alhawal
Susing
No More Free Passes For Legislators In New Hampshire
Concord reports a reform proposal limiting travel perks for lawmakers. The Judicial Committee recommends ending the present travel allowance and replacing it with a weekly stipend for legislators commuting from home to the railroad station.
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Concord
N. H
Rallrad
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