Harry Thaws Chronology of His Career and Trial
A chronicle of Harry Kendall Thaw linking his Harvard expulsion, European touring, Evelyn Nesbit marriage, lavish spending, and the murder of Stanford White. It notes trials in 1907 and 1908, commitment to Matteawan State Hospital, costs exceeding $800,000, and recent affirmation of insanity status by Justice Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
New York
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Isaac N. Mills
Supreme Court
Westchester County
N. Y
William Thaw
Pittsburg
Harvard
Europe
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry
Madison Square
Matteawan State Hospital
Justice Dowling
Morschauser
Poughkeepsie
Justice Mills
Clifford W. Hartridge
Van Sant Dilemma A G A R Commander's Comical Trunk Tale
Former Minnesota governor Samuel R. Van Sant, newly elected commander in chief of the G A R, greeted in New York by a guest who finds him staring at a trunk. He explains his wife packed enough clothes to fill three trunks, and wonders if it’s cheaper to buy a new suit or two more trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. van Sant
New York
Minnesota
Ansarer
Hoofs Instead of Feet Futuristic Human Change Predicted
Boston medical authorities including Dr. Scannell Dr. Small and Dr. Cranston forecast humans evolving hoof like feet within a millennium. They cite foot as a hind limb in use and suggest studying Japanese gait for guidance. The claim frames feet conversion as a gradual reversal toward hoofed locomotion amid universal foot troubles. Also note a light wedding tale of a balloon honeymoon planned by Mr and Mrs George Postleman with a hopeful ascent that charms guests.
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Boston
David D. Scannell
Harvard
Lewis I. Small
J. R. G. Cranston
E. H. Bradford
Harvard Medical School
Cranston
Dr. Small
George R. Postleman
St. Louis
Postleman
George Vigo
Union Pacific Improves Right of Way with Alfalfa Plan
Union Pacific is improving its right of way by planting alfalfa along the tracks. A row of trees, including elms and pines, will alternate to break the monotony and enhance the landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Early Iowa memory of wolves chase in pioneer Iowa
In 1847 a six year old rider escapes a wolf pack on a swift pony. A mastiff helps fend off the attack as the family paths home through prairie woods near Washington county. Neighbors include friendly Black Hawk era Indians and distant white trappers. The writer recalls the peril and a memory that lasts decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington County
Dutch Creek
Sams
Mother Earth
Horrow
Father
Washington, D. C
Cole Brothers World Tour to Exhibit Black Camel
Amherst alumni heard Prof. F B Loom discuss hunting camels in Western America and the camel’s origin. Loom claimed camels, including a black hybrid, originated on the continent about 3 900 000 years ago, countering the common belief of Asiatic origin. He supported his assertions with historical evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Brothers’ World
Natural History
Animal World
F. B. Loom
Amherst College
Western
America
Tie
Loomis
Asia
Panamma
Cole Brothers
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Iclearance Sale OF
WJ. A. Work & Co
West Side Square
J. J. McKeone
Washington
THE
F. L. Stewart
Charles Bragg
Sweetser, Ind
Cardui
ASEY
Eed
Sale
Colemal
Eneth. Lemmon’s Pharmacy and Kinney Drug Co
Harry Thaw
van Sant
Danever
Cedar Falls
J. J. Middleton
Foley
S. L. Bowen
Wayne, W. Va
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and Mckihinney Drug Co
Adva
H. F. Steck
Cole Brothers’ Show
Rambli
Surrey
Wooley Bros., Wad
Patrick Ryan
Clinton
Ryan
al Workier
Piero
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Pieretion
R. V. Pierce
Buri
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