Thaw Case Witness Recalls Her Youth and Courage
Mrs Harry K Thaw testifies in New York recounting a troubled girlhood from poverty to independence She describes luring a man into marriage and the emotional strain of her decision while facing a crowded courtroom and a sympathetic audience The narrative echoes a Paris confession from 1905 detailing her efforts to avoid becoming the bride she loved
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Harry Thaw
Paris
Youth Narrates Meeting with Stanford White in Damning Studio Saga
A teenage girl recounts her 1901 encounter with Stanford White, detailing a dingy West Twenty Fourth Street entrance, a luxurious apartment, a velvet swing, champagne, and mirrored walls, as Delphin M. Delmas defends Harry Thaw and courts crowd reaction.
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Stanford White
Delphin M. Delmas
Harry Thaw
New York
Evelyn
Waldorf
West Twenty-fourth Street
Pittshore
Thaw Is Terribly Moved With Bowed Head
A fragmentary newspaper tale describes a man moved to tears by his wife’s piteous recital as Delmas intermittently instructs the girl to fix dates of several happenings, reflecting a tense courtroom or dramatic scene.
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Delmas
Thaw Trial Witness details her testimony and reactions
The woman testifies about her relationship with Harry Thaw and tells why she could reveal all to the jury. Thaw sits pale and contrite as his wife speaks, exchanging glances with his counsel while she details her experience. The judge and court manage dates of letters from Thaw after Nesbit’s Paris revelations.
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Harry Thaw
Harry
Thaw
Frederick Lane
Thaw Letters Alleged as Corroboration in Case
Letters from Thaw to his attorney Longfellow describe plans for marriage to Miss Nesbit and a disputed future, noting that in death his property would go to her. They reference a “blackguard” who poisoned a girl and discuss Thaw’s alleged cruelty and morphine use, amid witness restrictions and whispered names.
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Jerome
United States
Paris Romance Amid Thaw Scandal Narrative
The source recalls a dramatic Paris scene as the woman rejects rumors about Thaw and recalls his consistent truthfulness. She describes visits from Stanford White, medical crises in 1902, and Thaw attending her bedside, kneeling by her bed, and later proposing during a trip abroad regarding recovery from illness.
Vermilion County Medical Society Sets February Meeting
Danville Illinois February 8 The Vermilion County Medical Society has planned a session to discuss consumption. The meeting will cover symptoms treatments and public health aspects with local physicians in attendance.
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Danville
Lil
The
Vermilion County Medical Society
France Declares No Tolerance for Teacher Unions
Paris reports a new phase in public education policy as teachers in major districts form unions linked to the General Confederation of Labor. The government bans teachers syndicates and Briand warns state service cannot tolerate revolt against the nation.
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Paris
France
General Labor Federation
Confederation Generalé la Travail
Herve
Jaures
Paris Association
Confederation of Labor
Briand
St Louis Fair Standoff Ends in Suicide After Police Confrontation
A tense incident at a St Louis fair ends when a man wounds a citizen and then shoots himself after police confront him. Authorities say two officers exchanged fire and the suspect died at the scene while a bystander sustained injuries.
Called to Stand Makes Sensational Testimony in Regard to Whites
PENZA Russia Feb 8 Special to The Evening Journal S A Alexandrovsky Penza and Russian commissioner at the St Louis fair was shot and killed by a young man leaving the theater In the attempt to escape the assassin also killed the assistant chief of police and policemen and wounded the theater manager Before he could be captured he shot and killed himself
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Alexandrovsky
Penza
St. Louis Fair
Public Meeting on Tuberculosis Spread Control
A public meeting will discuss tuberculosis control with several authorities speaking. Judge E R F Kimbr o ugh will address the laity, and the session is set for February 11.
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E. R. FE. Kimbrough
Evelyn Thaw Recalled Details Stanford White Advances
Evelyn Thaw testified she was approached by Stanford White several times to renew friendship after her marriage to Harry Thaw. She told her husband of the attempts, who grew very angry, during the February morning session in New York.
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Thaw
Paris
Harry
Stanford White
New Jersey
Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Marchioness
Flertford
Inlaw
Miss Thaw
Lord Hertford
Miles Thaw
New York
The
Evening Journal
Evelyn Thaw
He Was a Papal Count
Omaha Nebraska February 8 Count John A Creighton millionaire philanthropist is dead of pneumonia at 75 He was made a Roman count by Pope Leo XIII in recognition of charity and gifts to Catholic education He and his brother gave 1 500 000 to Creighton University and 250 000 for St Joseph Hospital
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Omaha
Neb
John A. Creighton
Creighton
Leo XIII
Creighton University
St. Joseph Hospital
How long would you wait for me
She asks George how long he would wait, explaining her father has recently invested in a silver mine and will depart immediately, leaving her to care for her mother. He answers with deep emotion that he will wait until they learn how the silver mine turns out.
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George
Probation for Kalamazoo barber in pocketbook theft case
Kalamazoo Michigan Leslie Bacon, 20, pleaded guilty to stealing a pocketbook with 117 dollars from a customer during a shave. Judge Welst placed him on five years probation with strict conditions including no drinking, gambling, or visiting saloons. Violating terms could trigger a five year prison sentence. Bacon sought reform after a previously good reputation.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Leslie Bacon
Welst
Ingham County
Bacon
Janekson
Banusik Hanged in Newark for Montclair Murder
Newark authorities executed Frank Banusik for the two year old murder of Thomas Hoff in Montclair. He confessed, expressed remorse, and accepted his fate in a full display of resignation.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Banusik
Thomas Hoff
Mont Clair
Banusik
Chicago Markets Report February 8 1907 Prices and receipts
Market receipts and price ranges across cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago. Mixed and heavy hogs listed with several grade notes. beef and cattle sections show steady or higher trends. Official yesterday receipts indicate large volumes with estimated today and tomorrow figures.
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TRAD
John A Babcock Seeks Square Deal Assurance
A message from John A Babcock promises a square deal and reliable responsiveness. He asserts clear communication and dependable dealings, inviting timely engagement and straightforward terms.
Rockefeller Gift Sets Record Education Endowment
New York February 1907 reports a gift of thirty two million dollars in income bearing securities to the General Education Board by John D. Rockefeller Jr on behalf of the Rockefeller family. The donation exceeds prior gifts totaling eleven million and two thirds of the funds may be directed by the donor for specific educational purposes. The board accepted the gift amid surprise and anticipates continued influence from the Rockefeller family in directing its use.
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New York
Heatie Ed Ring Securities
Johan D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
General Education Board
Rockefeller
General Board
Leishman Presses Turkey Over American School Recognition
The United States ambassador in Constantinople, Leishman, urged the sultan for a prompt settlement on recognizing American citizen schools. Ministers have been stirred into action and negotiations with the embassy are under way. The issue was settled in principle months ago but delayed by palace and porte dilatoriness, with hopeful exchanges and visits expected to reach a satisfactory result.
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Constantinople
United States
Leishman
Umderstood
Spaniard claims he fired at President Roosevelt in battle
Emanuel Gonzales, 40, a Spanish war veteran and former Weyler corporal, traveled aboard the steamer Mexico from Havana to New York. He says he fought at Kettle Hill and plans to visit President Roosevelt in Washington before returning to Madrid, believing he fired at the president in combat.
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Roosevelt
New York
Mexico
Havana
Emanuel Gonzales
Weyler
Kettlehill
Washington
Madrid
Farmwife fatally burned when dress ignites at stove
Kewanee Illinois February 8 Mrs William Dickerson living on a farm near here was fatally burned at her home while asleep in a chair by the kitchen stove her dress caught fire
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Kewanee
William Dickerson
Here
Bull and Lamb Wed in Ashkum Area Ceremony
Gilman LIL Feta 8 James Bull and Miss Annie Lamb united in marriage at the bride’s home west of Ashkum. The couple plan to reside on a farm nearby.
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Lamb
Gilman
Lil
Feta 8
James Bull
Annie Lamb
Ashkum
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