Thaw Defense Progress as Evidence Gaps Spark Debate
In New York the Thaw trial nears end with Dr. Warner first alienist to testify for the defense and Anthony Comstock detailing Thaw's visits and letters. Mrs Thaw testifies on Harry Thaw's childhood instability as the kindergarten teacher recalls his irrational behavior.
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New York
Thaw
Charles 4. Warner
Anthony Comstock
Society For the Suppression of Vice
William Thaw
Harry Thaw
Harry
Thaw Letters Claim Vast Crime Ring In New York
The correspondence alleges a network of crimes in New York from Twenty second and Twenty fourth streets. Thaw describes a hidden room with a valuable French painting and plots involving plumbers to uncover it. He cites libel suits in Paris and claims organized “orgies” by wealthy criminals. He names a young actress, a protector who later fled abroad, and a potential witness list.
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Comstock
Thaw
Twenty-second Street
Littleton
Twentyfourth Street
Twenty-fourth Street House
Paris
Jerome
Jt Comstock
Melon Gould
Blackguard
Black Guard
William Thaw
Thaw Affidavit Recounted in Lunacy Inquiry
Jer ome reads to jurors the Mia Thaw affidavit from last year stating no insanity in Harry Thaw’s direct line for four generations and only two collateral cases, both explainable, with no family secrets or skeletons to reveal.
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Jerome
Mia Thaw
Harry Thaw
Escape attempt ends with marshal shooting fleeing prisoner
In Gaylord Michigan January 23 marshal Fred Korff arrested Elmer Qua son of wealthy parents for a disturbance. While escorting Qua to jail in the busiest Main Street section Qua tripped Korff and bolted. Korff fired twice wounding Qua who staggered but recovered and fled into a store. The crowd blocked the entrance and hindered the marshal amid liquor fueled excitement. Some say the shooting was unnecessary.
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Gaylord
Mich
Fred Korff
Elmer Qua
Korff
Qua
Ohio Soldier Claims Heir to California Millionaire Estate
A man in Columbus asserts he is Gideon Hill an Ohio soldier named as sole heir to Charles Hill a California millionaire who died four years ago. The New York administrator advertised for Gideon Hill and the claimant says he enlisted at Columbus served under Grant in the Seventy first Ohio and later the Twenty seventh regiment.
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Columbus, O
Gideon Hill
Ohio
Charles Hill
California
Huntington
New York
Hill
Columbus
Grant
Seventy-first Ohio
Twenty-seventh Regiment
Their Home a Fortress in Worcester Murder Plot Fears
Henry T Harrington, a wealthy Shrewsbury farmer, and his family barricaded inside their home with shotguns after a spate of violence in their circle. A July stabbing of Harrington by a drunken man and a near fatal shooting of his son George are recalled amid rumors of a death mark. A wagon attack on Harry Stanton, believed to target Harrington’s son, adds to the peril surrounding the farm.
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Worcester
Mass
Henry T. Harrington
Shrewsbury
Harrington
George Harrington
Harry Stanton
William
Unwritten Law Trial Halts Over Family Honor Claim
In Fort Worth Texas Daniel Herring a retired farmer killed Dr D E Schazar with an ax last August The grand jury that indicted Herring presented a petition asking dismissal declaring he was compelled to kill to protect his family honor The judge and state attorney are reviewing the petition and the trial is paused
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Fort Worth
Tex
Daniel Herring
D. BE. Schazar
Herring
Dr. Schazar
Submarines Make a Record in Open Sea Run
Three submarine torpedo boats Tarantula Piper and Cuttlefish sailed from Newport R I to the New York navy yard in seventeen and a half hours. They faced heavy seas and a stiff breeze, marking the first time boats of their class completed the voyage under their own power.
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New York
Piper
Newport
R. L
New York Navy Yard
Constantine Likely to Die in Joliet Killing Case
Frank J Constantine the slayer of Mrs Louise Gentry of Chicago remains in a dying condition after he attempted suicide by leaping from a cell landing to a stone floor thirty feet below. Doctors report a blood clot near the brain and fatal results are feared.
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Constantine
Joliet
Frank J. Constantine
Louise Gentry
Chicago
President Roosevelt Challenged Over Tariff Pact With Germany
In Washington on January 23 the Roosevelt administration faced spirited Senate critique over a tariff agreement with Germany. Critics argued the president acted beyond constitutional bounds by negotiating and publicizing the pact without Senate referral, urging the Finance Committee to consider a bill. Spectator remarks by Kimball mixed humor with attacks on Clark and Taft prospects.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
United States
Germany
House of Representatives
Reichstag
Boards of Trade
Kimballs Maiden Speech Predicts Democratic Wins
In his maiden House of Representatives speech Kimball of Kentucky predicted Democratic success nationwide in the next election with Bryan as president and Champ Clark of Missouri in the scene, noted alongside Henry Watterson.
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Kentucky Statesman
Bryan
Pats
Champ Clark
Henry Watterson
Treasury
DeArmond
Kimball
Clark
Transylvania
Payne
New York
Chicago
William H. Taft
Taft
Roosevelt
O. K
Hughes
White House
Washington
House of Representatives
Missouri
Senate Debate Over Harvester Trust Delegates Referenced
In Washington on January 23 the senate debated Hansbroughs resolution citing the International Harvester company. Hansbrough said the harvester trust try to control GOP delegate selection and hopes to defeat him. The resolution was referred and an executive session held. In the house progress was rapid on codifying penal laws. A key amendment by Ollie James made falsifying crop statistics a criminal offense with strong penalties.
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Washington
Senate
Hansbrough
International Harvester Company
Harvester Trust
House
United States
Ollie James Ky
Deposits Begin to be Withdrawn by Treasury
The secretary of the treasury announced a gradual withdrawal of public money deposits from national banks due to improved financial conditions. The first call targets New York banks for about ten million dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Habeas Corpus Granted To Miss Annie Kelly
In Champaign Illinois on January 23 Miss Annie Kelly a To lono schoolteacher earned relief as Federal Judge Francis M Wright issued a temporary writ of habeas corpus keeping her out of jail for the present.
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Champaign, Ill
Annie Kelly
Tolono
Champaign County
Francis M. Wright
Kelly
Miss Kelly Seeks Bankruptcy Escape From Joint Judgment
The court fights a joint judgment against Miss Kelly and Professor Sherman Cass for damages to Michael Burke after alleged whipping. Cass has been jailed since September and Burke family pays his board of 3.50 weekly. Judge Wright’s action not final, but Miss Kelly feels she may avoid jail for the debt.
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Sherman Cass
Tolano
Michael Burke
Cass
Burke
Wright
Kelly Isuch
Cupid Is His Enem y
Hazelton Indiana January 23 Cupid worries Uncle Bill DePriest postmaster of the city. When a woman assistant excels in post office duties she resigns to do housework for a man. Miss Susie Allen 18 will leave Saturday and marry Zed B Cunningham of England Arkansas. Miss Ruby Cunningham will succeed her as assistant postmistress.
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Hazelton
Ind
Cupid
Bill” DePriest
William Henry Harrison DePriest
Bill
Susie Allen
Zed B. Cunningham
England
Ark
Ruby Cunningham
Miss Allen
Labor party delegates adopt socialism as definite object
Hall England January 23 delegates to the conference of the labor party in session here passed a motion declaring socialism to be the definite object of the party. Delegates representing more than half a million members favored the resolution amid the greatest enthusiasm.
Chicago market report shows mixed hogs and slow cattle
The Chicago markets on January 23 1908 report estimated receipts 47000 with leftovers 11158. Market prospects were weak after yesterday’s low time. Light hogs 405 to 430, mixed packers 405 to 437 1 2, heavy shipping 405 to 434, rough 405 to 400. Cattle 6000 slow after yesterday’s decline about 1500 weak to 10 lower.
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Texas
Chicago Hog Market Receipts And Prices Reported
Chicago on January 23 1908 reports official hog receipts 63901 and shipments 3940 with weaker tone forecast. Cattle and sheep markets show mixed packs and light to heavy grades trading weak or lower than yesterday with various price ranges across hogs cattle and sheep segments.
CHICAGO ILL A Slogan For Fair Treatment
A brief Chicago note promises a square deal to readers or customers, asserting dependable, honest service and a straightforward approach to rights and bargains. The message emphasizes fairness and reliability in local dealings.
Tschaikovsky Case Sparks Siberia Punishment Fears
Russian officials press grave charges against M. Tschaikovsky alleging revolutionary activity and plots to arm peasants. He faces possible administrative exile up to fifteen years, with investigation slow and primary associates possibly abroad. A Springfield purchase is cited as part of the alleged plot.
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M. Tschaikovsky
M. Makaroff
Siberia
St. Petersburg
Finland
Russia
M Tschaikovsky
Ministry of the Interior
United States
Springfield
Mass
Woman Captures Burglary Suspect Believing Attacked
Mrs Hannah Jaeger five feet tall and slender trapped a six foot burglar in Williamsburg apartment building. She confronted him on the fifth floor after he threatened her with a heavy wrench and pinned him with a sash weight until a police officer arrived.
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New York
Hannah Jaeger
Earthquake Shocks Halt Glendon Mines in New Jersey
Earthquake shocks shut the Glendon mines in Hibania New Jersey owned by Wharton Steel. Shocks suggest the entire mountain range extends through Morris County from north to southeast and is undergoing settling. Cracking rock formations and blocked access threaten the mine workings.
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New York
Glendon
Wharton Steel Company
Hibernia
N. J
Morris County
Gotham Zoos See City Payments and Attendance Totals
New York reports from January 23 indicate the New York Zoological Society’s executive committee shows city payments of 44 cents per visitor for Bronx Zoo and Battery Aquarium. In 1907 attendance reached 1,273,046 at the zoo and 2,313,393 at the aquarium, with the city appropriating 154,627 dollars to the society this year.
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Gotham
New York
New York Zoological Society
Bronx Zoo
Battery Aquarium
Aquarium
Society
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