Jury Seated in Thaw Case as Opening Nears
The Thaw trial advances with eleven jurors seated after two additional panels. District Attorney Jerome plans a brief opening outlining the events of the roof garden tragedy while the defense prepares to address potential connections between Stanford White and Evelyn Nesbit. A new panel of 100 talesmen was ordered to complete the jury.
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New York
Jerome
Roof Garden
Stanford White
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Thaw Jury Selects Brearley as First Insanity Case Debates
Advertising agent Harry C. Brearley became juror No. 6 as the Thaw jury panel began amid debate over insanity as a legal defense. Attorneys discussed temporary insanity and possible court commissions while Jerome Thaw’s defense weighs strategy. Mrs. Thaw attended despite pleas for her stay home.
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Harry C. Brearley
Harold R. Faire
Brearley
Henry L. Kleinberger
Thaw
Jerome
William Thaw
Countess of Yarmouth
Carnegie
Harry Thaw
Jury selection advances in Thawe trial in New York
In a conference among Justice Fitzgerald, District Attorney Jerome, and Thawe's counsel, jurors Walker and Haas were excused. They were the fourth and ninth jurors chosen. Nine jurors remain. Oscar A. Pink and Wilbur F. Steel were selected as the tenth and eleventh jurors.
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New York
The
Evening Journal
Justice Fitzgerald
Jerome
Thawe
Walker
Haas
Oscar A. Pink
Wilbur F. Steel
Pinion May McKenzie Hear Early Court Appearance
In the courtroom May McKenzie and Pinion appeared early for proceedings. No further details were provided in the fragment.
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Pinion
May McKenzie
Death of Henry Barth, Oldest US Type Founder
Henry Barth, longtime manager of the Cincinnati plant for the American Type Founders company and noted as one of the oldest type founders in the United States, died at the age of 4 years following a stroke of apoplexy.
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Cincinnati
Henry Barth
American Type Founders’ Company
United States
Salome to Be Discontinued at Metropolitan Opera
New York officials announce the decision to discontinue the current section of the Strauss opera Salome at the Metropolitan Opera House after a conference between owners representatives and the leasing Metropolitan Opera Company. The meeting followed a protest letter from the owning company directors.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Opera House
Metropolitan Opera Company
Disputes End in Shooting in Illinois Real Estate Row
Thomas Chilcote a Murdock real estate agent and Frederick Hays his father in law exchanged shots after a family dispute about Chilcotes wife. Both men fired but no one was hurt and no legal action has been taken.
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Newman, IL
Thomas Chilcote
Murdock
County
Frederick Hays
Alma College Receives Gift of Grand Piano
Alma Missouri Alma college in Alma Michigan reports a $500 grand piano gift from A W Wright of Alma. Wright known as father of Alma college also paid off the college debt last year and four years ago built the $50 000 girls dormitory named for him.
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Alma College
Alma, Mich
A. W. Wright
Alma
Carrie Nation Denied Access At White House Office
Carrie Nation accompanied by two friends sought entry to the White House executive offices. She was refused admission and began to harass the crowd assembled about the treatment offered her. After about a minute she left of her own accord.
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Washington
Carrie Nation
White House
Gates seeks divorce after alleged kitchen knife threats
Pontiac Michigan January 81 Elmer W Gates accused his wife Mary Gates of chasing him with a butcher knife and threatening his life on several occasions, prompting a divorce filing.
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Pontiac
Mich
Elmer W. Gates
Mary Gates
Princeton Man Vanishes on Wabash River Sparks Receiver Request
Henry E. Agar former Indiana legislator and grain businessman disappeared from a boat on the Wa bash river near Mount Carmel. His absence prompts court action by the Princeton Elevator Company president asking for a receiver amid questions about missing wheat and cash. The scene shifts to Dublin where a play provoked Gaelic League protests and police closure, while Trinity College students and Yeats support the production as a stand for theatrical freedom.
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Princeton
Ind
Ian
Henry E. Agar
Indiana
Wabash River
Mount Carmel
Princeton Levator Company
Agar
Gaelic League
Trinity College
Arthur
William Butler Yeats
Playboy of the Western World Provokes Abbey Riot
Dublin Irish factions erupt as Synge play The Playboy of the Western World staged at Abbey Theatre triggers mounting disapproval and riotous scenes amid uproar by audiences.
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Dublin
Synge
Abbey Theater
Death Toll Rises From Stuart Mine Disaster
Late reports from the Stuart company mine in Fayette county indicate about six dozen victims. The known in-mine list includes 38 white workers and 10 colored workers, with several foreigners unlisted. Rescuers lay brattices in the shaft and clear debris, making slow progress but hoping to reach survivors soon.
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Charleston
W. Va
Stuart Company
Stuart
Fayette County
Miners Entombed in Mine With Little Hope of Survival
Report from the scene quotes grim outlook as rescuers search the mine where the men were trapped. Officials express scant chance of reviving any survivors.
New Cumberland Telegraph Beating at Home of Operator
Nellie Campbell chief operator at the local telephone exchange was found unconscious gagged and tied to a chair in her New Cumberland home. Police believe burglars outraged and ransacked the house taking valuables as they fled. Her condition is critical and attackers remain unknown.
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New Cumberland
W. Va
Nellie Campbell
Miss Campbell
Mia
W. D. Campbell
Fortifications Urgently Pushed for Pearl Harbor
Secretary Taft warns there is every reason to ready Hawaii fortifications and presses Senate Appropriations Committee chair Allison for an additional 850000 dollars to strengthen Pearl Harbor defenses.
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Washington
Jan
Hawaii
Taft
Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Pearl Harbor
Burnham Seeks Paul Jones Day and Ship Dress Parade
Senator Burnham introduces a bill to set September 23 as Paul Jones Day requiring U S ships in port to dress ship. Secretary Taft authorizes West Point to take the entire cadet corps to the Jamestown Exposition.
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Burnham
Paul Jones
United States
Taft
West Point Military Academy
Jamestown Exposition
Chicago Markets Report January 31 1907
Chicago markets show mixed yet firm tones across cattle hogs and sheep with receipts and shipments detailed. Officials note strong hogs and steady cattle and lamb prices as buyers push bids near yesterday’s levels.
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Senate
John A Babcock with The North American Commission Company
John A Babcock associated with The North American Commission Company seeks prompt communication and assurances of prompt service or deal terms as indicated in the message.
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The
North American Commission Company
Tragic Courtroom Drama in Army Murder Trial
In Pittsburgh on January 31 the murder trial of Lieutenant Raph W. Drury and Private John Dowd continued as the jury neared a verdict. Dowd testified he warned Crowley to halt, fired to maim, and that Crowley failed to surrender, while Mrs Crowley fainted in court amid the heated proceedings.
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Pittaburg
Raph W. Drury
John Dowd
Ninth
United States Infantry
William H. Crowley
Arsenal
Dowd
Mattingly challenges doer after prank uses his image
A University of South Dakota student, J H Mattingly, sues a salve maker for damages after his photo is used in a prank claiming healing powers. Mattingly vows to duel the prankster if located, accusing a rival of sending the letter.
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Vermillion
J. H. Mattingly
University of South Dakota
Blackstonian
Mattingly
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