Thaw escape linked to four visitors at Holland Hotel
Thomas Flood of New York City joined four men at the Holland Hotel before Thaw’s escape. Witnesses described the visitors as sporty, with Thompson claiming to aid “good fellows” in trouble. Flood drove the touring car while two men rode in the back as the group left toward the asylum.
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Guard Denies Complicity in Thaw Escape
Poughkeepsie N Y Aug 17 Sheriff Hornbeck said he spoke with Matteawan guard Howard Barnum who opened the gate for Harry Thaw and denied any payment from Thaw or agents. Barnum said he was surprised at the escape as a milkman named Hickey drove up to admit him. A black touring car arrived, Thaw jumped the gate and fled on the car as dust hid them, with Barnum notifying Dr Kleb.
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Thaw
Barnum
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Harry Thaw
Hickey
White
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R. C. Elite
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Glynn Demands Rigid Inquiry Into Thaw Escape
Albany Aug 17 Acting governor Glynn telegraphed prison chief John B Riley and Matteawan superintendent Dr Raymond F C Kieb seeking immediate information on Harry K Thaw’s escape He declared he would demand a thorough investigation and noted the hospital’s prison department jurisdiction Officials speculated whether Riley would acknowledge Glynn as acting governor in replying to the message
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Martin H. Glynn
John B. Riley
Raymond F. C. Kieb
Matteawan State Hospital
Harry K. Thaw
Glynn
Thaw
State Department of Prisons
Riley
Sulzer
Thaw brother in Bar Harbor refuses to discuss escape
Benjamin Thaw of Pittsburgh reports he has learned nothing about Harry Thaw's escape from Matteawan asylum. He refuses comment, stating he has not seen Harry recently and has no information beyond what reporters shared.
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Benjamin Thaw
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Thaw
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Harry Thaw
Canada to Deport Thaw If He Enters Dominion
Ottawa reports that Harry K. Thaw is en route to Canada and authorities have orders for border immigration inspectors to scrutinize trains and auto routes. If Thaw is stopped at the border he will be detained. if he slips through he will be sent back as an undesirable.
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Ontario
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Thaw
Thaw escape adds act to sensational tragedy at Madison Square Garden
New York reports the 1906 Madison Square Garden shooting of Stanford White by Harry K Thaw. The event, part of a long legal saga, details Thaw’s motive linked to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, the subsequent arrest, and the long confinement at Matteawan Asylum amid debates over his insanity and legal fights for discharge.
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Harry K. Thaw
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New York City
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Thaw
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Madison Square Garden
THAW S CRIME AND FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
Born 1871 Thaw married Evelyn Nesbit a chorus girl in 1905. He killed Stanford White on Madison Square roof garden June 25 1906. Tried for murder both 1907 and 1908 with acquittal on insanity. Committed to Matteawan 1908. Made repeated attempts to win release. Denies paternity of Nesbit child. Faced bribery charges in 1913. superintendent Ruegsell resigns. Cieb appointed. Escaped Matteawan in 1913.
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Mexican diplomacy unfolds as Belligerent talks pause
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan await Huerta government reply to John Lind note outlining U S position. Officials hope for progress on elections offer while no direct contact with constitutionalists has been reported. Telegraphic lines between Juarez and Chihuahua City restored aiding the Hulse family safety case referenced by Senator Penrose.
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Thaw's Mother Reacts to Son's Escape and Plans
Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw expressed astonishment and relief over Harry K Thaw's escape from Matteawan. She said she would not visit him tomorrow and questioned if he is truly breaking free, noting she believed he left for new court action.
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Harry K. Thaw
Mary Copley Thaw
Cresson
Harry
George Carnegie
Matteawan
Thaw affair widens as mother of escapee predicts move
Mrs. Thaw discusses Evelyn Thaw and Harry Thaw’s escape, noting a signed letter received on arrival. She doubts debt on Harry’s plans and hints at interest in Connecticut law. She plans to return to Cresgon, Pennsylvania, while Evelyn’s fear is dismissed as public theatrics.
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Mia Thaw
Evelyn
Evelyn Thaw
Mrs. Thaw
Jerome
Flint
Steamyacht Off Roton Point Departs Suddenly
South Norwalk Conn Aug 17 a large steam yacht anchored opposite Roton Point for two hours then steamed east in the afternoon The unusual move attracted attention and there was no confirmation of reports that passengers were taken aboard from Roton Point
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Demand Hale Expulsion From Mexican Press
In Mexico City Aug 17 popular interest in John Lind as Wilson's envoy ignores the talk of expelling Dr William Bayarre Hale who has been investigating conditions for the U S government using Article 33 to remove pernicious foreigners The Independente leads a rabid editorial calling Hale a spy and alleging he aims to prompt intervention.
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Mexico City
John Lind
Mexico
William Bayaré Hale
United States
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Hale
Thaw Extradition Question Raised by Inter State Boundaries
Special to The Washington Fest discusses Harry E Thaw crossing state lines and becoming a free man regarding extradition. It explains potential habeas corpus defenses and the role of state officials, affidavits, and insanity inquiries before any return to New York. The piece notes Thaw is not a fugitive criminal under federal law and may avoid extradition absent cross state action.
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Washington
New York
Harry E. Thaw
Tate
Cost of Thaws Fights Spent by Family and Courts
Mother spent 150000 in the Thaw case with entanglements, attorneys charging about 125000, Thaw expending roughly 15000 in Tombs. Legal actions to regain freedom run about 450000, pattern expenses near 990006, and overall cost near one million.
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Aes
MP Ae Baie
Howe Travelogues Draw Columbia Theater Crowd
A capacity audience at the Columbia Theater enjoyed Lyman H. Howe's travelogue program featuring colored views of travel through the French Alps and Balkan scenes. The night showcased a storm at sea and a dramatic Hoboken fire, with arctic Jungfrau scenes and numerous animal and flower films along with comic views, all up to Howe’s standard.
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Balkan States
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