Thaw Case Day Sees Jury Process Nearing Verdict
In New York court, prosecutors push to finish quick. Defense aims to demonstrate emotional insanity. Talesmen questioned amid courtroom tension as Thaw’s trial for Stanford White’s murder nears jury selection. Prominent attendees include Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, Countess of Yarmouth, and Mrs Carnegie.
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Dumor
Talesman
Mr.Fownsend
Jerome
Fitzgerald
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Mondass
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Countess of Yarmorth
George L. Carnegie
William Thaw
Hypnotism as Thaw Motive Revealed by Former Valet
James Morley, a former Thaw valet, claims a French hypnotist controlled Thaw for years. He says the Frenchman, lacking money, exploited Thaw and grew to hate White after a quarrel over an actress. Morley asserts the hypnotist influenced Thaw to murder White, and offers a letter as proof for Thaw’s acquittal.
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Gayl
Thaw
White
Mr. White
America
John D. Wig Home Made Seeks to Clear Arms Claim
Treasury statement cites Cleveland customs collector declaring the imported foreign made wine story a fake. Article author did not inquire at the collector's office. Europe origin article returned, deemed worthless and eligible for free entry if American made. Secretary of the Treasury correspondence reprimands clerk actions and absolves officials of responsibility for publication.
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Treasury Department
Shaw
Cleve ‘Land
Hockefeller
Europe
the Treasury
Thaw defense seen as self defense by Munsey
Detective Munsey said Evelyn Nasby Thaw will testify she feared White threatened her and Thaw shot first when danger appeared. He labeled alienist talk as tactic to mislead the jury. In Wooster Ohio Mrs William Thaw, head of the missionaries’ children's homes board, funded improvements at a Wooster home.
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Evelyn Thaw
White
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Frank W. Munsey
Jerome
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Thaw
Munser
Evelyn Nasbit Thaw
Pusheng
Commonwealth
Wooster
Ohia
Rep
William Thaw
Woman’s Advisory Board
University of Wooster
Runaway Boys Apprehended at Baltimore Station
Policeman Henry Ehlers arrested two boys at the Baltimore and Ohio station who are charged as fugitives from their parents. Garland Green, fifteen, of 2210 East Fayette street, and James Wiegel, sixteen, of 26 East Fayette street, Baltimore, admitted plans to go West and become mine owners. They were sent to the house of detention awaiting return instructions. Thomas H. Pickford sold the Seville apartment house at Eighteenth street and Wyoming avenue to a syndicate of out-of-town capitalists led by George S. Reese for about $00,000, with Robert C. Shinn and the firm Lieberman & Hawn involved.
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Henry Ehlers
Baltimore and Ohio
Ae Garland Green
East Fayette Street
James Wiegel
Baltimore
West End
House of Detention
Seville
Thomas H. Pickford
Eighteenth Street
Wyoming Avenue
Washington Heights
George 8S. Reese
Robert C. Shinn
Fen
Lieberman & Hawn
Hopes of Open Spring and Groundhog Legend
Weather Bureau forecasts rain and rising temperatures for a spring boost if the groundhog sees no shadow. The old Candlemas tale ties to Teutonic and Celtic beliefs, explaining why the groundhog and bear myth influences expectations for winter end. The piece traces regional adoption of the legend.
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Weather Bureau
Drainage Plan Sparks Cost Clash Over Calumet Project
International water way commission says Calumet River reversal to drain into the Mississippi would cost $5,000,009 more than Chicago Sanitary District estimates. Army engineers deem the plan crude and insufficient. Taft has not decided on denial of Chicago’s request to divert Lake Michigan waters. A clash looms if Chicago proceeds without a government permit.
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Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Sanitory Board of Chicago
International Waterway Commission
Jocel Clinots Engineers
International Board
Calumet River
Congress
War Department
Taft
Chicago
Surety Bonds Limited by 10 Percent Capital and Surplus
Government circular tightens rules on corporate sureties for official bonds. No sole surety may exceed 10 percent of a companys paid up capital and surplus, with excess only when secured by department approval or deposits. Reinsurance reduces risk, and annual reports detailing large obligations are required in January April July and October. Reinsuring companies must be authorized under the 1894 act.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Water carriers status questioned over railroad control
Government inquiry seeks to learn if steamship and canal firms are controlled in part by railroads. Bureau stresses the move is to determine Interstate Commerce Commission jurisdiction, not to assert control. Also notes Jamestown Exposition curios shipped from Post Office Museum and a drainage experts hearing planned in South Carolina legislature.
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Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Postoffice Museum
Slack
Jamestown
St. Louie
Elwood Mead
G Elliott
Office of Experiment Stations
Department of Agriculture
House of the
South Carolina
Jose J. Rodriguez Dies After Stroke in Washington
Jose Ignacio Rodriguez, a Cuban born scholar and lawyer who served as chief translator for the Bureau of American Republics, died at his home in Washington after a two week illness. He was a Harvard educated figure in Havana politics and a long time Washington contributor with ties to Mexico claims work. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Jose Ignacio Rodriguez
Bureau of American Republics
Vermont Avenue
Rodriguez
Hiis
E. A. Munoz
Baltimore
Pr Rodriguez
Washingtonians
Havana
Cuba
Noveinher H
United States
University of
Colon
Belen
Revista de Jurisprudencia
Washington
Mary A. Joyce
Mexico
Printing contract bids put to Postmaster General
The Postmaster General will decide if the government continues printing stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers or grants the four year contract to a private firm. Eastern Manufacturing and Contracting Company bid lower than Hartford Manufacturing Company. Bids reveal price increases since four years ago. A committee including Carter B Keene B E Herpe and William Fitch will review and report before a final decision.
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Postmaster General
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
American Bank Note Company
Bureau
Eastern Manufacturing and Contracting Company
New York
Hartford Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Captain Duke to Visit Washington Salvation Army Hall
In Washington many friends will greet Captain Duke at the Salvation Army Hall. She entered the Salvation Army over two years ago and trained for officership. Capt. Duke is home on a short visit to Herndon Virginia and will depart for Philadelphia early next week. Dedicatory services are set for tomorrow at Washington Heights Presbyterian Church with morning and afternoon sessions. Kiity Pence won $750 in District court damages after a fall on icy pavement March 2, 1905. The Capitol Hill Recreation and Pleasure Club was incorporated yesterday by Michael A. Bowen Denny M Pumphrey and Minpvel B Zeikle. A streetcar collided with the Salvation Army wagon at Thirteen Street and New York Avenue Northwest, injuring supplies for the army. The wagon’s front wheel and axle were damaged. Columbia Lodge No 174 International Association of Machinists endorsed the Madden bid for office at McCauley s Hall.
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Captain Duke
Washington
Salvation Army
Pennsylvania
Miss Duke
Herndon
Philadelphia
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
Columbia Road
Kelawama Avenue
Columbia Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Madden
McCauley’s
Great Northern Heir Says Two Sides In Coal Shortage
Louis W. Hil vice president of the Great Northern Railway reports to Interstate Commerce Commission chair Knapp on a three week snow bound Dakota trip. He claims relief is near within a week weather permitting and notes coal was refused in some Dakota towns for not being screened while others faced shortages. He cites Rugby Junction and Devil's Lake accounts, and says some reports from the region are greatly exaggerated.
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Louis W. Hil
Great Northern Railway
Knapp
Inter-state Commerce Commission
North Dakota
Montana
Dakota
Devil's Lake
Hill
Rugby Junction
Rugby
Ho Adds
Spokane
Columbia River
Uhey
Report on Coal Roads II Details Gov Hughes Change
The Department of Justice received a government investigation report by Todd and Simpson on coal carrying roads in the anthracite regions. Gov Hughes of New York, previously allied with Br Simpson, is now represented by Todd. The Attorney General is expected to approve the report and present it to the President.
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Department of Justice
Messrs. Todd
Simpson
Gov
Hughes
New York
Br. Simpson
Todd
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