Thaw at Mattea wan Asylum Near New York Granted Unusual Freedom
Warren K Thaw will reside at Mattewan asylum on the Hudson near Fishkill for the criminal insane. He may have a private room, no uniformed guards, and near- total freedom under observation with visitors and famous inmates. meals in a shared hall, restricted tobacco and alcohol, and access to games, a library, and a chapel.
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Warry K. Thaw
Gabon
Maranie
Srothes
Mattenwin
Saign
New York
Aho
Broadway
Fifth Ave
Polar expeditions planned by Charcot and Abruzzi
London reports two more polar expeditions are announced. Dr Jean Charcot prepares to set out for the south pole while the Duke of Abruzzi plans a voyage to the north. Details are scarce and fundraising continues amid government support and private subscriptions.
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Watie
Theshington
London
Jean Charet
South Pole
Duke of the Abruzzi
Duchy of the Abruzzi
M. Charcot
Tryup
Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict Thaw Is Committed
In a dramatic courtroom scene Judge Dowling accepts jurors verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity for Harry K Thaw. Thaw is ordered confined at Matteawan State Hospital with immediate transfer by sheriff to secure custody amid protests and a tense crowd outside.
Pray Weary Thaw's Door: Comstock Plea at Tombs
Special to The Washtington Poet New York Feb 1 Six Holy Ghosters arrested for indecent behavior were discharged by Magistrate Corrigan at the Tombs. Anna Collins said the Lord will provide as they move toward Brazil to preach. Comstock urged action, but then avoided affidavits. The group prayed in court and left peacefully after leaving.
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Washtington
New York
Corrigan
Tombs
Brazil
Anna Collins
Anna
Anthony Comstock
Criminal Branch
Supreme Court
Comstock
London Approves Thaw Verdict Amid Mixed Opinion
The Thaw trial verdict met with cautious approval in London and Pittsburgh. British opinion favored conviction and punishment, while some noted the judge may consider asylum for the criminally insane. crowds in Pittsburgh rushed extras and discussed the acquittal with mixed reactions.
Contort and empathy at Dannemora State Hospital
Fragmentary report notes a large patient count and changes in capacity. Mentions 713 patients now, originally planned 600, and historical figure of 78 patients before the hospital was built.
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Ahris
Waas
Dannemora State Hospital
Thaw Guarded In Matteawan Asylum Arrival
Harry K Thaw arrived at Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane and was placed in the observation ward with fifty other patients. He spoke by long distance to his wife, requested better lodging, and prepared for a week or two of evaluation while authorities monitor his mental state. Photographers and crowds followed the party from Fishkill to the hospital, where officials stated no special privileges would be granted during the stay.
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Mr. Jerome
Mr. Littleeton
Sherif
Justice Dowling
Thaw
Ir. Littleton
Mr. Littleton
Mr.Littleton
Criminal Courta Building
Mr. Illtleton
Mr. O'Reilly
Rector's
Cafe Martin
Sherifff
Josiah Thaw
Daniel O’reilly
Bell
Lafayette Street
Grand Central Station
Sheriff Bell
Matteawan
Harry KK
State Hospital
New York
Bell Amu
O'Reilly
Stenp
Shud
Fishkill
Robert B. Lamb
Marty Thaw
Mama
Overdue Steamship Bluefields Sought by Coast Line
Philadelphia reports an overdue eighteen crew steamship Bluefields from Jacksonville to Philadelphia has not arrived after eight days. The vessel sailed January 21 under Capt Trigg ing and is owned by New York and Baltimore Transportation Co. The crew includes residents of Baltimore and Collingswood New Jersey with four mariners aboard. Coast guards and maritime officials continue to search the rouse for the overdue ship.
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Philadelphia
Blueferus
Jacksonville
Trigging
Higgins
Collingswoor
N. J
Baltimore
Bremen
Scatland Mentsaip
Sandy Hook
Havana
Thaw to Write From Mattea Wan and Special Delivery Stamp
Report describes Thaw planning a letter to Evelyn Nesbit from Mattea Wan with a special delivery stamp so it would reach her next day. The scene at the station includes a crowd, police, and Thaw boarding a private car as Josiah Thaw delivers a farewell message from his mother.
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Matteawan
Josiah Thaw
Talute
Thaw
O'Reilly
Evelyn Nesbit
New York State
One Juror Against Eleven in Thaw Case
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports the Thaw jury after long deliberations stood eight for acquittal on insanity grounds and four for conviction. After arguments and review of defense evidence, two jurors shifted to insanity, raising the count to eleven. Breakfast at the Knickerbocker preceded another switch, leaving one holdout five minutes before court.
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Washington Post
New York
Thaw
Knickerbocker
Dan O'Reilly
Maj
Cary
Prof Koch to Visit America for Rest from Study
Berlin reports Prof Robert Koch plans a year’s rest and travel after eighteen years in Central Africa studying sleeping sickness. He will begin in the United States with aims to visit Yellowstone Park and Niagara Falls, possibly starting the end of March or early April from New York. In Mexico City a dispatch notes the American schooner National Eagle and its ten crew perished in a Gulf storm after departing Key West twenty six days ago for Tampico.
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America
Berlin
Fey
iProf
Robert Koch
Central Africa
Washington Post
Mexico City
Campico
National Eagle
Key West
Tampico
Gulf of Mexico
Secretive at home cure for drunkenness advertised
An advertisement claims a tasteless remedy to cure a drunkard secretly at home with no effort by the wife or family. It promises a free trial coupon and sends a tree package by mail in plain wrapper after the reader submits name and address to Dr. J. W. Haines in Cincinnati.
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Mali
J. W. Haines
Glens Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
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