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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1907
Page
3
In court dialogue, Mr Delmas questions the young wife about pursuing marriage to Thaw. She confirms that pressure and family acceptance influenced her mind about marriage, including meetings with Mrs Thaw in New York as part of the unfolding case.
Excerpt recounts an inquiry about Evelyn Thaw and Stanford White, then lists funeral notices for multiple figures: Barry, Benjamin, Borbeck, Flynn, Gibbs, Gutherz, McKnow, Goldsborough, Rockwood, Camberger, Wall, Wheeler, and a Breslau remembrance, spanning Feb 1907 with church services and burial plans.
The Washington Post will publish marriage and death notices simultaneously with no extra charge in several newspapers including the Enquirer, New York Times, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Chicago Record, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Eyewitness recounts encounters on Fifth Avenue and near Dr Delavan's throat treatment, describing a tense reaction from William Desmond Thaw. The account notes Thaw's agitation, nail biting, and insistence on secrecy after repeated meetings with Stanford White.
In court Mrs Thaw recounts how Jack Barrymore invited her to marry him. She explains a quarrel with Stanford White over Barrymore and how she was pressured by White and her mother, including threats she would be sent to school in New Jersey. The testimony describes family tensions and the social dynamics surrounding the case.
In a dramatic courtroom moment District Attorney Jerome protests defamation of the dead while lawyer Delmas argues to admit evidence about Thaw and his knowledge of Stanford White’s crimes. The judge agrees to consider insanity evidence, framing how such statements affect the case and the defendant’s mind. Thaw’s will then comes into play as Delmas begins further questioning.
In a heated session, witnesses debated Evelyn Thaw and Harry Thaw wills from April 4, 1905. Judge Fitzgerald barred contested pages lacking clear identification, delaying admission to prove unsound mind. Delmas reserved right to present further evidence as Mrs Thaw testified amid crowd disruption.
In a tense courtroom exchange the defense and prosecution argue over admitting testimony about Mrs Thaw and other young women's fate. The district attorney defends it as relevant background, while the defense labels it gossip. Adjournment is set until Monday as Nesbit Thaw resumes.
Open ing hour at the Criminal Courts building in New York descended into disorder as hundreds sought admission to see Evelyn Thaw. Struggles, favoritism, and political pull filled the room while police struggled to manage the crowd and keep seats for those with legitimate business.
Secret admissions through the prisoners pen flooded the courtroom as 123 passes claimed from various city offices. Inspector McClusky vowed to revoke all politicians passes while a melee erupted outside the trial room door. Assemblyman Goldberg battled court officers, was ejected, and threatened charges. A Bridge of Sighs window opened slightly drawing hundreds awaiting Thaw.
Detectives in New York detained two former intimate friends of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Marie Follette and Edna Chase at an uptown hotel to compel their testimony in an effort to counter Evelyn Nesbit Thaws account of abuse by Stanford White. Anna Crane was also detained as investigators pursue additional witnesses.
Special to The Washington from Pittsburg reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her mother misstated birth dates when applying for a marriage license to wed Harry E. Thaw on April 4, 1905. Evelyn claimed December 25, 1885 while the affidavit said December 25, 1884. The error could invalidate the license and marriage. Mrs Holman lies in critical condition from shock and prostration at the Brookline residence.
A New York District Attorney representative obtained the transcript of Dr Evans testimony from the Morris Plains Insane Asylum case. Beynon was convicted years ago for shooting George H Camp amid defense claims of insanity at the time of the act.
Special to The Washington Poet from Greensboro Ga describes Mrs Mary C Thaw writing Capt RB Smith about Harry K Thaw's trial for Stanford White's murder. She cites luck numbers from scripture to support unity with her son and notes visitors, including Andrew Carnegie's circle, and a Rockefeller sighting at a New York church service.
The Washington Fest Boston reports actor Jack Barrymore, brother of Ethel Barrymore, has entered a sanitarium after a grip infection. He was ill during a rehearsal for Captain Jinks at the Colonial Theater and may face pneumonia. He had recently visited New York for the Thaw trial summons and spoke with District Attorney Jerome before returning to Boston.
Paris reports Paris included testimony related to the Thaw trial in New York. Women claim Thaw escaped insanity to explain alleged Paris escapades. A renter describes Thaw staying in an apartment. another American woman cites the bathtub incident and accuses maltreatment with a $3,000 payment.
Sanborn first witness at Penrose court martial at Fort Sam Houston testifies to seeing a man in army uniform near Fort Brown gate on August 13 during the Brownsville shooting. Other witnesses describe soldiers firing, from the Officers' Quarters area and the Federal reservation, with uniforms and gear noted. Lieutenant Belden and others report gunfire and injuries to police and sailors, while Brownsville police say a shot bullet wounded his arm, with accusations pointing to government soldiers.
United States and Mexico seek to avert war between Honduras and Nicaragua. Navy dispatches gunboat Marietta to Greytown and cruiser Chicago to Acajuta to protect American interests and back off impending hostilities. Officials anticipate arbitration under San Jose and Corinto treaties, with talks urging restraint on troop movements while diplomats work on a settlement.
Reports from Buenos Ayres say the San Juan uprising shows no bloodshed or serious damage. The rebels hold the city government, but the revolt is described as a local affair with no federal intervention requested. The development is confined to San Juan Province.
Guthrie February 8 delegates at the constitutional convention react to a Murphy Missouri bill for repealing the statehood enabling act. Sessions dwindle with only about seven percent of 112 delegates present as the convention sets legal interest at 6 percent and contract rate at 100 percent. Presidential candidate taft discussed amid cabinet interviews as headlines ship through Sunday Post.
Boston Feb 8 National Association of Wool Manufacturers president William Whitman denounces Governor Guild in a Somerset speech. He urges repudiation of Guild and opposition to his tariff revision policy, arguing the governor acted without industry input. The stance mirrors Lodge Crane support and signals a tense political clash.
A Lehigh Valley passenger train derailed when spreading rails at a curve near Hutchins Crossing in Ithaca. Four cars left the track and overturned while the locomotive and rear Pullman stayed on rails. Several passengers were injured, including James F. Meagher who suffered multiple fractures and possible internal injuries, and Mrs. A. Weed who was severely hurt. Conductor Shipman was injured after guiding passengers to safety. Raph Davis and Clifford Crance sustained bruises but returned home.
Franklin Ind Feb 8 GM Overstreet father of Congressman Jesse Overstreet of the Seventh Indiana District died at his home tonight at eighty seven, long an eminent attorney, Civil War veteran and former state senator.
Health office record lists marriages or license details with names ages and locations. John Ladd of Brook Hill and Luiy Walker of Richmond are among parties. ministers Rev J B McLaughlin Franklin Frice and Rev John D La Mothe officiate with another couple Alice Hour of Pittsburg.
Reported deaths include Rebecca Davis of Wik Avenue aged 72 and James Wedding at Sibley Hospital aged 76. Others include Milton Caldwell aged 73 and Ella Barnes aged 72. Addresses span 6th Street NW, MA Avenue, G Street SE, and Freedmen’s Hospital area with several entries for city wards and hospitals.
The Rev Frank Sewill will preach at 212 m and there will be a Sunday school at 12 15. An evening service and lecture at 7 30 pm continues the series Igain the Light of the World and the Influence of Christianity Upon Civilization by Rev Charles W Harvey of Cambridge Me. Midweek events include a reading hour in the pastor's study and a Y P A session. A lecture on Marriage as a law of life is set at 4 pm at 1512 G Street NW with elaborate invitations and a Q&A afterwards.
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