Thaw trial hears medical tests on mental state
Dr. Evans described Thaw the defendant as having a highly unusual back of head mood and an extraordinary pulse pattern. He found no drug signs or tremors from intoxication and noted Thaw’s memory was good though nervous during examinations. Delays and will reading were discussed as attorney Jerome seeks time to review the will before potential court readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Evans
Evans
Evins
Ivana
Dr. Evans
Mr. Delmas
Jerome
Mr. Jerome
Mr Delmas
Deemar
Bingaman
Fhaws
Fitzgerald
Thaw Case Witness Describes Physical Inspections
Dr Evans testified on Thaws physical exam including head shape mood signs and reflex tests. He noted good nutrition normal skin and normal pupil and ankle reflexes but described an unusual low mood at the rear head with no definite significance.
Abnormal Pulse Attributed To Thaw Mental Disorder
Dr Evans details Thaw pulse irregularities from several examinations. The alienist notes extreme nervous pulse, heart rate fluctuating 64 to 112 in short intervals, with rapid shifts to 30 and back, suggesting serious sympathetic nervous system fault. He reports repeated variance despite mental calm attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Thaw
Jerome Examines Will In Thaw Trial Proceedings
Dr Evans outlines a rule linking epilepsy and insanity across generations while noting variations among scientists. He states epileptics tend to pass mental predispositions to offspring, with collateral relatives sometimes showing taint. Cross examination pauses as legal strategy delays continue into the next day.
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Evans
Jerome
Trai
Delmas
Harry K. Than
Thaw's Income From Coke Trust Is Audited in Court
Pittsburg Pa Feb 13 Benjamin Thaw Alexander Blair Thaw and Chalmers Darsie trustees report in Orphans Court that Harry Kendall Thaw will receive 12656 from the coke trust portion of William Thaws estate for July 19 to November 1 last year Alice Thaw Countess of Yarmouth and the other seven Thaw children share the same amount The nephews receive half this sum The coke trust covers all coke and coal properties William Thaw owned in Connellsville and is largely royalty based yielding large yearly returns.
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Pittsburg
Benjamin Thaw
Alexander Blair Thaw
Chalmers Darsie
William Thaw
Orphans” Court
Harry Kendall Thaw
Coke Trust
Alice Thaw
Yarmouth
Connellsville
Thaw Trial Focus on Evelyn Nesbit Testimony
A Philadelphia Press analysis argues the Thaw trial hinges on Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's testimony and the defense’s missteps. It assesses the defense strategy, Jerome’s cross examination, and the district attorney’s preparedness to challenge the narrative while weighing credibility and the potential impact on jurors.
Bonaparte Deflects Thaw Case Interest in Interview
Baltimore February 13 Attorney General Bonaparte says he has little interest in the Thaw trial and has read few headlines. He calls the lurid details revolting and not his duty to dwell on them, noting judges prosecutors jurors and others must handle the case. He compares exposing depravity to cleaning out cess pools for public health. He says newspapers sell what readers want and trusts editors’ taste.
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Baltimore
Bonaparte
Weather conditions and forecast with varying regional notes
Weather conditions show little precipitation across the United States in the last 24 hours. Temperatures rise east of the Mississippi with 30 to 40 degree increases in the Ohio Valley and Lower Lake region. Light snow expected along the Lower Lakes Thursday and in northern Mid Atlantic regions. elsewhere expect fair, warmer conditions then cooler by Friday. Storm warnings issued for the New England coast. Mississippi River stages projected to reach critical levels at New Orleans and Baton Rouge on the 18th.
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Lake Superior
United States
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Lower Lakes
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Ia O
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Haye
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Towa
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Jacksonville
Fla
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Marquetta
Mich
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Vane
New York
N. Pittsburg
St. Louis
Bt. Paul
Minn
Divorce Granted to Charles C Bassett Over Alleged Infidelity
Justice Gould ruled in a District Supreme Court decision that Charles C Bassett and Mrs Fanny Rice Bassett were separated due to infidelity linked to Rev E Lawrence Hunt. The ruling cited Hunt’s failure to testify and noted custody issues for the couple’s four children, who remain with the mother in Omaha.
Co-Respondent Admitted Aid in Marital Affair Hearings
The court, noting Hastings and Mrs Bassett at a Washington hotel, found a clandestine relationship led to a birth at Johns Hopkins Hospital and concluded the affair’s establishment was the only just inference. It highlighted abandonment of the husband and concealment of the child as key factors in the trial.
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Hastings
Wash Tington
Bassett
Omaha Suit Opens in Nebraska Divorce Case
Special to The Washington Post Omaha Nebraska February 13 The divorce case of Mrs Charles M Bassett formerly of Washington against her husband a clerk in Washington opened today Rev E Lawrence Hunt pastor of the Noble Street Presbyterian Church Brooklyn who was co respondent in the case filed in Washington is a witness in the case and was in the courtroom throughout today Mrs Bassett accompanied by one child sat beside Rev Hunt Debates over depositions from New York and Washington dominated proceedings The decree issued in Washington was discussed and counsel said if sustained the defense would lack evidence The court reserved ruling and warned if no defect exists no trial The Bassett lawyers threatened to appeal to the Supreme Court if the Nebraska court refuses to recognize the Washington decree Bassett has not yet reached Omaha and will arrive Thursday The case will likely run about a week.
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Charles C. Bassett
Geological Survey
Fanny Rice Bassett
Senator Rice
Arkansas
Hunt
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
Bassett
Noble Street Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
Justice Gould
Henry E. Davis
Omaha
Mr. Bassett
Gould
Washington Post
Mebr
Charles M. Bassett
Washington
E. Lawrence Hunt
Supreme Court
Baxter
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Nebraska
Arrest for Gentry Murder in St Louis
A man giving the name Louis Duval, a junk dealer, was arrested in St Louis on suspicion of being Frank Constantine Jr, wanted for the January 6 1906 murder of Mrs. Arthur Gentry. He claimed to be Louis Nathan, married, with a Chicago link, and his brother Charles Nathan confirmed past arrest over resemblance to the killer. Charles Nathan was later located at 217 Chamber of Commerce Building confirming the dialogue.
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St. Louis
Louis Duval
Frank Constantine, Jr
Watked
Chicago
Arthur Gentry
Constantine
Louis Nathan
Charles E. Nathan
Builders and Trades Association
Chamber of Commerce
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Aliernat
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Thaws
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Ahenist
LY Britton Evans
State Hospital For the Insane
Morris Plains
Will
Coke
Tharp
Berkeley
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Holland
Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
Lfe
Wiley
Shakespeare
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
White
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Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Mississipi River
Baton Rouge
E. Lawrence Hant
Mra
Bagsett
Mia
Liberty
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Masgruder
Conn. Ave. and
K St
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Bet. H and I Streets
SAN Juan Baltista Mining Company
Harry L. Boteler
Franklin
Burance Company
W. P Young
Whith
PA Ave
Connecticut Avenue Bridge
American Mosaic CO
7Th St
C. M N. Latimer
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Eighth Street
Rabhbi Simon
I. C. Kidwell
Washington, D. C
West
Edwin E. Ellett
Miller
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth St
Pennsylvania
Charles J. Bell
Yreop
Ava. H.W
E. Morrison Paper CO
Pa. Ave
Gentry
Guach & Biree
New York Ave
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
H Sts. N. E
7Th St. 5. W
Dr. Lyon
John F. Ellis & Co
N.W
Victor Edison Talking Machines
Jock
West End Laundry
Randle Highlands
Realty Company
7Th St. la. Ave
Ps. Ave
Ineuranos
Christian Xander
Belmont
Belmont Dairy Co., Incorporated
Arphag
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