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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
40
A packed Criminal Courts building hosts Harry K Thaw trial with reporters from the United States and abroad. Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and family observers dominate the gallery as Jerome sets proceedings, while juror questions and pretrial scrutiny unfold in a high profile case.
Homer Davenport, the cartoonist, writes in the Evening Mail that Harry Thaw’s facial features form a dangerous combination. He says he has never seen anyone like Thaw in face and notes other criminals with similar crimes but none match Thaw.
Mrs Rachel Taylor, daughter-in-law of United States Commissioner Anson Taylor, was robbed yesterday evening on Twenty-first Street NW between L and M streets. A colored man about five feet eight, wearing a dark brown overcoat and cap, snatched her purse containing $5.20, two pair of gold rim spectacles, and a check for $1 drawn to A. Taylor from the West End Woman's Temperance Association.
National Marine Singers' Beneficial Association elected officers in Washington at its annual convention. W F Yatou named president with Brady, Blanenette, Pinch filling senior posts. Grubb, Jones, Lincher, Houghton, Sheffer join advisory board. Waters, Kirty, Henry, Keating, and Maj Dick named board of trustees. Installing officers Bowen and Cotton presided. Delegates were hosted at a banquet in Baltimore.
The trial of Francia L. Cardoso, supervising principal of the Thirteenth division, before the Board of Education at Franklin School, adjourned after four hours amid heated debate. Cardoso pleaded not guilty to charges of disloyalty and conduct unbecoming, challenging the constitutionality of the board appointment. Witnesses described anonymous letters, handwriting, and alleged views, with testimony focusing on handwriting analysis and the superintendent’s handling of the case. The session was crowded, with adjournment to Saturday at noon due to absences and a late start under tense, divided board members.
Mrs Massey declared she would not attend if the respondent had only one and a half hours to prepare. Oyster said he could not time the case, while Mrs Terrell had to depart for a lecturing tour in New York. The board saw great feeling as the trial continued, but three members were absent and the case was postponed to Saturday noon.
Washington police seek two men who spoke little English and posed as foreigners to steal. They took a pocketbook with $4 from Mrs Wilkine at 512 Twelfth Street Northwest and another wallet containing $0 from J G Deponale of the Harper Building after two visits yesterday.
The Masonic Veterans' Association of the District held its twenty ninth annual banquet at the Ebbitt House with about one hundred members. President George Gibson presided as James A. Sample served as toastmaster. Archbishop remarks praised Masonry values and Theodore Roosevelt as embodying its teachings and his service from San Juan Hill to Brownsville.
University of Michigan President James B. Angell greeted over 1,000 former students at the Washington Alumni Association banquet. Speeches praised alma mater and Michigan’s historical role in the West. Notable attendees included Supreme Court Justice William FR Day, Judge Job Barnard, William Woodward, and Henry P. Adams.
Senator Knox’s French limousine stalled after a White House briefing as the coldest Washington winter in memory froze the engine. He stayed aboard the vehicle, reading a book and smoking a cigar for about half an hour before walking home.
Maj. P. Edward Dye a well known attorney and Civil War veteran died of heart failure. Funeral at 1 pm tomorrow from 1403 L Street under the Loyal Legion. Interment in Arlington. Born Cortland County New York April 23 1830 he helped raise the 100th New York Infantry and served as captain paymaster major and captain in the 26th United States Infantry. An active Loyal Legion member and Royal Arch Mason he practiced law in Washington for over thirty years.
Special River Bulletin reports Ohio River lowering below Louisville with crest near 46 feet at Louisville and 44 feet at Cairo tonight. Mississippi stages: Memphis 33.2 ft, Wicklburg 45.1 ft, New Orleans 17 ft. Forecast: warmer west, snow in Lake region and Ohio, rain or snow Thu-Fri, temps up east, winds NE along coasts, cold spells in northwest and central regions. Local hourly readings show low temps around 15-25 degrees and humidity around 58-70 percent with near zero rainfall.
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