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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
9
The courtroom overflowed as about 200 reporters and many others crowded into the Criminal Courts to witness opening scenes of Harry K. Thaw’s trial. Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw appeared among the Thaw family, while jurists and Thaw’s defense team prepared to challenge jurors amid intense public interest and whispered questions about wealth versus justice.
Cartoonist Homer Davenport writes in the Evening Mail that Harry Thaw’s facial features show a dangerous mix. He states he has never met anyone quite like Thaw and notes similarities only to "simper crime" cases he has seen.
Mrs Rachel Taylor, daughter-in-law of United States Commissioner Anson Taylor, was robbed on Twenty-first Street NW near L and M Streets. A colored man about 5'8" wearing a dark brown over coat and cap snatched her purse containing $5.20, two gold-rimmed spectacles, and a $1 check drawn to A. Taylor. He fled on the sidewalk.
National Marine Singers Beneficial Association elected officers during its annual Washington convention. Officers include W. F. Yatou as president, William J. Brady Jr as first vice president, Joseph R. Blanenette as second vice president, Joseph B. Pinch as third vice president, George A. Grubb as secretary, A. A. Jones as treasurer, with others serving on advisory board and board of trustees. Delegates were installed by George Bowen and Jik Cotton. A banquet and ball followed in Baltimore, with business sessions scheduled at 1 o'clock and evening festivities at the Willard and Belesco theaters.
The Board of Education adjourned Cardozo case amid heated debate over extending the trial. Cardozo, supervising principal of the Thirteenth division, pleaded not guilty to disloyalty while allegations include conduct unbecoming and authorship of an anonymous letter sent to the Washington Times.
Mrs Massey argued she would not attend with only an hour and a half to prepare Apt Oyster claimed he made the greatest sacrifice to Bree ent and could not devote time to the case Mrs Terrell said she must go to New York for a lecturing tour The hearing drew much feeling from Mr Davin and board members The case was continued to 12 noon Saturday with Mrs Massey O M Atwood and J F Cook absent and further proceedings postponed.
The Masonic Veterans' Association of the District held its twenty-ninth annual banquet at the Ebbitt House with about 100 members. President George Gibson presided as William E. Andrews praised Roosevelt as the embodiment of Masonry. Other speakers lauded Masonry's influence on history and honored long-time member Thomas B. Creighton, born 1818. New members were admitted during the gathering.
President James B. Angell greeted over 100 alumni at the University of Michigan Washington Alumni Association banquet in the YMCA hall. Speakers praised the alma mater and its role in shaping the West, with distinguished attendees including Supreme Court Justice Day, District Supreme Court Judge Barnard, Carnegie Institute's Woodward, and Interstate Commerce Commission economist Adams.
Senator Knox arrived at the White House for a morning conference, but his French limousine would not start as a record cold winter day froze the engine. The mechanician swore under breath, Knox read a book and smoked a cigar for about thirty minutes before walking home.
Major P Hadward Dye a well known attorney died yesterday from heart failure after weeks of illness. Funeral at 1 pm 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. He practiced law in Washington for over thirty years and was active in the Loyal Legion and Royal Arch Masonry.
The Ohio River is falling below Louisville with crest near 46 feet at Louisville and 44 feet at Cairo. Crests expected to rise to between 49.5 and 50 feet at Cairo within two to three days. Temperatures mainly cold across the region with snow in the Lake region and Ohio and Mississippi valleys Thursday and Friday. Winds shift northeast along New England coast and southeast near Gulf. Local readings show midnight to evening temperatures and humidity, with little rainfall recorded.
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