Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s Trial Role as Her Own Defense
A sympathetic observer describes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as she prepares to testify in the Harry K. Thaw murder trial. The piece portrays her as a young woman of fragile nerves under public scrutiny, balancing fear and duty to her husband and his aging mother while facing a courtroom showdown.
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Stanford White
Sotat
Washington Post
New York
Jan
Charles Somerville
Evening Journal
May Mckenws
Gilger Ste
Broadway
Mia
Harry Thaw
Talesmen
Josephine
Terranova
Jennings
Mr. Hertridge
Thaw Trial Talesmen Examine Jurors As Cameras Clash
The Thaw courtroom scene continues with talesmen questioned for bias as Stanford White murder case dominates. Jurors familiar with the players face scrutiny while photographers press the crowd, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw shows strain, and defense and prosecution spar over voir dire tactics.
Three Judges vs Jury in Thaw Case Debate
The New York Herald summary argues three experienced judges should preside criminal trials instead of juries. It notes juries are unpredictable and often mislead, while three professionals could better assess evidence, exclude manufactured claims, and reduce reversals. If three judges preside, verdicts on Thaw’s guilt or innocence would be clearer and potentially more just.
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Molineux
New York Herald
Francis Wellman
Thaw
Sessions
Supreme Court
Oro
Unwritten law cited in Griffing release case
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Harry Roskopf released Paul Griffing charged with stabbing Eugene Walker and George Silverman after stating no jury would convict and that Griffing was justified protecting the sanctity of his fireside. Walker admitted his involvement with Griffing's wife.
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Washington
St Louis
Harry Roskopf
Paul Griffing
Eugene S. Walker
George Silverman
Walker
Roskopf
Griffing
Silverman
Close Guard on Jury in Thaw Trial Sparks Fire Alarm
New York reports unprecedented juror containment in the Thaw case with guards present at all times. jurors 362 to 374 housed in Broadway Central rooms scanned for letters and overheard conversations. wives, business contacts, and reading material tightly controlled to prevent leakages.
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Campbell
Hecke
Broadway Central
Lynch
Cant Lynch
Aurte
Holman Denies Testifying in Thaw Case
Pittsburg reports Mrs. Charles J Holman mother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw denies plans to go to New York as a witness or spectator in Thaw trial. She says she has not been East, will not discuss the case, and seeks no vengeance, urging health and facts over sensational claims.
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Talesmen
Wilte
Abe” ‘Hummel
Talesman
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Hartridge
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Gleason
Thaw
McPike
Harry Thaw
Jerome
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Harry’ Thaw
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Mra Willam ‘Thaw
Mra
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Edward Thaw
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Henry C. Harney
James Campbell
George H. Fecke
Thomas Daily
Deming B. Smith
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George Pfaff
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Pittsburg
Charles J Holman
Brookline
Mr. Holman
Thantral
Holman
Associated Press
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