Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s Role in Trial Described in Vivid Portrait
A sympathetic observer portrays Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as the pivotal yet tormented figure in Harry Thaw's impending trial. The piece casts her as a dancer in a grim courtroom drama, eyes wide with fear, smiling to comfort her husband while the jury weighs the case against architect Stanford White's killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford White
Harry
America
Evelyn Nesbit
Fitzgerald
Jerome
Talesmen
Thaw Trial Jury Selection and Courtroom Drama Unfolds
The Thaw trial features talesmen from acquaintances of Stanford White, including Robert Underwood Johnson, as juror scrutiny intensifies. Defense and prosecution clash over juror bias while Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and family attend, photographers swarm outside, and courtroom tactics reveal the strategy shaping the verdict.
Prefers 3 Judges to Jury in Thaw Case Trial Study
The piece argues replacing juries with three experienced judges for criminal trials to improve accuracy and efficiency. It cites Thaw’s case, notes 47% appeal reversals, and claims judges can better assess evidence, expert testimony, and witnesses. It discusses verdicts under varied three-judge configurations and urges a professional panel over lay jurors.
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Molineux
New York Herald
Francis Wellman
Thaw
Sessions
Supreme Court
Oro
Unwritten law cited in release of Griffing on stabbing case
Special to The Washington cost St Louis reports Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Harry Roskopf upheld the unwritten law and ordered the release of Paul Griffing charged with stabbing Eugene S. Walker and George Silverman. Roskopf argued Griffing was justified to protect the sanctity of his fireside, noting Walker admitted a relationship with Griffing’s wife. Silverman was stabbed twice defending Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St Louis
Harry Roskopf
Paul Griffing
Eugene S. Walker
George Silverman
Walker
Roskopf
Griffing
Silverman
Close Guard on Jury in Thaw Trial Not Allowed Contact
New York January reports reveal jurors in the Thaw case are under extreme guard. Capt Lynch opens letters and screens communications. jurors’ wives and business associates must visit only in presence of an officer. Tenants are restricted, rooms for jurors are isolated, and breakfast and activities occur under watch as a private hotel suite becomes a high security court.
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Park Row
Criminal Courts
Manhattan Beach
Atgps
William Thaw
Josiah
Pittsburg
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Hartridge
Thaw
Henry C. Harney
Edward Pekarz
Pekarz
Harney
Tombs
New York
Capt Lynch
Campbell
Hecke
Broadway Central
Lynch
Cant Lynch
Aurte
Broadway
Great
Jones Street
Arthur Campbell
BE. Fitzpatric
James Campbell
George H. Fecke
Thomas Daily
Deming B. Smith
Charles Friedman
George Pfaff
William J. Lynch
London
Sie
Hotel Cecil
States
Ver Thames
Strand
Cecil
Department H
Fourth Avenue
Dorland Agency
Atlantic Cty
N. J
Holman Denies Testify in Thaw Trial Visit
Pittsburg reports Mrs. Charles J Holman mother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw denies plans to go to New York as a witness or spectator in the Thaw trial. She says she has not been East, remains in Brookline, health poor but not seeking vengeance, and does not intend to discuss the case.
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James M. Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham
Ketcham
New York
Runan
Hartridge
Talesman
Stanford White
Jerome
Hartrdge
Charles H. Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Posavnla
Thaw
Nesbit
Neshit
Pittsburg
Charles J Holman
Brookline
Mr. Holman
Thantral
Holman
Associated Press
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