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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
9
The courtroom crowd hears differing views on Miss McKeagle and the Thaw case as jurors discuss bias. Defense and prosecution question juror suitability while indulgent heat issues spark caution in a tense Madison Square scene.
Report covers courtroom activity during the Thaw trial day. Jurors glimpse outside breaks, Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw arrives with Miss McKenzie, and Thaw's family occupies seats behind him. Defense counsel state the plan to use temporary insanity, with Delmas noting no unwritten law plea.
Mrs Evelyn Nesbit in New York tells Philadelphia Inquirer staff of her weary wait for Harry Thaw trial to begin She describes crowds, kind policemen, and relief at courtroom access while stressing not to discuss the case Her maid Miss May McKenzie confirms Thaw family support and expected court witness role
Detective Roger O Mara, ex superintendent of police, plans to travel to New York to attend the Thaw trial and may bring eight defense witnesses. Reports also name Dr C C Wiley and Henry A Hutchinson as potential expert witnesses, though no confirmations are given.
New York January 2 Dr Charles L Dang one of the alienists who assisted in the Thaw case sues Harry Thaw and his mother for 1000 dollars for professional services claiming nonpayment. His counsel says services included expert consultation for the defense and a Thaw examination at the Tombs and will move for an early call. Thaw’s lawyers challenge the claim.
An overheated toracca caused fire damage at 1449 Corcoran Street NW yesterday afternoon. About 5 o’clock, Engine Company No. 1 responded to a kitchen blaze at 313 H Street NW with $700 damage and no injuries. The cause of both fires is unknown. J. M. Wyler of Ambhernt College will speak tomorrow at Central High School on growth and modernization in education. Jordh Carter, 22, of 243 Street SW, was arrested on charges of assaulting Sophia Waters, an eight year old girl, following a complaint from Dr. Mary Brows of the Colored Shelia Settlement.
Iraquora of Bpur Fif teenth street northwest was located by Ninth precinct officers on Maryland avenue northeast and returned to his home. Authorities believe his wife’s recent death caused his disappearance and led to his wandering away.
Detectives arrested Robert Blake, eighteen, and Vateldi Quatte, seventeen, on charges of breaking into Gristay Hartig’s store on January 11 and 12. They used a marked silver certificate No. 11213 of the 183% series to purchase clothes, then paid with a $20 bill for further items. Investigators tied the pair to the handwriting on the certificate and unlawful transactions, recovering $129 from the theft. Quatte claimed possession of a fully loaded revolver at arrest.
A night session adopted a resolution by Capt. James F. Oyster asking Congress for a 20 percent boost in pay for all District government workers except school teachers police and firemen whose salaries rose recently. The measure spurred debate on whether judges should be included and referenced quotes from McCreary and others.
A fragmentary notice indicates a parcel or item valued at about $12.50 was received in a size of 9 by 12 feet. Details are limited due to damaged text, but the entry records a price and dimensions, suggesting a catalog or shipment note from a local store or warehouse.
Albert Goddnaux, president of the New Orleans Progressive Union, telegraphed President Roosevelt urging Isthmian Canal reform. He argues New Orleans is 691 miles closer to Colon than New York and that Mississippi Valley and Central West benefit if Gulf ports are connected to the isthmian route, opposing the current subsidy plan. His stance is backed by boards of trade and many organizations across Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, and other states.
W. J. Oliver of Enosville Tennessee says he will meet all Panama Canal commission conditions and form a new associate group. He denies broker Mr Bangs was sent by Shorts and confirms a conservative bid backed by financial interests. MacArthur Gillespie reps state four firms decline mergers, support Oliver forming a new association and raising capital to undertake the work.
London January 28 The Birmingham Post reports that only two English nurses have been retained to attend the Queen of Spain. An eminent English surgeon who has twice treated members of the British royal family is in charge of the arrangements for the expected accouchement.
Building permits issued yesterday include G C Sphner for three two story frame dwellings on Forty fret Street Blane eizert 207 Gael Capitol street Henning Huights architect Mary Barton builders Bubing and Supply Company estimated value 5400 va G E Husted for one two story frame dwelling at 3320 Woodside guest architects spelion Eostasese walter G HMM estimated value 000
Colon jan 28 The French steamer Germain with 20 laborers for the canal from West Indian ports arrived today and was placed under quarantine because of smallpox on board.
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