Thaw Case Split as Jerome Tells of Experts
In the Manners Square Garden murder trial the defense prepares for Littleton’s plea while Jerome warns against expert insanity testimony. The judge may allow later rebuttal by delirious witnesses, with Thaw’s mental state disputed as the trial nears a pivotal moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirey
Ia Square Garden
Dany
Ac Macrew
Martin W. Littleton
Jerome Wail
Orif
Wade
Dustie
Dowling
Jer Au
Konal Hummel
Littleton
Jerome
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Asylum For
Matteawan
Fragmented obituaries and notices from 1908 publication
A mixed set of funeral notices and social announcements dated January 1908 mentions marriages and deaths including Weston Miner and Miss Ada Miner of Goshen along with other individuals in various localities. The text is garbled but references church services and cemetery burials, with scattered names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Wd Hlaward
UH Pays
Chiton Porge
Adap
Goshen
Alphansa Cahpor
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington Listings
A compact directory of funeral homes and embalmers in Washington with multiple firms named. It lists J William Lee Frank Geier's Sons John R Wright Co R F Harvey's Sons Sant Embalmers W R Speare Thomas A Costello and others, including florists, with phone contacts and modest price hints.
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J William Lee
Frank Geier
John R. Wright CO
Fon Diestory and Fratalriors
Eanrest
NT Testa
Telatona North
R. F. Harvey
Fanerad
Dire Sant
al Madera
Sergeon
R$ Cain
A. Costello
Geo. P. Zurhorst
ANT Funeral
Capitol Graft Trial Witness Sparks State's Evidence Hope
Stanford B. Lewis, an ant of architect Huston, testified for the Commonwealth in the Capitol prosecutions, fueling rumors that Huston will act as a witness. Lewis identified plans for capitol furnishings and a quantities plan for furniture, while Stott faced questions on contract signatures and plan familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnsburg
Stanford B. Lewis
Joseph M. Fuston
Commonwealth
Capitol
Huston
Lewis
Samuel C. Huston
Philadelphia
James Searles
John I. Sanderson
Auditoe
William PB. Snyder
William L. Mathnes
Janes M. Shumaker
John Stott
Board of Public Rounds and Bulldings
Stott
Cathedral Site Offered for San Francisco Church Project
At the fifty seventh convention of the Episcopal doves of California in San Francisco Willam H Crocker on behalf of the Crocker heirs presented the Nob Hill block formerly the Crocker mansion as the cathedral site A fund of 25000 dollars from A N Drown was received for the cathedral project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Episcopal Doves of California
Willam H. Crocker
Crocker
Nob Hui
Licensed to Marry in Northern Virginia and Nearby States
A botched OCR listing multiple marriage licenses from Burke Virginia and surrounding areas notes numerous couples with ages and partial names including James M Pitzhugh 96 Burke VA and Sallie EB among others. The fragmentary record appears to catalog wedding licenses across counties with Reverend names and residences, though many entries are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M Pitzhugh
Burke
Fanlo
Stewart
John W. Smith
Joan A. ‘Turner
Sallie
Hopkins
Loth
Broadway
James E Irvine
Warily J. Gailforl
Kathering $ Rouse
James T. Moskin Bernice
Traynham
Rutherford
Anna Mowers
Westen Bruner
Franks Syartz
Estelle E. Bartley
Amsterdam
N.Y
Redolf
S" Muerman
Rose Kroon
Va Rovkas
Yotzon
Willam
Dacy Aes
Anna M . Guntram
Haadte
Robert Firadtura
Maude J. Shipley
Weston Arui
Cowale
So Frock
Oakland
Fie
Lily A Hughes
James H Taylor
Edgar A. Huguley
Otellis L Borger
Bisehol
Lupton
Nannie
Harvey
Watch of
Lynchburg
McLaughtin Everett Wo Johnson
R.A. Armstead
Boston
Humare
Emma M. Higgins
Bos
Health Office Record of Inpatients and Ages Recounted
A health office record lists numerous patients with ages and addresses, including Joseph Myer 1 year, Patrik Dean 66, Samuel Gardiner 12, Minna Wright 79, Edith Keenardson 11, James Archer 79, Anna Guest 78, Henry Reid 40, Willam Wilcox 4, Martha King 87, Frank Belzhi 2 months, Farah Campbell 1 month, and others, with wards at Gov't Hospital Insane, Asylum, and Home. Addresses span Md Ave NE, 12th St, Iowa Circle, 19th St NW, and Columbia Rd. The list appears a compiled roll from urban health facilities as of noon on Santarr 27.
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MD. Ave
Edith Keenardson
Benning
C. c. Lary A. Douglass
Lowa Circle
James W. Archer
Nwanna J. Guest
Henry W. Reid
N. J. Ave
Willam A. Wilcox
Ath St
WarnER Miller fails leader of half breeds in Senate
Special to The Washington Post reports Warner Miller once led the half breeds and followed Roscoe Conkling in the Senate. He failed mining ventures, declared a general assignment for creditors after the Sierra Consolidated Gold Mining Co collapsed, and faced deteriorating health and bankruptcy amid a historic feud with Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Senate
Garfield
Platt
Miller
Washington Post
New York
Warner Miller
Roscoe Conkling
United States Senate
Sierra Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Brosway
Ex Wife Accused by Wife A Nervous Wreck and Politics
A tangled report from New York covers a nervous breakdown claim tied to Ernest Conant’s assignment of a Sierra Consolidated Gold Mining stake. It traces former Senator Warner Miller’s 1880s political rise, Belvin’s erratic acts, and a looming receivership threatening Miller’s stock and bonds in Sierra. A separate double divorce suit names Gretchen Persch and her husband, with Flora Loomis Persch as co respondent, detailing assets, alimony, and past marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest JL. Conant
Nassau Street
Sam W
Mr. Conant
Sierra Consolidated Gold Mining Company
West Virginia
Millerfrat
William Wayne Belvin
Belvin
Waldorf
United States Secret Service
Buffalo
McKinley
Texas
Boston
New York
Miller
Sierra Company
Warner Miller
Senate
Thomas C. Platt
Roscoe Conkling
Garfield
Nicaragua
Platt
Supreme Court
Leventritt
John Peter Persch
Gretchen Perseh
Flora Loomis Perseh
Perseh
Cleveland
Ohlo
Cretchen Thurlow
Gretchen Thurlow
Flora Loomis Persch
Frederick HR. Rohl
Persch
Wfe
Gretchen Persch
Europe
Mine Workers Vote Mitchell Six Months Pay
United Mine Workers of America at Indianapolis voted to give President Mitchell six months pay and expenses. They rejected later offers to employ him as counsel and head a national educational board. Mitchell plans a long vacation to recover health. Resolutions by Socialists were defeated and the convention endorsed the employers' liability act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
United “Mine Workers of America Today
Mitchell
Congres
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Washington
Theological Professor Opposes Self-Harm Laws
A Theological Professor at a West Side YMCA meeting argues against criminalizing suicide and urges state support for discouraged, unemployed men. He condemns punitive approaches as slave philosophy and calls for wiser, paternal efforts to provide homes and prevent homelessness.
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P Fagnant
Union ‘Theotorical Islaml
West Side
M. C. A. Om Muar
Salve Ten
Missing jewel of Mrs Kimball valued at ten thousand
Chicago social scene stirred by the loss of a diamond studded tortoise shell hair ornament worth nearly 10000 dollars. It disappeared after Mrs W W Kimball attended Mrs Marshall Field's reception for forty guests Sunday night. Field's house was searched and servants questioned though their statements leave them under suspicion. A large reward has been offered for the return of the pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. W. Kimball
Marshall Field
Ten Waterspouts Elude Cecilia Between Ports
In Philadelphia on January twenty eight, the Norwegian steamer Cecilia arriving from Cartagena dodged ten waterspouts along a five mile stretch after a hurricane swept the coast. The crew feared the first spout on the starboard, then navigated between spouts from port to starboard for hours until safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cecilie
Cartagena
Cecilia
Carolings
Tranquil Argentina as Congress Battle Looms
Buenos Ayres report says Congress building guarded by troops. deputies barred entry and unlikely to meet before May session. Leaders Roca and Mike oppose actions that would trigger disorder. If elections in Mare do not give Alcoria a safe majority, resignation possible. London bulletin notes a dispatch stating the situation remains stable though public opinion backs government moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buenos Ayres
Congress
Roca
Mike
Alcoria
Mare Do
Goodman Proves Surprise In Boston Boxing Match
Boston lightweight Kid Goodman delivered a surprise victory over Matty Malchin at the Armory A. A. Baldwin bout. The twelve round slugfest displayed Goodman’s left hand and aggressive pressure, but Hardwin secured a close decision. The undercard included political controversy from Caxton Hall as Indians protest British policy.
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London
India
Caxton Hall
Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Kid Goodman
Transvaal
Matty Malchin
A. A. Baldwin
Goodman
Evens
Hardwin
Admiral Oliva escorts American fleet in Argentine waters
Buenos Ayres reports Rear Admiral Oliva orders a ceremonial escort for the American battleship Connecticut. The Argentine squadron shadowed Evans’ fleet from January 26 to 27, then exchanged salutes and circled the ships twice before parting. President Alcorta welcomed the American officers in Buenos Aires. The Chilian cruiser Chacabuco also arrived at Punta Arenas to greet the fleet.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Betbeder
Hipolita Oliva
Connecticut
Evans
Margie] Plaza
Washington
Rio Janeiro
Alcorta
Maine
Fraga
Senor. Zebaltos
Téeut. Cone
Lieut
Cerne
Punta Arenas
Chile
Chacabuco
United States
Hicks
Alarmed by Ships of War Protest by Clergymen to Hale
Prominent clergymen from Presbyterian, Congregational, and Reformed faiths sign a letter to Senator Hale criticizing President Roosevelts naval program. They warn of needless navy expansion and its risk to peace, urging Congress to reduce armaments and avoid entangling other nations. An American Peace Society directive counters the navy build up citing domestic poverty and need for civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Navy
America
Aii
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Jefferson
Broadway Tabernacle
China
Kent
Boston
American Peace Society
Prince of Lippe Dies in Heidelberg
Heidelberg January 28 Count Leopold reigning prince of Lippe died today He was born May 30 1871 and was the son of the late Count Ernst of Lippe Biesterfeld The death leaves Lippe without its ruling prince and triggers orderly succession discussions in the German principality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of
Cooke Sentenced Former Clerk Taken to Joliet Penitentiary
John A. Cooke, former clerk of Conk County Circuit Court, was moved to Joliet penitentiary to begin an indeterminate sentence for misapplication of office funds after a prolonged legal fight that included appeals to the U S Supreme Court. Cruiser North Carolina Prepares for Third Trial Off Chesapeake Capes with valve adjustments planned for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Cooke
Circuit Court of
Conk
Joliet
Cooke
Supreme Court of the United States
North Carolina
Chesapeake Capes
Cars for Round World Race Depart New York Route
Paris to New York rally begins as three cars depart this city for New York via Havre. French drivers Suchaffrey and Godard and Italian Antoine Scafoglio lead the group with Pons slated to join later. Other entries include ships and routes to Bremen Libau and Antwerp, with several vessels expected to dock Thursday morning.
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Paris
Jun
New York
Havre
Suchaffrey
Godard
Antoine Scafoglio
Pons
Wil
AAV
Mesaba
London
California
Glasgow
Chevronis
Kronprinvassin Cecede
Bremen
Totterdam
Kva
Libau
Capa
Newfoundland
Cable
Liverpool
Queenstown
Laork Ma
Kaiser Wilhelm 1
Sable I Sland
Nova Stotia
Kroonlang
Antwerp
Money to Aid the Poor Acknowledges Donations
John Joy Edson treasurer of the Associated Charities lists numerous contributions from the joint finance committee and individuals. Direct gifts to the Citizens' Relief Association and the anti consumption fund are recorded with donor names and amounts, including checks to the fund and memorial contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joy Edson
Associated Charities
Joint Finance Committee
Gut Redeemer
Ivisten
General Accunta
Charlten C. Nott
AibYe
P. HD
Annie L. Edwards
Thamas H- Looker
A. P. Tasker
Grafton & Son
Henry Oottinger
James W. Clit
Simon Wall
Buckman
Patent Office
Mr. C.K
EJ. A
Marin G. Venn
Alexander Graham Bell
Charlotte
Barnum
Citizens’ Relef Association
Mitton E. Ailes
Annie K. Eawards
Charles E. White
Emma R. White
Henry
Sheridin
Misa Beesie J. Kibbey
Thomas J. Selfridge
Mary E. Pinchot
Mary A Brown
Thomas J. Brown
Robert W. Whitehead
Milton E. Alles
H. A. Spear
William H. Forwood
F. D. Jackson
Walters Indictment Aims to Settle Bookmaking Law
In Washington a test case on betting odds and "peramublating bookmaking" seeks a ruling before the spring meeting. John Waiters, NY racing figure, was indicted for alleged gambling law violations as officials from the Washington Jockey Club press for legal clarity on moving bets at the track.
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Irving
Benning
Washington Jockey Club
Jockey Club
Waington
John Waiters
New York
Srand
Waiters
New York Tracks
Horning
Baker
William Davis
Walters
Geimar
Davis
Ute Jockey Club
Yale Fixes Plans For 1924 Football Captains Coaches
Yale moves to set 1924 football leadership with Robert Boyd Burch as captain and plans to name two permanent coaches. Captain Biglow is favored for head coach, Tad Jones likely to coach, and Tad Jones to depart the playing ranks. Burch weighs quarterback duty as Tad Jones’s graduation opens the spot.
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Washington
New Haven
Robert Boyd Burch
Yale
Nes
Tad Jones
Bureh
Sched
Capt Biglow
Biglow
Villanova
Harvard
Princeton
West Point
Brown
Burch
Andrus
Andover
Hobbs
Dartmouth
Froshman
Kilpatrick
Hyde
Greenough
Anderson Signs with Sox In Quiet Winter Move
Special to The Washington Post. Chicago January 1 1908 Joan Anderson the new utility outfielder for the White Stockings sent in his 1908 contract to President Comiskey today Anderson was the first baseman on the Washington team last season but quit the club suddenly due to differences with Manager Joe Cantillon He went to Worcester Massachusetts and became a pitcher position he has held since Big John says he is in perfect condition having practiced swinging a club and is eager to return to the game He is well known in Chicago and could be a valuable addition if his bat holds up
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Til
Joan Anderson
Comiskey
Anderson
Joe Cantilon
Worcester
Mass
John
Sox
Yale Students Wrestle Japs Exhibition in Gym
In New Haven on January 8 a large Yale crowd watched sumo wrestler Tanlemets Kiachiyama and four assistants clash with Yale figures Alterwar L A Dole and G Foster in two bouts each. The Japanese won in sumo style while Dole and Foster prevailed in the American style after lively contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
University Gymnasium
Tanlemets Kiachiyama
Japan
Alterwar L. A. Dole
G. Foster
Ims
Cole
Foster
Handsome residence for sale on Washington Heights
Multiple old style real estate ads describe a nearly new three story brick residence west of Island south of Calvert with hot water heat, four rooms deep, two modern baths, ornate mantels, and a large yard. Priced at 730 to 14 300, with other listings near 20th Street and near Dupont Circle, all stressing up to date appliances and convenient location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Heights
Calvert
R St
Connecticut
Kitchunt
Maas. Ave
Sheridan Circle
F Reed
Euclid Street
Sheridan Chvet
Dog Saves His Master's Life in Snow Ravine
In Gannettsville PA on January 3 Caesar the Newfoundland dog rescued his stunned owner, Sutter, from a deep ravine after a fall. The dog guided men to the unconscious man, dragged him from ice, and trotted four miles to a cabin for help, saving his life with prompt medical care forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannettsville
Caesar David Sutter
Caesar
Sutter
Ge Wenunel
Fetel
Chig Pyle
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Um St ‘Thomas
Janie
Mtn Olivet
CPN
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Iren
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Thy’ Medora
Stanford Lewis
Health Office Record
To-Kalon Wine Co
Fourteenth St. N.W
Halp-Breeds
Noturn
Britain
Baldwin
Admiral Oliva
Cell
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Brame
Piemonte
Nepled
Genoa
The
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Choice Homes
Dupont Circle
Stone & Fairfax
New York Avenue
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Cincinnati
Van
Alex. Wolf
Guardian of the Law
Millikin
Deer
Cologne
First Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
Cronchia
Second Avenue
Colaglio
Pastor
Murre
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Tehlis
Mia
Moran
Hunngtan Mass
Dan
Jom Pell
Robert
Otis
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Emil
Eckert
Waal
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Emma
Tie
Springfield
Toka Morris
Prise
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Ris
Jon
Va Courty
Coats Bend
Curdy
McCurdy
Ham
Gov
R.B. Glenn
Gowan
Hichiye
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