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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
1
Dr. Maguire identifies emotional insanity and incipient paresis in a patient while state physicians refuse to comment. The case draws attention to expert opinions and ongoing medical authority disputes, with public interest in the verdict and treatment options.
Frank Thaw admitted knowing Stanford White and claimed his act was to defend his wife Florence Nesbit who he said was ruined by White. The incident followed a dramatic shooting at Madison Square Garden drawing an audience of over 10,000. Thaw was committed to the Tombs awaiting an inquest and possible grand jury action as defense plans push for insanity consideration.
Reported in Pittsburg and New York, the Thaw family learns of a fatal accident involving architect Stanford White. Mrs Thaw expresses shock and unpreparedness, claiming unfamiliarity with White. Attempts to contact family members fail as Josiah Copley Thaw remains elusive while William Thaw Jr travels from Sewickley to New York.
London dispatch reports Harry Thaw involved in a fatal incident in New York, with a grudge against White suspected. Riley and Siart observed the news, pale and tense, while Countess of Yarmouth reacts to the tragedy affecting Thaw’s family. The Earl of Yarmouth cites no clear reason but notes serious differences between Thaw and White.
Special to The Washington Post from Rittsburg Pa June 26 Friends of Harry Thaw say he is not sane and has not been in his right mind for some time A meeting on the Thaw estate discussed his allowance and it was revealed he has been cut from 70000 to 7500 a year He stormed through Fidelity Title and Trust offices when refused his wish and threatened dire acts He fought a tobacco shopkeeper and quarrelled with a street car conductor Denies knowing White Mrs Charles J Holman mother of Mrs Harry Kendall Thaw learned of the Stanford White shooting today and Thaw visited Niagara Falls excursion plans include special train meals and a ten day return trip
Pittsburg report details a $60,000 jewel robbery at the Thaw home on Beechwood Boulevard during the family's city visit. The theft included strings of pearls and various stones from Mrs William Thaw and other family gifts. Police acted on a leak and the case is being kept discreet, with authorities worldwide notified and the loot believed moved from Pittsburg.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw remains reluctant to publicly tell her side of the Stanford White case. Subpoenaed to testify before a New York grand jury, she may invoke wife privilege and avoid public details. Thaw’s lawyers seek to prove insanity, while coroner plans keep most relations out of public view.
New York in June report recounts a note from Stanford White to Mrs Thaw said to trigger last night's tragedy. The note spoke of jealousy and revenge tied to ongoing tensions with Thaw and White, observed as Mrs Thaw trembled in fear upon reading it. Thaw, growing enraged, confronted White after receiving the note.
An English tailor named Mr Winter is set to design uniforms for soldiers aboard the steamship Kronprincess. He indicates officers' uniforms may cost at least $500, and he plans to address current deficiencies in existing attire with a formal proposal.
Special to These era Boston reports two marines aboard a vessel in Provincetown lower harbor sustaining injuries during the trip. One Marine suffered a knee fracture from a hatchway fall while the other endured a jaw fracture from being thrown against a stanchion. Both were taken to the Naval Hospital for treatment as the vessel proceeded to its destination.
State Police pressed by rioting mob at Bay Street and Fourth Street. officers fired into crowd. brick smashed helmet. one shot fired into air then at a boy. two troopers arrested, later bailed. Mayor, transit officials, and union members met to seek resolution as trolley strikes disrupt service. Guards patrolled streets and cars. crowd dispersed after police withdrawal near midnight.
Five ice company managers were sentenced to pay fines totaling 85,100 each and to serve one year in the county workhouse. All pleaded guilty, preventing appeal or release on bonds. Ice prices had spiked but then fell after restitution efforts to overcharge victims.
A diary style or editorial page fragment hints at a dramatic incident involving a spouse and the Thaw case. The text mentions a defense from the wife and references a tragedy linked to a Pennsylvania fusion context. No clear names or dates are provided.
Mrs Roosevelt and her maid landed at Roosevelt pier aboard the government yacht Svipk and rode to Walnut Villa Oyster Bay to rest. The Fourth of July committee plans two Tocust Grove stands to seat about 500. Walnut Villa, named for a Washington era tree, is repaired and to be used by Secretary Loeb.
Roosevelt canvasses field for commission enlarger with Harlan Clark Lane and Knapp Brouty Prouty names floated. Four Republicans and three Democrats to sit on the expanded body. salaries raised to ten thousand dollars. Obscure fragments touch on Lane’s son, opposition, and Chicago politics.
A mob of about two hundred drunken excursionists boarded a Western Maryland train to Porters, forcing two women to ride the engine for safety. They aimed to enforce Jim Crow in Pennsylvania, compelled men to return through windows, and attacked the train crew with hot cinders and gunfire as the group rode to Porters.
Daughter of merchant prince wins所 fortune worth 857000 in stocks and bonds by decree. Judge Walker in Superior Court approves transfer shown by prior deathbed discussions. Security deposits with United States Trust Company noted as belonging to the daughter.
Harrisburg reports indicate Democratic leaders may fuse with the Lincoln party and Prohibitionists to nominate a governor candidate, with Lewis Emery Jr. favored by many while Arthur Dewalt struggles without Col. Guffey. Lincoln and Prohibition committees plan reconvening and possible withdrawal of candidates to seal a fusion ticket.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the Luzerne County Republican convention met to choose candidates for Congress and county offices. The gathering grew disorderly with a faction yelling and the Cobleigh group claiming victory before results. Palmer supporters reorganized and nominated N W Palmer for another term.
Pittsburg reports a five thousand dollar reward for information to find Michael Liebel senior a Erie Pa millionaire brewer who vanished after leaving home May 25. Detectors traced him to Buffalo then Pittsburg where a Mrs McGowan saw him at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot, but no other trace has been found. A detective rushed to Pittsburg but no new lead emerged. The piece also notes a storage ad from Union Trust Co offering fireproof warehouses at reasonable rates.
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