Thaw Experts Argue Insanity Plea as Ruse
Washington Post report from New York July 27 describes prosecutors claiming Harry Thaw was sane at the Branford White murder and that the insanity defense may be abandoned or used to extract sympathetic testimony about Thaw’s past life. Thaw refused to answer questions in a medical examination, provoking amusement as doctors attempted to assess his condition. Prosecutors expressed satisfaction with the failed examination and noted defense lawyers may seek a judicial commission for further inquiry.
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Ousting of Mayor Bidaman by City Council
After a multi day trial the common council voted two thirds to remove Mayor Edwin J Bidaman. The city would appoint a new mayor but the acting official declined and Bidaman briefly remained in the chair before stepping down.
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Buried Alive in Pit as Rescuers Struggle for Six Hours
New York, June. Jennah Fisher, a plumbers’ assistant, was buried to his neck in sand and soapstone at a shaft on the Richmond turnpike near Tompkinsville Staten Island. A passing trolley caused the collapse. Despite rope, planks, and five rescuers descending the shaft, the material held him firm. He remained unconscious as doctors, nurses, and ambulances waited at the scene.
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Explosion Blasts Sailors Near Fox Island Disaster
Theodore H Perry and Harry Rogers escape death after a massive blast near Fox Island at the Detroit River mouth. Powder house damage, windows shattered to Amherstburg. Both men rescued, shock and cuts reported but no serious injuries. Incident tied to explosives storage used in dredging and blasting, with later travel ads for Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Lehigh Valley promotions.
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Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket at Harrisburg
Lincoln and Prohibition factions back a mixed slate led by Governor candidate Lewis Creasy Jr and lieutenant governor candidate Jere Black with William Greasy as auditor general and John J. Green of Philadelphia as secretary of internal affairs. The convention, held with 327 delegates, endorsed reform on election laws, praised Bryan, and adjourned after three sessions with plans to reconvene in Philadelphia on July 10.
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Geeral
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William J Bryan
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Lehigh County
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Pittsburg
Poverny
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Buenanan
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Creasy
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TH A Corny Jr
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Lincoln Party
Corny
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Rudolph Blarkenburg
Proposals Urge Tightening of Corporate Political Influence
The document urges federal controls on corporations operating as common carriers and coal mine firms, condemns rebates and favoritism, backs food law enhancements for public health, and calls for strict civil and criminal limits on corporate political contributions to parties and committees. It emphasizes a broad push for reform in corporate activity affecting public policy.
Cobb Renominated by Republicans in Maine for Second Term
Portland June 27 Republicans of Maine nominated Gov William T Coby of Rockland for a second term. Delegates tried to add a plank to re submit the prohibitory law to voters but the motion failed. Senator Frye in praising tariff stance said the party will stand pal.
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Rockland
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Bryan's Name 18 Cheer Ed At Wisconsin State Meet
Democrats of Wisconsin met in state convention to outline platform priorities for primaries and to endorse William Jennings Bryan as the party's national standard bearer. Delegates applauded as John A. Aylward was named permanent chairman and debated the platform with Bryan cited as embodying Democratic principles.
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Michel J Rian
Philadelphia
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Russia
Organization of Popular Government
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Prince of Peace
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Populists 1 Conference Divides Over Real Object of Meeting
Delegates from nearly every state convene in St Louis to plot a unity front for a new third party. The meeting features wrangling on purpose, with speakers from Omaha and Tennessee pressing a radical platform while discussions focus on organizing a nationwide reform movement. Detained passengers from a Havana voyage also noted in brief.
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Teo
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H J Mullins
Tennessee
Confederation of the Proies Party
Copie's Party
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Groriga
Croker Backing Bryan Signal From Dublin Letter
A letter dated Dublin June 16 from former Tam many Hall leader Fitchard Croker praises William J. Bryan as a capable man likely robbed of elections by trusts. Bryan’s bid for the presidency draws support from Croker and local figures in New York. John F Fitzgerald, Boston mayor, and Richard Croker Jr join Bryan reception planning committee.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
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Bryan
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Boston
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Fatal Auto Wreck Kills Stoneman in Ohio Collision
In Alton Ohio this afternoon a speeding car overturned after a rear tire burst. Frank B Stone man president of North American Lead Company was killed. Joseph G Davidson and George W Davidson were injured with fractures documented. The vehicle’s occupants were ejected and Stone’s skull was fractured, dying within ten minutes.
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Ohi
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Joseph Davidson
Cleveland Man Kills Wife Then Dies in Shooting
Fred Haas of Cleveland shot and killed his wife Maud Haas and wounded Ida McElroy at 189 Oak Street before killing himself. The tragedy followed a separation due to alleged financial strain. The Haas child reportedly died of starvation after the couple’s estrangement. Authorities arrived after Haas pistolled his wife then shot himself.
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Maud Haas
Ida McHlroy
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Haas
Mrs Irene Morse Career Told in St Louis Report
The divorced wife of Alvin Hichler of 4647 Delmar Boulevard, Mrs Irene Morse, was taken to the House of Detention after writing to President Roosevelt seeking help. Reared in a Cape Girardeau convent, she claimed a secret marriage to a wealthy Morse in New York with the groom dying soon after. She left St Louis over a year ago.
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Roosevelt
Alvin Hichler
Delmar Boulevard
Eiehler
Cape Girardeau
Hamilton Hotel
Exposition Grounds
Morse
New York City
St- Louis
Earthquake in Wales Shakes South Valleys and Bristol
Violent shocks reported in South Wales at 9 46 this morning. Houses rocked and many cheap homes damaged causing residents to flee in panic. No casualties reported. tremors also felt in Bristol and surrounding areas with strong effects in the collieries where workers described terrifying experiences.
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Wales
South Wales
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Frasombe
Miners and Operators Near Settlement in Wheeling Session
Joint conference of miners and operators in the Fifth Dine subdistrict, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia panhandle, adjourned in Wheeling to be reconvened by the chairman. A joint conference scale committee was appointed to meet Thursday at 19 a.m. in the city. miners pressed for 19M scale, operators sought modifications, signaling a potential settlement along with related notices.
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W Va
Ohio
West Virginia Panhandle
Church and State in Sharp Philippines Clash Over San Juan de Dios Property
Governor General Ide replies to Archbishop Harty amid a clash over San Juan de Dios hospital ownership. Harty warns of a pulpit protest spanning the islands and possibly reaching the White House. Ide cites two Attorney General opinions and says no court action has been begun.
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Tde
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Goy Ido
Vanderbilt Grandson Faces Reduced Prison Term in France
Elliot F. Shepard, New York financier and grandson of the late W H Vanderbilt, faced a three month term and a $4,120 fine after running over a girl while driving at St Quent in April 2005. The French Ministry of Justice proposed reducing the sentence to six weeks, with no date yet set for imprisonment.
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Ministry of Justice
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W H Vanderbilt
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Fallieres
Man Dies After Falling From Hotel Window
Special to The Washington Pot reports Henry F Weidig of Newark New Jersey died when he fell from a hotel window at St Johns New Brunswick early today. He headed the dequeat department at Charles Cooper Co chemists and was a German born chemist educated at Heidelberg. He came to the U S in the 1900s and settled in Newark with the Cooger Company. Beazell Named for Congress and diverting rail service news follow with details on trains and schedules.
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University of Heidelbert
Cooger Company
Experts Declare Thaw Lane Fusion Slate Clash in PA Philippines
A compact index item lists political clashes in Pennsylvania and the Philippines, a meat bill dispute, and mentions of a carious slate in flux with experts weighing thaw lane fusion and at odds on policy.
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Panic Rumor Triggers East Side School Closings
A false tale that public school children were being killed provoked mob pressure on East Side schools in New York. About 30,000 pupils were sent home as police and reserves kept peace while doctors and officials condemned the rumor and officials investigated origins.
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Washington Post
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Board of Health
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A. E. Simpson
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Cannon
Russia
Tornado Wrecks Town Near Ti ewab Okio
A tornado last night wrecked a town causing near total destruction of buildings and livestock losses. Most residents took shelter in cyclone caves with no serious injuries reported. The report also details Niagara Falls excursions and railroad trips with dates and prices as promotional notices.
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Deadlock on meat inspection stalls legislative action
A stubborn Senate House conference over the meat inspection amendment blocks action. Senator Proctor and two conferees say the House insists on its provision, offering no compromise. The stalemate may push meat inspection to the next session, with negotiations failing to budge the House so far.
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Quake Felt at Cleveland on June 27
A tremor reported in Cleveland at 4 10 p m was labeled an earthquake by local scientists. It allegedly rattled windows along Lake Erie's southern shore for about 100 miles from the eastern limit near Vermilion to Marblehead in the west. No damage reported, with the seat of disturbance possibly under Lake Erie.
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