Evelyn Thaws Story Basis Of Husband Defense In White Case
Evelyn Thaw testified for four hours detailing her relationship with Stanford White and alleged drugging that ruined her, statements the defense hopes will undermine the accuser’s credibility. Lawyers arranged to use her account as part of Thaw’s emotional defense, with pled questions from Mr Delafield and stenographers capturing ninety pages of testimony.
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Heng
Stanford White
Otcott
Windh
England's Future King Captures Reader Interest
A story and pictures about England's future king and her family fascinate Post readers, highlighting anticipated duties and public curiosity surrounding the royal family.
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England
Obscure Death Notices from Early Journal Entry
A string of fragmented death notices lists names such as James Flnegan, Drew Jackson, Brent, Henny Irvin, and Thomas Randolph. Details include residences on Easton Street and 72 M street northwest, private interments, and dates in June, with scattered references to family relations and funeral times.
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Thursay
Eaghon Street
Jfosk M
Cora S Tiassere
Drew Jacksi
Kate
Beau
Charles 1
Hauter
Laanete
Aga
Vonday
Tence
Georgeasn
Ninlas
Brent
Husbeast
Josephine Wernick
Hots Trinity Church
Aturaas
Jeving
Foonsbern
Henny [Pvin
John
Trent
Helza Sehermerhorn Fredag
Inverted Potatoes and Teas in The Washington Post
A garbled OCR fragment lists newspapers and mentions inverted items and telegraphing functions, referencing The Washington Post and several other papers. The readable content is fragmented and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Undertakers and Funeral Directors in Washington area
Fragmented ad list for funeral services includes W R Speare 940 F Street NW. George P Zurhorst and J W Lee Funeral Directors offer parlors, crematoriums, and chapels with telephone listings. R F Harvey's Sons Funeral Directors and Embushers advertise at 85 Fourthanta Street NW with commodious chapel and services.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Cepitot
R. F. Harvey
Fourtfanta ST NW
Sthelsa Arsteaiany Serrlece
Adeinta
Priotic Commodious Chapel
White's New Protege Josephine Brown Aiming for Stage
New York June 29 Stanford White the architect shows interest in a new protegee Josephine Brown an English girl nearing seventeen who lives with her mother at Rutland Fifty seventh street and Broadway White visits her often and assists her stage ambitions with singing and violin training while she progresses under top teachers.
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New York
Stanford White
Josephine Brown
Miss Brown Lves
Rutland
Fifty~ Seventh Street
Broadway
White
Madison Square Tower
Mias Brown
Evelyn Nesbit Confessed Past Links To White In Thaw Case
In Pittsburg June 24 rumors swirl as New York authorities may prove Thaw knew of Evelyn Nesbit’s relations with Stanford White before marriage. Claim emerges that a Pittsburg woman introduced Nesbit to White, with Mrs Thaw horrified, and Nesbit allegedly promised to shun the introducer after marriage. Friends say Nesbit discussed the matter with confidants, hinting at more witnesses.
White and Thaw: a posterity of crime and virtue
A New York World letter defends Stanford White as a victim of Harry Thaw, praising White as generous and prominent while condemning Thaw as a foolish, moneyed killer. The piece argues the contrast between White’s public beneficence and Thaw’s criminal act, noting the media’s sympathetic bias toward White. The writer questions Thaw’s claim of avenging his wife’s honor and laments the killer’s lasting notoriety.
Stanford White in Deep Debt Before His Death
New York reports reveal Stanford White lived beyond his means, owing about 300000 to a prominent family member and similar sums to others. He was restricted by his architectural firm McKim Mead and White to a weekly allowance. Mrs White would receive only 200000 life insurance. White’s earnings were substantial, but it is unclear if his estate covered his lifetime debts. He reportedly pawned valuables across various pawnshops, totaling thousands, with many items never redeemed.
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New York
Stanford White
White
McKim, Mead & White
Thaw Seeks Evening Corridor Walk and Exercise Equipment
New York June 29 Harry Thaw imprisoned in the Tombs after the Stanford White murder complains about strict prison routines. He misses night air walks and a noon lunch due to regulations and notes his usual morning exercise with Indian clubs. Guards deny requests for dumbbells or clubs, citing safety rules for murder prisoners.
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Corridora
White's acquaintance denies cliff note in Thaw case
De Lancey Nicoll, friend of the late Stanford White, said he knew nothing about a report that White discussed a civil suit Thaw faced before his marriage to Miss Nesbit. He recounted only White seeking help over Thaw’s detectives, not any cliffsbit matter. Assistant DA Nott contrasted New York’s condition to a mining camp in judging Thaw’s fate.
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Specinl
New York
de Lancey Nicoll
Stanford White
White
Nesbit
Nicol
Thaw
Nott
Written law must govern murder says editor
The New York suV editorial attacks unwritten law as a dangerous delusion in Stanford White’s murder case. It argues capital punishment’s deterrent value hinges on a proper trial before a just judge and fair jury, with justice administered by written law, not vigilante retribution.
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New York
Stanford White
Oaly
Witness Allen Myers to Test Cocaine Use at Thaw Trial
Allen Myers, a Conar Harris employee, will testify for Thaw's defense about witnessing Thaw tremble before the Knickerbocker Theatre and ingesting a cocaine tablet from a small box marked Cocaine. Myers observed Thaw in public, confirmed his identity, and later learned more about him.
Thaw Case Sees New Testimony On Roof Garden Scene
McCaleb tells how Mrs Thaw and he left toward the exit before shots rang out at the roof garden. Thaw allegedly noted a note from Mrs Thaw to him saying a certain man was present, while defense claims implicating orgies and two studio hires will surface. Anonymous letters and Nesbit details are probed as prosecutors and defense prepare for trial with extensive witness plans.
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White
Thaw
Twenty-fourth Street
Twenty-second Street
Miss Nesbit
Olcott
Ss Undersreed
Brother Thaw Defends Harry K. Shaw’s Actions
Special to The Washington vest St Paul Minnesota June 2 Charles T Thaw brother of Harry K Shaw the assassin of Stamford White was in the city tonight between trains en route from Seattle to New York He said he believed his brother was justified in killing White He acknowledged he knew nothing of the domestic relations of his brother and wife He said Harry was no more insane than he was and he was pleased to learn that the insanity suggestion had been dropped He does not know the matter that brought on the shooting but believes his brother was in the right from the papers he has read the papers are full of White s immoral practices and public sentiment will be with his brother He is not in a position to do much talking as he is not well informed about the incidents that led up to the shooting
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Thay
Thorn
Gleott
Fittspurg
New York
Moery
Delafield Steing
Olcott
Gicott
Thaws
White
Thaw
Cillee
Dhan
Ais
Sxord
Pittsburg
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Evelyn Nesbit
Mrs Thaw Hag
Harry Thaw
Evelyn
Miss Nesbit
Gising
Harry
Mrs Thaw
Naw
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Washington
CERTAIN CLUBMEN WORRIED OVER BOHEMIAN UNDERWORLD INQUIRY
New York faces a widening probe into the Stanford White case as Harry Thew's counsel and the district attorney pursue John Doe proceedings to expose possible motives. Detectives from both prosecution and defense chase fresh discoveries almost daily, touching the Bohemian circle White frequented.
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New York
Fame
Harry Thew
Stanford White
John Doe
District Attorney Office
Seth Ty
White
Aes
Two Kinnan Suspects Questioned Again in Bronx Murder Probe
Acting Capt. Price narrowed suspects to probably two in the Kinnan murder case. Martin Eagan was questioned again about dealings with Mrs. Kinnan. Coroner Macdonald praised Hagan's testimony but noted his denial of enmity toward the women amid losses. The case spurred a protest from the Brotherhood for Crime Prevention over third degree interrogations of Mrs. Louise Stenton.
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Bhooley
Waehington Post
New York
Price
Bronx Detective Bureau
Kinnah
Martin Eagan
Corgher Macdonald
Torday
McDonald
Hagan
Louise M. Stenton
Allen C. D .Kinnan
Bronx
Boctery For the Prevention of
Pollee
Bingham
Letters in Hartje case adjourned for examination of letters
In Pittsburg on June 29 the Hartje divorce case was adjourned to permit Mrs. Hartje's lawyers to review a bundle of letters Hartje seeks to introduce as evidence. The letters span two years with the coachman and other stable hands and allegedly use endearing terms. The court postponed to Monday to allow verification of authorship. An DA officer watches testimony as conspiracy charges loom. Mrs Hartje guards their two children with detectives and visits daily.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Hartje
Iiwaa
Harda
Thaw Eyes Glare at Roof Garden Witness Tales Plea
New York June 29 Thaw defense will press emotional insanity to avoid a criminal asylum. A new witness, an old friend, testifies Thaw appeared normal before suddenly turning pale and glaring toward White on the garden roof. Former Gov. Black expected to play a key role in the defense.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Matterwan
Thaw
Henry
White
Gay
Evyas
Gov. Black
Narrow Escape For Mrs Thaw On Broadway
Mrs Thaw narrowly escaped a fatal street accident when her car halted inches from a man who leaped into the path at a Broadway crossing. The chauffeur braked and backed the vehicle to a stop, and no one was hurt. In another event Linden and Almon were hanged for the murder of Dr Frank L Foscue eighteen months prior, with Richard claiming innocence on the gallows.
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New York
Mrs. Thaw
Remarkable heart operation ends in tragedy
Special to The Washington Post reports Anthony Favate, twenty one, recovering from a remarkable operation at Hastern District Hospital Brooklyn, died ten days after a stabbing near 22 Indian Street. Surgeons had removed blood clots and stitched a slight heart cut, but hemorrhages returned and he died shortly after expressing improvement.
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Washington Post
New York
Anthony Favate
Hastern District Hospital
Brooklyn
Indian Street
Savage
Geeras
Lawyers Attack Judge In Scurrilous Motion In Lucas County
In Toledo Ohio June 2 lawyers Beard and Lemmon accuse Judge Kinkade of corruption and bias after he halves sentences for Breining and Watters. They file a motion seeking suspension of sentence which the judge denounces as a scurrilous insult and expunges, promising more action. appeal to Circuit Court set for morning.
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Toledo
Ohio
Kinkade
Beard and Lemmon
Lucas County Court
H. P. Breining
P. H. Watters
Kinkede
Circuit Court
Platt Promises Doubling Dividend at Express Company
New York June 20 Senator Thomas C Platt and associates in United States Express Company assure stockholders the dividend will be doubled at the November period. The move follows a stockholders protest and mirrors efforts at Wells Fargo & Co where the senator and his sons Edward T Platt and Frank Flatt control the $10 million capital firm. Previously the company paid 3 percent then 4 percent but has not offered a 5 percent minimum like other express firms.
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Washington Post
New York
Thomas C. Platt
United States Express Company
Cal
Wells, Fargo & Ico
Senator Platt
Edward T. Platt
Frank Flatt
United States
Black elevator worker dies after assault on Longworth Street
Cincinnati dispatch reports John Armstrong, a Pittsburgh elevator worker, knocked down and fatally injured on Longworth street near Plum while his companions were confronted by five Black men. The attackers denied robbery of $75 before five new suspects, Grant Brown, Robert Johnson, George Lewis, Nat Glybs, and Fred King, were arrested. Armstrong employed by Old Elevator Company and installing elevators at the Linton Hotel.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Armstrong
Allegheny City
Cenferman
Armstrong
Longworth Street
Plum, Street
Old Elevator Company
Pittsburg
Linton Hotel
Grant Brown
Robert Johnson
George Lewis
Nat Glybs
Fred King
Breaks Loose with Pistol at Driving Park
Special to The Washington Pat Wilkesbarre Pa June 2 a negro known as Cinch from Norfolk Va ran amuck after losing his money at craps and shot Thomas Willis of Bethlehem William Peters of Baltimore and Mrs Elizabeth Carter at Atlantic City The two men were wounded in the legs and Mrs Carter had her thumb shot off Cinch escaped
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Washington
Pat
Wilkesbarre
Cinch
Norfolk
Thomas Willis
Bethlehem
William Peters
Baltimore
Elizabeth Carter
Atlantic City
Aoki and His Farm in The Sunday Post
Japan's Ambassador to the United States comments on American men as hurters, presented in a brief note referencing The Sunday Post.
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Aoki
Japan
United States
Sunday Post
Policeman Slays Sailor At Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hugh P McCairn a Pennsylvania sailor wounded resisting arrest limped into the Brooklyn Navy Yard and died. Policeman Flanagan was arrested after a clash with about a dozen sailors who beat him for attempting the arrest for intoxication. The Navy Yard gate incident led to a confrontation with guards and police reserves. McCairn died later in the naval hospital.
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Bresial
Washington Post
New York
Hugh P. McCairn
United States
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn
Flanagan
Naval
Navy Yard
McCairn
Tgh
McCarrn
Sands Street
Briagerow
Sallora
McCain
Managan
Cumberland Street Hopital
Movements of Ocean Steamers and Foreign News
Ocean steamer movements listed with arrivals and routes from Liverpool Queenstown Naples Lisbon Sapien and Philadelphia to New York Plymouth Cherbourg Bremen and Hamburg. Mentions Marcon Station contact 465 miles east of Banay Hook and expected dock times. Also reports Madrid appointment of Senor Perez Caballero as foreign minister replacing Duke of Alman Davar.
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New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
Fire Island
la Loraine
Hella
Naples
Peninsular
Lisbon
Republic
Sapien
Bordeaus
Sable Island
Nova Scotia
Amelia
Hamburg
Dover
Cherbourg
Marcon
Banay Hook
Philadelphia
Outhampton
Sandy Froom
Philodolphia
Artived Cymrie
Boston
Belly
Om —Penned
Bremen
Plymouth
Kaiserin August Vinterla
Bainburg
Fasinet
Campania
Quexnatown
Tatlee West
Saturdias
Yeadon
Taigavoie
Poiry
Fayre
Sctlix Islands
Lizard
Knock Out for Committee Hits Supreme Court Delay
Cincinnati June 23 The Supreme Court of Ohio did not announce a decision today on the Drake investigating committees legality prompting bitter disappointment among the committee’s supporters. The court adjourned for the summer and will not meet again until fall. The dispute was over requiring state officers to honor vouchers paying the investigators expenses. The committee’s spring meetings exposed graft among county treasurers and alleged bribery tied to grand jury probes, and a favorable ruling would have kept the inquiry active through summer.
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Washington
Cineinati
Ohio
Supreme Court of
Columbus
Drake
Supreme Court
Floods in Britain Cancel King Edward's Birthday Observances
London reports a severe rainstorm with over two inches of rain in eight hours. Many districts flooded, houses evacuated, underground railways inundated, and traffic halted. The King ordered cancellation of Trooping the Colour and reviews at Aldershot and other ports. Damage spread through agricultural areas.
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London
Edward
Aldershot
German oil consolidations target Standard Oil grip
Belin reports German oil companies unite under Dresdner Bank and Schaffhausen Hankverein to exploit Roumanian oil aimed at freeing Germany from Standard Oil. Earlier German Romanian oil ties linked with Deutsche Bank and Nephtha Company import Russian oil into Germany.
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Belin
Dresdner Bank
Schaffhausen Hankverein
Deutacha Bank
Nephtha Company
Germany
Standard Oil Company
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Chig Foundation
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Offalo Courier
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Providence Journal
Jouiester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Byracuse Post-Standard
Pace Pioneer-Press
Jim Halols
Cleveland Plain
Cinceynatt Enquirer
St. Northwest
Wihute
Charles Carroll White
Jie
Cage of Hang Thaw
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Conar & Harris
New Amsterdam Theater
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Knickerbocker Theater
Syers
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Mr. Garvan
Comstock
Anthony Comstock
Mr. Olcott
Tombs
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St. Paul
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Eagan
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New York, Ristiskee
Jack Tat
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Wellman
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Troamsee
Norway
Walter Wellman
Spitzbergen Netwee
Italy
Wwashingoom Post
Rome
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