Thaw Case Features Plea for Lunacy Commission Test
During Mrs. Thaw’s testimony the district attorney floated the idea of appointing a lunacy commission to assess Harry Thaw’s state of mind. Justice Fitzgerald indicated the issue was not before the court. Experts Hammond and Jelliffe rumored as next witnesses. trial adjourned to Friday after Mrs. Thaw’s closing remarks.
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Delmas
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Gala
Wiam Thaw
Thaw
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Smith EB. Jelliffe
Harry Thaw
Edward
Josiah Thaw
Countess of
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George Lauder Carnegie
Contsilor Metz
Harry Toan
Stanford White
Board of
Mate
Oxy St
Albert T. Patrick
Willan M. Rice
Distilee
Aged Mother on the Stand in Thaw Case Testimony
Mrs Harriet C Thaw testified that her son Harry returned home in mid November 1973 showing altered conduct and distress. She described his mood swings, sleepless nights, and frequent sobs from his room, noting he believed a wicked man in New York had ruined a young woman and his life.
Thaw Case Reveals Thanksgiving Motives and Marriage Plans
Mrs. Thaw testified about late 1900s discussions with her son Harry Thaw regarding marriage to a young woman from New York. She described his intent to wed, the need for a chaperonage plan in Pittsburg, and a condition that the girl’s past be closed to public discussion if he married. The testimony covered Thanksgiving memories, emotional moments, and the impact of the relationship on family dynamics.
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Harry
New York
Mr. Delmas
Pittsburg
Thaw Trial May Pause For Lunacy Commission
Debate over suspending the trial to appoint a commission in lunacy intensifies. Jerome questions the timeline of Thaw's insanity. Delmas cites a 1903 start. Judge Fitzgerald sustains the objection, allowing Mrs. Thaw to continue her narrative.
Family onlookers at trial amid emotional testimony
Mrs. Than's two sons Edward and Josith sat behind Harry as their mother testified, appearing visibly moved by the proceedings and the witness moment.
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Than
Edward
Josith
Harry
Defense expert testimony on Thaw murder case unsettled mind
Dr Charles G Wagner of Binghamton testified under cross examination that there were months between 1903 and 1908 with unclear faculties and possible recovery. He said Thaw’s mind may have been clouded when he wrote a willfund and that he understood marriage but not fully that taking a life was a crime. He noted the Madison Square roof garden shooting suggested insanity when viewed with prior evidence.
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Binghamton
Jerome
Werner
Mr. Jerome
Madison Square Roof Garden
Stanford White
Preueser
Repid
Preusser
Myles McDonald
McDonaldt
Muatteawan
New York
Thaw son details early romance and stage scandal
Mrs. Thaw testified about conversations with her son between Thanksgiving 1899 and Europe trip, naming a girl who lived in Pittsburg or Allegheny and later appeared in New York with her mother. She said he was told she had been persuaded to go on the stage, which was portrayed as very bad. Harry returned to Pittsburg in November 1904 amid a reported horrible scandal.
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William Thaw
Harry
Evelyn
Wiliam Thaw
Penny
Deimos
Thaw
Court Erier Handvliia
Harriet Copley
Harry Trew
Ile
Lila Watts
Mrs. Thaw
Josiah
Mr. Delmis
Son
New York
Ahe
Tony
Ann
Justee Fitzgerald
Justice Fitzgerald
Mr. Delmas
Mrs. Thew
Pittsburg
Heredity Topic Delayed in Thaw Trial Cross Examination
After a fifteen minute recess Mr Delmas halted direct testimony of Mrs Thaw and Mr Jerome began cross examination. Jerome pressed on income, marriage and heredity while Delmas objected to improper lines. Justice Fitzgerald sustained objections to pre June 1903 events as to heredity with pauses for respectful questioning.
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Mr. Delmas
William Thaw
Mr. Jerome
Jerome
Delmas
Thaw
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Superior Merits and Cures
The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla surpasses other medicines in merit, sales, and cures. It boasts 40,000 testimonials in two years and claims to purify blood, cure blood diseases and eruptions, strengthen the stomach, create appetite, and energize the weak.
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Hood
Needle 1 Near Her Heart Surgeons Using Magnet to Save Girl
A New York woman Mollie Dressler 22 wife of Max Dressler is near death from a steel needle lodged near her heart. Bellevue Hospital surgeons employ a powerful magnet and X rays to guide removal while monitoring daily progress.
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South Dakota Tightens Divorce Laws Bill Passes in Pierre
The South Dakota House and Senate approved a new divorce bill requiring a year's residency in the state and three months in the county before filing. All hearings must occur in open court. The measure aims to curb what supporters call a growing divorce industry uncomfortable to residents.
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Pierre
A. Daki
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Senate
Oper
Scouts Amalgamation Idea Volunteers Chief Denies
Gen Barling ton Booth of the Volunteers of America rejects any plan to amalgamate with the Salvation Army. He cites no invitation from his father William Booth and notes continued distance between the groups. In a separate item, John Thompson of the Raleigh Hotel dislocated his left knee cap during a pool game at 45 Thirteenth street NW and was taken to Emergency Hospital.
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Salvation
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Methodist Church
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Nan Patterson Found. Mrs Lean G Martin Flees to Washington
Special to The Washington Fest Pittsburg Pa Nan Patterson now Mrs Lean G Martin was located by newspaper men and hurriedly left for her parents home in Washington The Martins had planned to buy a home in Wilkinsburg and had lived there two months The couple known for sensational murder trials had moved to Pittsburgh Martin a head clerk at the Duquesne Hotel The Floradora girl hid her identity until reporters sought Thaw trial views She refused to speak and said she supported Thaw Then she packed belongings and took her six year old niece to Washington Martin will follow soon seeking a new home where they are not known.
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Mar
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Lean G. Martin
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Weather conditions update from Weather Bureau report
Clear weather with high pressure cools temperatures across the Lower Lake region Middle Atlantic and New England while the West Gulf and South Atlantic see a fall. Local snow and rain persist in the Upper Mississippi Valley Lower Missouri Valley Northwest with warmer readings in North Dakota and southern states. Risk of rain or snow Friday across the Ohio Valley Upper Lake region and Middle Atlantic states. Winds vary by coast and breakers head to European ports. Temperature readings and humidity are listed for multiple stations.
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National Guard Inquiry Prompts Expanded Powers in New Bill
Albany March 6 The assembly ways and means committee after a hearing tonight voted to report a bill with amendments to enhance the National Guard inquiry. The amendments widen powers to examine witnesses and demand documents, revise the military code, and raise the commission from to the to be set.
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National Guard
Wainwright
Assembly Ways and Means Committee
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