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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1907

Page

18

Thaw Case Sees Ruling On Evelyn Nesbit Testimony

In New York on the trial of Harry K Thaw District Attorney Jerome seeks to reopen the case to address Evelyn Nesbit Thaw while Justice Fitzgerald decides if Smith and other rebuttal evidence may reach jurors The court rules the Nesbit tale admissible only for impact on Thaws mind and not its truth Delmas objects to further testimony about alibi and witness Smith on the Madison Square Garden roof is questioned by both sides as the judge weighs reopening the direct case.

White Delmas New York Mar. T Harry K. Thay Jerome Evelyn Nesbit Thar Oones Delphin M. Delmas de Fens James Clinch Smith Stanford White Madison Square Garden Mr Smith Thaw Mr. Delmas Mr. Smith Smith Debnas Tie Carlyle Smyth Harris Oelmeys Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Frederick W. Longfellow Tas Ethel Thomas Thew Justice Fitzgerald Ile Longfelow Evelyn Nespit Abraham Haromel Twaw Hodging Tenderloin Rudolph Wirthaus Evelyn Wresbit Twenty-fourth Street Fitzgerald Evelyn Thaw Abraham Hummel Stormey Evelyn Thawe Isaa Evelyn Nestit Thomas Mr. Jerome Paris Branford White Hummel Longfellow Evelyn Nesbit Mr. Longfellow Velmas Jos Evelyn V Nesbit William H._tHodeins Delafield Hornblower Choate O'Reilly Garvan Capt. Hodging Mr. Garvan Capt Hodgins Henry S. Blaise Myer Cohen Mr. O'Reilly

Thaw Case Brings Longfellow Testimony On Letter

Judge hears details as Frederick W. Longfellow, Thaw family attorney, identifies a letter Evelyn Nesbit Thaw handed to him in 1903. Testimony focuses on service of papers in the Ethel Thomas suit and Thaw's awareness of alleged perversions cited in the case. Objections and courtroom exchanges emphasize admissibility and Thaw’s mental state amid sensational allegations.

Thaw Trial Witnesses Testify On Sanity And Communications

Testimony details Evelyn Nesbit and Thaw correspondences, telephoned conversations, and affidavits in the Thaw case. Witnesses describe Thaw's rational behavior during the Madison Square Garden incident and the role of Longfellow and Hummel documents in the proceedings.

Thaw Trial Hearings On Powder Marks And Rationality

Coroner Timothy Lehane recalls his examination of White's body and powder marks on the face while District Attorney Garvan questions. Police officer Dennis Wright testifies about Thaw's statements after arrest, including requests to be taken to the station. Whispering between counsel sparks a courtroom clash as Justice Fitzgerald orders decorum.

Timothy Lehane Fitzgerald Thagg Dennis Wright Madison Avenue Hiv Alea Fifth Avenue

Jerome's Way Blocked in Thaw Case Testimony

District Attorney Jerome calls Dr. Rudolph Witthaus to the stand. The poison expert testifies on amnesic drugs and a hypothetical case of a young woman drinking champagne, ravishment, and recovery, as the Thaw trial proceeds with objections and general rules of evidence.

Jerome Rudolph Witthaus Witthaus Tam Delmas Thaw Paris Tharp

Thaw Trial Testimony Faces Objections and Rebuttal

Testimony from James Clinch Smith on Thaw's actions the night of the Garden tragedy leads to objections about its relevance as rebuttal. Justice Fitzgerald overrules some objections while others are sustained as District Attorney Jerome urges to treat details as part of the case in chief. Adjournment follows as authorities are sent to the judge's home for further guidance.

Fitzgerald Dr. Witthaus James Clinch Smith Stanford White Smith Madison Avenue Mr. Jerome Delmas Onea Rebbuttal Hitzgerald Jerome Thaw Mr. Delmas

Weather forecast and conditions from March 11 issued by Weather Bureau

A detailed forecast reports pressure drops across central valleys and the Upper Lake region, with rain in the Upper Mississippi Valley and light snow in the Northwest. Warmer in the Central and Southwest, colder in the South Atlantic and Northwest. Expect rain or snow Tuesday into New England and parts of the Middle Atlantic and Lake regions, with general w eather turning cooler by Wednesday. Winds vary from fresh to southeast along coasts, with brisk gusts on Lake Michigan. Flood warning issued for Mississippi River below Vicksburg with potential sixteen foot rise by March 18. Includes hourly weather observations, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, and temperature data.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Upper Lake Region Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Atlantic Gulf States South Atlantic Atlesouyl Misciasippi Ohio Upper Lake Lower Lake Region New England Middle Atlantic Port Towa Rose Gulf South Atlantic States Midale Rocky Mountains Mississippi River Daxatan Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Missouri Valley Mississippi Upper Lake and ‘Western Lower Lake Regions. "the Winds Along the New England Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Grand Banks

Teddy's Tide and Sun Table Tide and sun times for the day

Tide and sun data plus local incidents text describe high and low tides sun rise and set times and two small notes on theft and funeral plans. Thieves entered Lorene L. at Sixth street foot southwest stealing sixty five records and a hunting knife. John Garden funeral details follow with Washington Naval Chapter attendance and a note about an educational contest catalog access.

H. H. Hompler Sixth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Lorene L

Court martial for Connecticut captain over grounding at Culebra

Navy to try Capt William Swift commanding the Connecticut after grounding at Target Bay on January 13. The court will hear charges of gross inefficiency and neglect of duty with a trial likely in Northern waters. Swift to be relieved of command and return to face the case gathered by the Judge Advocate General.

Navy Department Court of Indusry Connecticut Culebra Willam Swift Brooklyn, Navy Yard Swift Judge Advocate General’s Department Lloyd H. Chandler William HE. Chandler Target Bay Chandler Queetington Brooklyn Ard Bureau of Navigation Perry Garst Rhode Island York

Body of Former Senator Pugh Sent Home for Funeral

The body of former Senator James L. Pugh of Alabama was sent last night to his former home in Hulaula for the funeral scheduled tomorrow. Mrs. Pugh and other family members accompanied the casket as the funeral party departed at 21 o'clock via the Southern Railway.

Masons John €. Garden Anacostia Washington James L. Pugh Alabama Hulaula Ala

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