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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
18
The article reports on courtroom proceedings where Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testimony influenced alibi attempts for Stanford White. Jerome and Delmas clash over admissibility of photographer Eckmyer’s negatives and other witness plans. The pace centers on juror impressions and upcoming expert testimony in the ongoing case.
Justice Rizgeria ruled Smith's testimony admissible and Air. Jory sought a delay to call Edward F. Howe. Howe testified he met Wright with Harry Thaw in custody on Madison Avenue on June 2% and accompanied Thaw to the police station. At the station Jerome asked about his remarks to Berst McCarthy. Delmas objected and Jerome withdrew, then renewed the question.
Craig Wadsworth of the American Embassy denies Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's claims about his conduct and insists he helped her after her daughter's disappearance. A key witness recounts Thaw's remarks, seating, and actions during the trial defense and cross examination.
James Clinch Smith testified after noon that he reached the root garden area near 9 16 o clock and watched Thaw and his party enter by the Madison avenue entrance. He described Thaw’s movements and statements as he and a companion moved through the hall, with inquiries about a woman believed to be Mrs Thaw.
In a New York courtroom Jerome seeks to fix dates of photographic sittings for Evelyn Nesbit case. Eckmyer identified two negatives tied to Nesbit affidavit later destroyed. Delmas objects to admissibility as improper defense against Nesbit account. Judge instructs jurors to ignore attorney remarks and focus on evidence. adjournment follows.
A Harvard College note recalls the Hasty Pudding Club's origins in 1776 to curb undergraduates hunger with Indian mush called hasty pudding. The club preserved a pot from the early nineteenth century and holds several meals monthly, with notices for the Educational Contest due by April 1.
The piece recalls a historic cold case of murder by a mind altered by homicidal impulse. It contrasts two forms of insanity as argued in court with trials over whether the killer knew right from wrong. The narrative cites Rogers and a hotel corridor shooting to illustrate legal standards.
A Tuesday weather briefing notes abnormally low pressure over Southern Colorado and the Southwest driving light rain and snow in the Northwest Central Rocky Mountain region and Utah while warm air lingers in the Southwest. Cold spells extend from the Lower Missouri Valley toward Utah and North Dakota with varying temperatures. Expect rain along the Mississippi Valley eastward on Wednesday, with snow in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Middle Rockies, and cooler conditions across the Atlantic states Thursday. Winds along the East Coast will be brisk to fresh southerly, shifting to northwest by morning. Local readings include temperatures from the mid 40s to 50s with sunshine modest.
The defense argues Thaw was momentarily overwhelmed on Stanford White’s night and unable to distinguish right from wrong, claiming this insanity excuses the murder. Delmas contends the act began a gradual return to normality and suggests mental state influenced the case.
The piece argues the Thaw defense hinges on sympathy for his wife and mother rather than legal insanity definitions. It notes counsel rely on emotional appeal, predicting an unusually intelligent jury may be swayed by maternal and spousal testimony, influencing the verdict.
Irene DU Rice receives 700 for granddaughter education and support. The remainder of Mrs Staples estate goes to daughters Ida M Stelle and Emma Ward. Will filed in Probate Court yesterday. Dated March 7, she died two days later.
Mrs Lodge wife of Senator Henry C Boage of Massachusetts reported to police that while shopping near F and Twelfth streets northwest on February 2 a valuable gold brooch set with small diamonds was lost from her carriage. The loss had been advertised earlier and was turned over to Central Office detectives.
A sixty year old writer recounts rusting brain fatigue from civil war research and insomnia. After using Grape Nuts for over three years his mental clarity, productivity, and health improved. he claims bread and butter are unnecessary without Grape Nuts. Postum Co. Battle Creek promotes The Road to Wellville.
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