Thaw trial testimony discusses sanity experts and witnesses
Jurors debated belief in testimony as Col Alfred Wagatatt and Jerome prepare further witnesses. Delmas’ side faces contention over Thaw insanity opinions with six Jerome experts removed. Prosecution disputes a book’s sanity case as similar and plans further sur rebuttal, adjournment set for Monday.
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Jerome
Delmas
Hummel
Col
Alfred Wagatatt
Appellate Division
del- Tas
Thaw
White
Dr. Hirsch
Hart- Tidge
William Mabon
Expert testimony in Nesbit Thaw trial leaves no cross exam
Six prosecution experts testified that the defendant appeared sane based on two hypothetical questions. Cross examinations were limited after the state’s six witnesses, including Drs Irson Hirsch Pritchard Ferris Delfendorf and Mabon, affirmed consistent mental status. Mrs Thaw testified regarding visits to Hummel with Stanford White, with privilege considerations debated and waived.
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William Irson
Cornett Medical School
Jerome
Hirsch
William B. Pritchard
New York Polyclinic Institute
Ebrsch
Delmas
Dr. Pritchard
Albert Warren Ferris
College of Physicians and Surgeons
A. R. Delfendorf
State Hospital
Middletown
Conn
Yale University
White
Conflicting Testimony on Evelyn Nesbit Dictation Incident
In a tense courtroom exchange, Mr Jerome questions Hummel about Nesbit's affidavit and Thaw’s alleged pressure to swear to documents charging Stanford White. The witness recalls dictation, then contradicts and retracts under objections as the judge rules on admissibility and writing.
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Hummel
Eve*lyn
Mr Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Mr. Jerome
Thaw
Stanford White
Delmas
Justice Fitzgerald
Miss Neabit
Hummels Record Bared in July Court Debate
Testimony details Hummel selling a Stanford White copy, turning plates to Stanford White, and delivering the original to Miss Nesbit. Jerome and Garvan question bias as Hummel faces two pending indictments for felony and a prior disbarment, while witnesses describe affidavits and custody of copies at Madison Square Garden tower.
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Hummel
Stanford White
Jerome Adt
Garvan
Jerome
Jeseme
Juatha Fitzgerald
Delmas
Mr. Delmas
Testimony on Nesbit affidavit and original paper in White case
In cross examination, Hummel describes handing the original affidavit to Evelyn Nesbit after dictating it in his office. He states the carbon copy was given to Stanford White and a photographic copy made, with the original later delivered to Nesbit. Nesbit allegedly demanded the document, and Hummel refused to hand it over to her.
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Hummel
Jerome
Abraham Snydecker
Evelyn
Evelyn Nesbit
Mr. Jerome
Snydecker
Jacobson
Stanford White
White
Mr. Delmas
Evelyn Wneseit
Debates Over Admitting Affidavit Parts Continue
The counsel clash over whether to admit the affidavit in full or in part. Justice Fitzgerald suggests consulting before Monday to reach agreement on admissible material while Thaw’s team resists adjourning. Adjournment is taken until Monday morning as the defense weighs further examination needs.
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Mr. Delmas
Justice Fitzgerald
Delmas
Jeroma
Joarome
Mr. Jeramia
Mr. Jerome
Embezzler Ends Life After $2000 Shortage at Wade & Hedges
Charles Abbott twenty, branch manager for Wade and Hedges brokers, killed himself at 408 Fifth Street Northwest after notes revealed a $2000 shortage and bogus C notes. The firm opened an investigation, suspecting weeks of peculations. Abbott left apologetic letters to his father and to his employers, and the coroner ruled the death suicide. The firm and family are coping with the tragedy and losses.
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Wade & Hedges
Charles Abbott
Fifth Street
Abbott
Fifth-street Branc
G' Street
G Street
Julius Abbott
Wade
Hartigan and Evans
Sixth
Messrs. Wade & Hedges
City
Iuiles Abbott
Charlie
Gost
New York Stock Exchange
Wade & Edges
Percy ‘Wade
Nevitt
Government triumph as Landis rules against Standard Oil
Attorney General Bonaparte received a telegram from United States Attorney Sims in Chicago reporting that Judge Kennesaw M Landis had rendered a decision favoring the government on nearly all major points in the Standard Oil case. The telegram said the court held with the government on all counts and on rate establishment and publication. Bonaparte called it an unqualified triumph for the government.
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Bonaparte
United States
Sims
Chicago
Kennesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Standard Oil Company
McKay in Johns Hopkins Jail Tries to Die by Self Harm
Willem H. McKay, jailed on murder charges in Wheaton, attempts suicide by banging his head on walls and smashing into a door in the Rockville jail. He says he is unjustly accused and wishes to die, asking hymns sung as tears flowed. State and medical officials report his nervous condition improving.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Willem H. McKay
Mary Lang
Wheaton
Jatier
McKay
Jallor
Trail
Duculty
Erskine Bellows
Clett
Jesus
Mona
Melay
Rock Creek
Robert B. Peter
McKey
C. A. Manner
Murdered Woman Mary Lang Buried in Simple Service
Mrs Mary Lang whose son in law William H McKay will face trial in Rockville Md for her murder was buried in St Marys Cemetery Wheaton Md yesterday The interment followed funeral services at Forest Glen The ground was too wet to bury Monday and the family held a simple ceremony with only McKay family daughters and grandchildren present.
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Mary Lang
William H. McKay
Rockville
St. Mary's Cemetery
Wheaton
Forest Glen
McKay
Lang
Park Road
Archie Roosevelt Improves as Quarantine Clearance Approaches
President's son Archie Roosevelt continues to improve rapidly and sat up in bed. Surgeon General Rixey says quarantine restrictions will be lifted in a few days. Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrived from Harvard and will stay at the White House until after Easter. Justice Gould appoints Wilton Juamagee and Uuaued as collectors of the late Charles W. Scott estate, now under contest in local courts.
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Rixey
Archie
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Harvard
White House
Wilton Juamagee
Uuaued
Carr
Justice Gould
Charles W. Scott
Scott
Woman shoots common law husband in quarrel death
Jerome Jones died at Freedmen's Hospital from a head wound inflicted, the suspect Elizabeth MM. Jones, his common law wife, confessed to detectives. She is under lockup facing murder charges after the slaying at 16 Vermont avenue in what authorities describe as an eight lovers quarrel. An inquest is set for 11 today with witnesses Clif tora Fauntleroy and John Beverly set to testify.
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Jerome Jones
Elizabeth MM. Jones
Hartigan and Baur
Jones
Vermont Avenue
Eighth Precinct
Nevitt
Cliftora Fauntleroy
John Beverly
Beverly
Freedmen's Hospital
Fauntie- Toy
Servant Plunders Houses Amid Trusted Household Servants
A 26 year old servant Margaret Tierney confessed to robbing multiple affluent Washington homes including Admiral Dewey, Senator Kean, and J W Pinchot. She admitted stealing jewelry and furs from Mrs Carl Broughton and others, with few gaps in the record. Police note no prior theft complaints against her in Washington though losses were reported at Pinchot’s home during her Europe trip.
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New York
Mar
United States Hepress Company
Margaret Tierney
Ming Amy Savin
Carl Broughton
East Seventyetree Street
Broughton Home
Ighe
Mra
Chisholm
Morristown
N. J
Fastilies
Admiral Dewey
Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, D. C
United States
Benster Kean
J. W. Pinchot
William King
Hempstead
Long Island
Isador Straus
Auburn
Montgomery Hare
East Seventy- Fifty Street
H. W. Seville
Gros
Yauor
Fifth Avenue
Ames Pinchot
Hi East
Pinchot
Ainst
George Dewey
Kean
J W Pinchot
Europe
Wedded 33 Years Wife Seeks Custody and Support
Mrs. Sarah Mary Gates sues for a limited divorce from John Cornelius Gates a Washington Navy Yard machine molder earning 2395 per day alleging constant intoxication cruelty and threats. She seeks custody of three minor children alimony and funds for their care education and support. The marriage reportedly began January 27 1874 at St Patrick Catholic Church.
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Sarah Mary Gates
District Supreme Court
John Cornelius Gates
Gates
Washington Navy Yard
Lfe
Weather Forecast and River Bulletin Highlights Flood Risks
Fair weather prevailing across the U S with near normal temperatures except in north central districts. Saturday shows fair conditions east of the Mississippi and in southern districts west of the river with showers in the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys. Ohio River levels fall at Rit tburg while forecasts call for a 50 foot crest at Wheeling and 64 feet at Cincinnati by Saturday night, with flood stages near Louisville and rising at Paducah and Cairo to Memphis in the coming days.
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United States
Missisippi River
Mississippi
Missouri
Upper Mississippi
New England
Middle Atlantic
Great Lakes
Grand Banke
Atle
Ohio
Rittaburg
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
Paducah
Cairo
Memphis
Cadets to Drill at National Park May Days
Cadets hold annul competitive drills at National Park on May 2 and May 22. Thanks to Thomas Noyes Washington baseball park is offered for the event. Companies I G A B drill May 2 and Companies 2 C K H drill May 22. Cadets have new swords and the ten companies are in fine shape aiming for record breaking performances.
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National Park
Thomas Noyes
Washington Baseball Park
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