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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1907

Page

41

Thaw undergoes lunacy commission exam in New York

Harry K Thaw submits to a two hour questioning by a three member lunacy commission in Justice Fitzgeralds court behind closed doors The probe seeks to determine Thaws present mental state and his ability to advise counsel with proceedings continuing Saturday morning The district attorney Jerome and Thaws lawyers attended with the exam focusing on Thaws notes and letters to counsel and his role in jury selection The proceedings are non punitive and intended to assess understanding rather than classify mental illness

New York Harry K. Thaw Fitz- Etrald Counse Thaw Hartridge Harry Thaw Jerome Stanford White White I Iself Justice Fitzgerald Cork David McClure Peter B. Olney Leonard Putzel Justice Fitegérald Francis Pearvan Delmas Hartridge, Peabody Putzel Atorney Mr. Delmas Carrol Beckwith Aurora Josiah Thaw Cifford W Hartridge McClure Leopold F Putzel Evelyn Nesbit Thaw William Thaw Hartridge and Peabody Oppositton

Funeral Directors Directory Card Style Listing

A compact directory of funeral directors and embalmers with multiple firms listed by name and location. Entries include J R Wright Co, J William Lee, Wm H Sardo & Co, George P Zarhorst, Hindle & Bayliss, Thos R Nalley & Son, R F Harvey’s Sons, John M Mitchells Son, W R Speare, Adolph J Schippert, Thos S Sergon, T A Costello & Bro, Wm S Riley, Frank Geier's Sons. Each firm notes chapel or on premises facilities and contact details in the Washington DC area.

John R. Wright Adolph J. Schippert Phono West S. Sergeon TOR WU Whstor Teleshone T. A. Costello & Bro Bueet Nishone East

Wanderer Elinor Mason Draws London Jewelry Case Home

Detroit report identifies Editha Loleta Jackson alias Laura Horas as Mother Elinor Mason a famed wanderer and former London prisoner. Swinden claims jewelry displayed by the woman belonged to him and seeks return. The piece notes her Windsor Michigan House of Israel leadership then Detroit exile and mentions upcoming American Medico Psychological Association meeting in Detroit.

Byeoint Detroit Mich Mar Elinor Mia Elnor L. Mason House of Israel Windsor Editha Loreta Jackson Laura Horas London Anne O'Deanis de Bar New York Scotland Yard Mother Hiner F. E. Swinden Editha Loleta, Jackson Mra Elinor L. Mason Editha Loleta Jackson Anne Odella Dia de Bar Vera FP. Ava Edith L. Murry Frank Dutton Jackson Theodore Horag Swinden Editha Loleta Jackson High Street West John Swinden Prince Michael Portland John England Sect

Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Rushed Local Notices

A clipped marriage notice lists several couples and ages including John T Risdon 23 and Katherine Shipley 22 of Riverdale with Rev W Ferguson. John W Glover 31 of Staunton VA and Addie Cook of Swope VA. James C Jenkins 21 and Mary L Dickerson with Rev ROL Wright. Sylvester Hawking 27 and Geneva Newman 27 of Tennallytown DC with Rev Henry Hoand. Mary J Branner 21. James H Ford 2 and Ameliz Yates 18 with Rev a C Det.

John T Risdon Katherine Shipley Veth Riverdale W. Ferguson John W Glover Staanton Addie Cook Swope D.C. Macleod James"c Jenkins Mary L. Dickerson Rol Wright Sylvester Hawking Geneva Newman Tennallytown Henry Hoand Furs Mo

Health Office Record: Names and Ages in March Report

Health office records show multiple entries with names and ages, including Charles J Moyer 61, Willa Lally 50, Amos Brown 36, Albert Payton 18, Maud Moton undated, Martha Delaney 60, Martha Warrick 60, Julian Anderson 1 month, Rodrick Monroe 4 months, and Raymond Foyton 6 months, with various addresses in Washington areas. The March 27 report lists up to 12 individuals in the record.

Charles J Moyer Pa Ave Willa

Stahl's Agt Mystery Dying Words Unexplained

Marc Stahl captain and manager of the Boston team dies in Indiana hotel after saying it drove him to it The event leaves teammates stunned and questions about motive linger Stahl had resigned as manager to favor Jimmy Collins and had been married less than a year to Juna Harmon The article notes his sleep troubles and relief at giving up management while detailing surrounding reactions and relatives in Boston Fort Wayne and Roxbury assistance.

Washington Post West Baden Ind Charlea Stahl Far Rly Boston Stahl Jimmy Collins Colling Collins Fort Wayne Dofer Taylor Chick Charles 8. Stahl Poder Indiana Juna Rlarne Harmon Roxbury Beig

Shoemaker Kennison Dies By Carbolic Acid Suicide

Lynn Massachusetts March report of Stanley Kennison, a shoemaker, taking poison after leaving a Democratic club he had been with friends. He murmured a remark referencing Chick Brahl and died shortly after arrival at a hospital. The cause remains unknown.

Lynn Mass Mar Stanley Kennison Kennison Chick Brahl

Girl Sent to Matteawan After Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict

In Carmel New York on March 2 15 year old Jennie Burch was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the poisoning of a baby and ordered committed to Matteawan Insane Asylum. The jury deliberated forty minutes and the court noted it would be dangerous to release her. The girl wept alone in court and the Winship family forgave her, offering visitation for Roscoe.

Jennie Herbert Winship Granger Matteawan Jeanie William D. Granger James W. Dempsey Grenger New York

Whisky Hatches Chickens in Drunken Turkey Nests

Dover report details Samuel Unto of Cheswold proposing to use whisky to create drunken turkey hens that brood eggs. In a trial with fifty eggs, forty three chicks hatched while the hens remained on the nests, proving the method promising for increasing brood numbers. Two more turkey hens were placed on twenty five eggs each, with a potential gain of four dozen chicks if successful.

Boecet Washington Post Dover Del Woman's Christian Temperance Union Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Samuel Unto Unto

Wealthy offer cars for invalids in city outings

W. E. D. Stokes proposes that owners loan automobiles one day each week to aid New York invalids and convalescents. He will seek Auto Club of America support and place his own car at Magistrate Crane’s disposal for named invalids. Also notes J Carroll held in Pittsburg on a bad check charge and contest prize timing.

W. E. D. Stokes Washington Post New York W. HD Stokes Millonaire Ansonia Crana Automobile Club of America

Bold Woman Fights Thief in Startling Apartment Battle

Special to The Washington Pool reports Mrs Adolph Oestreich er, 2577 Eighth Avenue, battled a burglar who knocked her husband senseless with a heavy screwdriver. She wrestled the weapon away, fought back, and was knocked unconscious after a brutal struggle. Patrolman James Flood arrived as the thief fled. The burglar James C Pierce, 24, claimed grog gallery status and boasted of a gallery photo while in custody. Jewelry, pawn tickets, and a discharge paper linked to prior service were found.

Washington Pool New York Adolph Qestretcher Plantang Thelma Oestreicher Station House James C. Pierce East 126Th Street

Temperance Event By Catholic Total Abstinence Society

The Catholic Total Abstinence Society plans a Haster celebration Sunday at Good Bamaersten Hall 1628 L Street NW. For the first time James Duon and Father Matthew will speak, with Dunn noted for forty years in temperance work. The program includes music recitations and songs, and admission is free. Citizens and temperance workers are invited.

Fearless Taft on Ohio politics rises after White House visit

Senator Dick met with President at the White House to present Ohio National Guard officers who joined him at an Interstate Guard Association event in Columbus. The President downplayed the political buzz while Dick warned of ongoing state tensions. The Ohio generals Ortchfield McMahen Speaks Miller, tied to the insurgent faction, plan to press actions back home.

Republican National Committee White House Ohio National Guard Interstate Guard Association Columbia B Ci Ohio Adj Ortchfield William V. McMahen John ©. Speaks Col. E. Miller National Guard

Lentz Quotes Ohio Backing Taft In Roosevelt Vacuum

Ohio Democrat John J. Lentz, national president of the Insurance Union, argues Roosevelt backs Taft, making Foraker the main rival. He notes Foraker’s energy, Ohio-wide following, and the anti-machine sentiment, predicting Taft’s uphill fight unless Roosevelt clarifies his stance. Foraker’s primary vote push is praised as proper but not a grandstand move.

Washington Post New York Ohio Roosevelt Taft Theodore Roosevelt John J. Lentz Columbus Insurance Union Senator Foraker Lentz Prince George Foraker Taft Iam United States Brownsville

Taft Dominates Republican Talk Across the Nation

Special to the Washington Post reports former Gov William A MacCorkle of West Virginia saying Taft is the Republican focus. He notes Taft has become a national character and a central figure in the party, with Roosevelt unlikely to run again as voters reject a third-term bid.

Washington Post Cincinnaud Ohio Mar Taft William A. MacCorkle West Virginia Chicago Hoosevelt Roosevelt

Democratic Victory Voiced In Charleston and Kanawha County

A speaker denounces the Taft administration as one of the worst in history and predicts a Democratic landslide next year over centralization of power in Washington. He cites Charleston Kanawha County as marking the greatest Democratic triumph, noting public demand for state rights and change.

Taft Washington Charleston Kanawha County

Twin Girls Tramp 100 Miles

Two nineyearold twins Lena and Laura Owens aged from Brooksville Calhoun County reached Parkersburg after walking nearly one hundred miles. Humane Society Agent Brewer Coleman took them in and their parents will be notified. They said their father had failed to provide food and clothing for months, prompting the trek to support themselves. They cried when told they would return home.

Washington Post Parkersburg W Va Brooksville Calhoun County Lena Laura Owens William Owens Humane Society Brewer Coleman

Bourse Panic Hits Brussels as Banks Fail

Four banks could not meet liabilities and four others sought extensions at the Brussels Bourse. A Ghent broker was 800000 francs short. Additional failures anticipated. Total losses in Brussels money market about 15000000 francs.

Washington Post Brussels Mar Ghent

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