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June 24, 1915
The Mitchell Capital
Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota
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In New York City, Harry Thaw's seventh sanity hearing began yesterday with jury selection to determine his fitness for release from Matteawan asylum, following his 1910s conviction for murdering Stanford White. Thaw testified today as the first witness.
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JURY SELECTED TO TEST THAW'S SANITY
New York City. Harry Thaw took the stand as the first witness today in his trial before a jury to determine his sanity.
New York City.--Harry K. Thaw's seventh attempt to gain freedom since his conviction nine years ago this month, for the murder of Stanford White, was begun yesterday with selection of a jury to inquire regarding his sanity. If the jurors decide in his favor and Justice Hendric presiding, who has the power to reverse their verdict, accepts it, Thaw will obtain a permanent release from the Matteawan insane asylum where he was incarcerated after being acquitted of murder, at the second trial from which he escaped in 1913.
The selection of the jury occupied the entire session but the completion in one day is regarded as rapid progress.
Today, Thaw's attorney, J. John Stanchfield will outline the case, and the taking of testimony will begin.
Thaw is said to be entirely satisfied with the jury.
New York City. Harry Thaw took the stand as the first witness today in his trial before a jury to determine his sanity.
New York City.--Harry K. Thaw's seventh attempt to gain freedom since his conviction nine years ago this month, for the murder of Stanford White, was begun yesterday with selection of a jury to inquire regarding his sanity. If the jurors decide in his favor and Justice Hendric presiding, who has the power to reverse their verdict, accepts it, Thaw will obtain a permanent release from the Matteawan insane asylum where he was incarcerated after being acquitted of murder, at the second trial from which he escaped in 1913.
The selection of the jury occupied the entire session but the completion in one day is regarded as rapid progress.
Today, Thaw's attorney, J. John Stanchfield will outline the case, and the taking of testimony will begin.
Thaw is said to be entirely satisfied with the jury.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Harry Thaw
Sanity Trial
Jury Selection
Matteawan Asylum
Stanford White Murder
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Hendric
J. John Stanchfield
Where did it happen?
New York City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York City
Event Date
Yesterday And Today
Key Persons
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Hendric
J. John Stanchfield
Outcome
potential permanent release from matteawan insane asylum if jury and judge decide in favor
Event Details
Harry Thaw's seventh attempt for freedom via sanity trial began yesterday with jury selection; he testified today as first witness; attorney to outline case and testimony to begin