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Newspaper illustration of Evelyn Nesbit Murder at Madison Square Garden
Read New York Times coverage from the morning after the crime.

Insanity Defense
The New York Daily Tribune reports news of Thaw's intended plea.

Ice Cream and Cake
As detectives sought evidence against him, Harry Thaw bought Fourth of July treats.

Stanford White, The Artist
A week after White's murder, The Nation examined the celebrated architect's success -- and his frailties.
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