Word: matteawan
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Jelliffe, Manhattan neurologist, in 1907 proved Harry Kendall Thaw mentally deranged, kept the Pittsburgh socialite from electrocution for the shooting of Architect Stanford White. Madman Thaw declared himself bankrupt, but said to Dr. Jelliffe, "Stick along, I'll pay you when I'm released" (from the Matteawan State Hospital at Beacon, N. Y.). Last week Dr. Jelliffe, 66, sued free & sane Mr. Thaw, 61, for $10,000 back fees. Said U. S. District Judge Alfred Conkling Coxe: "Doctor, you are in a tough spot. I would like to see you get your money. But the cause of action...