Trial closes as insanity defense hailed by defense counsel
The court instructed that mental capacity affects responsibility and whether acts were right or wrong. Closing arguments by Keller, Tsmyers, and others portrayed the case as a battle over insanity and legal control, with emphasis on the defendant Mrs. Baker being described as a home breaker.
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Hoover
Orlinlo
Powers
Jean
Baker
Peard
Jury Instructions Hear Seventy Minute Court Session
The judge charged the jury after a lengthy reading of court instructions lasting fifty two minutes. The proceedings focused on responsibility, self control, and the jurors must weigh evidence objectively. The judge suggested considerations for potential emotions and noted that the verdict should reflect lawful evaluation rather than personal feelings.
Jury urged severe punishment in trial of married woman
District Attorney Baker pressed for punishment to deter others as he addressed the jury in the trial. He argued morality and motherhood required harsh verdicts, declaring the defendant betrayed home ideals and endangered social order, while defense stressed the woman’s humanity and a plea for mercy amid tragic circumstances.
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Baker
Roase
Mr Baker
Immoraiity
District of Columbia
Weather Conditions and Forecast Summary
The weather report covers the Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions with high winds and snow in northern depressions. Arkansas and Upper Mississippi Valley see snow with diminishing activity in other areas. Tuesday may bring light to moderate snow in the Lake region and Upper Olfa Valleys, with clearing in some districts. Temperatures rise Wednesday across the Middle South Atlantic states with fair winds on Grand Bank coast.
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Plgte
Seaxcare
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Plateau
Arkansas
Hoover Pleads For Woman In Homicide Trial
George P Hoover tests the record to argue the fatal shot was not premeditated by the defendant. He asserts evidence fails to show who fired and suggests self defense as a possibility. He details relationships and threats as context while describing the dramatic jury address and courtroom tension.
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George P Hoover
Tajury
Hoover
Nertian
Judge Powers Argues For Accused Woman In Court
Judge Orlando W Powers delivers a two hour appeal on behalf of Mrs Bradley in a July session. He frames the case as a test of humanity, urging jurors to see Mrs Bradley as a flawed, coerced figure rather than a final symbol of guilt. The dramatic courtroom scene captivates spectators as the address unfolds.
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Orlando W . Powers
Bradley
Catarrh and Blood Purifier Advertisement
A fragmented note argues catarrh affects the nose throat stomach and bowels and is worsened by impure blood. It recommends Head's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier to cure the condition with simulated patent medicine wording and dubious dosage claims.
Powers Trial Details War Advocate Letter in 1900 Case
Georgetown ay Dee 9 Judge James D Black of Barbourville former candidate for governor announced the Powers trial to day to be about a letter Powers wrote to Prof JA Stevens of Barbourville. Powers claimed Democrats were disorganized and he was an open advocate of war. The letter dated Frankford February 3 1800 the day before a rebel died at the Capitol Hotel. The defense failed to exclude the testimony as the letter could not be produced. Fudge Black said an extract was used. Henry Hroughton of Pineville testified about conversations with Powers on the State House ground asking witnesses for names of men who would do killings.
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Powers
Caleb Powers
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Fudge Black
T Henry Hroughton
Pineville
Stele House
Hartie Loses Again In Divorce Battle In Pennsylvania
The Smerty Court refused F Augustus Hartie of Pittsburg a rehearing to reopen his divorce case against Mess Scott Hartze. The Allegheny County decision denying the divorce was upheld, with the case likely to go to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Also noted, Crane's Widow Figures in a murder trial in Jacksonside Florida as Hammond P Me recites that his wife before marriage was Cora Crane, widow of Stephen Crane.
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Smerty Court
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Pittsburg
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Hartie
Supreme Court of Penn Ivania
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Hyde poised to settle amid assurances and property sale
Hyde is ready to pay a condition of the settlement pending assurances after Lattermoor’s general view. He has sold part of his estate including his country place and horses and carriages while planning to live in France. He has not returned to his country since leasing after the insuranceinvest gain and was served with papers in the attorney general suit. If his offer is accepted it would relieve about half of the amount he claimed from Thomas F Ryan for a majority of the equitable stock.
Campbell to consider pardon request for unnamed convict
The Texas governor received letters from New York lawyers and a New York contact urging a pardon for a convict who escaped from the Texas penitentiary fifteen years ago. The name was not disclosed and Campbell will review the application without revealing the name.
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Austin
Gov Campbell
Eua
Schwab Reduces Wages at Bethlehem Works
Following a visit by Charles M Schwab today no hours were posted at the Bethlehem Steel Works as workers receive a ten percent wage cut. Bethlehem plant officials announced the reduction effective immediately, citing economic pressures and the need to adjust labor costs.
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Bethlehem Pa
Charles Mo Schwab
Bethlehem
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