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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
24
The excerpt shows Mrs Bradley closely watching jurors as counsel seek fair minds for her life case. She volunteers suggestions, influences peremptory challenges, and notes opposing views on the death penalty while a defense team and government lawyers press for twelve jurors. The scene centers on her vigilant role in the jury selection process.
A 40 year old Murand native, Travers, is found dead by carbolic acid in a Kisiewoud home after his wife says she may have caused the poisoning. Neighbors note financial troubles. Travers leaves an estate valued around 1000. The widow was a key witness in a pending case against her husband’s associate.
A woman named Miss Alles Lung of 3410 Eighteenth Street Northwest was struck by an automobile owned by M A Winter of T O Street Northwest yesterday afternoon on Fourteenth and M streets. Winter moved the car to a nearby street, then hurried to assist the injured woman who later returned home in his car. She suffered bruises and slight injuries to her person.
The trial of a woman charged with murdering former senator Brown moves before Judge Stafford. Lawyers question talesmen as the jury panel grows, with completion expected today.
Jurors are asked if they could convict murder beyond a reasonable doubt with the death penalty for a defendant in a woman and if they support the right of individuals to take the law into their own hands to seek vengeance in juries.
Prospective jurors are examined in Criminal Court No 2 as the trial of Annie M Bradley for the murder of former Utah Senator Arthur Brown proceeds. Eleven jurors are seated with twelve to be chosen. defense fears unwritten law bias while government seeks a fair panel. Bradley to testify in her own defense, claiming mental irresponsibility may be central to the case.
Arthur Brown, former United States Senator from Utan, divorced from his first wife in Michigan, married the woman who carried the Reparation. He and Anna M. Bradley were arrested on a complaint by his second wife who died within a year after being shot in his Raleigh Hotel room on December 8, 1906. Brown's alleged common law wife Anna Bradley, age thirty four, formerly married to a Sault Lake City man and mother of four. Anna Adams, mother of Maud Adams the actress, is a witness expected to testify Brown planned marriage.
The court enlisted workers but many were excused. Some presented physician certificates and were released. A salesman claimed imminent relocation and was promptly excused.
Witness Laaman Shrewsbury arrives from Santa Cruz to testify for Annie M. Bradley. Doctors and relatives alleged to be mentally unsound will be cited as part of the insanity defense. District Attorney Haker plans to call alienists and local examiners to back the defense while depositions remain sealed.
The Raleigh Hotel murder case opens with Mrs. Annie Frindley charged with first degree murder of Arthur Brown. Photographers crowd the courtroom as Judge Powers enforces a ban on images while proceedings begin. Jurors are questioned to determine views on capital punishment, with several potential panelists disqualified for opposing the death penalty or for personal biases.
In the Adams murder trial, Detective James McPartland's cross examination reveals his past confessions, ties to the Molly Maguires, and claims that he and associates discussed the Steunenberg case. Adams’ confession places Moyer Haywood and Pettibone in Colorado and Wardner, with mentions of Simpkins and territory around Wallace Idaho. The narrative details money and violent actions tied to claim jumping and suspected plots in 1904.
The first fall meeting of the Vermont State Association was held at the Washington Club with ten new members admitted, including Justice Stafford. President Edward J. Temple discussed his European trip with stereopticon views. The next association meeting is planned for December 1908. Funeral services for John W. Brown, Civil War veteran, will be held at his home and conducted by Rev. Hahn, with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Sarah C. Brown survives with two daughters, and several siblings and relatives reside in the city.
A Milwaukee socialite accused of multiple burglaries sits in jail awaiting arraignment as doctors push for an obsessional inquiry claiming an Ethiopian spirit possesses her. Her lead attorney seeks a guilty plea despite the physicians insisting she is not responsible for her actions.
At a regular Anacostia Citizens' Association meeting sharp criticism targeted the Washington Railway and Electric Company for car shortages on the Anacostia line. Reported crowding and only fifty percent capacity per car across the Anacostia bridge drew calls for Congress to fund Lieut. Col. Allen's 1898 recommendation.
Detective Bates faced a near-fatal assault by George Sewell in a northwest court area. Sewell struck the detective, drew a large Bowie knife, was knocked down, and a knife was recovered at police headquarters. Sewell, charged with larceny and later alleged assault, faces Folloe Court.
The Washington weather bulletin reports warm conditions with a storm track from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic coast and warnings of heavy rain. A charity floral show at the National Rifle Armory drew crowds, with proceeds supporting Associated Charities. temperatures ranged from mid 30s to mid 40s, and a roof accident in Georgetown injured a boy, who received medical care.
General staff insists on full definite reports on officers’ medical fitness rides. Officers will be graded for retention suitability. Gen Duvall skips full reports, cites medical certificates instead. Nov 2 final ride at Fort Myer with sixteen officers from national areas and the Engineer Corps.
Miss Huilin Dorothy Clare, a young woman who conducted her own case in a St. Louis court, disputed police charges and discharge claims. Washington alumni groups deny her ties to Wellesley or Jazaar, noting no student records or law affiliation. Deputy Coroner to certify accidental death for John Brown who died after an injury at a carnival site tent peg incident.
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