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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
2
Mrs. Bradley testifies of a long affair with former Senator Arthur Brown, detailing love, alleged threats, and a plan to divorce his wife. She describes pregnancies, an obstetric operation, and Brown’s push for a divorce while promising protection, with jurors moved by her emotional recitation.
Mrs Bradley testifies that the former Senator controlled her absolutely and that she was very happy in his presence. She calls him brilliant, a big man who dominated friends and enemies, vindictive yet scholarly, with great intellectual attainments. During the summer of 190, Brown drove to her home while the baby was ill and took a drive with her.
Mrs Bradley describes a tumultuous relationship with Senator Brown, revealing coded letters, late night interviews, and repeated promises to marry her. She recounts a 1903 son birth, revolver transfer, and reconciliations amid court cases, with Brown urging endurance as he faced his own marital and legal troubles.
The testimony centers on Myra Bradley Brown who sought a divorce arrangement and marriage promise from Brown. She cites threats and a handwriting note allegedly proving paternity, while Brown’s daughter Ale and witness A H Kelly challenge the claims and recount changing attitudes during the trial.
Testimony recaps Mrs. Bradley Neare’s claims that Senator Brown promised marriage amid health declines and fear for her children, detailing a sequence from 1905 to late 1906. She describes ultimatums, retractions, and assurances of devotion, followed by changes in his attitude and multiple meetings before her collapse in court.
The Washington society of engineers held a memorial for Pierre Charles L Enfant at Hubbard Memorial last night with 30 members present. Leighton spoke on L Enfant’s personality and Ward discussed Washington’s original plan. Green noted modern flags obscuring L Enfant’s vision and urged razing awkward structures.
Charles J. Bell is noted as President at the Northwest Corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue, indicating a leadership position at a location tied to this address.
The Superintendent of Schools, Chancellor, through counsel A B Leckie, denounces a star chamber style push to force his resignation. He claims board members violated open meeting laws, usurped duties, and misused funds while trying to dictate his management of schools. He seeks a thorough impartial investigation.
The Washington Stock Exchange will hold its annual election today with Thomas L Hume expected to win a second term as president. Brokers view his leadership as creditable and satisfactory after a pivotal year, and he previously succeeded as president of the exchange W and Hibbs.
Special to Weekington Fort Lockport N Y November 1 Rev M Clair Hathaway rector of Grace Molact Church has been asked to resign by part of the vestry including the church's most prominent members and chief supporters. Rumors previously connected his name with a young society woman of the town. he denied those claims but would not discuss further.
Weather across Washington and the central states shows unsettled conditions with disturbances causing general rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley and parts of the west Gulf region. Temperatures remain near normal with isolated below and above readings, while northeast winds rise along the Atlantic coast and storm warnings extend from the Gulf to Corpus Christi.
An old health claim argues coffee causes indigestion and loss of appetite. It promotes Postum, a roasted wheat beverage, as a table drink that supplies phosphates to rebuild brain and nerves. The ad suggests switching to Postura due to two reasons.
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