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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
2
Testimony depicts Mrs Bradley recalling a time of happiness with Senator Brown, while witnesses detail alleged relations and plans, including a contentious divorce, a revolver exchange, and pressure over marriage vows. The defense highlights memory precision as the trial proceeds with extensive notes.
The witness, Mrs Stadley, resumed testimony after a short delay as District Attorney Baker pressed for admissions that the defendant had threatened Senator Brown over several years. The cross-examination sought to establish a pattern of threats, with the prosecutor aiming to show motive and intent despite a composed demeanor.
District Attorney Burker outlines Mrs Bradley's account of receiving money from Senator Bradley and moving from Salt Lake City to Washington. She describes pressure to stay impoverished, a disputed trunk check, and prearranged plans for a Washington trip. She denies staging depots with the senator and denies involvement in the Kane murder trial.
A fragment from Browns Letters depicts a fervent vow of enduring love and union. The writer declares determination to continue life with the beloved, pledges to wed, and promises to fulfill duties and promises despite past wrongs. The tone is earnest and romantic with emphasis on lifelong commitment.
An adversarial exchange reveals Mrs Bradley denying that Judge Wenger or others offered a house or stipend for a divorce to clear the way for marriage. She recounts accusations, defends Mrs Brown, and urges focusing on the children's protection over personal grievances in a contentious legal matter.
District Attorney closes cross examination as Mrs Bradley Bradley speaks of events around a custody case tied to Senator Brown. Judge Powers adjourns after a long session with testimonies from Dr Whitney and Shrewsbury while the defense probes the influence of statements suggesting a prior operation on Mrs Bradley.
The defense argued that certain relatives of the defendant died in insane asylums and that hereditary insanity ran in the family, but the defense did not receive a response.
Maj Simner testified about Mrs Bradley in Salt Lake City relations with Senator Brown and her children. Attorney Kaighn recalled Brown's visits to discuss settlements and marriage promises, with Bradley described as anxious and in distress, sometimes collapsing and fearing insanity.
A witness recalls a woman fearing creditors would seize furniture and claiming men like Senator Brown would not help. She insists she is a maniac when the topic of children arises, unable to think clearly or reason coherently. Her mind allegedly unbalanced whenever the subject is broached.
The testimony centers on Senator Browns acknowledgment of Arthur Brown Jr. and Martin Montgomery Brown as Anna M Bradley's children. Kaighn, Bradley, and Barnes describe documents showing an 1905 letterhead confession and a sealed envelope with a decree, discussed amid family tensions and a broader illicit entwining.
Testimony centers on more than ten letters from former United States Senator Brown to Mrs Bradley and to Mr Brown marked as exhibits. District Attorney Baker quoted extracts as evidence in cross examination. Prosecution argues the letters reveal affection and manipulation, supporting a claim that the Senator's killing was planned.
The document details a flood of letters from a Senator Brown to Mrs Bradley, dating December to January, with repeated vows of love, promises of divorce, and plans to endure court troubles. It notes intense emotional exchanges, talks of reconciliation, and anticipated legal actions, underscoring an enduring belief in a future together despite conflict.
Mrs McCracken and her two daughters Ruth and Jean and son William John are jailed in Baltimore on grand larceny charges from Washington authorities. Ruth claims the family has funds to cover debts, while Mrs McCracken remains largely silent. McCracken says she will surrender goods if Washington merchants do not prosecute. local police plan to pursue the case.
Weather report describes a midwestern to eastern storm system, with rain in the Lower Missouri Valley and expanding into the Eastern states. Temperatures are above seasonal averages east of the Rockies, while the West sees mixed rain and warmth. Forecast calls for continued rain in the Northwest, fair conditions in the Southeast, and variable winds along the coasts with cooler nights. Local figures show temperatures around mid forties to mid sixties and a low precipitation percentage.
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