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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
18
Witnesses describe flight from Salt Lake to Ogden to Los Angeles with cash fare paid and altered travel plans. Prosecution prep notes reveal14-15 witnesses upcoming, including Dr Jellies and Brush, and Annie Adams telegraphed defense input remains central.
Fragmentary court transcript details threats to blow his head off, alleged marriage pressures, and statements by Mrs Bradley and Senator Brown. Witnesses describe earlier conversations, a conference, and Brown’s supposed intentions amid a 1903 divorce case.
Testimony describes a Salt Lake lawyer Christensen stating Mrs Bradley is bright but questioned about mental soundness. Witnesses recount meetings with Senator Brown and Mrs Bradley, hotel altercations at Pocatello, and plans involving houses and divorce. Brown and Bradley were seen with a crowd, conversations lasted hours, and a salesman noted Mrs Bradley paying cash for a ticket to Washington.
Witness statements from officers and a nurse describe Mrs Bradley as rational and coherent after the shooting of Brown in Murravavita. They recall her at the station house and at 130 pm the day of the shooting saying she did not expect to shoot Brown.
Dr Louis Taylor testified Mrs Bradleys physical condition was very good and that an operation had been recently performed. Dr Henry Bout said Ezra Bradley’s wife appeared rational and talked coherently, though nervous at times. Jail physicians noted tranquil, rational behavior with weight fluctuations and no clear evidence of insanity on cross examination. Proceedings adjourned until the day after Thanksgiving for potential continuation.
Rasungam ron Kansas City Missouri reports Federal Judge Smith McPherson in a case involving George Phillips who was sentenced to three years for writing four objectionable letters to Lola Davis. The judge warned that if a letter of that character were sent to a decent woman the only recourse would be a husband father or brother.
Stormy school board hearing centers on Dr Chancellor calling Commissioner Macfarland a hypocrite and on exposure of the Chase controversy. Witnesses including Roscoe Bruce and Captain Oyster dispute sources, salaries, and who led the effort to publicize a disputed Educational Review article. The session adjourns after tense exchanges and looming Friday proceedings.
Testimony in a district case reveals clashes over a Education Review article accusing the public school system of centralized power. Witnesses include William W Black, Theodore Titer, and Harry English detailing claims and comments about funding and governance.
Gail Tral Concession Commerce Committee argues the board’s action against Superintendent Chancellor is a concession not legally required, stating the hearing does not reach the merits of the charges and the board has no jurisdiction to try or remove him. The subcommittee cites judicial opinions and asserts the superintendent may not face a trial by the board of education.
James J. Wile optimistic that mistrust will fade and confidence will restore business. He cites planned gains for Great Northern and Burlington railways, noting higher grain movements and increased gross earnings in November, with broader improvement in Northwest trade amid cautious optimism.
Buffalo article notes the death of Mr De Graff at seventy three. A veteran contractor, he supervised major public works including enlarging the Erie Canal in 1844, the Great Western Railroad between Chatham and Belle River in 1664, and the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal in Virginia. He also led Kanawha projects before the Civil War and moved North in 1861 to work in lumber and banking for over fifty years.
Speyer Banking House to assist London Subway project by funding the December coupon on 35 million in debentures. Delays in reconstrucing the underground electric rail prompted Speyer Bros to step in. The move follows prior involvement with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad years ago.
A historical note describes bank guarantees with stated fund backing for deposits, claiming assets cover deposits with a double security ratio and 2 percent interest on checking accounts. It mentions a capital base and special banking department offering various indies and safeguards.
A clash of roughly 100 Italians during coal loading on the Mauretania at West Thirty seventh Street sparked a violent riot. Pistols fired, ships’ crews prepared to defend, and several jumped into the river. Police later arrested Gira and Giuseppe Shapara for disorderly conduct as investigations continued.
Nov 2 dispatch reports Kurds burning 90 plus villages around Dair Dekieh and Jesireh under despot Pasha, hunger grows as food and fuel vanish. Autonomy in Agila Minor gains support amid strong protests in Constantinople era, while troops move from Harput and Aleppo to suppress Kurdish resistance. In Rome, Ibraham Pasha’s forces shell villages, 60 Kurds killed. Nearby, owner seeks Lost appendix return with no questions asked.
Philadelphia November 27 We have received no shipment of gold since the $40,000,000 consignment three days ago says Alfred A Morris chief clerk of the Mint The demand for currency is beginning to fall We are still working to the limit of our capacity Our daily output of coined money averages $1,000,000 to $1,125,000 We shall continue to tag at our present rate.
Secretary Root and Secretary Metcalf seek more space for the State Department by proposing a new building funded partly by the Navy. They plan subcommittee visits to inspect congested offices to justify expansion and prevent clerical crowding. The 2 new building efforts for State, Justice, and Commerce and Labor stalled at the current session, but may be revived next year.
The Weather Bureau issue notes a major storm system moving from the southwest toward the Great Lakes and Gulf states, with strong winds in the Ohio Valley and rain sweeping across the Middle Atlantic and New England regions. Cold fronts and warmer pockets are expected in the South Atlantic coast by Friday.
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