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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
2
A detailed courtroom exchange covers mental illness claims in the Mrs Bradley shooting case. Experts debate insanity versus obsession, with Dr Utter and Dr Jellett testifying on Mr Bradley's state. Defense and prosecution present competing views on compulsion and dangerous tendencies.
Justice Stafford granted most prayers from counsel but rejected several. The defense asked thirteen points and the court issued four, with modifications, defining reasonable doubt and insanity as legal concepts. The jury faced instructions on self defense, mistreatment evidence, and that a person sane at crime time may be sane afterward, affecting verdicts.
The Wominster denominational Missionary Talon of the District invites pastors and public to a December prayer meeting at 100 am in the First Congregational Church parlors to discuss Aliens any Americans. Temperance workers will attend a separate meeting at Revih Baptist Church at Tenth Street Northwest on Sunday December 2 at 2 pm led by Dr Macleod of the First Presbyterian Church, Dr Power of the Church of the Disciples, and Dr Clinton Smith, president of the WoCTC.
Fulton resents McNamara charge while defense seeks postponement due to Chancellor illness. Board members testify to tensions, luncheon motives, and attempts to speed the hearing as an evening session is planned for Monday.
Elphonzo Youngs Co of 428 Ninth Street B37 ps6 Groceries-Wholesale and Retail advertises offerings for Patera 2 percent. Secretary Cortes states New York Bank increasing payments and money centers resuming normal conditions. Various canned goods listed with prices and quantities. Town near the market.
Secretary Cartel announces final closing of 2 per cent one year certificates with no further allotments. Treasury reports Panama bonds subscriptions near $446 million and currency payments resuming as Chicago banks hint at improving conditions. Local weather shows warmer Sunday and mixed regional temperatures across the Upper Lakes and Atlantic states.
In the Tenth District Court Justce Wanhope presided as the owner Emanuel Tox of the Tower apartments at 195 West North Street sued tenant Francis Murdoch. The court ruled that flat dwellers retain rights to privacy including prohibiting listening devices and phone conversations by the janitor. The case notes sufficient grounds for a lease breach by the tenant and details complaints about interference with telephone calls and potential eavesdropping.
Senator Gallinger chairs the District committee outlining priorities for the new Congress including street railway extensions to Union Station and land purchases south of Pennsylvania Avenue for government buildings and parks. He aims for simple bills to speed action, plans to submit rail plans in writing, and notes debates over Chancellors resignation and board removal powers. He expects public park acquisitions and expansions to Rock Creek Park and other sites across Georgetown, with total costs around 71 million dollars.
Baltimore's financial scene shows marked improvement with near normal conditions and ample cash anticipated to meet legitimate demands. Banks have been approached for currency to cover payrolls, but reports indicate at least one accommodation was refused.
Chicago clearing house committee members voiced caution about a premature resume of specie payments next Monday. John J Mitchall, president of the filmola Trout and Sayings Bank, said no formal date is set as replies to letters sent to Western and Midwestern bankers are still arriving. Early indications suggest plans for a return to normal conditions within about ten days.
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