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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
20
The trial centers on Mrs Bradley and her alleged insanity defense amid a shooting incident. Dr Utter and Dr Jelliffe testify on mental state and obsession, while alienists discuss whether extreme stress or illness can render a person insane. The defense rests after Dr Utter’s views and Mrs Bradley’s recount of hotel conversations are presented.
Justice Stafford grants most prayers, denies a few, and provides a detailed instruction on insanity as a defense. The defense sought numerous pleas, including reasonable doubt on mental state, duress, and the effect of alleged mistreatment, with the jury instructed to consider the defendant sane at the time of the crime unless proven otherwise beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Woman's Missionary Talon District will hold a December prayer meeting on December at 100 a m in the parlors of the First Congregational Church. The object of discussion will be Aliens any Americans. A general invitation is extended to pastors and people. Temperance workers meet at the Temple Baptist Church corner of Tenth and Streets Northwest 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 expresssions of good faith as the board postpones the superintendent's hearing. Attorneys spar over postponement and conduct. A physician’s certificate excuses Chancellor, with further examination sought. Board member Musney and Cox recount luncheon talk and alleged pressures on administration. An evening session is planned to end the hearing.
Elphonzo Youngs Co at 428 Ninth Street B37 reports wholesale and retail groceries. Public notices mention Patera 2 Per Cents closing today as per Secretary Cortethat, with bank payment trends in New York and money centers returning to normal. Local market items include asparagus, extra fancy corn, Jersey tomatoes, sugar corn and Maryland tomatoes priced per dozen. Town near the market.
Reports from Secretary Carteldu on 2 per cent one year certificates hint at limited allotments while Panama 4 per cent bonds draw strong bids as Treasury notes improved cash flow. Chicago banks plan currency payments resumes with New York centers returning to normal. Local weather shows fluctuating temperatures and rainfall as systems shift across regions.
In a landmark opening in the Tenth District Court, Justices discuss flat dwellers rights under the Interit law. Emenel Tox owner of the Tower apartment house sues Francis Murdoch over lease terms and alleged intrusion including telephone eavesdropping by the building manager. The court notes Murdoch moved out citing sufficient reasons.
Senator Gallinger outlines top items for the coming Congress including extending railway tracks to the new Union Station, purchasing land south of Pennsylvania Avenue for government buildings, local option on prohibition, and street railway connections. He plans simple bills to avoid controversy and expects written plans for track extension today. He criticizes Board of Education action and notes potential powers of the District Supreme Court to remove members. Bills to acquire land for parks and expansions to Rock Creek Park and nearby hills are proposed, with an estimated total near 71 million.
Baltimore reports a financial improvement with conditions near normal and ample cash for demands. Today managers approached banks to meet payrolls but an instance of accommodation being refused was noted amid the cash flow.
Chicago banks may resume specie payments next Monday but the claim is premature says Chicago clearing house committee member John J Mitchall. No formal date exists as replies to letters from the West and Middle West come in showing encouragement. The clearing house is arranging to return to normal conditions within about ten days.
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