21 May 1914 - Seattle Star (Seattle, Washington)
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Three girls were hurt in a rush of spectators today when the doors of Judge Mackintosh's court were opened for the final day in the trial of Magdalina Werner, charged with murdering her husband. Curiosity seekers stood in line from 7 o'clock, and fought for seats at opening time. One row of chairs collapsed under the weight of many persons. Three girls were hurled to the floor.
They were rescued by bailiffs and led from the courtroom for medical attention. The Werner case is nearing the end. Prosecutor Wright began argument for the state before noon, following the instruction of the court to the jury. Mrs. Werner's eyes beamed as Prosecutor Wright ordered her little baby girl, Agnes, brought in to the mother.
She cuddled the little child to her breast, with explamations of delight. Several witnesses were called by the state in rebuttal to impeach testimony given by Mrs. Werner, in which she denied making incriminating statements. The case probably will go to the jury by tonight.