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April 5, 1911
The Bennington Evening Banner
Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Fort Worth, Texas, the trial of Mrs. Lizzie Brooks for murdering saleswoman Mrs. Mary Binford began on April 5. Brooks, wife of a local attorney, shot Binford in a department store on January 16, concealing a revolver in her fur muff. Her counsel questioned jurors on women's right to protect their home.
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Appears in Trial of Alleged Murderess in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas, April 5.—The trial of Mrs. Lizzie Brooks on the charge of murdering Mrs. Mary Binford, a saleswoman, began here Monday. Mrs. Brooks' counsel asked each juryman:
"Do you believe that a woman has the same right as a man to protect her home?"
On January 16 Mrs. Brooks, the wife of an attorney of Fort Worth, went with a revolver concealed in her fur muff to the department store where Mrs. Binford was employed and shot her to death.
Fort Worth, Texas, April 5.—The trial of Mrs. Lizzie Brooks on the charge of murdering Mrs. Mary Binford, a saleswoman, began here Monday. Mrs. Brooks' counsel asked each juryman:
"Do you believe that a woman has the same right as a man to protect her home?"
On January 16 Mrs. Brooks, the wife of an attorney of Fort Worth, went with a revolver concealed in her fur muff to the department store where Mrs. Binford was employed and shot her to death.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Woman Defendant
Self Defense
Department Store Shooting
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Lizzie Brooks
Mrs. Mary Binford
Where did it happen?
Fort Worth, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Lizzie Brooks
Mrs. Mary Binford
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Event Date
January 16
Story Details
Mrs. Lizzie Brooks shot Mrs. Mary Binford to death in a department store on January 16. Her trial for murder began in Fort Worth on April 5, with counsel questioning jurors on women's right to protect their home.