Testimony on Grogan case reveals bullet’s path and lead fragment
Harvard expert Dr William Whitney testified about a lead fragment from Grogan’s body and a bullet’s hole in the ninth vertebra. He compared the lead particle to the bullet found and explained how the bullet struck sidewise and end on. James W Clark demonstrated a Smith & Wesson revolver and explained safety mechanisms and cartridge types.
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Eastman
McClure
Dr. Whitney
Harvard
William F. Whitney
Warren Anatomical Museum
Swan
Richard Grogan
Dr. Swan
Whitney
Inspector Murray
Knowlton
Eastman’s Defence Opens Amid Curiosity and Mystery
The Eastman trial continues as observers note a mix of pity and morbid curiosity. Professor Wood testifies on the Murray bullet and tin content while questions probe how a right handed shooter could make the rifle hole, with defense and government clashing over expert qualification.
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Harvard
Wood and Whitney
Draper
Wood
Eastman
Professor Wood
Grogan
Swan
Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett
Centre fire bullet dispute sparks courtroom tension
The trial hears debate on whether Inspector Murray's bullet is centre-fire as Attorney General and counsel clash. Witness describes 32 calibre centre fire design while defense's cross examination shows a safety revolver misfire, triggering a chorus of court chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
Bilder
Inspector Murray
Mr. Knowlton
Smith & Wesson
Murray
Bartlett
Mrr. Bartlett
Pistol experts testify on safety latches and ammunition
Court heard an ammunition expert from Union Metallic Cartridge Company explain rim fire and center fire cartridges. He detailed shell construction, bullet shapes, and how markings on bullets from the Clarke estate matched a Smith & Wesson 32 cal pistol. The testimony followed a pistol snapper demonstration in court.
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Wiliam M. Thomas
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
U. M. Co
Elder
Bridget McGovern
Eastman
Grogan
Court House
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Reg
Regal
Summer ST
Catarogue
Ad Women’s Ohoes
James W. Clark
Smith & Wesson Company
Springfield
Perilia
Temperance
Soild Ta Packers
Commonwealth of Burden of Proof
Union
Stuart
Marshall
A. Stuart CO
Vor
Brother Knowlton
McGovern
Christopher McGovern
Grogans
Ggve Eastman
Dick Grogan
John Grogan
John H. Grogan
Christopher
Thomas
William M. Thomas
Maynard
Capt T Aurray
DR. Crater
Ren HE
Ave
Sand Vesron
FiIsTiow
Clark
Edward Dunellen
Wilkesbarre
Pyrs Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
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