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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
3
The Snyder Gray case drew peak public interest as the trial opened in Tongbeard City courtroom. Prosecution and defense clashed over motive and evidence while crowds packed the courthouse, with reports detailing the victim’s death, confessions, and the suspects including Snyder and Gray amid a web of alibis and alleged burglaries.
Readable portions describe two spouses each accusing the other of complicity in a plan and testifying as state witnesses. Allegations center on a scheme involving a plan and coercive actions, with references to beating, chloroform, and a sash, while noting ongoing trial timing and multiple outcomes.
A suspect named Deeco faces charges after an assault on the Italian vice consul alleged to have occurred in Bridgeport. The case was moved to ongoing court proceedings with the victim reported in stable condition. Defense attorneys TR Ditlen and Lisennatlo appear for the state along with Rosmith of Boston.
Washington reports Mrs Walter Willebrandt Willeorandt is among candidates under consideration by President Coolidge for appointment as a federal judge in the northern district of California. The note lists other unnamed figures in the deliberations.
A string of obituaries lists Mrs Lulu Tecket, Mrs Winnifred Bevin, Mrs Mona, and others. Services are described at St Michaels and Sacred Heart parishes, with interments at local cemeteries. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and siblings, with funeral arrangements announced.
A display of fine sheer Swiss handkerchiefs at the Corner features small sprits of many hues. The delicate fabrics attract shoppers seeking patterned accessories for dress or gifts. Prices and specific weaves are not listed in the available copy.
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