Snyder-Gray murder trial defense shifts blame on Mrs Snyder
Testifying for his life Henry Judd Gray claimed Mrs Ruth Brown Snyder once told him she had attempted to kill her husband with gas but failed. He described her plea to devise a plan to murder her husband and revealed details about other suggested methods including poisoning and suicide by car exhaust, as shared during cross examination at the Snyder-Gray murder trial in Queens County court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Kilgallen
Poxden
Queens County
Long Island City
Ruth Brown Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Snyder-Gray
Snyder
J. Miller
Borough Seeks Engineers for Borough Sewers Project
South New Castle Borough plans a sewer project under state health requirements. Bids from civil engineers are invited to prepare a survey and plans for sewer construction in the borough and nearby areas. A special engineer is conducting a general survey of existing sewers and vicinity before completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Leaith Department
South New Castle
Classified Ad Seems Cluttered and Odd
A fragmented notice advocates placing ads in the News classifieds for cleaning help and furniture disposal. The tone suggests readers are urged to use the section for odd items and to trust results from the classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farre
New Castle News Classified Ads Fead by 05 000 Daily
Classified listings in the New Castle News show a steady flow of ads daily with a circulation around five thousand copies. The page highlights properties jobs and services among the recurring promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fead
Plans To Boost Mississippi Flood Fund Action
A Red Cross meeting was called to discuss fundraising for the Mississippi Valley flood. Subscriptions total about 20,900 with under 2,500 already pledged. Lawrence County Chapter urged all citizens to assist as funds are urgently needed to support victims and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Red Cross
Lawrenee County
American Red Cross
Arrow
Sile
Matthew Cruntoh
Teme Ple
Leaps To Death From 16th Floor Of New York Hotel
A woman jumped from the 16th floor of a New York hotel, dying at the scene. Police say the death was self-inflicted and a note was not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heilbran
Heftoria
Motorcycle Police Speeding Reports Unclear Summary
Unclear OCR notes describe motorcycle police and alleged speeding behavior. Fragmentary mentions of police station, Methow, and violations, with garbled phrases about rules and operators. No coherent names, dates, or locations to establish a concrete incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toisis
Zoning Board Hears Appeals On Permit Disputes
Citizens attended the zoning board hearing where appeals were considered. The board granted one appeal allowing a ten foot setback adjustment to Triselove Avenue and required window setbacks to maintain a 20 foot building line. A gas station permit was denied for noncompliant building spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Triselove
Ian Aoone
Wie
Gasolie
Pers Nnl
West Wirshington Street
Atlante Avente
Statton
Death Notice for Catherine K. Mars in Crater Avenue
Brief death notice lists Catherine Kimberly Mars aged 4 of West Washington Street with names John Singer and Martie Percy among residents and addresses. Unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates a death record with multiple local figures and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Catherine Kimberly
West Washington Street
John Singer
Crater Avenue
Evivasan
G Martie Percy
Vile
May
Hundred Persons Homeless In Jersey District After Fire
Mays Landing reports a town nearly destroyed by forest fires in Athuilie county. An estimated one hundred residents are homeless as volunteers battle the blaze and a nearby town was evacuated. Civil authorities warn the situation remains precarious with continued heat and wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Mays Landing
Perses
Athuilie
Doctor Wagner Injured After Fall Near Craton Sewer
Doctor Wagner sustained severe injuries including a fractured rib and deep cuts after falling from a ten foot embankment by Craton Street rear sewer, while assisting local boys. He was treated at home by a passerby and expected to miss weeks of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VC Wagne
Craten Stern
de Wagner
Imerons
Drais
Sew Castle
Nestle
Wagner Stianbied
Reserve Officers Meet This Evening Dinner Meeting
This evening in the Biles street area the Tri City CP Flight Reserve Association plans a dinner meeting with Cal Hartman, chief of staff, and Col Brambttia. Wallen Jickson, president, stated delays due to time differences with New Castle and nearby towns will push the event to 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biles
Tri-City
Cal Hartman
Stalf
Ork
Col Brambttia
AGT
Honor Iuekte
Crupbadn
Wallen Jickson
Lout
Watt
New Castle
Immense Addition To Radiator Plant Nears Completion
Workmen rapidly complete an expansion at the National Radiator company plant, featuring steel ribs and a core room. The indoor stadium like space will house finishing lines and tools, as the new facility is readied to produce radiators for heating homes across America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
Flan
Fermen
Toll Of tives Delay Awarding Taken In Blast
International News Service reports from West Virginia on May 4 that mine rescue work at a fire threatens to delay actions. Firefighters deploy masks and tents as teams work to control the blaze amid toxic conditions and shifting safety efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.va
Neiman International News Service
Erettrusea
W. Va
New England Patel
Parcatien Cyn
Rom Bawnkie
Steare Mine Duresau
Pnnouiees
Beiek Brathees
Contractors Submit Figures For Building Expansion
A historical newspaper item reports on bids and interims from 13 contractors for a project at the Selent Maid site. W. Wishart Sons and George Lasko are among bidders, with figures and alternates discussed. The expansion aims to add about 700 students, boosting capacity to roughly 700.
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Viiec
Antil
Puesdar
New Castle Selent Maid
Saints
Consdderi
Taresahiey
Ipa
Hitler
Arral
Te Balar Construction Corapins Orfep Land
Wishart Sons Ta
Ieorge
Lasko
Sita
Tvarat
Kles
Robert Sy
Sectien Poorest
Wiebe
David Carney Killed In Pittsburgh Crash
A Pittsburgh accident killed 27 year old David Carney and injured two others when a vehicle failed to negotiate a turn at high speed near the riverfront. Carney, a resident of New Castle, reportedly died at the scene while a companion and two others suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital. The crash closed the area as investigators reviewed the wreck and funeral arrangements were set for the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cadney
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Dh B
Guswartie
North Cedar
Ain Tree Grale
Ian
Carhey
Hia Fatbar
Ellawern
Kathorhur Stretde
New Krenumligtan
Amd
Plan to Improve School Grounds by Consolidation Project
Arrangements are underway to improve grounds near Mast New Coalle Tirpravonisnty in Sheniage township. County engineer AU holland has been hired to prepare plans and specifications for grading walks roads and school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheniage
Ull Miteburel
Irene
Eo AU Holland
Lion
Changes Her Mind in Easter Sundar Nuptials
A disrupted marriage arrangement leads to a revised union as Miss Jare and Rosenha wed, with William Healy acting as a witness. The ceremony, held in Lark City, features an unforeseen shift in plans after initial vows faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundar
Tive
Vuarsam
Wiliam Healy
Pringeten
Miss Jare
Rosenha
Lark City
Bodiamer Ebay
Wiian Carr Rent
Plan To Exhume Body Of Woman Believed Slain
A grim report describes plans to exhume the body of a woman believed killed. Details reference a marriage, a murder by her former husband, and police actions as detectives pursue a case tied to a past attack and a key found among a deceased spouse’s belongings. The article notes a divorce and local investigations continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dianey
Pitow
Manel
Helen Schaeter Claver
Husbind
Oglias
Mesrre Mand
Ghaver
Ilkeey
Secon
Checer
Bank Teller Death Reported Following Suspected Action
A bank teller died in what authorities describe as a self-inflicted incident. Local police and morgue officials contend the victim, identified as a bank employee, acted alone. Investigators are reviewing the scene and speaking with witnesses to determine exact circumstances and timing.
Mississippi Flood Broadens Across River Fifty Miles Wide
Vicksburg becomes center of relief work as floods push into northeastern Louisiana. The Mississippi River floodplain spreads across counties, forcing residents to flee and straining transportation and relief efforts across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Untitled Fragment on Threats and Insurance Scams
An opaque fragment references a friend selling items and insurance, mentions a car theft risk, and hints at legal or court actions. The text includes scattered names and phrases without clear context, suggesting a partially legible historical notice or personal account from a broader page.
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Jersey Forest
Gray
New Castle News
Dalla
Heon Wainwright
Leonard Holland
Vain
Zoning Board
Wagner
Croton Avenue
Falla
Ninte Scenses
Taayn
Contru
Company School Board
Num
David Carney
Cleveland
Wdokernationet
Wilking
Husbert
Morgy
Teller
Prust
Tedacy
Rialto
Thilton
Ys Pride
Polive
Partiar
Louisiana
Lawrence Sullivan
Danieliss
Arthur Mometer
Disurance
Ieee
Brutshea
Peling Munties
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