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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1927

Page

5

Widow and accomplice face grim jail terms in grisly trial

Mrs Snyder, described as a lovely forlorn figure, sits in jail after a trial where Gray faced execution rumors. The mother Mrs Margaret Gray claims her son told the truth and is ready to meet his Maker. Attendants note hope drawn from religion as Snyder prays for life. Court observers show scant sympathy for Snyder, while Gray’s tale unsettles the courtroom.

Gray Margaret Gray Snyder

Texas Son Proposes to Wed Mrs Snyder in Murder Trial

A Texas rancher writes from New York offering marriage to Mrs Snyder who is on trial for her husband’s murder. She has received many proposals but this one stands out as he explains why he could love a woman who could take him. The case proceeds as Gray and Mrs Snyder’s counsel prep closing arguments and the jury is expected to retire Monday.

International Garvin New York Roart Gray Mre Snyder Trip Justice Scudder Mente ‘Hat Dana Wallace Mrs. Snyder William J. Millard Richard 5S. Newcombe Huth Snyder Ruth Snyder Vicksburg Vig Bien Tad

Walks Home Clad in Ahem and Goat Theme

In Cleveland on May 1 Mrs. Haul reports being compelled to walk through downtown streets in a chemise and a light coat after a girl acquaintance at a downtown hotel gave her doped wine. She was unconscious and nearly all her clothing was stolen.

Cleveland Haulint Senfard Mars’ Fletcher

Alley cats and murder in the Snyder Gray case

The writer rails at the Snyder and Gray trials, blasting Ruth Snyder as cold and cruel while condemning the justice system that tolerates killers. He condemns sensational spectators and questions morality, comparing killers to alley rats and lamenting public voyeurism in court.

River flood engulfs village as Hoover and Davis ride through

The Mississippi crest expands disaster near Cabin Teele about fifteen miles north of Vicksburg. Captain Tom Quinn reports rescue work on the Sunflower river as floodwaters force refugees from homes. War Secretary Davis observes the moment, while crews relay grim scenes of hunger, fear, and desperation among displaced families and their animals.

Cabin Teele Vicksburg Davis Mississippi Tom Quinn Heme Tom Sunflower River Mississippi Delta

Treasure keys hunt puzzling readers for cash prize

Readers chase a treasure with a 300 cash prize and merchandise order. A big black board outlines clues starting with the fifteenth word of the second week's directions. Participants must refer to prior week directions to extract the first word and follow the master cues toward the final prize.

French Fliers Set for Paris Flight Return

The article describes French aviators preparing for a non stop flight to Paris with pilots like Captain Nungesser and General Girod among those awaiting lift at Le Bourget. It notes calm confidence and readiness to "glory of France" amid competition with American entries.

Wesser France Nungesser le Bourget Girod

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