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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1929

Page

6

Winter Haven Hotel Tragedy Suspect Alibi Hearings

Detective McMann questions Rita Dubois about her affair with Harry Borden and their planned Winter Haven weekend. Rita recalls phone calls at 2:10 and 2:15 pm and asserts she arrived at the station after learning of the murder, while Ruth Lester and Jack Hayward face suspicion in the case.

Ruthles Mrs. Borden Hms Ruth Lester Borden Jack Hayward Ruth Jack Bill Cowan Paring dJack Benny Smith Bor Rita Diboys McMann Rath Cleo Gilman Rita Rey G@LAY Ritaubois Rita Dubois Meam McManyn Winter Haven Harry Miss Dubois Ned Bor- Wen Willette Wilbur Harry Borden Muth Chester Hotel Micky Moran

Detectives probe torn $500 bill link to murder

Ruth Lester tells detective McMann that Rita Dubois could hold half of a torn $500 note, sparking a theory that Rita and Borden split the bill after a quarrel. Rita denies involvement as McMann tests alibis and the timing of Rita’s arrival at the office.

Rita McMann Borden Rita Dubois Ruth Mr. McMann Mr. Borden Birdwell Bordén Dubois

Answers to Questions From Frederick J Haskin

The column explains U S self sufficiency vs dependence on foreign resources noting reliance on coffee tea cocoa sugar and other materials. It also provides Stradivarius birth in Cremona 1644 and career milestones from 1670 to 1737 with death in Cremona.

Frederick J. Haskin United States Stradivarius Antonio Stradivarius Cremona

Slim chance to beat par noted on last page

The note warns that chances of bettering par on today’s hole are very slim not to say lean If you achieve it in under five strokes you have beaten the par solution highlighted on the page today

Rita Harry McMann

Westinghouse air brake trial and Churchill Downs origin

The article recalls the 1869 Westinghouse air brake trial led by Dan Tate and its success prompting the company’s formation. It also explains how Churchill Downs got its name from Colonel M. Lewis Clark and the Ken­tucky Derby connection. It includes quick Q and A items on teeth, real estate space for play, Graf Zeppelin radio, Indian games, McDowell Colony, Porto Rico, and Stone Mountain estimates.

Westinghouse O. C Mount Denis Italy W. W. Card Steubenville Panhandle Railway Westinghouse Air Brake Company Churchill ‘Downs Race Track Epsom Downs M. Lewis Clark John and Henry Churchill Churchill Dewny Race Course Playground and Recreation Association of America Graf Zepprlein A. v Telefunken McDowell Colony FE. W. A New Hampshire Switzerland Tropics N. A Theodore Roosevelt Porto Rico Stone Mountain EB. P. KK

Radio Schedule Dispatches for NBC and Columbia Network

A fragmentary radio timetable lists NBC and Columbia network programs with times such as 8:00 and 8:30 p m. It mentions orchestras and Jubilee Hour and shows fragmented names like Rae Onartsters and Erin. The legible items indicate a mixed lineup across networks rather than a single program.

Fiadure NBC Columbia Net Rae Onartsters Gud Eco Ar Couriere Columbia Network Erin

Midol Promises Quick Relief for Menstrual Pain

Advertisers tout Midol as a safe non narcotic remedy that does not affect the cycle but stops pain within five to seven minutes. The copy urges busy women to carry the aluminum case in their purses for fifty cents and claims widespread use among thousands of women.

Radiocast Schedule Highlights for NBC and WLW Networks

Evening and night program lineup features Mile Lucienne Radisse violin cellist as featured artist on WJZ NBC system. Includes Rudy Vallee, World Today, Voice of Padre, gypsy ensembles, stock reports, opera, and orchestras on NBC and WLW Cincinnati.

Columbia Network Mile Lucienne Radisse WJZ New York National Broadcasting Co Bill and Jane NBC Rudy Vallee and Orchestra the World Today James G. Mac‘stem Pone Reins Nic PiresteOha A. & P. Gypsies Empire Ice Builders National Grand Opera

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