The Benson Murder Case unfolds in the District Attorney's office
In New York Vance and Markham pursue a perplexing Odell case with witnesses gathered at 184 West Tist Street. Judge Redfern corroborates a poker game timing while Inspector Brenner and the front office crew drill down on alibis. Charles Clever emerges as a key figure as the investigation intensifies.
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Long Island
Juan
Vance
Markham
Montross
Criminal Courts
Franklin Street
District Attorney
Swacker
Inspector Brenner
Weill
Upper Park Avenue
Heath
Burke
Emery
Odell
Charles Clever
Ben
Benjamin Hanlon
District Attorney's Office
Kent Loyalist Kent Fights Machine in Pennsylvania
Rodney Dutcher profiles Congressman Everett Kent the lone Pennsylvania Democrat in Congress, detailing his insurgent campaign against James Beck, backed by Bosses Ware and Vare. Kent cites fraud in 1920s elections, recounts fundraising and tactics, and predicts a Democratic comeback in Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Everett Kent
Smithsonian Museum
Kent
Pennsylvania
Bill Ware
James M. Beck
Boss Vare
Senate
Beck
Vare
Hense
Ware
Canary Burglar and Importers Arm In District Court
District Attorney F X Markham of New York County presents a case featuring the Canary Odell and a crew including Mannix importer Lois Sannim Ambroise Lindqt a fashion professional burglar Elmer Jessup and telephone operator Spively with Sergeant Heath leading Homilist efforts in the city court proceedings.
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F.X. Markham
New York County
Odell
Cleaver
Mannix
Lois Sannim
Ambroise Lindqt
Elmer Jessup
Mystery surrounds Margaret Odell murder in apartment
Spotswoode claimed he had dated Margaret Odell and feared her murder after a call to Jessup. A scream from the Canary’s apartment prompted a return, the next morning Odell’s strangled body was found. Two men were nearby at the time, with one hiding in a closet, leaving no clear suspect.
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Odell
Amy Gibson
Markham
Metropolitan radio schedules and concert listings across several stations
A dense broadcast grid lists programming from WEAP WEAF WGN and other stations. Entries include dinners concerts orchestras and hour long programs with times and station identifiers such as WEAF WGB WLS WLW WTAM WSB and WIZ detailing orchestras ensembles and notable performers.
Lohengrin Broadcast Tonight By National Grand Opera
Wagner opera Lohengrin will be repeated tonight at 10 30 PM by the National Grand Opera Company for NBC red network listeners. Cast includes Astrid Fiee Loe ose Heese h engrin era Nadwerney Ortrud and Van Svantzeff Friedrich Tel ramund with 15 NBC stations carrying the program.
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New York
TU. P
Wagner
National Grand Opera Company
NBC Red
Opera
Astrid Fie
Ee Loe
Ose
Heese Hengrin Era
Nadwerney
Ortrud and
van Svantzeff
Friedrich Telramund
Stop Skin Itching with Zemo Heal Aid
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a skin remedy for eczema and itching. It claims quick relief from blotches blemishes pimples and other irritations using day and night application. Prices listed include 60c and 13 16c.
Rural funds for handicapped children unused say observers
Jan 30 Columbus Ohio Rural communities are not using funds set aside for educating physically handicapped children. Miss Hannah Protzman who chairs education for the Ohio League of Women Voters told attendees at Farmers' week at Ohio State University today.
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Columbus
WUP
Hannah Protzman
Ohio League of Women Voters
Farmers
Ohio State University
Homemade Pinex cough remedy claims strong relief
An old home remedy touts a pint mix of Pinex and sugar or honey for fast cough relief. It promises instant soothing effects, easy preparation, long shelf life, and cost savings versus commercial cough medicines, claiming benefits for bronchitis and asthma in bold, sweeping terms.
Don’t Stay Fat In These Days Ad Promises Safe Weight Loss
An advertisement touts a scientific method to reduce excess fat. It claims tablets and a boxed formula explain the causes of fat and reasons for results, insisting there is no secret and no harm. The copy urges readers to follow others who achieved new health through modern science and exercise.
Beck's seat in jeopardy over residency and poll tax issue
Kent argues Beck violated constitutional residency by living in Philadelphia six months before the 1926 election and facing disputed poll tax records. Beck, elected Nov 3, 1926, rented an apartment there in July. Kent contends the tax assessment was fraudulent and records were hidden. The dispute could threaten Beck's Senate appointment chances.
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Beck
Kent
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ware
Erty
Senate
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Acid Relief
Advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the safest fastest cure for excess stomach acid and indigestion. It claims neutralizes acid in minutes, remains a physician trusted standard for 50 years, and offers 25 cents to a bottle at drugstores. Trade mark noted as Mille of Magnesia.
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Magnesia
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company
Charles H. Phillips
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WSB
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WEAF
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WWJ
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WLW
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Heermann
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Oy Hou
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Maris Kurenko
Toscha Beidel
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