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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1928

Page

8

Confession and crime stretch in a club confrontation

In a tense dialogue, Spotswoode reveals a downward moral arc from prestige to ruin. He confesses murder of Skeel, the extent of his debts, and a plan to steal a phonograph record to cover accusations. Markham probes motives and the interplay of guilt and punishment.

Tost Mr. Markham Markham Severa Skeet Spotswoode Skeel Long Island Vance Flatiron

The Jewel Swindle Ends With a Sudden Suicide

In a Madison Square bedroom scene, Spotswoode confesses involvement in a burglary hoard and jewelry disposal. Markham, Heath, and Snitkin confront a final note, then Spotswoode shoots himself after requesting a private moment to write a letter to his wife. Vance mocks conventional morality amid the aftermath.

Morning Herald Heath Herald Vance Markham Mr. Spotswoode Snitkin Madison Square Spotswoode

La Gioconda and Liszt Pieces Highlight WEAF Night

Wednesday night radio lineup features Ponchielli La Gioconda sung by National Grand Opera Ensemble and Liszt Hungarian Fantasy with Hans Barth at the piano, plus Columbia Mowr and various WEAF and WOR programs across major stations.

Ponchielli National Grand Opera Ensemble WEAF Liszt Hans Barth Columbia Mowr WOR

Schenck's Mandrake Pills Promise Quick Energy Boost

Advertisement claims morning fatigue and low energy stem from constipation and promises relief with Schenck's Mandrake Pills. Three generations have used them and the pill is offered at 25 cents per box in uncoated or sugar coated forms.

Schenck

Engaging Markham Turns Playful Scolding

An amiable exchange features Markham receiving a lighthearted rebuke as a smiling narrator teases the elder with mock gravefulness. The tone remains urbane and playful, ending the scene on a dry humorous note.

Markham

Pattern Sizes for Child Dress Cut in Years 1 2 3 4 and 6

The design uses rep or ponge for the dress with five sizes. The 3 year size requires 1 percent yard of 36 inch material and 4 percent yards of narrow bias binding as shown. Pattern mailed to any address for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Local Ties Report Falls and Visits Across Counties

Zaleski James T Hayes suffered a fractured collar bone and dislocated shoulder after a ladder fall while pruning grapevines last Tuesday. He is recovering. Mrs. R T Watkins and her son from Wellston spent part of last week with her uncle M L Kimmey as a Wells ton visitor and caregiver. P Harkins of Hamden visited Mr and Mrs Armstead Mace last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Elmer McKibben and children spent Sunday in McArthur. Mrs Lily Daft is visiting relatives in Athens. Mr and Mrs S A Kennedy reside in the area.

James T. Hayes Mr. Hayes R. T. Watkins Wellston Kimmey P. Harkins Hamden Armstead Mace Elmer McKibben McArthur Lily Daft Athens A. Kennedy Liv

influenza cases rise in town with visitors from Kingston

Reports note several influenza cases in town as residents recount travel from Kingston N Y where they were summoned two weeks earlier due to the death of Mrs Kennedy's father. Miss Agnes Tripp of Columbus visits her parents in town.

Ing Town Kingston Kennedy Agnes Tripp Columbus William Tripp

20 Bodies Seen Between Newhall and Saugus

Captain William Bright reports deputy sheriffs sighted 20 bodies between Newhall and Saugus. They cannot be recovered until water recedes.

New Hall Calif U.P William Bright Here Saugus

Coolidge Unalarmed By Unemployment Reports

President Coolidge's stance aligns with Secretary of Labor Davis who cites about 4,000,000 unemployed, suggesting no panic over the jobless rate. The briefing notes mutual views on the economy and labor market conditions.

Washington U.P Coolidge U. S Davis

White House cites imminent Labor Dept survey release

It was announced at the White House today that an employment survey now under development by the Labor Department will be ready within a week.

White House Labor Department

No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels

An advertisement for Baalmann's Gas Tablets claims permanent relief from stomach and intestinal gas. It describes removing gnawing stomach pain, anxiety, heart pain, drowsiness after meals, and numb limbs by preventing gas interference with circulation. Available in a yellow package at Cline's Pharmacy with price LI.

Baalmann

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