Benson Murder Case Reveals Calculating Gambler Culprit
In a tense dialogue from a detective novel, Philo Vance argues with District Attorney Markham about the murder of Wall Street broker Alvin Benson. Vance reveals a planned frame of Captain Leacock and a scheme to misdirect suspicion onto Miss St Clair while the true killer, Major Antbo Benson, manipulates evidence and alibis. The analysis traces motives, interviews, and the psychology of a cool gambler in a high society murder case.
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Philo Vance
John F.X. Markham
New York County
Y H. Benson
Wall Street
Antho Benson
Anna Platz
Alvin Benson
Riel ST Clair
Ptain Philip Leacock
Miss St. *Clair
Nder Pfyfe
Alvinson
Paula Banning
Miss St. Clair
Leacock
Alvin
Pfyfe
Markham
Vance
Colonel Ostrander
Benson
Pryfe
Stitt
Misa MS. Clair
Methods of a mastermind in a staged alibi plan
In a tense pursuit, Mark Ham recruits Heath and Captain Hagedorn for a rapid Office visit after taking a pistol and jewels from his apartment. The mastermind explains how exposing a known guilty Major via a chosen alibi loop-hole can undermine other alibis and reveal the truth.
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Markham
Sixth Avenue
Heath
Hagedorn
Stitt
Public Accountant
Vance
Criminal Courts
Ostrander
Radio Listings Across Networks and Programs
Extensive schedule listing stations WEAF WLS WSB WGY and others with programs from 6:00 to 12:15 including dinner music studio programs NBC features and orchestral concerts featuring Stromberg Carlson and Continentals among many others.
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Lenox
WEAF
Sherman
Eveready Hour
Stromberg-Carlson
The
WFAA
Atwater Kent
Wls—Etude
WSB
Atlanta
Herren
Arcadians
NBC
Salvation Army
Atlantic City
WCX
WJR
Detroit
Dreamers &Stromberg
WSM
Nashville
WEAP
Pulsski
Tenn
WCAE
Pittsburgh
Wgy. Schenectady
Sears-Roebuck
Bernard Owen
Biltmore
Chimes
Mrs Dumbly
WSAI
WJZ
Goldkette
Cobato
KDKA
Westinghouse Band
WGY
Schenectady
Remington Band
Time
WGY Studio Musicale
New York Radio To Air Mozart Opera Don Giovanni Tonight
The National Grand Opera Company will perform Mozart’s Don Giovanni tonight over the WEAF network. Based on the Don Juan legend, the opera ranks among Mozart’s finest scores. The first American presentation occurred at the Park Theatre in New York in 1826.
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New York
UU. P
Deon Giovanni
National Grand Opera Company
WEAF
Don Juan
Park Theatre
Morgan Named Solicitor for Commerce Department
Ephraim E. Morgan of West Virginia was appointed by President Coolidge to be a solicitor of the Department of Commerce.
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Washington
Ephraim EF. Morgan
West Virginia
Coolidge
Department of Commerce
Pinex Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Fast Relief
A home made syrup using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint of granulated sugar syrup or clarified honey claims to quickly ease chest soreness loosen phlegm and quiet throat tickle within 24 hours. The advertisement markets Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract and guaiaccol known worldwide for healing membranes and offers a money back guarantee through The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
To Be Continued Alibi and Modus Operandi Explored
An excerpt notes that the main aim was to set up an alibi and detail a modus operandi. The speaker says how this was done has already been explained, and the narration pauses with To Be Continued.
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Mained
Birth of Jerry Eldon Henry in Corning
Mr and Mrs Maurice Henry of Corning announce the birth of a son Jerry Eldon born Saturday evening. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Saul Henry of Corning and Mrs and Mrs Will Shepherd of Glouster.
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Corning
Maurice Henry
Jerry Eldon
Saul Henry
Will Shepherd
Glouster
Scarlet fever case reported in Corning
One scarlet fever case is reported in Corning with 7 year old Phyllis Gray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Gray. The family is under quarantine.
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Corning
Phyllis Gray
Philip Gray
Dedication Service At United Brethren Church Nets 1400
The dedication at United Brethren Church drew visitors from Jacksonville Glouster New Lexington and Crooksville. Bishop A J Clippinger spoke along with other speakers. Rev F E Roberts sang solos. The J W Plummer family attended from Jacksonville. Dinner and supper were served in the church basement. Over 1400 was raised in cash and pledges to reduce the church debt.
Corning Basketball Team Prepares For Busy Season
Corning basketball players rehearse in the old school auditorium during evenings as they gear up for the upcoming season. The team concentrates on fundamentals and teamwork under local coaches before major games.
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Corning
Special nights planned at United Brethren church week
Corning Ohio observes a week of district New Lexington missionary Jacksonville and Bristol church music. Tuesday district No 10 night features all district churches. Wednesday New Lexington night brings Rev Paul H Brake. Thursday missionary night features Mrs Isabella Cowley and Rev L B Mignery with Africa curios. Friday Jacksonville-Hollow sister night hosts Rev J W Plummer. Saturday organization night with Dr J H Harris as speaker.
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Africa
Crooksville
J. W. Plummer
Jacksonville
Chhurch
J. H. Harris
That Baby You've Longed For
Mrs. Margaret Burton of Kansas City shares her journey from infertility to motherhood and happiness. She offers free, confidential advice to married women seeking guidance on companionship and motherhood, inviting letters at 260 Massachusetts, Kansas City, Mo.
Flood Sufferers Include Vermont Family
Mrs. William Moore and her father living in Vermont are among the many flood victims reported in the affected area with ongoing relief needs.
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William Moore
Catholic ladies host card party and dance in Corning
The ladies of the local Catholic church invite guests to a card party and dance this evening at Hermey's hall in Corning.
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Corning
Hermey’s Hall
Rowlands Visit Baleys and Cousin in Corning
Mr. and Mrs. Ek A Rowland motor to Columbus Saturday to bring Mr and Mrs Howard Baley and two children and Miss Laura a cousin to Corning to visit at the Rowland home. They spent Sunday there and returned to Columbus that evening. Mrs Clarence Deshler is recovering from pneumonia. The latest word from Mrs Joe Reese at Grant hospital says her condition is unimproved.
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Ek. A. Rowland
Columbus
Howard Baley
Laura
Corning
Rowland
Clarence Deshler
Joe Reese
Grant Hospital
SAPER IN JAIL CHICAGO DESERTING HIS FAMILY
James Seaton was jailed in Chicago after deserting his family and declined bail, claiming safety in detention.
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Saper
Chicago
James Seaton
Lion's Gone Familiar Tron Figure In Front of Columbus Store
Police Chief Prench's squad hunted a 400-pound cast iron lion missing from the J. H. Hughes & Co. luggage store front in Columbus. The landmark figure dated from the 1860s vanished Monday morning, with four men barely able to move the statue.
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Tron
Columbus
Prench
J. H. Hughes & Co
Pie Social at Weiss School Friday Evening
A pie supper will be held at the Weiss School Friday at 7:30 o'clock. Proceeds go to school programs and activities.
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Weiss
Ruth Elder to Return to Husband in Panama
Ruth Elder announced on arrival in Washington that she will return to her husband in Panama. She will complete the activities stemming from her recent trans Atlantic flight attempt, naming no schedule but suggesting two to six months.
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Panama
Washington
U.P
Ruth Elder
White House
Charles Lindbergh
Midol promises quick relief for menstrual pain in 5 to 7 minutes
The ad touts Midol as a non narcotic remedy that stops pain by acting on menstrual organs. It claims relief within five to seven minutes and even prevents pain when taken beforehand. Available at drugstores in a trim aluminum case for 50 cents.
DIES AT STATE HOSPITAL
Mrs. Bertha Longfellow, 44, died at 8:05 this morning at Athens State hospital after a year there. Bronchial pneumonia caused the death. The body is at Walburn undertaking parlors and will be sent Tuesday to her Lowell home for burial.
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Bertha Longfellow
Athens State Hospital
Walburn
Lowell
Suspect Arrested in Mexico City After Assassination Attempt
Secret police in Mexico City arrest Miguel Alessio Robles, president of the anti reelectionist party, while he attended a theatrical performance Sunday night, hours after an assassination attempt on General Obregon.
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Mexico City
Miguel Alessio Robles
General Obregon
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