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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1927

Page

10

Benson Murder Case Brings Major Benson Arrest

In a dramatic turn, District Attorney Markham concludes Major Benson, brother of the murdered VIN H. BENSON, is the gun owner linked to the crime after Captain Hagedorn matches rifling marks on a pistol to the murder bullet. Detectives proceed to arrest the Major as Vance notes the legal challenge ahead.

Philo Vance John F.X. Markham New York County Vin H. Benson Wall Street Antho Benson Anna Platz Alvin Benson Muriel ST Clair Philip Leacock Miss St. Clair Leander Pfyfe Paula Banning Nateri Els Hoffman Som and Benson Colon Bigsby Ostrander William H. Moriarty George G. Stitt Stitt, and McCoy Maurice Dinwiddie Ernest Heath Burke, Snitkin, Emery Ben Hanlon Carl Hagedorn DR. Doremus Frank Swacker Currie Vance S. S. van Dine Markham Heath Captain Hagedorn Sargeant Hagedorn Stitt Benson Mr. Stitt Leabock Mr. Vance Columbus Motors Major Benson Swacker Phelps

Cleveland Election Board Is Said To Be A Ruse

The Cleveland election board faces accusations that its demand for a grand jury probe into municipal election fraud was a crafty move to whitewash the board and conceal evidence. Harry L. Davis ally Mears calls it clever drama and seeks unbiased prosecutors from Columbus. County Prosecutor Stanton, who must present charges, says no inconsistency in serving the board while pursuing the case.

Cleveland U.P Cleveland Election Board Walter Dpd. Mears Harry L. Davis Columbus Edward C. Stanton Election Board Davis Stanton

Mozart Opera Don Giovanni on WEAF tonight

The National Grand Opera Company will perform Don Giovanni on the WEAF network a broadcast of Mozart’s 1787 opera. Based on the Don Juan legend, the work is among Mozart’s most inspired scores and its American debut occurred at Park Theatre, New York, in 1826.

New York U. P National Grand Opera Company WEAF Park Theatre

Radio Listings Across Cities Highlight Evening Programs

A dense schedule of radio broadcasts from multiple stations in cities like Atlanta Chicago New York and Detroit details dinner music news NBC programs from WEAF and WJZ orchestras soloists and choral performances across evening slots. Prominent names include Bernard Owen Chelsea Orchestra Mozart Don Giovanni and the Hotel Statler Orchestra with varied concerts operas and talks.

WWJ Detroit Hotel Statler Orchestra NBC WEAF Opera New York Conyans van Schenck HS Ae” Aica Red Network Saccodrich Zipper Hotel Manger

Thursday's NBC Network Opera Broadcast Features Leoncavallo I Pagliacci

Chicago Civic Opera presented Leoncavallo I Pagliacci broadcast live via NBC network stations including WBZ WBZAHAM KDKA WLW WGN WMAQ and WOR. New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Willem Mengelberg with Rudolph Ganz as pianist. program includes Roussel Suite piano concerto Schumann Concerto for piano and orchestra and Richard Strauss Alpine Symphony.

Chicago Civic Opera Leoncavello Broadcas Wiz WBZ Bzaham KDKA WLW Waw Roussel Schumann Richard Strauss

Ten Commandments Figure in Showing of Movies Sunday

Dover Ohio faces grand jury action over Sunday movie showings. Theater owner George Chrest, represented by Henry Bowers, argues the Ten Commandments define Sabbath observance, while police plan to renew a charge for reopening the theater after closure. The dispute pits church leaders against local enforcement.

Dover U.P Ohio Grand Jury Henry Bowers George Chrest P. J. Groh Bowers Moses

Couple Tries to Fund Marriage Behind Bars

Gelina Hoffman 22 and fiancé George Bayer 23 both of Cincinnati are jailed in Fair, Virginia after liquor arrests tied to a wreck near town. Bayer faces fines totaling 750 plus costs for whisky possession transport and driving while intoxicated.

Gelina U.R Virginia Hoffman George Bayer Cincinnati Bayer

Instrument for Inspecting a Gun Barrel Under Microscope

A device allowing microscopic examination of every interior portion of a firearm’s barrel. The note indicates continuation.

Former Romanian Prince Wins His Initial Victory

Vienna reports that former Crown Prince Carol wins a preliminary victory as Bucharest court-martial acquits Michael Manoilescu of trying to smuggle letters into the country to aid Carol's bid for power. Pro Carolists hailed early signals as a complete victory in Bucharest.

Vienna U.R Carol Bucharest Michael Manoilescu Finance Manoilescu Romania Bry Michael

Two Illinois inmates escape jail. one recaptured

Two Southern Illinois gangsters awaiting murder trials escaped from Williamson county jail. Harvey Dungy was recaptured and said he was glad to return to jail. James Watson initially fled but later telephoned the sheriff, leaving authorities with an ongoing manhunt.

Marion Ill U.R Illinois James Watson Harvey Dungy Williamson County Lyle “Shag” Worsham Dungy

Launch disaster off Bombay coast claims 150 lives

The Bombay correspondent of the Daily News reports 150 people drowned when the coastal launch Takoram en route to Jaigarh from Bombay foundered in a violent storm off the Bombay coast. It is feared other ships may have sunk with heavy loss of life.

London U.P Bombay Daily News Jaigarh

End Indigestion With Papes Diapepsin And Danderine

Digestive relief touted by a Pape's Diapepsin claim to stop fermentation and neutralize excess acid after meals. Danderine is promoted as a dandruff dissolvent that revives dull hair. both ads urge purchase at drugstores.

Pape

No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels

Advertisement for Baalmann's Gas Tablets claims to relieve stomach pressure bloating and gas pain. It promises disappearance of nervous heart palpitations drowsiness and cold limbs with a single remedy sold in yellow packaging at CLINE'S PHARMACY.

Baalmann Bassmaan

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