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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1927

Page

8

Benson Murd er Case and Key Witness Details Unfold

The scene opens with detectives at Charles Scribner's Sons and New York County DA Markham pursuing the Benson murder case. Vance and Markham test methods, confirm no bullet deflection, and measure the gun's muzzle line to Benson's chair, while names of officials and suspects circulate amid interrogation and drama.

X. Markham New York County H. Benson Wall Street Mason Anthony RE Enson Ma Anna Platz EL ST Clair Ann Philip Leacock Miss St. Clair Leander Pfyfe Alvin 0 Nia Doremus Prank Swacker District Alseeway Currie Vance G. S van Dine Benson Markham Leacock Homicide Bureau Snifkin Sniffin Phim Longfellow Milton Cervantes Rousseau Horace Snitkin Benon Hagedorn

Radio networks carry World Series games in 1927 broadcast

The first World Series game will be broadcast direct from the press box by NBC and other networks with Mr Namee serving as commentator. Games start at 1:30 PM local time and will include descriptive commentary, station feeds, and NBC program lineups across multiple cities and time slots.

New York U.P National Broadcasting Pegs Namee Uneer

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Liver Bowel Stimulation

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel remedy to improve skin color tongue coating and appetite. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels ease constipation and restore buoyancy with a vegetarian formula and olive color.

Inquisitive Shaman Analyzes Bullets And Guns

A narrator describes Hagedorn’s unusual claim that he can identify bullet type and gun model from feel. The dialogue notes differences between army Colt and standard Colt bullets, including grain weight and muzzle energy, concluding with admiration for Hagedorn’s sensory gifts.

Vance Hagedorn White Pine

Dixon to Lead in Ohio Wesleyan Farce Easy Come Easy Go

Robert Dixon of Athens will star in the three act farce Easy Come Easy Go at Gray chapel Ohio Wesleyan during Wesleyan’s home coming program. The production is by Omicron Kappa Delta campus honorary fraternity.

Delaware Robert Dixon Athens Gray Chapel Ohio Wesleyan University Wesleyan Omicron Kappa Delta

Ordinance No 686 Regulating Nelsonville Street Traffic

An old city ordinance defines traffic terms and bans unsafe vehicle use in Nelsonville Ohio. It grants emergency vehicles priority on all streets and requires other drivers to pull to the curb and stop when such vehicles approach. It prohibits sirens except on authorized emergency channels and outlines nuisance status of improper vehicle operation.

Nelsonville State of Ohio

Stoves Rebuilt and Offered for Sale in Florence

Worn stove parts replaced with nickel re nickel and overhaul to as good as new. Sale includes kitchen cabinet priced at 18 dollars in A 1 condition and Florence Hot Blast No 61 stove. Furniture also offered for sale.

Florence

Fire Hydrant Safety Ordinance Passed in Nelsonville

City ordinance prohibits obstructing fire hydrants and placing items within fifteen feet of them. Vehicles must stay ten feet from hydrants. pedestrians and drivers must obey police or fire department directions. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to twenty five dollars and costs. Ordinance takes effect as permitted by law dated October 3, 1927.

Fire Department Nelsonville E. B. Beard Council

Divorce petition filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Flossie D. Crawford sues Oliver O. Crawford for divorce alimony and equitable relief in case 13764. Hearing set for on or after October 20 1927. Woolley and Rowland attorneys represent the plaintiff.

Oliver O. Crawford Flossie D. Crawford Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Woolley & Rowland Attorneys

Baalmann's Gas Tablets Offer Permanent Relief

Advertisements claim Baalmann's Gas Tablets remove gas in stomach and bowels, ending bloating and discomfort. The copy promises relief from nervous feelings and heart palpitations, improved circulation, and drowsiness after meals. The genuine yellow pack costs $1 and is available at Cline's Pharmacy.

Baalmann Cline’s

No Woman Can Keep House Efficiently

Advertises Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid for homemakers. Includes testimonials from Mrs. Frank Dinepor e Lancaster Ohio and Mrs Epwarn Person o Sturgis Michigan noting improved energy, easier childbirth, and ability to manage housework after use.

Lydia B. Pinkham Utica Michigan Frank Dinepore Lancaster Ohio Sturgis Lydia EB. Pinkham Forbes Epwarn Persino Sturgis Ave

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