Benson Murder Case Debrief in Van Dine Tale
In a dramatic interrogation scene Captain Leacock confesses to nothing clear, while Philo Vance and the District Attorney’s office dissect his statements. Markham, Major Benson, and suspects watch as Vance analyzes motive, inconsistencies, and the plan behind Benson’s murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F.X. Markham
New York County
Alvin H. Benson
Wall Street
Major Anthony Benson
Anna Platz
Alvin Benson
Muriel ST. Clair
Maurice Dinwiddie
Ernest Heath
Homicide
Burke, Snitkin
Emery
Homicide Bureau
Ben Hanlon
District Attorney’s Office
Phelps, Tracy, Springer, Higginbotham
Carl Hagedorn
Doremus
Frank Swacker
Currie—Vance
S. S. van Dine
Vance
Leacock
Markham
Major
Maanchausen
Benson
Pryfer
Alvin
Cardus Restores Depew Woman After Long Illness
Mrs Edd Burton of Depew Oklahoma recounts six years of severe pains and debility. She credits Cardus with steady improvement over months, noting restored health and well being after prolonged suffering. Sold at all drug stores.
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Depew
Okla
Edd Burton
Cardus
Millions Depend on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An historical ad explains Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative, introduced in 1892, claiming it as a mild safe bowel stimulant for women children and elderly. It notes vast sales and urges readers to request a free sample bottle by mail from Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
Vance Clears Miss St Clair Suspect in Hidden Motive Case
In a tense development Pfyfe’s forged signature ties to a conflicted motive. Paula Banning admits lending jewels to Pfyfe as security for Benson. Leacock confesses to the murder, but Vance suspects deceit and begins to trip him up on his story.
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Vance
Miss St. Clair
Markham
Leacock
Pfyfe
the Plain
Alvin Benson
Paula Banning
Benson
Tobacco Market Pressured by Deliveries at Danville
Danville tobacco market faces disorganized sales under heavy deliveries. About 925000 pounds sold yesterday across ten warehouses. Since Oct. 4, 13739446 pounds have brought 2756356.65 dollars, an average of 20.06 per pound. Growers report production costs near 20 cents per pound, with some high demand leaf yielding decent returns while the overall average barely covers costs.
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Danville
S S S Skin Remedy Promises Easy Relief for Eczema
An old advertisement touts S S S as a purely vegetable skin disease remedy with a 20 year eczema sufferer testimonial from Cleophas Forte. It claims the product builds the body from plant roots to help nature throw off the cause and cites widespread gratitude from users. It notes two bottle sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
S.S.S
Cleophas Forte
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Quincy
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Philo Vance
Singer
Philip Leacock
Leander Pfyfe
Elsie Hoffman
Benson and Benson
Bigby Ostrander
William H. Moriarty
George G. Stitt
Firm
Stitt and McCoy, Public Accountants
East River
Juan
Lady Fair
Dr.Caldwell
Qutturttee
Wna
Stanbard
Carolinas
Geo
W. Campbell
Barber
Hazardville
Conn
City Fuel Co
Chas. F. Blake
Crosley-Kolster-Stromberg Carlson
Clinard Electric Co
Miodes
Belk-Stevens
English St
Southern Dairies
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