Vance Proves Height of Benson's Killer as Case Advances
In Chapter XX detective Philo Vance and District Attorney Markham test a novel method to locate the murderer’s height by measuring the pistol’s alignment. Vance argues the shooter stood five ten to six two feet tall, narrowing suspects including Miss St Clair and Captain Leacock while addressing cigarette butt evidence. The chapter ends with unresolved questions about Miss St Clair’s alibi and cigaret butts.
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Philo Vance
John F X. Markham
New York County
Alvin H. Benson
Wall Street
Anthony Benson
Anna Platz
Alvin Benson
Muriel ST. Clair
Philip Leacock
Miss St. Clair
Leander Pfyfe
Elsie Hoffman
Paula Banning
Phelps, Tracy, Springer, Higginbotham
District Attorney’s Office
Carl Hagedorn
Doremus
Frank Swacker
Currie—Vance
S. S. van Dine
Bliss St. Clair
Markham
Vance
Benson
London Bridge
Snitkin
Markinnam
Delib
Vane
St. Clair
Civil Term Makes Progress in Greensboro Court
The civil term of superior court in Greensboro advances on its two weeks docket. The Mutual Investment Co of High Point sued Henry and David Harris for back rent, claiming just over $1,100. A jury found David Harris not liable, while Henry Harris was held liable for $156 plus interest from March 1925.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
Superior Court
Mutual Investment Company
High Point
Henry
David Harris
Henry Harris
Duke Expects a Tough Battle With Washington and Lee
Duke University prepares for a strenuous game against Washington and Lee in Lexington, Virginia, after a solid win over Boston College. The Blue Devils practiced secretly, with the starting lineup likely unchanged from the Boston clash and no serious injuries reported.
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Duke University
Washington and Lee
Lexington
Boston College
Duke University Blue Devils
Boston
de Hart
Guilford College Names Junior Marshals for Year
At Guilford College the faculty selected junior class marshals. Crawford Hoyle of Gaffney South Carolina was named chief marshal with Stanley Moore of Greensboro and Edwin Rozelle of Salt as assistants.
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Guilford College
Crawford Hoyle
Gaffney
S. C
Stanley Moore
Greensboro
Edwin Rozelle
Salt
College marshals chosen by faculty on merit
In Point New York Josephine Paul Elk in Esther Reese Snow Carp the faculty selects college marshals by focusing on scholarship and general ability as the most important criteria.
No More Shiny Noses Cosmetic Ad Praises MELLO-GLO Powder
An old advertisement promotes MELLO-GLO face powder from Randall's Pharmacy. It claims the powder prevents shine, lasts long, and avoids skin color changes, emphasizing its unique French process formula.
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Randall's Pharmacy
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Hagedorn
Anaxagoras
Oferee For
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Michigan
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D. P. Catsup
Ball Bros. Fruit Jars
Mason
Mazda
Lang
Jar
Libby
Mtere
Libby’s
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Alaska
Our Pride
D. P
Land O' Lakes
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FELTS
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C. W. Higgins Chiropractor
North Main Street
Goodrich
North Main St
Carolina Vulcanizing Co
East Commerce
Edward Morgan
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