Benson Murder Case Characters and Suspects
In the Vance Markham story line Major Benson and others are drawn as potential links to Alvin Benson's murder. Markham probes allies and secrets while Vance notes rival interests and possible alibis. Heath presses about Captain Lea cock confidence. Paula Banning and Pfyfe loom as leverage points in the unfolding District Attorney case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
S. Ellis Hoffman
Paula Banning
Pfyfe’s
Benson and Benson
Bigsby Ostrander
William H. Moriarty
George G. Stitt
Stitt and McCoy
Maurice Dinwiddie
Ernest Heath
Burke, Snitkin, Emery
Ben Hanlon
Markham
Pfyfe
Captain Leacock
Leander
Vance
Madison Avenue
Mandragora
Benson
Heath
Leacock
Astor Grill
Mr. Hoozitz
Pryfe
Eloise
Vance narrows suspects in Benson murder case
Vance eliminates Miss St. Clair as a suspect and Pfyfe’s statements bolster the case against Leacock. Pfyfe is revealed to have forged Alvin Benson’s signature on a check. Vance suspects Pfyfe posted security for the forgery, possibly the jewelry box that vanished from Benson’s home after the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Miss St. Clair
Pfyfe
Leacock
Markham
Alvin Benson
Benson
Clouds of doubt cloud flight of Dawn at Copenhagen postponement
Clouds of doubt hung over Mrs. Frances Wilson Grayson’s planned flight to Copenhagen as a mutiny report and engine delays forced a fourth attempt to depart the Dawn. A Wright motor from Paterson did not arrive and mechanics idled while tension rose between Grayson and pilot William Stultz amid word of Stultz taking control and turning westward before engine trouble.
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Old Orchard
Frances Wilson Grayson
Copenhagen
Wright
Paterson
N. J
Stomach Distress Must Go or Money Back
Dyspepsia relief claim for gas belching sour stomach pains and headaches promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin. Bottle offered at Mann Drug Company with money back guarantee if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Mann Drug Company
Trunk's Prescription Claims Cure for Rheumatism
An advertisement asserts rheumatic neuritis cannot exist in the body and promotes Trunk's Prescription as a potent, non narcotic remedy that avoids dieting and uses no mercury or salicylates. It markets uric acid solvent and liver support as the superior treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trunk
Mama Drus
Mount Holly Gets a New Industry
CHARLOTTE October 26 AP contract for a 150000 plant at Mount Holly has been let by the Carolina Dying and Winding company Edward F James president says officers will remain here until completion The plant will supply all yarn dyed and prepared ready for weaving in cotton and rayon mills Between 100 and 1594 persons will be employed James estimates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mount Holly
Carolina Dyeing and Winding Company
Edward F. James
James
Healed Varicose Veins Without Operation
Henry A. Mayer, a Gloucester grocer, testifies that Rabalm relieved his varicose veins after years of pain and bandaging. He reports no recurrence a year after use and promotes Rabalm available from druggists in Tweeres bottles of 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Mayer
Grocer
Washington Street
Gloucester
Mass
Get Rid of That Headache Product Promises Fast Relief
An amazing product claims to rapidly relieve almost every kind of headache. Described as harmless, it is advertised through doctors nurses and druggists. Thousands testify to its delightful results and urge readers to ask at their drug store for RIAN Tablets and follow directions for relief.
Coupon Offer for RIAN Tablets Reimbursement
A High Point based Mann Drug Co offers to deliver a bearer a package of RIAN Tablets and will reimburse the bearer as agreed. Sign here for the package.
Two Stores Sold by Mann Drug Co
The Mann Drug Co announces the sale of two local stores. Details list the buyers and terms, with contact info and dates for closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug CO
Tells Skinny Men How To Gain Weight
An advertisement pledges weight gain for thin men and women using McCoy's Tablets. It promises an ironclad guarantee: after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, if no five pound gain occurs and no health improvement is felt, the druggist will refund the purchase. The product is marketed through Mann Drug Co. and general drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Mann Drug Co
America
Afraid to Eat Swink Okla Man Praises Black Draught
S T Strain of Swink Oklahoma describes years of indigestion after meals with bloating and headaches. He credits Black Draught with relief, saying it helped him eat again and regain strength after periods of weakness and inability to work.
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Oklahoma
Okla
S. T. Strain
Drew
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RTT
Inces Benson
Ivan Dine
Charles Scribners Sons
Phelps, Tracy
Springer Higginbotham
Carragedorn
DR. Doremus
Frank Swacker
Currie
Ss. S. van Dine
Major Benson
Major
Alvin
Bean
Calomel
Prac Ney
Carolinas
Cual
Crosley-Kolster-Stromberg Carlson
Clinard Electric CO
Auditorum
Winston-Salem
Andy
Sigmund Romberg
Orchestra
Balcony
Jones Bros. Bakery
Greensboro, N. C
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