Characters of the Story Van Dine in a Benson Muirfd case
Philo Vance narrator and a cast of figures including Alvin Benson a Wall Street broker murdered in his home Major Anthony Benson his brother Mrs Anna Platz Muriel St Clair and Captain Leacock play roles among a dense set of suspects detectives physicians and officials such as Maurice Dinwiddie an assistant district attorney and Homicide Bureau officers Moriarty Snitkin and Hanlon The cast list frames a murder mystery with a rich network of associates and investigators.
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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
Alvin Beanson
Paula Banning
Pfy
District Attorney’s Office
Phelps, Tracy, Springer, Higginbotham
Carl Hagedorn
Doremus
Frank Swacker
Currie
Vance
Ss. S. van Dine
Financial
Smith and Wesson
Cadillac
McLaughlin
Bengson
Benson
Homicide Bureau
Heath
Smith and Weston
Benson Case Echoes in New York Crime Scene Coverage
The Benson murder case draws intense press attention as detectives probe Benson and Anthony Benson while Markham and Vance discuss motives. Investigators review Benson’s habits, associates, and possible connections with women, amid sensational headlines and elaborate furniture diagrams in Sunday magazines.
Mystery at Benson Home Stirs Local Suspicion
A woman's gloves and handbag are found at the Benson murder scene. Benson's false teeth and toupee lie in his upstairs bedroom. A police officer recalls a large gray car near the house at midnight. Mrs Platz hesitates when questioned about Benson's health.
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Benson
Whitener Returns from Conference in Harrisburg PA
Rev. Milton Whitener pastor of the First Reformed Church reports attending the annual missionary and stewardship conference in Harrisburg where Reform leaders from across the country gathered. Dr. Lamps presided and discussions covered benevolent budgets and fundraising for the church. Notable speakers included Dr. Bartholomew Dr. Schaeffer Dr. Leinbach and Dr. Speer of the Presbyterian church.
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Milton Whitener
First Reformed Church
Harrisburg
Whitener
Reform Church
W. E. Lamps
Philadelphia
A. R. Bartholomew
General Synod
C E. Schaeffer
Board of Home Missions
Paul
The
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Presbyterian Church
McGhee Surrenders After Attack on School Principal
Joe McGhee surrendered to authorities in Greensboro after three days eluding capture for a vicious attack on J Howard Friddle principal of Stokesdale school. He posted bond for an early appearance before a Stokesdale magistrate. Friddle bears facial and head injuries but is practically recovered.
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Greensboro
Joe McGhee
J. Howard Friddle
Stokesdale
Bond
McGhee
Mr. Friddle
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