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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1927
Page
3
Justinian Markham and the detective Vance spar over crime deduction and confession in the Benson murder case. The dialogue twists around the role of psychology versus hard facts, with a young woman named as a suspect and gloves and a bag cited as evidence.
A detective notes Benson was shot while reading. A big gray car is seen near the house at midnight. Markham traces a handbag to Miss St. Clair and tells Vance he will arrest her, though Vance protests her innocence. The scene shifts to a courtroom style dialogue as Vance speaks.
New Jersey still favors renomination of President Coolidge despite his statement he does not intend to run in 1928. Senator Edge said after a White House visit that New Jersey would send an uninstructed delegation to the Republican convention ready to vote for Coolidge unless he clarifies he will not be a candidate.
The Broadhurst presents a gladiatorial rodeo sequence featuring rough riders and vicious horses from across the southwest, shot on Roosevelt era grounds in San Antonio Texas. Four men were hurt and several riders fell during the bucking horse stunts as stars Noah Beery George Bancroft Charles Farrell and Charles Emmett Mack rode through a recreation of the 1898 Rough Riders event.
The Orpheum welcomed the Mysterious Smith company led by Mme Olga the mind reader for a standout opening night. Audiences praised the up-to-date production and Olga’s clever performance, comparing it to great illusionists of the past. A ladies only matinee is set for Thursday afternoon for private questions.
Trustees John A. Cutchins and J. Allen Austin announce sale of real estate in High Point Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy a note and first deed of trust totaling 4000 dollars. The property, Emery Wood Addition Lot 19, Lexington Avenue area, is described in Book 652 Page 283 and Book 552 Page 111. Sale at Greensboro courthouse steps Monday October 17 1927 at 2 00 PM.
Raleigh Sept. 27 AP Governor McLean has not received a request to order a special term for Rockingham county criminal court but such a move is possible. Mrs Eugene Gatlin wife of Reidsville fire chief and widow of the slain Smith T Petty foreman may appear at a special term before January. Solicitor Allen Gwyn who led the Petty murder probe may seek a term if no conflict with other sessions and if an emergency judge is available. No decision has been made at the governor's office awaiting a formal request.
Saul Schwartz a Charlotte millinery merchant and widely known figure in motion picture and fashion circles was found dead in his Asheville hotel room. New Yorker by birth he moved to Charlotte six and a half years ago and planned to open a millinery shop in Asheville. He formerly served as Mexico representative for Fox Film. Survived by his widow Annabel Schwartz and his New York father it was expected burial would be in New York.
Raleigh September 27 AP The state federal employment bureaus processed 855 aid requests last week with 695 placements reported by State Commissioner F D Grist. Top cities included Badin 173 Wilmington 1383 Greensboro 110 Asheville 78 Winston-Salem 70 Charlotte 68 and Raleigh 635.
In Austria near Bregenz on Sept 27 AP reports nearly all Liechtenstein submerged by Rhine floodwaters. About 9,000 adults toil to carve passageways through mud to homes while children and cattle stay on high ground as waters recede.
The note suggests feeding geraniums with cold tea occasionally and hydrangeas with weak coffee. Apply the beverage mixture directly to the roots only for best effect.
Foster Sanford, Penn's star pitcher, seeks a spot on the Penn football team. The article highlights his bid to switch codes, his athletic renown, and the potential impact on Penn's football depth.
Five room house available for rent on Kivett Drive. Apply at Cecil's Grocery Store, 505 East Green Street, or call 2920. Advertisement dated 9 30.
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