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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1927

Page

3

Benson Case Murder Mystery Figures in New York Story

Alvin Benson, Wall Street broker, is found murdered at his home. The cast includes Major Anthony Benson, Miss Muriel St Clair, Colonel Bigsby Ostrander, and Detectives from the Homicide Bureau. The narrative unfolds with legal and investigative figures such as Maurice Dinwiddie and Ernest Heath guiding the case.

Ilovance 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 Aula Banning Pryfe’s Benson and Benson Bigsby Ostrander William H. Moriarty George G. Stitt Stitt and McCoy Maurice Dinwiddie Ernest Heath Burke, Snitkin, Emery Ben Hanlon

Midnight interview at district attorney office

Markham has traced a handbag to Miss St. Clair while Vance defends her innocence. He agrees to attend the interview in Markham's office as tension rises over the case. The scene shifts to the old district attorney building with its marble, bronze chandelier, and faded walls.

Markham Vance Franklin Street District Attorney’s Office

District Attorney Office Scene and Investigations

In Markham's district attorney office detectives report progress on the Benson case. Vance observes the grim municipal setting as aides Phelps Tracy Springer Heath update him on leads, including Benson's acquaintances and Miss St Clair, while arrangements are made to interview Leander Pryfe.

Markham St. Clair Swacker Tracy Phelps The Metropolitan Prima Donnas Miss St. Clair Benson Rinaldo Spinger Springer Phhlps Major Benson Long Island Leander Pryfe Port Washington

McLean Names Gettysburg Monument Design Advisory Board

Governor McLean appointed an advisory committee to help select a design for the Gettysburg monument. The panel was authorized at the last meeting to work with the governor on the project in Raleigh.

Raleigh INS McLean Gettysburg

Gloves and handbag found at Benson murder scene

A woman's gloves and hand bag were recovered at the scene of the Benson murder, with detectives reporting a large gray automobile seen in the area.

Benson

Adams names advisory committee for Gettysburg Memorial design

Governor McLean appointed a North Carolina advisory panel for the Gettysburg Memorial commission. Members include William W. Fuller of Briarcliff Manor N Y and Major Bruce Cotton of Clyburn to advise on monument design. McLean names Fuller as advisory committee chair.

Gettysburg Memorial Association McLean William W. Fuller Haymount Briarcliff Manor N. Y Thomas C. Fuller Bruce Cotton Clyburn Roland Park Baltimore R. R. Cotton Edgecombe County George Gordon Batts New York Daniel M. Barringer Philadelphia Rufus Barringer North Carolina Gettysburg Memorial Commission Gettysburg Memorial Commission Fuller

Resignation of Louisiana region Prohibition official

A. A. Catterall assistant prohibition administrator for Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Arkansas has submitted his resignation to Commissioner Doran. The move will be accepted and take effect within a few days.

Washingto A. A. Catterall Prohibition Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Doran

Returning Jordan Star Witness Heads to Trial

Officiers from Mecklenburg county North Carolina arrived in Grand Rapids Michigan to take the Rev Willis F Jordan to Charlotte to face bigamy charges The plan was to depart tonight and reach Charlotte early Friday for the legal proceedings.

Grand Rapids, Mich Mecklenburg County North Carolina Willis F. Jordan Charlotte

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