Jealous Ambitions and Backstage Intrigue in a Chorus
Jerry Ray, a chorus girl aiming for stardom, confronts Alester Carstairs who resents marriage but uses her ambition for his pleasure. As Jerry works to prove herself, backstage reveals rival singers Evelyn Starr and Margaret Spear, reminders of hard bargains and two weeks pay, while Hale and Weinertz clash over patronage and treatment of the cast in Atlantic City auditions.
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Jerry
Alester
Ake Good
Atlantic City
Hale
Evelyn Starr
Margaret Spear
Evelyn
Fane
New York
Mr. Carstairs
Dan
Carmoor
Jerry Ray
Paris
Chorus
Rolling Stone Inn
Alester Carstairs
Evelyn’s
Joel Thane
Jael
Jazz
Joel
Dane
Seiz
Miss Ray
Miss Starr
Ray
Tit
Carstairs
Mrs. Starr
Jael Thane
Jacl
Ambitions Extend Beyond the Stage in a Port City Tale
Jerry Ray navigates love and ambition amid theater life. Evelyn, Alester, and Dan complicate plans for Atlantic City as Jerry seeks opportunities, igniting dreams of marriage and stage fame while managing rivals and financial limits.
Love and Jealousy At Evelyn Starrs Party
Jerry and Dan attend Evelyn Starrs party where Jael Thane accuses Dan of pursuing Miss Ray. The confrontation reveals Jaels obsession with Jerry and a hidden past with Evelyns circle, ending with Alester Carstairs arrival and unresolved tensions.
Hoovers Welcome 1929 Aboard the USS Utah
On New Year’s Eve 1928 Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover aboard the Utah near Hampton Roads rang in 1929 with eight bells and a dignified reception. Mrs Hoover wore a fireman’s helmet at dinner while guests included reporters and impersonators of public figures. The Hoovers plan a quiet Washington entry on Sunday with minimal formalities.
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U. S. S. Utah
Hampton Roads
Herbert Hoover
Utah
White House
C. R. Train
Taft
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Senate
House
Army and Navy
Anti-Salooon League
Navy
Mrs. Hoover
Old Point Comfort
Washington
S§ Street
Capital
L. R. Richley
Republican National Committee
Hoover
Virginia
S Street
Murder Case to Be Heard by Canton Grand Jury
Canton Ohio January 1 The next chapter in the Fearn Heldman slaying and death by own action will be written next Monday a grand jury will convene to consider a moral murder charge against Wilbur O Heldman 27 year old Lorain furnace salesman held without bond after a preliminary hearing Prosecutor Harter will try to show Heldman pressured his wife Margaret to commit suicide by suggesting the electric chair in the wake of her confession to killing Vernard E Fearn on December 6
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Canton, O
Wilbur O. Heldman
Margaret
Canton
Heldman
Lorain
Justice of the Peace
Donald Smyth
Vernard E. Fearn
Henry W. Harter Jr
School conditions not alarming, influenza cited
Attendance in city schools shows no alarming conditions though some students and teachers are missing due to influenza. General epidemic seems to ease, with potential one week delay in exams to accommodate late returnees. Superintendent Hinshaw remains home with influenza but hopes to return soon.
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I. S. Hinshaw
Hoover Homecoming Quiet Affair
Washington January 1 The planned official homecoming for President Hoover will be a quiet event with minimal pomp and ceremony. Officials expect a restrained display and limited public involvement.
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Hoover
Washington
Miller becomes focal point in Michigan crime law case
Mrs. Etta Mae Miller, 48, mother of 10, sentenced to life under the habitual criminal clause after a 13 minute trial. She plans an appeal to the state supreme court arguing retroactive application of the revised code. lawmakers prepare to battle over dry law felonies in the upcoming session.
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Detroit
Etta Mae Miller
Supreme Court
Charles B. Collingwood
Mrs. Miller
Miller
Restaurant Owner Becomes Book and Play Enthusiast
A hotelier with a flair for food writes and drafts dramatic works inspired by diners and kitchens. The anecdote highlights imagination from an unlikely literary path.
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Huie
Myrtle
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Aiester
Marblehead
Mr.Poultryman
Ada
Pontotoc County
C. S. Aldrich Poultry Farm
J. R. Smith Poultry Farm
Ada Milling Co
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