The Diamond Bracelet Plot In A Nevada Heiress Saga
Peter Banyard, a young Nevada magnate, rescues Jane Griffin from blackmailers led by Franziska Rilling. Franziska’s lover Charlie Dunkin, posing as Peter, plans to steal Mrs. Van Tyle’s bracelet as Dunkin uses danger and deception to seize power. A tense web of impersonation, threats, and romance unfolds as Banyard tries to outwit the gangsters and protect Jane.
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Franziske Rilling
New York
Jane Griffin
Peter Banyard
Nevada
Jane
Franziska
Frankie Fife
Peter
Oliver
Charlie Dunkin
Charlie
Fife
Mrs. van Toyle
Gypt
Steve Tetlow
Miss Rilling
Tetlow
Lazarre’s
Empire and resignation in a tense business drama
The scene centers on Oliver declaring resignation over emotional strain while a power struggle unfolds between Peter and rival suitors. A cryptic note and a sealed package arrive as the city budget figures appear, hinting at public safety and infrastructure stakes amid personal conflict.
City Property and Equipment Valued at $7,588,920
City inventory to council shows total property and equipment at 7,588,920.17, up 144,403.71 from 1937 38. Department totals include Public affairs 118,317.15 and accounts and finances.
Local Folk to Attend Iowa Social Welfare Convention
Cedar Rapids social workers and medical authorities will take prominent roles at the Iowa Association for Social Welfare convention in Burlington May 18 20. Mrs Alice R Kirwin will preside at a discussion on social planning for adults and Dr Arthur W Erskine will speak at a luncheon on Our Nation s Health. Judge Thomas B Powell will discuss the value of community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Association For Social Welfare
Burlington
Alice R. Kirwin
Public Welfare Bureau
The
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Arthur W. Erskine
Thomas B. Powell
E. D. Plass
J. D. Boyd
Roland Rooks
F. E. Palmer
Vinton
School For the Blind
J. M. Hayek
Division of
Maternal and Child Health
State Department of Health
Alice B. Salter
Coe College
City Hall Considers Notices to Clear Drain Obstructions
The city council discussed serving notices to adjacent landowners at 2629 Mount Vernon Avenue to restore a water drain crossing the property. City Solicitor Don Hines to prepare a list of names for notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stolba
Mount Vernon Avenue
Don Hines
City approves curb and gutter plans for several avenues
The city council adopted construction plans for curb and gutter work on K Street SW from Sixteenth Avenue to Twenty-second Avenue, Tenth Street SE from Twelfth Avenue to Fourteenth Avenue, and Fourteenth Avenue SE from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street. Bids will be received starting June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Twenty-second Avenue
Tenth Street
Twelfth Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue
Eleventh Street
City approves concession contract with Eddie Mack
On Park Commissioner Ed Stefan's recommendation the city council awarded Eddie Mack a concessions contract for 262 dollars. Mack was the sole bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stefan
Eddie Mack
Mack
Master Food Market seeks curb removal and parking paving
Michael Nassif owner of the Master Food Market asks the council for permission to remove the curb and pave 50 feet of parking along the Sixteenth street side of his store. The matter was referred to City Engineer Frank Young for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Nassif
B Avenue NE
Sixteenth Street
Frank Young
Transfer of park funds to waterworks for pipe repairs
A park fund transfer of 46.88 dollars was approved to the waterworks fund to cover repair of water service pipes and resume water service. The action notes the need to turn on water and restore service to the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Fund
Waterworks Fund
City Council Approves Retirement of Water Works Bonds
The city council on Thursday authorized the retirement of $10,000 in water works bonds, series of 1929, at its session.
Petitions for Street Oiling Filed With Council
Five petitions for oiling streets were filed with the council on Thursday with assurance work will begin in one week. The petitions carry 75 percent of required signatures. Streets listed include J Street SW from Wilson Avenue to Twenty Fourth Avenue First Street NW by east end of lots 6 and 7 Thirty third Street NE from E Avenue to F Avenue Sixth Avenue SW from Second Street to Third Street and Thirty third Street Drive SE from First Avenue to east boundary of lot 7 block 48 and lot 7 block 49.
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J Street
Wilson Avenue
Twenty-fourth Avenue
First Street
Thirty-third Street
E Avenue
F Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
Third Street
First Avenue
City accepts six-inch sewer on Eighth Avenue SW
The council approved a six inch sewer project from a man hole on Seventeenth Street to 340 feet east along Eighth Avenue SW as part of the sanitary sewer system. It was constructed and funded by Jack Turner and Elsie H Turner.
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Eighth Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Jack Turner
Elsie H. Turner
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Tick Murphy
Phineas O’dane
Brunetti
Las Vegas
Reno
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Mr. Brunetti
Park Avenue
Mr. Banyard
Miss Griffin
Anthony Eden, Jr
Mr. Banyerd
Griffin Empire
Gore
Armstrong
Bargain Basement
BY Claude Callan
Nora
America
Mike
Ackerman’s
City Water Works
Iowa
E&w
Perlay A
Oshkosh
Virginia
Yee
Bargain
City Hall
Palm Beach
Dad
Big Brothers
Cooper Jockey Jrs
Lone Ranger
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