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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1922

Page

6

Legacy of a Missing Tycoon Draws Son Into Lake Trade

Alan Conrad travels from Blue Rapids to Chicago to confront Benjamin Corvet’s disappearance. He learns from Lawrence Sherrill that Corvet’s safety box holds deeds and a letter naming Alan as beneficiary, with Corvet transferring estate to him if absent. Alan meets Spearman, Corvet’s partner, and faces a tense test of lineage and loyalty.

Lief Sherrill Benjamin Corvet Corvet Alan Carvet Mr. Corvet Sherri Constance Simons Astor Street Constance Sherrill Alan Conrad Blue Rapids Kan Lawrence Sherrill Ben Corvet, Sherrill and Spearman Conrad Mr. Sherrill Kansas Wassaquam South Side Corvet House John Welton Lawrence

Meeting with Spearman and Sherrill’s Partner

Alan recognizes in Sherrill's partner, Spearman, the man he fought in Corvet's house. Spearman greets Conrad with hearty reserve, while the shipmasters observe quietly. Alan fights a surge of emotion but maintains a wary, formal greeting as tensions surface aboard.

Spearman Sherrill Alan Corvet Constance Mr. Spearman Benjamin Corvet Ben Henry Alan Conrad Conrad Allan

Wealthy Chicago recluse seals fate of Alan Conrad

Benjamin Corvet a powerful Chicago figure seeks to block a marriage and summons Alan Conrad to the city. Alan arrives to claim Corvet's estate after a stormy confrontation with Constance Sherrill. Corvet disappears and a ghostly intruder prowls Corvet's apartments muttering of the Miwaka.

Distrustful Claim Over Ben Corvet’s Claimant

A cautious observer doubts the young man claiming from Ben Corvet’s estate, noting the tension surrounding the transfer and the motives behind the claimant’s visit. The scene centers on trust, authority, and potential dispute over ownership.

Pearl Harbor marine sent home pearl request

A Pearl Harbor marine wrote to his sweetheart promising to return soon and bring a keepsake. She replied asking only for a string of pearls from Pearl Harbor and said she would be satisfied.

Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Islands George

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