Wealthy Chicago magnate and a mysterious heir
Benjamin Corvet, a wealthy Chicago figure, clashes with Henry Spearman then seeks Constance Sherrill, promising not to wed Spearman. Corvet disappears after deed transfers to Alan Conrad, a likely illegitimate son. Alan finds intruder in Corvet’s house and learns of deeper ties to Spearman and the Miwaka.
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Syngpsis
Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Spearman
Sherrill
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Covet
Conrad
Alan
Turmoil as Alan Confronts Spearman Over Corvet Holdings
In Corvet's office Alan Conrad presses Henry Spearman for answers about last night's confrontation and the transfer papers. Spearman warns of risks to the company while Constance Sherrill learns her suitor's true burdens and the stakes for Ben Corvet's estate in a tense, power filled afternoon.
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Lawrence
Alan
Spearman
Sherrill
Mr. Sherrill
Conrad
Spearmen
Corvet
Alan Conrad
Constance Sherrill
Henry Spearman
Constance
Henry
Corvet, Sherrill and Spearman
Connie
Ben Corvet
Benny
Uncle Benny
Mr. Corvet
Ben
Ben Covert
Sherrill and
Sherrill and Spearman
Kansas
Coryet
Efe
Miss. Sherrill
Miss Sherrill
Spearman and Constance Sherrill Meet in Private
Alan confronts Constance Sherrill and Spearman at the Sherrill home after tracing Corvet’s warnings. He searches the house for Corvet’s possible records, questions Judah the Indian about hidden papers, and notes Spearman’s influence over the household as he awaits dinner.
Drum Beat and Miwaka Incident Reported
A line notes a drum beat error as the Miwaka went down amid unfolding events. No further details provided in the readable text.
El Paso Trade Ties With Northern Mexico Reported
The excerpt notes that about half of El Paso's trade runs north into Mexico, highlighting the strong cross border commercial link. The line reflects a focus on regional commerce and economic exchange patterns.
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el Paso
Mexico
The Farmer's Lot and the Farm Union Contrast
President J H Wimble of the Farmers national congress notes envy of union men with short hours and high pay. A striking worker visits a farmer and jokes that rural life yields a lower death rate because farmers never have time to die.
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J. H. Wimble
Farmers’ National Congress
George
Mrs Holden Recommends Dr Pierce Remedies
Miss Blanche Holden recalls a severe cold nearly causing her death and credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with saving her life. She urges others to obtain these medicines from local druggists or write for free medical advice from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Mary Holden
South State Ave
President Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
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Edwin Balmer
By William MacHarg and
Edevin Balmer
Henry and
Corvet, Sherrill and
Carvet
Mr. Spearman
Wassaquam
Judah
Frenry Spearman
Veg
Watts Niarlay
Carters
Caidren
Nu-Way Street Suspender Co
Wifrs
Adrian, Mich
Arlen
Miss Blanche Holden
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