Wealthy Chicago recluse links to mystery son in drama
Benjamin Corvet, a powerful Chicago figure, confronts Henry Spearman and vows to keep him from marrying Constance Sherrill. Corvet then vanishes after sending a letter to Alan Conrad in Blue Rapids Kansas, who is revealed as a possible illegitimate son and inherits Corvet’s house. Alan later confronts a ransacker and learns Corvet has deeded everything to him.
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Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Spearman
Sherrill
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Covet
Conrad
Alan
Gherrill
Rival power plays over Corvet holdings unfold in Chicago meeting
Alan Conrad confronts Henry Spearman about last night's Corvet house intrusion and a looming fight for control. Constance Sherrill learns Henry's view of Ben Corvet's illness and the threat to the company as Conrad presses for explanations amid looming transfers and trust issues.
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Lawrence
Alan
Spearman
Sherrill
Mr. Sherrill
Conrad
Corvet
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Ons
Carvet
Henry
Constance
Mr. Corvet
Connie
Corvet, Sherrill and Spearman
Ben Corvet
Benny
Uncle Benny
Ben
Ben Covert
Censtance
Corvet, Sherrill and
Sherrill and
Alandy
Kansas
Sherrill Confronts Alan After Hidden Affairs
Alan confronts Constance Sherrill and Spearman at the Sherrill residence about warnings from Corvet. He returns home to inspect files with Wassaquam nearby and Judah watching intently as he searches for a hidden record or clue Corvet may have left.
El Paso Trade With Mexica Constitutes Half of Commerce
The piece notes that roughly half of El Paso’s trade is conducted with Mexica, highlighting the city’s strong commercial ties and reliance on cross–border exchange. It emphasizes the economic impact of this relationship on local businesses and employment.
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el Paso
Peking Merchant Story Quoted By Dr Koo Sparks Debate
Dr Wellington Koo cites a tale at a New York dinner about a Peking merchant who takes in a notoriously foreign guest for 20 dollars weekly and cuts the rate to 10 after six months to avoid losing money. The anecdote is used to critique perceptions of Chinese naivety. A separate college scene shows a dormitory alarm and a freshman joke about catching a cold after a fire scare.
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Wellington Koo
New York
Peking
Conscientious Smith College
Henry
Marble Paper Printing Machine Innovation
A new machine prints marble paper previously made by hand at high cost. It reduces repeated errors by automating the process and lowers expense in producing marble designs.
It's a Busy Life and the Voter's Duty
A man waves a palm leaf fan and explains his busy civic life. He has voted in state, county, and town elections, served as a delegate, and cast ballots at the convention. He plans to vote in the fall and hopes to join the electoral college.
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Detroit News
Have You Read Yours Is Your House Insured
A playful exchange about fire insurance prompts readers to review their policies and confirm coverage. The joke highlights common uncertainty over homeowner protection and urges verification of terms and conditions.
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By William MacHarg
and Edwin Balmer
Henry and
Miss Sherrill
Mr. Spearman
Wassaquam
Judah
Henry Spearwan
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Dept
Fresno, Calif
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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