Polly Hopkins Faces Court Fight Over Her Baby
In a rural feud near a dilapidated shack Polly Hopkins defies squatter landowner MacKenzie to keep her baby Jerry with her. Robert Percival and Evelyn Robertson rally to save Polly as authorities move to remove the child, leading to a dramatic clash and a cliffhanger ending.
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St . New York
Polly
Granon Ae
Oscar Helo Macrotis Armer
Arcus MacKenzie
MacKens
Apt ' Is
Evelyn Robertson
Robert Hercival
Evelyn
Velyn
Percival
Bennett
Oscar
Keviyn
Lly
Larry Bishop
Sunmite
MacKenzie
Aoake
Fous
Robert Jelval
Robert Peri Bennett
Lovely
Wey
Kensie
Hopkins Shack
Perche Roebertson
Hapter X
Cercival
Were
MackKentbie
Robert
Fee
Chayter XL
Granny Ape
Bhe
Jerry Sue
Kivelyn
Dennett
Jerry
Auburt
Percival Evelyn
Wally
Marcus
Buzzy
Polly Hopkines
Daddy Hopkins
Patty Hopkins
Croker Dies Sparks Widespread Estate Speculation
Relatives and associates doubt Richard Croker left a will after his death at his Trehend estate. Richard Croker Jr. said his father would have nothing of value to dispose of, as the fortune dispute centers on his second wife the Indian bride. The estate is estimated from 2,000,000 to 20,000,000 with Pal i Beach waterfront property valued at about 2,000,000.
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New York
Richard Croker
Trehend
Richard Croker, Jr
Ada
Pali Beach
Battle in China Rages Around Peking
heavy fighting continues south and west of Ueki as factions press gains. A million and a half residents of Peking guarded by special police. Peking Shanghai railway trains turned back. Foreign legations draft protest to Chang Teo Tin over access to the sea from Peking being hindered.
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Peking
Ueki
Peking-Shanghai
Voreien Legations
Chang Teo-Tin
Man drowns while attempting suicide at Nebraska ranch
Oshkosh Nebraska May 2 W A Feiesterman failed to keep his head above water while attempting to drown in a shallow pond on his ranch near here. After a second attempt he dragged an anvil to the pool tied it to his neck and lay down in the water. His body was found.
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Pally Hopkins
Wally Hopkins
Robert
Polly
Pollyep
Oscar Bennett
Pollyop
Jerry
Jis
Oshkosh, Neb
W. A. Feiesterman
Bandits Rob Oakland Bank Messenger in $12,000 Hold Up
Six armed and masked men robbed a messenger of twelve thousand dollars in Oakland California. They intercepted him while he was transporting funds to a bank branch in an automobile and relieved him of the money.
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Percival
Mackenzie
Rob
Oakland
Cal
Central Bank of
Tragedy in Minnesota: Man Kills Wife and Brother-in-Law
In fending, Minnesota, May 2, Mark W. Proper shot his eighteen year old wife, his brother in law Raymond Ogg, and himself after a street quarrel. Proper died, while the wife and Ogg are seriously wounded.
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Fending
Minn
Mark W. Proper
Raymond Ogg
Proper
Earthquake Report Casts Light on New York Peril
A brief Earth’s shaking event reported from New York highlights seismic risk. Authorities note aftershocks may follow and urge residents to check safety lines and secure items.
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New York
Pheral
U. S. Business Is Better in Commerce Dept Survey
The Commerce Department reports stronger fundamentals and rising export trade. March records show peak petroleum output and higher newsprint production while automobile plants expand. Building materials activity rises as copper wheat and bee exports grow and wholesale prices edge up while retail prices decline.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Attempt on Gen Wu Pei Fu Reported in London Dispatch
A Peking dispatch to the Evening News reports an assassination attempt on Gen Wu Pei Fu leader of central Chinese forces. The general was said to be slightly wounded and the assailant captured and executed. The report was unconfirmed.
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London
Wu Pei-Fu
Peking
Evening News
Explaining One Problem By Jud Tunkins
Jud Tunkins says many modern problems arise from too many chefs and not enough hired girls. He argues the household burden shifts and efficiency suffers in contemporary settings.
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Jud Tunkins
Man of the Forest shown at Fox with live animal scenes
The Hodkinson release of Zane Grey's Man of the Forest at Fox theatre next Thursday and Friday uses a bear and a mountain lion in key scenes. Trainer Charlie Murphy and a sharp rifle watcher ensured safety as Carl Gantvoort Claire Adams and others perform with the animals.
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Benjamin B. Hampton
Zane Grey
Hodkinson
Fox Theatre
Charlies Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Orpheum
Barnum & Bailey
Carl Gantvoort
Milt Dale
Claire Adams
Sakes Alive Reader Praises Dickens for Villainous Characters
In a Boston Transcript tone, a caustic lady thanks Dickens for providing many villainous character comparisons to people she dislikes, noting the literary parallels and sharp wit.
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Boston Transcript
Sunset Park paving bid notice 1922
Notice from the Washington Park Commission Iowa inviting sealed bids by May 4 1922 for about 2000 square yards of Concerto Paving in Sunset Park. Bids on printed blanks to be submitted at Frank Stewart's office with plans and specifications on file. Commission reserves right to reject all bids.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Washington
Iowa
Sunset Park
Frank Stewart
Park Commissioners
Washington Park Commission
Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Offer Quick Laxative Help
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild laxative substitute for calomel with rapid liver and bowel relief. The olive colored tablets aim to avoid tooth damage and gum issues while easing headaches and sluggish feelings caused by constipation. Available at 15¢ and 30¢.
Jewett Six Delivers Strong 50 HP At $1065 F.O.B.
The Jewett Six offers a 50 horsepower six cylinder engine with Paige design and build quality. It promises smoother operation, greater power, and stability at a low factory price of 1065 dollars, arguing it outperforms four cylinder models.
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Jewett
Paige
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
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