Jacqueline On Her Own by Richard Starr
A fragmentary tale set in London follows Jacqueline a model at Byram's who rejects William Brown and causes a series of petty schemes. She befriends a peddler Old Dobbin then hatches a plan with a policeman to wager five pounds on Prinkipo a 100-1 longshot at Warwickshire handicap. The next day she dismisses Keswick Dell losing her job.
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Byram's
London
William Brown
Old Dobbin
Princkipo
Warwickshire
Keswick Dell
Prinkipo
Booker’s Bequest Reveals Miss Jacqueline Grey
In Chapter 4 MA a morning paper personal column triggers Jacqueline Grey’s reaction as she learns Old Dobbin the hawker left a will. Solicitors Rus tum and Coles tell her Dobbin died a night after a cab home, and the will dates months earlier. Jacqueline mourns the loss yet contemplates the windfall amid tired finances.
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Jacqueline
Jacqueline Grey
Byram’s Emporium
Messrs
Rustum and Coles
Miss Grey
James Booker
Byram's Emporium
Mr. Rustum
Poplar
Old Dobbin
Jacquerie
Dobbin
Money’s lure sways Jacqueline in quiet London encounter
Jacqueline Grey meets solicitor Mr. Rustum in Lincoln’s Inn Fields who informs her of a £500–£6500 bequest from a friend. He advises safe investment and signing papers to access the funds, while Jacqueline battles disbelief, fear, and a taxi scare on the street.
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Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Rustum
Jacqueline Grey
Jacqueline
Mr. Rustum
Miss Grey
American League Standings Tighten As Legion Leads
The American Legion bowling squad remains in front of the American League standings after week seven, with only the Rotarians topping .500 besides them. Rotarians, Kiwanis, Coca-Cola, Lions, and New National League Players figures are listed with wins losses and percentages. Five former Southeastern league players eye a shot at the National League this summer, including Wally Brush and Sam Leslie with the Giants, Ben Sankey with Pittsburgh, Al Lopez with Brooklyn, and Babe Phelps with the Robins.
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American Legion
Rotarians
Ww. IL
TB Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
ATS Coca -Cola
Lions Club
Associated Press
Atlanta
Giants
Wally Brush
Tampa
Sam Leslie
Selma
Ala
Memphis
Ben Sankey
Pittsburgh
al Lopez
Brooklyn
Jacksonville
Macon
Babe Phelps
Talkie Celebrities to Broadcast on Whiteman Hour
A glittering pair of talkie stars Jeanette Loff and Grace Hayes will entertain radio fans on the Old Gold Paul Whiteman hour. Loff will sing a number from King of Jazz Revue and Hayes will perform songs from the same revue as part of the March 25 program starting at 9 p m EST. The hour also features songs from Be Yourself including Cooking Breakfast for the One I Love Kickin a Hole in the Sky and When a Woman Loves a Man.
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Jeanette Loff
Grace Hayes
Miss Lofft
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Tiffany
Bench
Grace’ Hayes Park
Whiteman
Fanny Brice
Parity Strains London Naval Conference Delegations
London hotels face staffing inequities as delegations from the United States France Italy and Japan clash over typewriter counts stenographers and telegraph facilities. The Ritz and May Fair host much of the American operation with 40 typewriters and three telegraphic printers.
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Associated Press
London
United States
France
Italy
Japan
St. James’ Palace
Ritz Hotel
May Fair Hotel
Cardinals Beat Yankees 7-3 in Exhibition Win
The Cardinals opened the ninth with five straight hits to score four runs, defeating the New York Yankees 7-3 in a spring exhibition. The Braves resume work with a game against the Detroit Tigers this afternoon.
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Yankees
Cardinals
Tom Zachary
New York
Eras
Yanks
New York Yankees
Braves
Detroit Tigers
Red Sox Drill in Rain Delays Progress at Boston Camp
In damp weather Manager Heinie Wagner keeps the Red Sox training with long conditioning drills. He drafted a nine from the recruits and they played a practice game against the squad from the Pensacola Naval Station amid ongoing rain delays.
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Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Heinie Wagner
Pensacola Naval Station
Shires Must Explain Boxing Troubles to Win Reinstatement
Art Shires agreed to the White Sox terms and must explain his prizefighting troubles to owner Charles A. Comiskey before he can be reinstated as the team’s first baseman. The veteran infielder accepted the club’s conditions yesterday.
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Art Shires
White Sox
Charles A. Comiskey
Shires
Comiskey Rejects Offer Over Prize Ring Clarifications
Owner Comiskey refused to accept the contract until Shires provided a satisfactory explanation of his prize-ring activities.
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Comiskey
Shires
Rable Leads Rich Stock of Hitting Prospects
In Paso Robles an extended training camp lineup lists many potential 300 hitters among exhibition game prospects in the San Francisco Bay region. The group includes several standout batters likely to attract major league attention as the season opens.
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Rable
Paso Robles
San Francisco Bay
McCarthy Concludes Cubs Catalina Island Camp
Joe McCarthy wrapped up the Cubs annual Catalina Island workout before breaking camp for Los Angeles. He predicted the Cubs will win the flag again barring bad luck and bad breaks during a swan song visit with the islanders.
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Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Catalina Island
Los Angeles
McCarthy
Islanders
Bee & Blank Publicity Firm Tied to Lindbergh
The New York World notes Bee & Blank public relations firm as publicity advisors to Colonel Lindbergh. Detroit News suggests the connection should bring the firm notable publicity from the famous client.
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New York World
Bee & Blank
Colonel Lindbergh
Detroit_News
Death of Marshal Foch Marks End of Allied Leader Era
The obituary notes the death of Marshal Foch at his French home, highlighting his role as Allied commander in World War I. Exhibits describe a 300 plus strong student physical education show at Handley. Hoover plans trout fishing in Madison County streams. Braddock Street Episcopal Church South holds memorial services as Dr. T. McFaden delivers sermons. A line notes women aiding the 1990 census.
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Marshall Foch
France
Handley
Hoover
Madison County
Braddock Street Episcopal Church
T. McFaden
Prominent County Doctor Dies At 5 Dr Blomtey Passes After Stroke
Five years ago on May 20 1925 Dr Blomtey a leading county physician died after a stroke paralysis. Gasoline in the city fell from 23 to 22 cents per gallon. The Girls Athletic Association basketball squad defeated Mar
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8. M. Blomtey
Girls Athletic Association
Mar
Tinsburg High School Edges Opponent 41 39 In Spring Opener
Balmy weather marked the first day of spring as Tinsburg High School won 41 to 39 in a tight season opener.
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Tinsburg High School
Civic League to Get New Charter Amid Stage and Screen Notes
Arch 20 1915 reports civic league aims for a new charter and notes rising activity. The Manzi Musical Comedy Company plays at the Auditorium in a six reel motion picture program for five cents next week. Diamond 30 x 3 tires advertised at 9.45 each.
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Nemo
Civic League
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Hampshire Man
ROMNEY West Virginia March 20 Robert W Baird formerly of this place now of Youngstown Ohio was arrested by Youngstown police. He faces an embezzlement charge from the Willys Knight Automobile Company where he was employed.
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Romney
W. Va
Robert W. Baird
Youngstown
Ohio
Willys Knight Automobile Company
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