Prominent dealer Brill dies by own hand in yard on Herman Drive
John Brill a 56 year old coal merchant and part of Brill & Mickley, was found shot in the head beside his Herman Drive home after leaving the house around 4 am. A 44 caliber revolver lay near him. Deputy Coroner F J Robertson said death was immediate. Brill had suffered heavy financial reverses after a dairy farm fire three years prior. Mrs Brill, distraught, believed he had fainted until she discovered his body.
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Jonn
Hill
Herman Drive
Dakar
Hull
Shine
F. J. Robertson
Brill
Brill & Mickley
Yarda
B. New York St
Belt Railroad
Lacely Up
Cash donations for sufferers rather rough totals
Sums donated to the sufferers at Barn Francisco New York city include 2 205 000 from Order of Elke 5 000 from Boston 82 000 from Kuhn Loeb Co 23 000 from Andrew Carnegie 199 000 0 2 000 from C J Burrage Los Angeles ton 940 A B Steel corporation 300 000 Philadelphia water 7B m0 Pittsburg Atttan Columbus via Logansport Evansville Lafayette Muncie Jeffersonville Richmond Boonville Terre Haute Hartford City Frankfort Culver academy.
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Barn Francisco
New York City
Boston
W. K Vanderbilt
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Andrew Carnegie
Columbus
C. J. Burrage
Lon Angeles
B Steel Corporation
Philadelphia
Peter
Pittsburg
Atttan
Logansport
Evansvie
Lafayette
Muncie
Jefersonville
Richmond
Boonville
Terre Haute
Hartford City
Frankfort
Culver Academy
Sudden Death At Funeral Ends Life Of Local Woman
Mrs Ann E B Woods 71 widow of Dr Levi P Wood and niece of Gov Werton died minutes after collapsing on a funeral porch at Abram Wagner’s service. She lived in the area since 1964 and leaves a son a daughter and a son in law.
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Ann EB. Woods
Abram Wagner
Congres
Wood
Wagner
H. W. Tutewiler
Mahogany Inca Bins Dealers Profit in Savannah Curios
Special to The Sun reports Savannah curio shops run by Black dealers profit from antique mahogany furniture. They hunt in remote cabins and marshes, often salvaging colonial beds and veneers untapped by whites. A veteran dealer estimates about 700 percent profit on pieces found in negro cabins.
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Savannah
Darky
Evan
Darkies
Bavannah
Negro Cabina
Snakes by weight drive rare costly big reptiles
The Sun reports in New York that large snakes are becoming scarce and expensive. Dealers note seven to eight foot pythons command high prices while 4 foot specimens fetch about 150 dollars and 8 foot snakes around 500 dollars. Price varies by length, bulk, and individual characteristics, with very large snakes increasingly hard to obtain.
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the Sun
New York
India
Drummers Will Donate To Relief Fund Meeting
The Commercial Travelers of Indianapolis will meet Saturday at 8 at the Denison Hotel to raise money for earthquake relief in San Francisco. A large turnout is hoped as travelers show generous support and community spirit.
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Indianapolis
Denison
Second of organ series set for Eastern Star session in city
The annual session of the second chapter Eastern Star will be held at Maxonte Temple on Wednesday and Thursday April 1 and 2 with 53 chapters in the state, grand officers, and members invited. Grand Matron Mrs Agnes I Hartsuck Kendllville and Grand Patron Frank M Forkner Hartford City head the order with Nettie Ransford Indianapolis as stand secretary. election of officers Wednesday afternoon.
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Scond
Eastern Star
Maxonte
English
Grand Indie
First Presbyterian Church
I Mre
Agnes I. Hartsuck
Kendellville
Prank M. Fork+ ner
Hartford City
Mra
Nettie Ransford
Indianapolis
Second organ recital set for First Presbyterian
The second in a series of organ recitals will be held Monday night at First Presbyterian Church on April 3. The program features many obituaries and novelties that have proved popular elsewhere, with Miss Winifred VanBuskirk of Logansport Indiana as assisting artist. She is noted for a wide vocal range and quality. The program includes Vorspiel Parsifal, Wagner Allegro Cantabile, selections by Callaerts and Mackenzie, and pieces titled by various composers.
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First Presbyterian Church
Winnifred VanBuskirk
Logansport
Ind
Bank sues Wickard over note amid public funds case
The Columbia National Bank sues Y. S. Wickard in superior court to collect a note for 1009 dollars. Wickard is indicted in criminal court for conspiring with former state auditor David E. Sherrick to misappropriate state funds. Endorsers include RK Fillar, W Scholmberg, and A White, among others.
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Columbia National Bank
Aled Sult
Y. S. Wickard
David E. Sherrick
Stata
RK. M. Fillar W. A Scholmberg
A . White
Four Dead and Seventeen Injured in French Training Ship Disaster
At Ouoln France April 21 the death toll from the explosion on the French training ship La Couronne climbs to four. The seriously injured count rises with many suffering amputations and severe injuries.
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Scripps-MeRae
Oulon
France
la Couronne
Welsh Revival Draws Large Crowds at Services
Revival services led by the Three Noble Welshman continue with strong interest. Preaching and singing praised as profoundly spiritual. Friday saw many attendees in the inquiry room after the service. Two young men were converted and several others inquiring the way. Noon meetings at the Y M C A were well attended.
No Word Wasten A Swift Transformation Briefy Described
A Georgia woman writes a concise testimonial praising Grape-Nuts food and Postum Coffee for curing indigestion and heart palpitations. She claims mental clarity and strength returned quickly, noting disbelief from friends and attributing the improvement to the products.
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Georgia
Offerings to Relief Fund Raise for San Francisco Disaster
A long list of Indianapolis contributors supports the relief fund for the San Francisco earthquake victims. Names include Meyer, Kiser, Fairbanks, Bamberger, Emrich Furniture, Mutukind Manufacturing, Eliloty & Bans, and many businesses and individuals across the city. The tally shows widespread civic aid from merchants, manufacturers, and professional groups.
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Indianapolis Fund For
San Francisco
Indianapolis News
Meyer-Kiser
A. F. Fatis
Indianapolis Morning Star
Ralph Bamberger
Indianapolis
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Board of ‘Trade
Preasmen's Union
H.C. Tittle & Brasher
Frank A. Morrison
George F. McGionia
Emrich Furniture
Indianapoli Light & Hea
Mutukind Manufacturing Co
Joseph T. Eliloty & Bans
Walk & Sons
Te Terbatts
N. Lnetest
Merchants’ Disoelapion
Escecse
Oss
Chalmers Brown - In
Oo Lyon Stone
Daniel
Ayaut
Waterata
G. Daan
Edwards
A. Thompson
Ychnnl & Co
George Lemant, Jr
James Kinghem
Leo E. Ly Cornrell
William B. West
C. Unckatt
J. Fan
Mooney-Mueller
Frank
Fishback
Samuel Robbins
Bitler & Sons
Indignapilis Gas Co
Kiser
William Picken
Denny
I Sonn
Keaiin
John B. Glaver
Pry
Guy Breekmeier
Ladies’ Society of Zion
German Evangelical Church
Elation Ee
Stafford
Engraving Rompany
H. Lie
Wat Ying Pemvle
Klagan & C9
Issesree
Samuel O. Pickene
Jidath K. Brahain
jBamueh Quinness
Winteld Miler Phoenix Jade
Biohrodt Deg Company
TagRirl Baking Vomnp Ny
Marlochi Vn
May Day Dance Hosted by Union 1 Auxiliary
The Woman's Auxiliary No. and Union No. 1 announce a May Day Dance on Tuesday evening May 1 at Assembly Hall located at Sixteenth and Minoldsats.
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Union No. 1
Assembly Hall
Seek Good Men and Party Tensions in Marion County
The article reports factional strife within the Marion county Democratic party as leaders and factions debate the selection of a county chairman. It notes Theodore P. Dicvia’s election as chairman and surrounding discontent, with calls for a strong county ticket and resistance to moneyed influence in nominations. Public Works notices follow, detailing proposed street improvements in Indianapolis with specific resolutions and hearing dates.
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Raymond
Marion County
Confcience
Wnnet
Coun
United Party
Theodore P. Dicvia
Marium County
Davis
James E. Berry
Marion
Plate
Berry
Aquare
Dyere
Beach
Thhat
J County
Better Street Car Service Petitioned for English Ave Extension
Three petitions seek extending the English avenue street car line to Butler college and South Irvington. Citizens plan to present arguments Monday to the Board of Public Works and the street railway company. Crowded conditions on H. Washington St and St. Mie roads prompt demand to ease congestion. Officials fear heavy traffic from Wonders land Midway and other attractions will overwhelm existing service. plan aims to divert business traffic via the extension. Taxpayers urge city interest in improving car service on Dat ter street.
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Walnut Street
Locke Street
Lowit
Derinnlag
Lew
Blake Street
Nize H
Calton Street
Fsa
Locke Treet
Colton Streets
Raid Alley
Hiawatha Street
Locke Strest
Coe Street
Minerva Street
Medion Street
Redman Street
Altay Bart
New Jekrey Street
Twentieth Street
Twenty-First Street
Fife
Tipton Street
Hillside Avenue
Pike Street
Twenty-Second Street
Capitol Avenue
Central Avenue
Penania
Talbott Avenue
Carbine
Emerson Avenue
Washington Street
Brookville Road
Baltrow Company
Pal
Board of
Plana
Maid Board
Public Warks
Indianapol
Board of Public Works
Eaid Bord
Publ Works
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Butler College
Irvington
Ety
Street Railway Company
Yvera
Eare
H. Washington-St. Mie
Furpla
E. Washington St
We City
Burglary At Highland Ave Home Ends With Stolen Pass
Entry occurred Friday night at the Hicks residence. Purse containing a railroad pass and money was taken from Joan Q Hicks, pur chase agent for Big Four Railroad. Window pried open, alarm not raised until family awoke Sunday morning. Ms Hicks woke from a falling object but assumed nothing.
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Joan Q. Hicks
Big Four Railroad Company
Highland Ave
Englewood Church Sermons and Local Notices
Englewood Christian church near E Washington St invites Maurice F Murphy to preach Sunday morning on Lessons From the San Francisco Earthquake and evening on The Mr. 1 Life. Also mentions health ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Mra Winslow's Boothing Syrup for teething children, with various claims.
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Englewood Christian Church
Raeral-st
E. Washington-st
Maurice F. Murphy
San Francisco
Chil Mra Winslow
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