Mystery Death At Hotel Navarre In New York Names Involved
Coroner and police opened an inquiry into the death of James Conant, a Pittsburg resident linked with theatre work, after two women who accompanied him at the Hotel Navarre disappeared. Joyce first listed alcoholism as the cause, but the coroner ordered further investigation. The body was moved to an undertaker, two women left the hotel, and rumors of a Pittsburg daughter’s involvement emerged amid questions about the circumstances surrounding the death.
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McRae Preen Association
York
Uader
James Conant
Pittsburg
Red
Hotel Navarra
Wallace
N Undertaking Establishment
Thirty-eighth St
Joyce
Hotel Navarre
Tsat
J. GC
Waland
Navarre
Ixnnesday
Vraim
Man
Pirtebury
Conant
Picabure Tata Oelaments
Pittsburcer
New York
Alger
Pittsbury
Cagino Amusement
Wanly Park
Wen
Metra
Opera
Theo
Indicated death rumor debunked in Sans story
Special to The Sans reports Indy March 1b Clark En foo woe not killed and explains the faulty report. It notes a lost union card, a railroad incident, and a corpse misidentified. Darreen Sloan, at St Vincent's hospital, underwent Monday surgery to remove a growth, with Tacix paralysis noted and a $9 safeguard completed.
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Indy
Clark
ATION
Darreen Sloan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sloan
Last Laugh Is Always the Best Beverages Tale
A dated testimonial describes a sickly, weak girl who abandoned patent medicines and coffee for coffee. The narrator claims coffee improved nerves, memory, endurance, heartache, and daily interest, noting a dramatic personal transformation and approval from friends.
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Pakpod
Friend of Mrs Sewall Remembering Susan B Anthony in Indianapolis
Friends and followers of the late suffragist leader gathered Thursday at Mrs Wright's residence in Indianapolis to honor Miss Anthony. Mrs Sewall, who knew Miss Anthony for over 30 years, worked with her in campaigns for women's advancement and hosted Anthony in this city amid their shared mission.
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Alea Anthony
Mra Sewall
Mrs. Sewall
Miss Anthony
Rochester
Three Men Kalled and Donlin Suspended Over Tragedy
A wall collapse at the Odd Fellows' Building in Jamestown Indiana crushed victims including Samuel Lewis seven, George Scott thirty five, and Charles Hedge forty four inside a grocery. John Armbruster escaped injury. Four workers were hurt and a boy was struck by falling brick as repair work caused the collapse. Mike Donlin of the New York Giants faced indefinite suspension and may join an outlaw league after a formal team conference on sobriety and conduct.
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Jamestown
Ind
Odd Fellows
Walla
John Armbruster
Brocky
Samuel Lewis
George Scott
Charles Hedge
Memphis
Tenn
Mike Donnin
New York Giants
McGriw
Tennayleania
McGraw
Donlin
Conklin Out of Running in Amateur Billiards Clash
Special to The Sun Chicago report details a dramatic amateur billiards match where Charles F. Conklin trails by over 100 at the end of the third inning but narrowly wins against J Verdinand Poggenburg. The Sun notes Wright’s sensational Chicago Athletic Association performance overshadowing other national events.
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the Sun
Chicago
J. Verdinand Poggentirg
Chas. F. Conklin
New Yorker
Egverge
A. Conklin
Beling
Paggenburgs
Rydon
Conklin
Wrisht
Norric
Chicago Athletic Association
Wright
Norman
Calvin Demarest
Tartar
Edward W. Gardner
Gardner
Demarest
Indians to Attend Elks Grand Lodge Delegates in Denver
Denver March 15 Uncles Sam has consented to allow several Indian tribes from his reservations to the Elks of Denver who will entertain the delegates to the grand lodge of the order.
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Falls
Denver
Col
Sam
The
Elks of Denver
Grand Lodge of the Dee
Marion eldn election yields Regular ticket victory
In Marion on Wednesday the election drew nearly 3000 attendees as campaigning persisted on the streets. The Regular ticket won, with Bogardus heading the slate and Cox securing the highest individual vote. Gates’s resolutions and campaign efforts sparked debate and a lively club ballot.
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Conte
Aral
Thtunlastie
Wada
Fead
Wi Mum A. Bogardus
Joseph A. Minturn
Linton A. Gor
Hacery D. Wutewiler
HS. Mee Michaels
A. M. Grisebrenner
Caleb
Denny
AL McCaules
Willian A. Walker
Frank J. Richman
Joan H. Albright
Atsarma
G. A. Maller
Edward BE
Datas
HBL
Lintag A. Cox
Gates
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Marion Clas
Jolly
Bogardus
Avketa
Tekets
Firat’ View
Jonanh A
Linton A
Cox
Edward B. Gates
Keery
Tatewiler
Michael J. Jefferson
Slectetnus—H
McMichael
B. Talbert
A. M. Glessbrenner
John F. Wood
Serjeant-at-arma
G. A. Fuller
John McGregor, Jr
CRO
Tors
John H. Albright
C. AL Macantey
MG. W. AL Walker
J. Richmann
Charlen N. Thompann
George W. Bone
Inmea D. Velee
B.A. Haan
Mareshat
Levey
Piles Cured by Pyramid Cure Claim Explodes in Ad
A sensational advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonies from sufferers including Mr. Benjamin Shaw of Bland New Mexico. The notice promises free trials and urges readers to request a sample by mail from the Pyramid Company, claiming relief from painful piles without surgery.
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Pune
Giles
Benjamin Shaw
Bland
New Mexico
Pyramid Proc Company
Pyramid Building
Marshall
Mleh
Voor Icorest
Dr Dixon Ends Life After Phone Call With Fiancée
The Indianapolis area report says Dr BM Son Dixon a Frankfort Indiana dentist killed himself after a muted resort call to his fiancée Miss Bessle Buchanan of 934 Fletencruve. The caller warned Buchanan then a long silence followed by a revolver shot. Dixon was found in his office with a head wound and had planned to marry Buchanan this spring. His parents live in Paris Indiana and a sister Mary Dixon teaches in Indianapolis.
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BM Son
Dixon
Frankfort
Bessle Buehanan
Mises Buchanan
Revolyer
Mary Dixon
Capitol Ave
Pneumonia Causes Death of Dana Man at Hotel
Pneumonia in an acute form caused the death of 41? D. Morrison of Dana Indiana at the Gnelda Hotel on Wednesday night. Morrison was a traveling representative for the Fairbanks-Morse Scale company. Deputy Coroner J. J. Robertson conducted a post mortem. Morrison is survived by one daughter living in Dana.
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F. Morrison
Dana
Ind
Gnelda
Morrison
Fairbanka-Moree
Denuty
J. J. Robertson
Morrison Ia
Hold Field Meet May 19 for Indianapolis Public Schools
The field day program for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades of Indianapolis public schools will be at Washington Park on May 19. Physical Director William A Bigcher announced a contract with manager Watkins of the Indiansport Huanballeum for ground use. Circulars were sent to schools and pupils explaining the event as the three grades prepare to participate. contests for boys and girls will be held with entry guidelines.
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Indianapolis
Washington Park
Willam A Bigcher
Watkins
Indiansporls Huanballeum
Condack
New President of the Marion Club Bogardua Wins
William A Bogardua elected president of the Marion Club amid a contested vote. The result reflects strong support for his leadership as the club moves forward under his influence.
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The
Marion Club
Actors Not Barred From Union Raises Bigotry Claims
Donny Fay, member of the Yo a. 1. Ac, faces exclusion from a performers group tied to Henry E. Dixey amid accusations of bigotry and injustice. Dixey proposes charity funding and cites alleged disparities in prison populations and minister convicts to argue about the profession’s treatment. The debate centers on whether actors deserve membership despite perceived bias and moral judgments from fellow performers and church figures.
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Donnny Fay
Yo A. 1. Ac
Henry E. Dixey
Beenwe
Pittsnarg
Maxey
Dixey
Indigga
Autora
Skillman Demands 5000 for Detention During Abduction Case
Paul V Skillman, jailed for allegedly stealing his own child Pauline Skillman, seeks 5000 in damages from Chief Robert Meteger and officers Edward Bray and Adolph Asch of the police department. He accuses them of confinement during a San Francisco to Indianapolis trip, loss of his money and trunk, and mental anguish from perceived helplessness and potential wreck. He claims Constable E Young of Justice Stout's court blocked trunk retrieval, keeping his belongings for three weeks.
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Paul V. Skilman
Pauline Skillman
Ml- Ing
Robert Meteger Ant Capis
Edward Bray
Adwlph Asch
Polce Department
San Francisco
Young
Stout
Ghilhian
Hungry lawyers and the Indianapolis court scene
A satirical piece mocks lawyers, especially General W. T. Taylor, claiming many are hungry. It humorously argues court work is down and jurists are overfed, with quotes from Spahr, Holton, Reed, and others about appetite, law, and the profession's balance between meals and legal duties.
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Indianapolis
Mianapolis
Indiana
Orran & Wack
Lilly Taylor
Billy
Jim Key Speller Event Draws City Children
Hundreds of children attend a Tomtinson hall fundraiser arranged by the Sne dianapgta Humane aucley and School Board. The crowd fills the entrance as trials of spelling and math problems engage students before three performances nightly through Saturday at 1 80, 4 50 9 and 8 18. Anniversary celebrations for Hoouler rent No 188 and O T M noted at the Maccabeg complex.
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Tomtinson
Snedianapgta Humane Aucley
Ks O.T.M
Taureaay
Public events and gatherings listed in local notices
The sheet lists numerous community activities including church services concerts meetings and lectures. Notable items mention the Federation of Auxiliaries hosting an event at North Mark Christian church and a B of TR entertainment, a St Joseph's Training School class gathering, Caprio Homestead No 1 RCA party at Engineers' hall, and a Simeon's colored choir sacred song service at Grace Mission. A general rally of Protestant Christian congregations in Indianapolis is noted plus a Ladies Auxiliary benefit and Young Men's Christian Association gathering at Covenant Congregational church. Dr Shawe lecturing for Covenant associations and related business sessions are scheduled with admission free.
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Federation of Aunillaries
Christan Church
Tulbore
J. C Quinoa
Bot. Mitregne
BH. Carman
Bt. Joseph'a
L Caprio Homestead
RCA
Engineers’ Hall
Grace Miesion Vhuren
N. Bevillesave
B. Micsanext
Bidianapolis
Dha
Freight Traffic by Trolley in Cambtridie Market
A murky snippet describes trolley freight handling and merchant concerns. It notes shipments of lumber and sugar, mentioning cars and a Lackey bore sale at Cambtridie, with merchants expressing interest in business and typical freight movements observed recently.
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Cambtridie
Entertainments Planned by Paatlimannt Group
A large and brilliant entertainment is arranged for April 6 at Lee German house. About 70 or more people are expected to assist, with a eligibility list for ages up to 50 years. A meeting is set for Friday at 4 PM at the Delaware street courthouse entrance.
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Lee Greman House
Delaware St
Haunted Morgan's Office Haunt Case Stirs New York
A man named Phowbe Willama was arrested in New York after noon on March 15 1941 charged with haunting the office of J P Morgan Co. Police say he claimed Williams and an Englishwoman and two wealthy partners lost money in speculation and demanded Morgan recover the money. A weather specials line and a retail note appear in the same item.
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New York
Phowbe Willama
J. P. Mergan & Co
Ft Im
Sir Wiliams
He Morgan
Pacific Coast Travel Rates Offer From Chicago by Rail
A print advertisement promotes $33.00 fare to the Pacific Coast via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Tickets go on sale Feb 18 to Apr 1 from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver and other Pacific points. Describes tourist sleeping car parties from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland and provides contact details for North Western Line agents in Cincinnati Ohio for booklets and schedules.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
North Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Pacific Court
N. Mi
Breeze
Cincinnati
Missions News At Roberts Park Panel Debates Gum Spending
Speaking at Roberts Park Me E church, J Frank Manly and Bishop Fors urge stronger missionary effort amid a convention of national associations. They contrast domestic gum and luxury spending with foreign mission support, urging prayer meetings and study groups to bolster outreach.
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Gishop Fors
Roberts Park
Japan
Sia
J. Frank Manly Minty
Cavse
Individee Bomday
Woman of America
Thasa Nie
Wilmery
Chew Oggum
Horse Sale at Wabash Highlights Principal Purchases
Special to The Site reports a Wabash horse sale with consignments from J. L. Vannatta Lafayette and others. Notable buys include Charles McCoy Chicago purchasing Lut and Ena for 678 dollars and Katy and Muynie sold for 18 dollars, plus Mollie Houston sold for 500 dollars. The notice lists buyers in New York City and Marietta and notes additional consignments and machinery listings.
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Wabash, Inc
Ie Tugherty
LA. Harrington
Grand Rapids
Michiold
Barney Demarest
New York City
Lut
Ena
J. L. Vannatte
Lafayettes
Charles McCoy
Chicago
Katy
Muyiue
Cone
J. le Vannatta
Lafayette
Mollie Houiston
Trotter
Tone
J. L. Vannatta
Jerry Murphy
Dan Vo
Dick Lyteyttere
Coms
J. Ja Vannutte
Katoyatte
A. Turpin
Marietta
Hah
Directum Genttiere
Ron Stack
Frm
Wayne
Ind
F. J. Gruber
Burial of Jacob Beale in West Grove Cemetery
Jacob Beale, uncle of County Commissioner Beals and early Hasilton County settler, was buried at West Grove Cemetery. He owned a good farm but preferred Ment tt. and forw Conducted, wobal.
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Arcadia
Ind
Jacob Beels
Beals
Hasilton County
West Grove Cemetery
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