Murder of Patrolman Ware by John Ferriter in Irish Hill
John Ferriter, a known local tough, shot and killed Patrolman Charles A. Ware after a struggle in Cincinnati brewing district near New Jersey and Georgia streets. Ferriter, captured by Officer Rochford, faced a guard at Marion county jail, with witnesses Hensley and others describing the brief, deadly confrontation and Ferriter’s gang ties.
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Ferriter
Shor
Rochford
John Ferriter
Marion County
Charles A. Ware
Ware
Irish Hill
Cincimnnati Brewing Company
New Jersey
Georgia
Irish Hill District
John M. Hensley
Cincinnati Brewing Company
Herriter
Pal
Verriter
Ferriver
Brewing Company
Merriter
Hensley
Srowler
Fire at Wieners Clothing Store Leaves Hats and Stock Damaged
Dense smoke and a rapid blaze in the basement of the Wiener clothing store on Pennsylvania Avenue destroyed surplus hat stock and soaked clothing. Seven firefighters were overcome by fumes including Chief Barrett and Capt. Robinson, as water and chemicals battled the blaze. Loss may reach twenty thousand dollars with only nominal building damage.
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Hasf
Peter Bond
Tie
Brush
Barrett
Capt. Robinson
No. 2
Capt. Petty
John Hunt
No. 2 Chemical
Clint Lowe
Jim Taylor
Jerry Shea
Ted Foullois
Winona Assembly Company
Indianapolis Business University
Greek Crisis Deepens As Athens Seethes In Turmoil
London dispatches detail Greek reverses near Pharsalia and Velestino with mutinies in Epirus and fear of royal abdication. Reports say King George may concede but Prince Constantine remains at the front. Albanian forces at Janina shift command as unrest grows in Athens and Piraeus.
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Epirus
Greece
Beieine
George
Europe
Crete
London
U H.adoa
Tromp
Athens
AJA Volo
Velestino
Smolenski
Pharsalia
Constantine
Paris
P. P. A.jj
Delyannis
M. Ralli
Beshnounar
Janina
Ahmed Herzi Pasha
Beshpovnar
Ravijash ,Bey
Pasha
Beshpounar
City of Indianapolis Sues Fortune Over 5000 Payment
Oral argument before the supreme court revisited the 1893 G A R encampment in Indianapolis. The city seeks to recover 5000 paid to William Fortune as executive director, while Fortune and Col Lilly led the defense. Fortune's role as Commercial Club secretary and salary clarified, with claims of implied contract and lack of formal approval.
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Intianapolis
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Col. Wiibilly
Wm. [Fortune
Col. Lilly
Wm. Fortune
Fortune
Commercial Club
Col Gilly
Mr. Fortune
Winter
Smith
Daniis and
Woolen
Curtis
Indiana tax appeal targets Indianapolis newspapers
Citizens plan to ask the State Board of Review to increase newspaper taxes in Indianapolis. W P Fishback argues that News Journal Sun and Sentinel are undervalued, since circulation and goodwill determine a paper’s value. The attorney general supports taxing newspapers on circulation and goodwill, signaling a statewide impact.
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State Board of Review
Journal
SUN and Sentinel
Daugherty Marries Hanrahan in City Dispensary Circle
Charles Daugherty and Mrs Catherine Hanrahan wed Tuesday at Dr Ivrank Morrison's home 224 Park Ave with 40 guests including the City dispensary. Monser Bessonies officiated. Bride wore dark changeable silk trimmed in white. carried roses. After supper the couple left for Chicago to establish their home.
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Brannon
Directors debate reform club resolution and track scheme
At Tuesdays Commercial club meeting directors discussed a reform club request urging gradual retirement of legal tender paper and silver certificates but tabled it as too political. They endorsed a plan to raise J M I tracks at Morris and Downey streets and considered cementing ground north of the courthouse for large outdoor assemblies.
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Commercial Club
Massachusetts Reform Club
Morris and Downey Sts
D. M. Parry
Court House
Park System to be Extended to Old National Road
At a Tuesday meeting the Board of park commissioners decided to extend the river park system from Indiana avenue to the old national road at Washington street. The plan, promoted by Mr. English, calls for an additional parkway costing about $36,000.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Indiana Ave
Old National Road
Washington St
English
Governor Mount to Attend State Convention
Gov Mount has accepted an invitation to attend the state convention of the Travelers protective association in Marion on Saturday and will deliver an address.
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Gov. Mount
The
Travelers’ Protective Association
Marion
Wulschner's sale offers cheap pianos after the hunt
A one week sale at 29 Massachusetts Avenue features 35 square pianos at low prices. Advertises Dustless Oats for horses and a $1 weekly piano purchase. Includes the slogan After the Hunt.
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Wulschner
Massachusetts-ave
Deboe Wins U S Senate Seat Amid Raucous Ballot Scene
Deboe was elected United States senator at Kentucky's April 28 vote. The ballot tally shows Deboe receiving 71 votes, Blackburn 50, Martin 13, Stone 1, with two gold Democrats briefly supporting Deboe but unnecessary. The scene turned wild as the result was announced and Deboe pledged alignment with Republican policy and a gold standard. He departs for Washington on Saturday.
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Blackburn
Martin
Stone
Frankyvoet
Deboe
United States
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area April 29
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 3 hours ending p.m. Wednesday indicates occasional rains and possible thunderstorms, night and Thursday. Colder, fair weather is expected Thursday night. Noon temperature Wednesday was [missing], 2 p.m. reading was [missing].
Evansville Ministers Seek Intervention To Halt Prize Fight
The Evansville Ministerial association seeks help from Crow Mount and the governor to prevent a pending boxing match. A letter to the governor and a telegram from church leaders urge action if city attorneys delay. Officials speculate the governor will not deploy militia, and townsfolk doubt a mass intervention.
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Ministerial Association
Evansville
Crow, Mount
The
Divines
Jaeger
Dr Bell's Queer Experience With Epileptic Ride
A colored man named Jackson suffered an epileptic fit while riding a hay wagon with Dr Bell nearby. The wagon crossed streetcar tracks as a street sweeper mounted a wagon and the mule-driven ride continued. Jackson recovered after reaching the dispensary and drove away.
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Jackson
Dr. Bell
City Life News Briefs: Obits, Meetings, and Local Events
Mrs Mary McKeever mother of Mary McKeever principal of school No 25 died at home 334 S New Jersey street Tuesday evening wheelmen to organize at Denison hotel Wednesday Fire from rubbish pile destroyed Rob inson 188 College avenue loss 100 and Mary Proctor 25 William Ashs residence 184 W Ohio street needs 1 worth of repairs Charles H Mayer Co Hammond filed a trademark with the secretary of state for marking bottles and siphons wedding of John Corcoran traveling man for M O Connor Co to Mollie Mahan at St Johns church Tuesday Rev Father Gavish officiating attendants Hol Doyle and Katie Mahan bride sister. A wedding breakfast at 432 W New York street then couple will reside at 482 W New York street after a trip to Cincinnati.
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Mary McKeever
S. New Jersey-st
Denison Hotel
Wheelmen's Federation
M. Robinson
College-ave
Mary Proctor
William Ash
Ohio St
Charles H. Mayer & Co
Hammond
Secretary of State
John Corcoran
M. O'Connor & Co
Mollie Mahan
St. John's Church
Father Gavish
Hol. Doyle
Katie Mahan
New York-st
Cincinnati
Corcoran
Office Desks and Teachers Excursion Info
Announcement invites attendees to the National Teachers Association in Milwaukee Wisconsin from July 6 to 9. Call or write J H Woodruff at 596 Broadway or George W Benton at Broadway and Twenty sixth Streets Indianapolis for full excursion details. Hours given for offices and Sunday hours.
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National Teachers’ Association
Milwaukee
Wis
J. H. Woodruff
Broadway
George W. Benton
Indianapolis
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