Woman charged with murder after fatal shooting at Dolan home
Grace Dolan of 12 N Liberty street appeared in police court charged with murder after she shot Henry Jackson, a Black man, outside her home alleging self defense. Witnesses backed her story of intruder at her doorstep but police noted aggressive conduct and questioned how far Jackson traveled before dying. The case was continued with Dolan remanded without bail as authorities review the circumstances.
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Grace Dolan
John A. Dolan
N. Liberty Sr
Jackson
Dolan
Buchanan
Ha Ott
Liberty St
Washington
Dalan
Dolans
C. M. C.willis
Brayton
Washington-st
Two Prather Boys Lip ted to Court Over Larceny
Two women were caught shoplifting at a Washington street Ladies' Home Store. One concealed two ostrich feather boas worth a small sum under her cape. Capt. Dawson arrested the unnamed Monon woman, who used a false name. Judge Cox ordered the husband notified and the case forwarded to the grand jury with a possible indictment and future return to answer the charge. The companion testified they planned a brief trip to Tudianeapolis for shopping. The court ruled the husband should be informed of the conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home
Washington St
Dawson
Anna Jerguson
Indianapolis Weather Forecast Summary
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the three hours ending by noon Friday. Slightly warmer and fair conditions expected Friday night and Saturday. Temperature at noon Friday reached 50 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Attorney for Receiver Attacks Stock Transfers In Insolvent Firms
In Crown Point the receiver for Washington and Merchants' insurance firms alleges stock transfers were to unfit parties while insolvent and seeks nullification. Indianapolis men figure in the case. McGilliard denies the charges and says the companies were solvent when transfers occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter W. Mern
Washington and Merchants’ Insurance Companies
Crown Point
Indianapolis
McGilliard
McGilliard & Dark
Inaugural Ball Sparks Regret Over State House Usage
Some regret the proposed state house ball opposed by the incoming governor. Supporters say cost is minimal since the building is already prepared for the inauguration. only music and light refreshments are needed, a drink and a cracker or similar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Holiday shopping bargains from city stores
A parade of seasonal sales and discounts dominates local ads with dozens of shops promoting Christmas specials. Shoes, hats, clothing, carpets, furs, furniture, jewelry, dry goods, and holiday goods are all advertised across multiple merchants including Rubens, Geo Kreitlein, Albert Gall, Ma guire, The Arcade, Globe, Cash store, People's out fitting stores, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gall
Santa Claus
Chas. Mayer & Co
Maguire’s
Messenger
Globe
Brosnan Bros
Corker
International Fur Store
Geo. J. Marott
Wasson’s
Beagle
New York
Trial Nears Verdict In Wm Perry Murder Case
In a crowded court Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Alford opened for the state and defense attorney Spahr spoke as the Perry murder case neared its end. Mrs Perry and Mrs McLean, widow of the victim, testified to the strain and tragedy as the jury prepared to hear closing arguments and a verdict was anticipated that evening.
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Alford
Spahr
Wm. Perry
Perry
Riley
Davis
Hungate
Gibson
Isaac Miller
Mclean
Grown
Depuuty
Allard
Indiana bimetallic league re elects Clark chair in Indy
The Indiana bimetallic league met in Indianapolis on Thursday to reelect Allen W. Clark as chairman, hear speeches from Green Smith John W Kern and others, and authorize campaign work. Clark may appoint an advisory committee to decide on permanent headquarters in Indianapolis. A state meeting in Indianapolis on Jackson's day January 8 is planned with many prominent silver leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bimetallic League
Indianapolis
Allen W. Clark
Green Smith
John W. Kern
D. F. Allen
Parks Martin
MM. Ralston
Clark
Burdette Coming to Indianpolis Opera House
Robert Jones Burdette will give a humorous lecture Monday evening December 16 at English's opera house. It has been years since he last performed here and those who have heard him before will seek another night of his sparkling wit and clear rapid delivery. The humorist's "good medicine" promises laughter and amusement for all.
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Burdette
Robert Jones
Opera House
Indianapolis
Mr. Burdette
That Centennial and the Indiana exposition plan
The Indiana centennial commission issued an address defending the project. It proposes a two cent tax on each hundred dollars of taxable property for five years to raise funds, with Indianapolis expected to pay its share for prestige. The committee says most state business leaders support the plan. Separately, many people query police about recovered wheels from the Pawnbroker Ludwig case. a large stash remains in the detective room until the Ludwig case concludes.
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Indianapolis
Ludwig
Gas Odor Reported at Newport House Worksite
Workmen at a Newport house on North Capitol Avenue Thursday afternoon detected a strong gas odor. They suspect the drilling created a gas pocket, causing the smell. Further investigation planned to ensure area safety.
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Newport House
N. Capitol-ave
Mayor Taggart appoints Will E English to park board
Mayor Taggart announced Friday the appointment of Will E English to fill the vacancy on the Indianapolis park commissioners. The move creates a three to two party split and aims to push a broad parks program into materialization during the coming season.
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Taggart
Will E. English
Board of Park Commissioners
English
Clay Allen
Circuit Court
Friday
Indianapolis
Marion County Gains Lead in Indiana Building and Loan Figures
Reports from the auditor of state show Indiana building and loan associations holding about 23.1 million dollars in investments for year ending June 30, 1896. Marion County accounts total 15.17 million, nearly half statewide, with receipts of 10.95 million and detailed loan and stock figures.
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Indiana
Auditor of State
Marion County Associations
Marion County
Marion
Real Spock Seen Near Pogue's Run Bridge
A tall to short mysterious evanescent figure haunts Campbell street and Highland avenue near Pogue's run bridge. Reported by several residents, descriptions vary from slender to stout and airy in appearance. Some link it to a six year old local murder, claiming the spirit of a colored man returns in dark of the moon before dawn.
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Hazel Zaring
Emma
Ife
Whazel
Jon
Pogue's Run Bridge
Campbell-st
Highland Ave
Man Named O Brien Brawls at City Lodging House
A man alleged to be Thomas O'Brien drunk entered John Keating's lodging house at 168 West Washington street Thursday night and was driven out. He returned with two companions and a large stone, injuring Keating with a head wound before doctors stitched him. O'Brien and his companions fled the scene.
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Thomas O'Brien
John Keating
Washington St
O'Brien
Keating
Wariness fades as governor's wife improves
Elisabeth Shey and Miss Banks join Prof Ernestinoff's orchestra Thursday. Warrick Vanderburg and Gibson counties form Farmers mutual aid association, five year lightning and accidental fire group. Terre Haute delegate Isaac N Pierce to coast defense convention at Tampa January 25. Governor and board of works push public bid standards with certified checks. Miss Jessie and Myrtle Lewis leave Paris Schumann orchestra for McKinley camp. No.1 G.A.R. to meet Friday with speeches by Copurn Brown Lucas Shiel Myers and others. city campaign prep begins.
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Matthews
Miss Banks
Ernestinoff
Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association
Warrick
Vanderburg
Gibson Counties
Isaac N. Pierce
Terre Haute
Tampa
Wia
Board of Works
Jessie D
Myrtle B. Lewis
Paris Schumann Ladies' Orchestra
Indianapolis
McKinley Camp
Sailors and Sons of Veterans of
Indiana
Criminal Court Room
John Copurn
Dan L. Brown
Dr. Lucas
Rhody Shiel
D. A. Myers
Local Trade Ads for Dr Hiram C G Castor and Furnishings
An old classified item lists Dr Hiram C G Castor at 288 Mass Ave with limited hours and a telephone fraction. It advertises hardwood mantels and grates, stoves by Franks' Butts, and a citywide service area with a 30 cent charge.
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Hiram CG. Castor
Mass.ave
Salier Disaster Sinks Ship With 292 Lost
Grave loss of life confirmed from the Salier foundering off Cadonas Corrobeda shoals as 292 perished including 78 crew and 214 steerage passengers from various nationalities. no cabin passengers aboard. relief steamer sent from Corunna. Rajah sinks in Bristol Channel with 17 drowned. two rescued, ship built in 1864 for D. Schilling of Bremen.
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Bremen
U. P
Salier
Cadonas Corrobeda Shoals
Europe
Corunna
London
Bellmer
Barry
Wales
Hong Kong
Bristol Channel
Rajah
Liverpool
D. Schilling
London presses say sultan will be called down
A New York Sun dispatch reports London newspapers hint that a united powers intervention in Turkey is being prepared. The Times notes diplomacy after Balmoral and Paris aims to compel Sultan Abdul Hamid II to accept a hard settlement, with coercive measures if he resists.
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New York
The
Sun
London
Press of
Turkey
Times
Chronicle
Timés
the Times
Balmoral
Paris
Speedy record broken in six days bicycle race
In New York on December 11, the six days bicycle race saw new distances posted as Hale 1488, Fors ter 1457, Rice 1443, Reading 1426, Schock 1400, Taylor 1384, Smith 1368, Moore 1362, Pierce 1345, Ashinger 1291, Cassidy 1279, Maddox 1287, Gannon 1122, Mc Leod 1024, Glick 986. Fors ter was cautioned for fouling Rice and warned by the referee that continued fouling could bring removal and heavy fines.
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New York
U.P
Hale
Forster
Rice
Reading
Schock
Taylor
Smith
Moore
Pierce
Ashinger
Maddox
Cassidy
Gannon
McLeod
Glick
Diadem Patent Flour Promises Superior Bread and Pastry
Careful wives and good housekeepers are urged to use Diadem patent flour for all bread and pastry needs. The advertisement touts Diadem as made from finest winter wheat and claims superior baking quality for home use.
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N. Liberty ST
Henry Jackson
Capt. Dawson
Capt Dawson
Emma Ott
Pearl St
Lucinda Powell
Court St
Powell
Willis Morgué
Indiana-ave
Jacksow
OM. Lilly
Wm. L Elder
Janes
Poe
Fan
Park Board
GUR Logan Associations
Spock
Pogue’s Run
City Life
Hardwood
Mantels, Grates. Inc
M. Lilly
Argentina
Speedy
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