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January 20, 1902
The Evening Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
James Nowlin, a well-known young man from West Indianapolis, was found murdered on his father's porch on Jan. 20. No struggle evident; likely killed elsewhere and moved. Possible link to racial tensions between whites and blacks in the suburbs.
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FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME
Well-Known Indianapolis Man Murdered by Unknown Foe.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 20. At 11:20 o'clock last night James Nowlin, a well-known young man of the suburb West Indianapolis, was found murdered on the porch of his father's residence. There was no evidence of a struggle and it is believed that Nowlin was killed somewhere else and hastily taken to his home by the man who killed him.
It is believed probable that the murder will be traced to the long standing trouble between the whites and black mans collisions having taken place between the two races in the suburbs.
Well-Known Indianapolis Man Murdered by Unknown Foe.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 20. At 11:20 o'clock last night James Nowlin, a well-known young man of the suburb West Indianapolis, was found murdered on the porch of his father's residence. There was no evidence of a struggle and it is believed that Nowlin was killed somewhere else and hastily taken to his home by the man who killed him.
It is believed probable that the murder will be traced to the long standing trouble between the whites and black mans collisions having taken place between the two races in the suburbs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Indianapolis
James Nowlin
Racial Tension
West Indianapolis
What entities or persons were involved?
James Nowlin
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis, Ind., West Indianapolis Suburb
Story Details
Key Persons
James Nowlin
Location
Indianapolis, Ind., West Indianapolis Suburb
Event Date
Jan. 20
Story Details
James Nowlin found murdered on his father's porch at 11:20 last night; no struggle; believed killed elsewhere and taken home by killer; possibly linked to racial troubles between whites and blacks.