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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
8
A terse note notes social scale in life remains wrapped in mystery with unclear details. No names or places are provided to identify individuals or institutions involved. The fragment hints at a philosophical or sociological theme without concrete facts.
In Indianapolis the first cremation of a body is performed at Flanner Buchanan. Henrietta Fenton, once wealthy and estranged, died in Metlaingville and was incinerated in a procedure witnessed by undertakers. No relatives attended. only strangers observed the rites, while Rev Dr Lionshart spoke of her troubled life. The process involved lowering the casket into a cremation retort, reducing the remains to ashes in minutes without flames touching the body. The scene drew attention to a novel method of disposal in the city.
Patrons swarm two gaming halls crowding around roulette wheels craps and poker tables. Players spend a few dimes to keep the wheels turning as chance and luck dominate the lively floor.
At the closing session the Grand lodge of Odd Fellows voted to levy per capita taxes on members of Rebekah lodges to fund a new home project. The tax is roughly $40 per member, with several officers and wardens nominated for the November election across multiple Indiana towns and lodges.
A cornerstone laying service is planned for the new St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Haughville at 3 p m Sunday. The ceremony will be led by Bishop O Donogut with priests from Indianapolis and surrounding areas assisting. The Victorian Gothic brick church will feature stone trim and a prominent front. a street parade is expected. sermon by a Dominican friar.
Alexander Morano of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania walked eight miles with a robber's finger in his stomach to locate the felons who assaulted and robbed him. In court, one accused claimed Morano bit off and swallowed the finger, leaving him missing a digit.
In Brown enuaty the candidate 3. F. Brown, accused of being a woman hater, says he will marry to show his fondness for women after being nominated and facing opposition. The report notes the smear and Brown s counter move as the campaign heats up.
A Friday morning fire in two Montreal laundry shops left four Chinese workers dead and two others badly burned. Authorities report no further injuries and are investigating the cause as unknown. Survivors are hospitalized as officials review building safety.
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