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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
2
Police probe a trunk bound body of a priest in a seventh street house. suspects Paul Tiren and John Moonedian Armenians, lodgers who brought the trunk from Chicago. landlady trusted them. they disappeared, trunk opened three days later, remains claimed to be his murderers.
Robert D Long age 68 died at home 834 Broadway Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm private. He was a member of Finn Brothers and Long and had 40 years in the trade. Survived by two sons Fred and Santon Long. wife predeceased by 10 years. Born near Cincinnati he served in Civil War and Navy before returning to Indianapolis to continue the business.
The Sons and Daughters of Zion Gate No 4 announce a members only dance on May 50 at the Cottage Club on WN Alabama street. Invitations numbered 125 have been sent. the club is in its second year with 75 members.
An advertisement touts a castor oil based pill for bowel trouble including constipation indigestion and gas. It promises natural painless relief without habit formation, notes it strengthens muscles and ligaments of the bowels and claims it won’t gripe or sicken sensitive users. Calls for Arkany druggists to stock the product.
Richmond Palladium reports Wayne county Republicans doubt Fairbanks would lead like Roosevelt. Local leaders and attorneys say the Sixth district would likely swing Democratic if Fairbanks is nominated, criticizing him as a weak candidate and a politician without decisive leadership. Taft support appears more favored locally.
A notice extols a vegetable remedy for kidney and rheumatic pains. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with dosing guidance. It claims many cures and urges readers to prepare the mixture at home, noting a one week supply for adults and a price of 25 cents.
Tipton Indiana May 27 sixth annual state convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies of Indiana held in Tipton with about 50 delegates. P J Kelleher urged a resolution against improper souvenir cards and theater advertising. the measure passed. Officers were re elected and delegates named to the national convention in Indianapolis July 17 22 1907.
Children of SS Peter and Paul parish received first communion Sunday at the new cathedral with Bishop Chatard presiding. After mass, the ceremony continued with confirmation for adults and children. Father Chartrand assisted, a new pipe organ debuted, and Nanette Grote played harp as the vast congregation, including Protestants, attended. Similar rites planned for other Catholic churches in coming Sundays.
Washington reports from a geological survey indicate 1906 mine fatalities in Pennsylvania reached 500 with 250 from gas or dual explosions. West Virginia saw 38 deaths that year, and early in 1997 the toll rose by over 100 more. The survey will push for safer conditions.
Police report no arrest as they search for the black assailant who assaulted Mrs. Cora Carruth on a Capitol Hill street Saturday night. She was ambushed in the yard after returning from a grocery, struggled to free herself, and survived the brutal choking attempt. Police and detectives continue inquiries while neighbors describe the incident.
City births list numerous families with addresses and newborns including twins and multiple girls and boys. Notable deaths include railroad injuries and mitral insufficiency. Marriages reported: Lock Aseh, Connor Ostler, Jones Reynolds, Lowe Lindsey, Frank Reed, Roth Raeder, Porter Sherwood.
Construction permits were issued for a dwelling in the area credited to Barry, Schofield, with involvement from Welling and Roache. Additional party Mabrey noted in the record as a claimant or participant for the project.
President will attend the funeral and return for it. Mrs. McKinley, born Ida Saxton in Canton in 1847, endured multiple losses, including two infant daughters and her mother. She lived largely in Washington and Columbus, supported her husband through his career, and died after his assassination in 1901.
Washington reports the funeral for Mrs. McKinley will be attended by the president and four cabinet members. Secretary Cortelyou accompanies and manages Canton reception plans. The president will travel to Indianapolis to unveil the Lawton monument, then to Lansing before returning to Washington.
DETROIT May 27 The steamers C F Bielman and McLachlan towing ore from Escanaba to Lake Erie ran hard aground in dense fog at Port Austin. Tugs have been sent to assist. Both ships are owned by the McLachlan Transportation Co Port Huron. They are not in danger unless the wind shifts.
Ed Percival aged 24, who contracted tetanus after scratching his hand, has recovered enough to walk and may be discharged within a week or two from City hospital. He worked at a dairy on 2240 S Meridian St, and his puzzling recovery has doctors baffled.
In Alliance Ohio on May 2 two masked burglars stabbed Thomas Hull 15 while defending his elderly para lytic grandfather and wife from a break in. Hull crawled a half mile to nearby farms for help but is seriously ill. The couple lived alone in an old farmhouse near Machinestown, about 20 miles away.
G Gordon Massey son of PA railroad solicitor general and Evelyn Rocker Raue remain at Trial Creek ranch near Cody after eloping and shocking Dover and Philadelphia. They refuse to return east and report happiness on the ranch.
A second unidentified man was recovered from the Chicago river, stripped of clothing, with multiple injuries including broken legs and head trauma. The corpse closely resembles a motive reported in a case near La Salle Street three weeks earlier, suggesting a possible connection between the two violent deaths.
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