Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Soloman, Saline - January 7, 1917
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source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.)
1902-1944, January 13, 1917, Image 4

NEW IBERIA BOY KILLED.

An unfortunate death was the sad fate of young Saline Soloman, a native
of New Iberia who was murdered by some negro robbers at Lafayette on
Sunday morning, Jan. 7th, several hours before daylight. Soloman was
shot in the back with a 44 Colts revolver while in the act of trying
to run down the thieves who had committed several robberies in that
town that night and had attempted to enter the place where he was
sleeping. The remains of the young man were brought here for interment
the next day. After the crime was committed several negroes were
arrested and on one of them a weapon was found. The negroes claimed
they had not fired the shot, but sufficient evidenced was produced to
cause the officials to hold them for the murder. On yesterday morning
upon order of Judge Campbell of the District Court of that Parish and
permission from our local health officials the remains were exhumed and
an autopsy held by the Coroner of that Parish with a view of finding the
bullet that caused the death. The investigation resulted in the bullet
of the nickel coated variety of 38 calibre, while the revolver carried
by the accused murderers was of a different make and now there is a doubt
expressed as to the guilt of the two negroes that were arrested for the
crime. 


CARD OF THANKS.

New Iberia, Jan. 14, '17.

We take this means of extending to our neighbors and friends our heartfelt 
appreciation for the kindness shown to us at the time of the unfortunate 
death of our beloved son, Salean Soloman, especially do we wish to extend 
thanks to Rev. Father Langlois of St. Peter's church who conducted the 
funeral.

Very respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. D. Soloman and Children.



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