Case Number: 437
Carlsbronx, C.J. 3# years old, blacksmith, died in Washington Park Hospital. Assaulted April 19, at Princeton Av. and 31st St., by supposed union pickets. Paul Borsian and John Rose arrested. 6th Prect. borsian released on writ of habeas corpus, May 1, by Judge Chystraus. Charles Gilhooley, Charles J. Casey, Henry J. Newman, George Miller, Edward Farley, and Mark Looney arrested, 10th Prect. Frank Novak arrested May 14. Charles Casey arrested and held without bail as accessory, May 15. Coroner's verdict death from pneumonia. Above parties held for conspiracy and assault. (Not Murder, died of Pneumonia) (See Clipping book Vol. 10, page 97) (Novak indictment quashed, March 30, 1907).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 19, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 28, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Princeton Ave. & 31st St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Princeton Ave. 31st St. |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | Union Pickets |
| Location | Princeton Ave. 31st St. |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Strike or picketing |
Victim
| Name | Carlsbrony, C.J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Washington Park Hosp |
Defendant
| Name | Borsian, Paul |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Apr-05 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 9 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Chytraus |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 1, 1905 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Dismissed |
