Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-21
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Untrue Reports HeIasiuE 10 AN Acc
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Untrue Reports ReIatiug 40 AN Acci-
dental Death.
The Philadelphia Press OF Monday
printed q number Of street runors that
have been current here for some time,
touching the death of Mrs. George W.
Mckee, who was killed 10 driving acct
dent some weeks ago. The rumors have
been in circulation for some time and
had been investigated by officers and
found to be without foundation. The
reports all tended to throw doubt upon
the accidental manner in which Mrs..
Mckee WAS alleged to have met her death
and were strengthened probably because
OF the fact that out of Difference to the
wishes Of Mrs. McKee's friends no post
norton nor inquest was held. the coroner
being satisfied that the woman's deeth
was accidental. One of the false rumors
which probably gave the greatest weight
to the reports, was to the effect that Mrs.
McKos's family doubted the accidental
theory OF death.
John b. LeFevre of Klrkwood came to
the city on Monday and went directly
to Mr.. McKee's office, The latter had
Just returned from Cape May where he
has been quietiy resting for few days
with his sister and young children.
Mr.. Mckee at once upon learning OF
the rumors being in PRINT held a consul
tation with Deputy Attorney general
Davis and requested him to exercise his
very best sndeavors to fully clear up the
| affairs OF his wife's death. Ha expressed
willingness and anxiety to have full
and complete investigation and will
cheerfully lend every aid to the officers.
II is known that the officers of the law
have investigated the allegations OF the
reports, but have found nothing OF all OF
q eliminating nature.
| The report that the brothers and sisters
Of Mrs. Mckee disbelieve the accidental
death theory is fully disproven by j. B.
\ lie Fsvre, the Oldest brother OF tine de-
ceased, who says he can speak the feel.
ings OF all the family when he says they
believe implicitly that Mrs. McKee's death
was the result Of accident; they thought
so at first and have had no occasion
to change their minds. Never have they
had even suspicion TO the contrary.
Mr.. LIE Fsvre has prepared paper to
that effect and attached his signature
theyeto.
1t is now suggested by Mr.. McKse's
friends that the attorney general take
hold of the case, select u board OF ospa-
BILE physicians and have the remains ex-
huued and post examination
made. This would, it is thought, fully
establish the manner in which the de.
ceased Sustained the injuries watch re-
suited in her death.
The ugly uml fs have had most dis
quiettng effect upon Mr.. Mckee, who
plainly shows the strain under which hs
has gone. at Cape May on Sunday ia
GAZETTE representative Mr.. Mckee
detailed the accident, following closely
his version given directly after the acct.
dent He was Sl a loss to know how to
cope With the rumors which have spread
so rapidly within the past few days, but
hoped he would be able to come up With
the psTson who originated and sent
broadcast the false, malignant and cruel
reports.
The GAzRrTE's reporters have been Rc
quainted with the several Tumors foi
some days and have carefully followed
them up but the Investigations did moi
lead TO any different conclusion than thai
accented by the public-that Mrs.
McKees death was accidental.
Mr.. M'KEE's STATEMENT
CITY Tax Collector George w. McKe,
was seen Monday morning again by
representative Of the GAZETTE. be wa
found in his Office and upon being asked
by the reporter whether he had seen tn
statements in this mornings Press 70
piled
Yes" he said, 'the whole thing is
fabrication.
"B fore l saw it went to the Deputy
attorney Generals office, q had fount
Mr. Bigss to be out OF town and offered
my services il could be Of any sssis
tanue to him in any way he might deeu
necessary in regard to the rumor,
Fl latly deny any basis Of truth what
ever in the story and in anything
iuplles-yes, Sir, indeed 1 do, most EN-
pDstically.
~ am still now ready to give my Gel
vices entirely to the authorities for
: most thorough investigation of the Who'll
matter.
"rhere are many points in the Pre-
story that are egregiousY wrong and mi
leading. But 1 prefer just now to So
+ nothing publicly