The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-07
Criticises the Police Department
and Recommends a New
Police Law.
COMMENDS CHIEF CAMPBELL.
Shcriff's Posse Complimented for
Suppressing Lawlessness and
Restoring Order in Riot
Gus Times.

ttuIS" 81 the recent street IduNsiN SLA4n'
both officials and men failed 20 perform
their duty. The Grand Jurors apparently do
not hold Chief John W. campbell respon-
sibe. for they commend his conduc;
throughout the trying times Of May and
June. praisinG him for his fearless discharge
OF duty.
\ suggestion is inClud Il in the report that
a committee of impartial business men he
appointed. two being chosen from each #
five organizations. the Bar Association,
Merchants Exchange. Commercial club.
Business Mems League and Manufacturers
Association. to draw up a new police law.
Recommendations are also made concern
ing the Police Court in the Four Courts. it
being advised that the court should he re-
moved to the old City Hall.
the Sheriff's posse is complimented for
| its valuable services In suppress!ng law
lesSness and restoring order.
No indictments except those already
printed in The Republic were returned.
The members of the Grand Jury for the
June term were: samuel II. Eapen. insur-
an"e agent. No. 400 Washington avenue:
James VI. Franciscus. real estate. 411I la
ciede: Charts W. Hoke. secretary Kelley
linEton Elevator. No 4350 Morgan street;
Garrard Strobe, real estate. No. AZ. Wash
inston avenue: Ferdinand Wiederholt. s3laS-
man. No. 1911 Morrison avenue: Alpiouse
Whipple, publisher Ne. 1921 Easton avenue:
John Y. Hogan. real estate. No. 4J2 West
Clemens avenue: Oscar III. Bollman. vice
president Bollman Bros music store No
Ssll ieycr avenue. and Henry Grewe. con-
mission merchant No. ti.iS Morgan street
\ feature Of the work of the Grand Hurry
was its handling of the strike situation.
Indictments were returned on Monday
against twenty strikers and sympathiz,rs
who participated in the riot on Sixth ard
Washington avenue. in which thr"" men
John BridweIl of the First District was IN
dicted for oppression in Office in connection
with the arrest Of Mrs. Annie Buckley.
on Thursday the Grand jury returned IN,
dicim ents against eight men for riotinC ami
also indicted Captain Samuel ]. Boyd on
q charge Of feloniously, imprisoning Mrs.
for forgery and other crimes were handel
down, Including several for murder.
Text of the Report.
The report of the Grand Jury is as fol-
r. We the he. Juns tern, lss Grand Jury beg
. ..und SXt:.Se.Hn 90! true bills and twenty
orc: which says occurred in our city since the
many instances speaq AMI ihd haSH Te2r T f
CITY has tesn PLACED in an un~nviatle position
seeming unnecessary disorder
,sssrs lay ,he blame l.r much e the utter law
lie" law which WAS rass.t by the last I.eris-
IatuTe and which takes the control THE Dglice
bepa-tr'ient entirely out az the hands ~ the
appoint as members % the poiice Beard ciiis.ns
- The STATE wha are mot necassa-iIy qualified
dealing fl, with the subjects defined by the law.
t a sw aoes Of net ts . To I'm MayoT 70 attend
hena as he should in the administration Of its
authority 70 assume charge Gf the police forca'
although bis previous education may no, have
him to supsrsedA IN authority the chief Of Pc
Ice who by virtue q his apr3.ntrlsnt under
ofacs. This same officer although the only one
rent 70 IN ST The p,cnr Is ., n2s , q. using IN, he
force and il denied The power o: removing oth"rs
the ratrolren ana officers who have so openly
violated their oath q Office IN refusing g. pro-
which began on The eighth iav u May and con,
Police Department.
We regret that We are compelled to publicly
scsnoM ledge the inefhciency OF our Police he
II is our frn belief. that had the police force
CHANNELS f1 m sSr shsgSs ibs 'h ros
Tain ther instructions. and had the law.ssncSs.
been rut down in the start. that this ciry would
country in the discracrfuI attitude that i, ia
placed in. Wien aomen are stripped Of ihsir
clothing, beaten ana suffer untold ndignitits at
the hands .: a ciazed mob and when offcers d;
the law. who are sworn to protect thu rights Of
the citizens, refrain from so doing. this Grand
done with the assent Of those whose authority
would be obeyed If The proper instructions were
We believe that law should he framed which
would pu; the control II the police in the hands
ly accountable for the actions Of the mea under
him. He should have the power remove tn"
men who refuse to do their duty as required by
law. without question.
w 1880 tiitt a ..lili,tee composer "i IN"
the Merchants Exchange. the comm. rcial club |
.iaEJ facturers' Association. frame 4 pew law
10 be Presented TO the reXt G.ns raj Assembly |
Tie atr0c!ous crime of denrdins women by |
Iawless rTohs require the enartIne Mt ~ more
lice that no punithment can be too severe TO- |
this onerse.
personal Inspection OF the jail and find the
dition Of the same neat and clean: We cannot
say the same, however. nj The Central District |
flor, of tbe ESnr 5.,n,,s bn,,sinr in the bsse
to civilized community. The cages where the |
not be tolerated in any community. The com |
mon sanitary convenience OF living are entirely
health Of every human berg that is forced 10 |
enter this sectica OF the building. The files of
The court court are , piled Up indiTinatey and are
sberiT's Posse CompIip,ented. |
We would respectfully susses,. as a remedy for |
for this Police Court in the old City Hail on |
s5iee;s We sggseSt That So mnca q this report
authorities. with the request that an appTopris.
II be aside rrUgii. the CfflcerS OF this |
court with decent quarters and in doing 81. We |
believe. that ;he interests OF justice viii be |
enhanced in removing this police court from |
Its present location. SURROUNDED as II is BY 4
sd looms and other evil influences. The present /
qII, Of the court could then he thoroughly (
s'mbly room for the Police Department. was /
originally intended.
We recommend that steps he taken for the en- |
actment OF law allowing the Grand Jury to |
take down the testimony OF witnesses thereby !
putting the evidence that is given before the !
Grand Jury in much better form fo- the use 1
OF the Prosecuting Attorney In the further hand
ling Of the and relieving the member Of 1
the Grand Jury who may be selected clerk (
fI.rn the ar6uous labors Of taking down the tes- |
timOny In long hand. We believe that the ends /
OF Justice would be served Is such a chase /
In our laws.
We feel IT to be duty to especially compli-
rnent the Sherifs posse for its efficient services
composed. IL was, of both business and p-o- |
fessional men, many of whom volunteered for /
families and their business. We feel that the |
thanks OF the community in general are due \
item and that tn. peaceful ending Of the riotous
ana unlawful Conditions prevailing f-r some time .
scientious performance of duty the part OF |
the citizens composing the posse
IN this connection we also desire to express I
our appreciation OF the services of John II. |
earned the confidence Of the community by a |
fearless discharge of his duties during trying |
times
The Grand Jury extends its thanks to the |
Assistant Circuit Attorney, Mr.. Sam .. Hodg-
don for his uniform courtesy.
Captain Boyd Suspended.
Captain Samuel J. Boyd. who was in
aicted by the Grand Jury for holding Mrs
Annie Buckley under arrest for two hours |
on the evening of June IL. has been sus-