The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-13
KlI|lon Demands That His Sis
tsr's Slayer Be Found.
POLITICS IN A MURDER CASE
Indications That Police Old Not Care 10
InwstIgats a Shocking Crime -Spursd
on 10 ActIsn.

Troy ~ Y, Sept ls.-"ITnless you hnd
the murderer OF my sister there will be
chief Of police buried in few hours, de-
clared William Killion. the brother OF the
pretty factory girl whose body was found
in the river AS he spoke Killion was
pointing a pistol at Chief Of Police Cough
lin.
"Your hands are tied by politicians, but
let me tell you that politics can't hide the
murderer OF my sister" continued killon'
.My sisters blood is crying for ven-
geance. and you must DO something
The threat had its effect, for since there
has been noticeable activity among the
detectives. who, the friends of the dead
girl claim, are not trying TO discover her
murderer.
Mamie Killion was one OF the prettiest
girls employed In big collar factory
Her dead body was found floating In the
river al Bath, opposite Albany, one week
ago. with her clothing torn To shreos
and wounds on her head and body
A former city official is under surveil-
lance. He is man OF much influence,
and William Killion the dead girls broth
er. asserts he has used u TO prevent the
police from investigating the matter
LAST SEEN ALIVE.
Mamie Killion and her girl friend. Matty
Glynn. were seen at Grand and River
streets az p. m. Wednesday, sept. =.
Miss Killon left her friend there and
nothing was heard OF her until her body
was found Thursday. The police OF Troy
were notified by telephone and william
Killion recognized the body as that of his
sister.
Death had not resulted from drowning.
The back Of her cad was crushed In as
though from the blow OF heavy instru-
ment Finger marks on her throat told
plainly OF the struggle she had made
Around her body was wrapped large
ill-ftting wrapper which had evidently
been placed about tho girl after her death.
When William Killon recognized his
sisters body he displayed no emotion.
lie went to the nearest store and bought
q revolver. Standing grimly by he watch
cd Coroner Thompson perform an au-
topsy
..Is Il murder Coroner" he asked
calmly.
.1'm afraid it is. william" was the
reply.
.All right. we will find the murderer
now" replied knlion. who went directly
10 Chief OF Police Coushlin. of Troy. lie
\ reported rhc murder and told the chief
mediaiely 10 find the murderer.
During the day significant rlimors were
about that former alderman and wo-
man had been seen with Miss Kilion and
another man near the Grand street denot
Yste "Wednesday night Jack Lennon tolh
chief ~ Police coughlln that he had seen
a man strike n woman because she would
not accompany him 20 drinking resort
and insisted upon her going 10 the house.
POLITICS SAID TO INTERFERE
Ex-AIderman Martin j Gslt was called
in conference by Chief Coughlin, and then
the story became noised about that poll
tics would enter into the investigation.
After ar all-day Investigation no ar
rest was made People were indignant
and demanded that the guilty parties bs
spprehendod Then William hillion grew
tired OF waiting
Walking quietly TO the chief Of police's
Office he drew his revolver and demanded
that the murderers of his sister he found
signs OF activity were visible aud District
Attorney w O. Howard called on Chic
Coughiin and demanded that Republi
can detective be assigned 10 the case.
Matte Glynn and Annie McAuliTe. a
whose house the dead girl had visited
were called before the chief. Jack Len
non was arrested and held a witness.
William Killion. the dead girls brother
said: 'There shall he arrests and shall
demand them. Politics may cover ~
many thirgs but q shall not shield tn
rnurderer Of my sister. The police ar
susniciouslv Inactive. I shall force then
10 work Thousands Of working girls an
their nsrents will back me M in my de
rnsnds"
The entire city Is excited and indgnan
over the murder. and thousands OF III
collar factory girls will be present at tn
inquest.