Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-14

the good name Of an innocent motion pic
ture star.
The district attorneys stan believes
Henry Peavey, TayIor's negro valet, Is
Withholding valuable information re-
garding Taylors private life which
might lead to apprehension of the
murderer.
They contend he holds the key to Sc
luton Of the mystery; that he knows the
motive for the crime and may possibly
know the slayer.
Peaveys remark, 81 expected it,"
when he discovered Taylor's body, and
Arto's new testimony, coupled with the
Negroes unwillingness to discuss the case
convince officials he is unconsciously
shielding the murderer through a mis-
taken idea Of loyalty to his employer.
MORE LETTERS
ARE FOUND.
Another collection Of letters from WON
en- has been found in Taylors house.
The names Of the writers are withheld
It is understood the missives bear the
signatures Of many different women. They
all are sought by detectives for question
ing as to their whereabouts the night Of
the murder.
The sweetheart of Edward F. Sands
former valet Of Taylor, and one of the
suspects, is reported to have visited
Woolwine and to have given him infor-
nation which may lead to Sands ap-
prehenson.
She is the woman who, heavily yelled,
slipped into Woolwine's office Sunday
night, according to this report.
She determined to telI the authorities
all she knew when Sands threw her
over" for another woman. Ever since
this visit she has been Swallowed in ex-
pectation Sands might visit her again.
In fact, the woman scOrned-it is re-
ported-is Icing used as human bait to
lure Sands into the hands of the police
So far, however he has refused to bite.
Captain of Detectives Adams maintains
Sands has knowledge Of the crime if he
is not actually the murderer.
Charles A. Jones, former police chief
who is assisting in the investigation,
stated that the inquiry has exonerated
many suspects.
Among the persons he had talked with
are attorneys for some movie stars.
THINK MONEY WAS
TO BUY LIQUOR.
The $500 check which Taylor drew
the day before his death was to buy IL
quor, according to the most recent po-
lice theory. Taylor had a we'll stocked
private cellar, police said.
Taylor's checks are providing many
new clews. Examination of his check
stubs show he gave large sums to many
movie stars without getting any notes
or other security from them. These movie
people are being asked why Taylor gave
them money. One theory is that Taylor
may have loaned large sum to a man
or woman who preferred killing him to
paying the debt.
William A. Pinkerton. head Of a ma
tional detective agency, refused to deny
y or affirm a report he had been hired by
the Famous Players LaskY Company to
run down the murdered Adolf ZukOr,
head of that company. also was in Los
Angeles. Pinkerton has started in
vestigation Of the tragedy, but without
revealing in whose interests he is act
ing As yet no reward has been Of
fered by the film company, but it is
understood a substantial payment viii
be made for Information leading to an
arrest.
new jealousy cIew has been developed
in the questioning of witnesses during
the last few hours, WoOlwine said. These
witnesses include police officers H. Kearin
and A. +. Allmontz, OF the Hollywood
station.
ACTRESS ADMIRER
NOW IMPLICATED.
Woolwine said a young man, known
to have been infatuated with a movie ac-
t1ess has beep implicated. He would
discuss 1t no further and refused to say
to wat actress he referred.
Ths "blessad baby" letters have been
returned to tae.r %T+''r
Mabel Normand, IaHly 40 s.gecn artist,