Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-13

inquest he burst into hysterical laugh
ter. He has come through each of the
other rigorous interrogations smiling.
But he has made remarks, not only in
the course Of interrogations but out
side, which lead the Investigators to be
lieve eventually he may supply the
Starting point" for the unraveling Of
the tangled skeins of the tragedy.
One of these remarks made outside the
official investigation that has come to
the ears Of officers is the reported dec
laration Peavy had feared for his en-
ployer's safety and would not have been
surprised to have found Taylor murdered
at the time the Taylor bungalow was bur
glarized recently. Harold Freeman, a
milkman, gave this information to the
police.
NEGRO WILL BE
QUESTIONED FURTHER.
Peavy will be questioned from time to
time until every scrap Of information he
may have is obtained, Captain Of Detec-
tives Adams said.
Another starting point" sought by in
vestigators is the revolver with which
Taylor was slain. On two occasions
clews have come to them which gave
great promise, but as yet the weapon has
not been found.
A third starting point" which Cap
tain of Detectives Adams insists is vital
to the conclusion of the case, is the ind
ing Of Edward T. Sands, missing valet
secretary Of Taylor.
1--WE must know what Sands knows"
he said.
And the nationwide search for Sands
will continue undated whatever local
developments may be.
The latest angle of the search for
Sands is an attempt to find a woman
with whom he is reported to have been
friendly during his regime as valet Sec
rotary to Taylor Expensive lingerie
purchased by Sands ad charged to Tay-
lor's account during his absence also Is
being traced Detectives hope thus to
gain definite information as to when
Sands was last here and possibly a clew
to his present whereabouts.
HOLLYWOOD TO
BE COMBED.
In the belief that persons in the
Hollywood motion picture colony, who
hitherto have not been ques-
toned, are in possession Of information
of Importance in connection with the
probe of the William D. Taylor murder
mystery, District Attorney Thomas Dee
Woolwine and other officials have
started an investigation that is expected
to reach every nook of the great studio
center.
The district attorney and two OF his
chief investigators are engaged on
secret mission. 1t was generally admitted
that one phase Of this investigation con-
cerned q theory that dope ring may
have been involved in some way.
4 woman and two men, whose iden-
tity is being kept a secret, were in at
tendance at the district attorneys con
ference An official court reporter was
another member Of the secret investiga-
ton expedition Charles A Jones,
former chief Of police, is aiding IN
the investigation. Jones stated the
officers have been working on a number
of clews and intimated new developments
might be expected soon.
The former chief would discuss activi-
ties only sufficiently to reveal one phase
Of the investigation was along the dope
ring" theory and several important wit
nesses had been located.
DENY INQUIRY
INVOLVES STARS.
The officials denied the nights work
had dealt with any Of the prominent mo-
ton picture stars who have been men
toned in connection with the case.
In keeping with the district attorneys
avowed intention in turning the search
light of scrutinizing investigation on
every faction in Hollywood. whether
prominent or inconseQuential, It was said
Mary Miles Minter, screen beauty and
friend Of the murdered man, and Miss
Neva Gerber, who once was engaged to
him, might be summoned to the district
attorneys Office to tell what they know
of Taylor's life and any possible enemies
he may have had.
1t was reported Miss Minter had been
interviewed by Woolwine but this was
denied at the officials Office. Other prom
inent film personages may be called to
the district attorneys office.
Mabel Normand, it is reported has
suffered another serious nervous collapse
at her home. She appeared at the district
attorneys Office Friday night and was
cIoseted in conference for four hours
The strain of this questioning is said
by physicians to have brought on her
present condition.
The film star Is under the care Of a