The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-07

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1hse. Quclkly Arrested.
hree WARRANTS on charges Uf
mdt1er were served by city and
bounty peace officers this morning.
Dan Drost, George "Crimps" Hoi-
supple and George Buckley were
1 taken into cusotdy. They had prev
ct<stt l.n1 a Int
city hall under suspicion.
IA have evidence for the arrest
Of these three men," Mr.. Eagle, the /
assistant states attorney, who
swore out the warrants before Po-
lice Magistrate ID. ]. Cleland, stated.
Their cases are continued for 10
days, during which time further in
vestisation will be conducted on
the charges against them"
The Investigation Of the shooting
proceeded this morning, but head
quarters were transferred to the
states attorneys Office in the court
house instead Of the police station
where examinations were con-
ducsed yesterday evening.
Several other witnesses were
1ncstiored during the morning. The
Investigators are centering their
Inquiry upon endeavor to identify
al tha men in the two automobiles
ind, to charge Yith murder every
snan so Identified.
Some time during the night
pedigo. held on charge of carrying
rCncealel weapons, was released
Iron the jail, and with him went
n. TaxWan, driver said to be in
Pedigo'si employ. They both gave
$1,000 bonds for appearance in
court Oct. Is. Lou Ortell was their
bondsman.
Nj. Eagle said that the charge Of
carrying concealed weapons will
rest against Pedigo and Taxman,
who are to appear in court Oct. rs,
unless more serious reasons for
their arrest are foHnd.
Sheriff John G. Miller last night
explained to The Argus the reasons
Why John P. Looney was not ar
rested after the fight for carrying
concealed weapons, as was his
fighting partner, Pedigo.
I'VE don't feel justified in ar
resting him." said the sheriff. I'VE
have several witnesses who say
that he was not seen to produce a
gun or fireNa shot until he was up
stairs in the hotel. That gun might
have come from inside the hotel or
elsewhere.
His shooting was in self defense
against an attempt to murder. and
he can't be held for that
And we don't wish to arrest him
while he is mourning the death
Of his son."
Looney Objects to Search.
Following issuance of blanket or
ders BY Sheriff John G. Miller to
search everyone suspected OF. car
rying concealed weapons on sight,
Deputy Charles Willis aceosted
John Looney, ST., and Lawrence
Pedigo in the states attorneys Of
dee this morning.
Pedigo submitted to the search
without protest. but Looney object.
ed strenuously before permitting
the deputy to search him. Accord.
ing to Deputy Willis, no weapon:
Of any nature were discovered or
tho person Of either.
Soon after this, Looney appeared
the sheriff's office, presumabl,
eeking the sheriff. Sheriff Miller
vas not present at the time, bu
several deputies had an ultimatun
delivered to them by Looney.
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forth they had better not attemp
to search him without first produc
ing q warrant.
Sheriff Miller, when confronted
with this declaration, immediatel,
consulted with Assistant State
Attorney Edward l.. Eagle, and wa
informed. according to his state
ment, that Looney was correct
Warrants must first be had, tn,
sheriff says he was told.
Sheriff Miller later said he wa,
not satisfied with the states attor
uey's position and declared he wa.
seeking further legal enlighten
loent as to the proper course 0
procedure.
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mr. subftantiates the theory tina
Isl this was war between two riva
a 14ctions," said Mr.. Eagle, the assist
l Iant states attorney. Our evidenc
4 Indicates that the men who name,
the two cars from which the shoot
Ing came went cut with the expires
lpnrposs Of killing Looney and hi
son, and perhaps Pedigo. That l
HE theory the police are working
& In, sas II IL the only one we have.
1--WE have Examined Is persons.
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Dan Drost was seht to the count
\ I1ail 1t IN eafiy hour this morning
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