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July 2, 1903
The Worcester Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In Winsted, CT, on July 1, police arrested John Adams, a colored laborer, for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Clarence Carey on May 30. Initially, three Italians were suspected and arrested but released after investigation.
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WINSTED POLICE
MAKE ARREST
John Adams Charged With Murder in Second Degree -
Italians Were at First Suspected but Were Discharged
Winsted, Ct., July 1.-The police tonight arrested John Adams, a colored laborer, and he will be brought before Justice Seymour tomorrow morning charged with murder in the second degree in causing the death of Clarence Carey, colored, on the night of May 30.
On that night the two men, accompanied by two women, Mrs. Lulu Welndon and Mrs. Abbie Cummings, was going to Carey's home. According to the story told by Adams and the two women they were held up by three Italians while walking along the tracks of the Central New England railroad and during a scuffle three shots were fired, all of which took effect in Carey's body and resulted in his death a short time later.
The police investigated the case and arrested three Italians who at the time were supposed to be implicated in the case. After an examination, however they were released. The police have been working on the case quietly since that time and Adams' arrest tonight resulted
MAKE ARREST
John Adams Charged With Murder in Second Degree -
Italians Were at First Suspected but Were Discharged
Winsted, Ct., July 1.-The police tonight arrested John Adams, a colored laborer, and he will be brought before Justice Seymour tomorrow morning charged with murder in the second degree in causing the death of Clarence Carey, colored, on the night of May 30.
On that night the two men, accompanied by two women, Mrs. Lulu Welndon and Mrs. Abbie Cummings, was going to Carey's home. According to the story told by Adams and the two women they were held up by three Italians while walking along the tracks of the Central New England railroad and during a scuffle three shots were fired, all of which took effect in Carey's body and resulted in his death a short time later.
The police investigated the case and arrested three Italians who at the time were supposed to be implicated in the case. After an examination, however they were released. The police have been working on the case quietly since that time and Adams' arrest tonight resulted
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Arrest
Second Degree Murder
Italians Suspected
Police Investigation
What entities or persons were involved?
John Adams
Clarence Carey
Mrs. Lulu Welndon
Mrs. Abbie Cummings
Justice Seymour
Where did it happen?
Winsted, Ct., Along The Tracks Of The Central New England Railroad
Story Details
Key Persons
John Adams
Clarence Carey
Mrs. Lulu Welndon
Mrs. Abbie Cummings
Justice Seymour
Location
Winsted, Ct., Along The Tracks Of The Central New England Railroad
Event Date
Night Of May 30
Story Details
John Adams arrested for second-degree murder in the death of Clarence Carey, who was shot during a hold-up by three Italians, though they were later released; Adams and two women accompanied Carey.