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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1891
Page
2
A New Orleans mob attacks the jail following a high profile murder trial. Gunfire kills several prisoners including Geracci Monasterio and Polizzi as officers and bystanders scramble for safety. Public outrage and Italian community leaders condemn the violence and demand government action.
Signor Corte the Italian consul says three of Saturday’s dead are Italian subjects and he will seek redress from Washington. Blaine had previously discussed the case with the Italian minister about alleged mistreatment in parish prison. Some claim the men were naturalized voters last election while others assert they were Italian subjects. Sunzert and Natale escaped death. The diplomatic implications may be significant.
Rome reports delayed news of the New Orleans massacre of Italian prisoners has caused outrage and calls for reprisals. Italian minister at Washington and Count Rasponi condemn the act as a stain on the American people. Protests rise in London and discussions of Italian protests and redress in Rome and Chicago exhibit plans.
Two thousand Italians gathered at Uhlichs hall in Chicago yesterday evening to protest against Secretary Blaine. The event reflected widespread discontent among Italian residents over policy.
Dispatches from Washington and Kansas City report the New Orleans lynching of Italians drawing high level concern. Officials and diplomats warn of continued race tension and possible renewed mob action, while Italian officials fear conflict with the United States.
The prosecution faced constraints at trial start and could not act. Mr Pinkerton would not reveal how many of O Malley four supporters could influence the jury.
Amid New Orleans massacre reports Italian community in New Orleans planned mass meeting and sent cable to Rome while Italian officials pressed for protection. Public concern spread to New York and others as officials vowed full satisfaction and investigation.
March 16 report states Baron Fava formally presented to the U.S. president the slaughter of Sicilian prisoners in the New Orleans parish jail. A dispatch to Governor Nicholls urged calm, adherence to the treaty, and protection of Italian subjects, seeking swift justice and restraint to prevent further violence.
New York Italian paper D Italia urged a mass rally and vowed retribution if Washington does not act. An appeal urged unity with Progresso and El Colombo and denounced the New Orleans massacre as assassination. Similar outraged calls followed in New Orleans over Mafia trial bribery claims.
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