for the archives; Price Carrico is the eldest son of Elbert
and Elizabeth (Aflord) Carrico.
THE LINCOLN STAR; FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1922; Front Page
PRISON TERM FOR A FAKE HOLDUP
CARRICO ASKS SUPREME COURT TO
SET ASIDE CONVICTION.
SAYS HE WAS ONLY JOKING BUT GOT WRONG MAN
Failing to convince a Madison County jury that his holdup of
a freight brakeman in the railroad yards at Norfolk for a $40
watch and $35 in cash were merely a practical joke intended
for another man. Price Carrico was found guilty of robbery
and Judge W. V. Allen sentenced him for a term of three to
fifteen years in the penitentiary. Carrico is asking the state
supreme court to set aside the conviction.
On Washington's birthday last year, Reed was relieved of his
watch and money by Carrico who shoved a revolver against
his stomach. After Carrico was arrested, the timepiece and
cash were returned to the owner.
The defendant's story was that he and some companions
planned to stage a fake holdup on John Deloe who had boasted
that he wasn't afraid of any highwayman. Carrico claimed that
he thought Reed was Deloe, and that when he took away the
latter's belongings he fully expected to return them. A man
named Flesner, who was with Carrico, ran away when he found
out that the holdup was really going to take place.
"I want it distinctly understood that there is no such thing as a
fake holdup," said Judge Allen when this line of testimony was
offered by the defense.
However, a considerable amount of evidence was put in to
support the theory that it was all a joke. Alex Pinton, who lent
Carrico the revolver, testified that all the shells were taken out
of the weapon, and that Carrico said he wanted it "to have some
fun."
In a brief filed by the attorney general's office, it is contended
that a man's acts, rather than his statements, shows his intentions,
and that Carrico's conduct was such as convince the jury it was
a real holdup, and not a make-believe one.
THE LINCOLN STAR; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1922; Front Page
RULES JURY MUST CONSIDER INTENT
Man Who Claimed Holdup Was a Joke Is Granted New Trial
Because the intent of Price Carrico to commit an actual robbery
was not clearly proven at his trial, the Nebraska supreme court
Monday overturned his conviction in Madison county and sent the
case back to be tried again. Carrico was found guilty of holding up
Earl J. Reed in the railroad yards at Norfolk and taking his watch
and $35. He claimed that it was all a joke planned on another man
and that he supposed that Reed was the other man.
Chief Justice Morrisey's opinion mildly criticises the trial court for
for his ruling that "There is no such thing as a fake holdup" and
"There is no joke in this case." The opinion says this should have
gone to the jury as hearing upon the question of intent.
The question of intent is also discussed by the high bench in another
decision by Judge Letton sustaining the conviction of George Blevins
in Gosper County for violating the prohibitory law of Nebraska. It is
held that the still found in his possession was bought for a lawful
purpose--that of distilling water for a sick relative--but that the
possession of mash indicated his purpose to manufacture liquor
contrary to law.
THE LINCOLN EVENING JOURNAL; FRI, APRIL 19, 1929 Pg 18
TRIED FRAME DRY OFFICER
Price Carrico, Clem Dominsee, Held on Charges at Norfolk
NORFOLK, Neb.,--(UP)--Two men faced charges of conspiracy to
violate the prohibition law Friday as a result of an attempted
"frame-up" of E. J. Macklin, state "undercover" man here. The men,
Price Carrico and Clem Dominsee are alleged to have planted
several bottles of liquor in Macklin's home and then entered
complaints against him for illegal possession. Macklin was arrested
but the case against him was dismissed after State Sheriff Condit
and Assistant Attorney General Ryan made an investigation and
found Macklin had been "framed."
THE LINCOLN EVENING JOURNAL; Thurs, MAY 2, 1929; Pg Five
RAID MANY NORTHEAST NEBRASKA VIOLATORS
Condit Aids Local Officers in Arrests--Sixteen Are Taken
at House in Norfolk.
State Sheriff Condit returned to his office Thursday after several
days spent in the northeastern part of the state, and as the result
of the arrests made with the cooperation of county and city
authorities, three persons have been fined, two sentenced to thirty
days each in jail, and three bound over to district court on a
conspiracy charge.
Fifteen people were arrested at a house in Norfolk where liquor
was alleged to have been sold. They were held for investigation and
released. Gretha Ring, who worked at the place, was fined $100 and
costs, but the proprietors were not apprehended.
William Nicholls and Clem Dominsee of Norfolk have been given
thirty-day jail terms on charges of sale of liquor, and together with
Price Carrico, have been bound over on a conspiracy charge. It is
claimed that the three conspired to cause the arrest of E. J. Macklin,
state evidence man, on a charge of being drunk and having liquor
in his possession.
Carrico, it is stated, signed a search warrant to have the state
officer's home investigated. Evidence was found, Macklin was
arrested and later released. The conspiracy charge carried a $1000
fine or a year prison term. Dominsee was also bound over on a
felony in connection with a liquor charge.
Fred Leiski, Humphrey, was aslo fined $200 and costs for
possession Wednesday and Richard Rehner of Columbus got the
same fine for the same charge Thursday.
NORFOLK DAILY NEWS; JANUARY 10, 1932; Funerals
Elbert Price Carrico
Elbert Price Carrico died suddenly at 11:30 Saturday night at
the Travelers Hotel, where he had been temporarily making his
home.
Mr. Carrico, who would have been 42 years old Jan. 25, had
had several illnesses due to heart trouble which, with other
complications, was given as the cause of death.
Police and Dr. C. J. Verges, city physician, were called to
Carrico's hotel room after his body was found.
Funeral services will be held at the residence of his parents,
1203 Blaine Avenue, at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon and at the
Baptist Church in Battle Creek at 2:30, with the Rev. F. M. Orr
of Lexington, formerly of Norfolk, and the Rev. D. A. Dickey,
minister of the Norfolk Presbyterian church, in charge.
Among those that survive are three small daughters, Dorothy,
Vera and Clarice; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carrico Sr.;
and eight brothers and sisters, Walter, Mrs. Grace Leonard, Mrs.
Gladys Faulstick, Mrs. Clyde Evans, Harold and Mrs. Blanche
Nichols of Norfolk, Mrs. Myrtle Young of Cheyenne, Wyo.;
Steven Carrico of Yakima, Wash.