Frank Carter

[Simon Wood]

Hi All,

Does anyone know the origin of the story about a printed handbill bearing the name Frank Carter, 305 Bethnal Green Road, being found amongst Eddowes' possessions? I can't find it in the JtR Sourcebook.

Many thanks.

Regards,

Simon

[Chris Scott]

It is mentioned in an interview on Casebook with Andy Aliffe. The passage reads:
To give an example of a research enquiry you might like to try for yourself:-

The list of contents found on the body of Catherine Eddowes includes a printed card bearing the name "Frank Carter, 305 Bethnal Green Road". What was his occupation ?.

When you have discovered this, ask yourself why would Eddowes have such a card ?

The interview is at:

http://www.casebook.org/authors/interviews/int-aa.html

Also from Paul Feldman:
Paul reprints the list and then adds,

"Press reports add a pair of spectacles, one mitten, and a printed card for 'Frank Carter, 305 Bethnal Green Road.' They describe the outer chintz dress as having a pattern of chrysanthemums or Michealmas daisies and lilies. The white apron was so dirty that at first glance it seemed black. However, one thing on the official police list never published was the 'Tin Match Box, empty.'
"Our diarist had written, 'damn it, the tin box was empty.'

This is in the thread at:

http://www.casebook.org/forum/messages/4922/17678.html

Lastly there is a query about this man and address at one of the genealogy sites:

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/LONDON/2002-01/1011005101

The James Steadman mentioned is listed in 1881 living at 305 Bethnal Green Road and is described as a gas fitter
In 1891 305 Bethnal Green Road is listed as uninhabited