Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-30
TURNED AGAINST SHEA
Sequel to the Big Chicago
Teamsters' Strike.
YOUNG AND MURPHY PLEAD
Will Be Summoned to Give States
Evidence.
PERSONAL VIOLENCE FEARED
Bitter Animosity Of the Opposing
Factions Liable to Break Out
at Any Time.
YOUNG AND MURPHY PLEAD
VIOLENCE FEARED

CHICAGO, November 30.-The dissensfons
which have for the last year prevailed In
the ranks of the local Transfers unions
were today carried into the trial of Cor
nelius P. Shea, who in company with six
teen other men, is on trial for alleged con-
spiracy In connection with the great team
sters' strike of June, 1908.
Albert Young, former president Of the
teamsters' union; William Kelley, business
agent of the coal teamsters' union, and
Michael Murphy. said to have been a mem
Der Of "wrecking crew. during the strike.
withdrew their pleas of not guilty and en-
tered pleas of guilty. All of the men de-
clared their intention of turning states
evidence.
I The incident caused intense excitement in
the court room, and took the other defend
ants completely by surprise. Shea and
Young had for years been close friends.
and had worked through a number of
strikes side by side. Since the last con-
vention of the teamsters' union, however.
they have been opposed to each other and
have led factions, which had fought each
other bitterly both in the meetings of the
union and in the city streets. AS soon as
court opened today Attorney Brown, who
had not previously appeared in the case,
addressed Judge Ball, saying:
Defense Was Surprised.
Your honor, desire to give notice that
herewith enter my appearance as counsel
for the following named defendants in this
case: Albert Young. William Kelley ard
Michael Murphy"
The attorneys for the defense showed
their surprise at this announcement, and
a moment later when 1t was announced
that all the three men desired to enter
pleas of guilty. they were for time taken
completely aback. President Shea turned
In his chair and stared fercely at Young
who returned his looks with an Indifferent
stare. The statement was then made by
Attorney Brown that his clients desired
to turn states evidence. The attorneys
for the defense then informed the court
that they demanded the right of reopening
the examination of the Jurors in order to
question the jurors regarding their ac-
Quaintance with Attorney Brown. The
court overruled them and an exception was
taken by the defense The attorneys for
the defense then asked that they be grant
ed short recess in the trial, and after
some debate they were allowed until 2
o'clock in the afternoon The trouble be-
tween Albert Young and Cornelius p. Shea
resulted from the effort made by the former
to secure the presidency of the Interna-
tional Transfers Union. He represented
an element in the union that was opposed
to Shea and dissatisfied with his method
Of conducting the Chicago strike. Shea was
Ec-ticCtcu IOuIfS tiSu VI SttulzeQ a ElVal
organization, which Is known as the United
Transfers of America. Since the creation
Of the latter body there has been bitter
strife among the teamsters. and assaults
and fights on the streets have eccur1 ed
frequently.
Police Protection.
After Young. Kelley and Murphy had en-
tered pleas of guilty. it was announced that
Joseph Schultz, who is said to have been
one of the "bodyguard'' Of President Shea
during the strike, will also turn states
evidence. Schultz Is under indictment in
connection with alleged assaults COM
mitted during the strike, but has not yet
been arraigned.
Murphy, one of the men who pleaded
guilty was at once surrendered by his
bondsmen and given into the custody of
the sheriff. He gave new bonds after an
hours detention. When Young, Kelley
and Schultz left the building they were
given a police escort. 1t being feared that
some of the adherents Of President Shea
might attack them. They were not mo-
Tested, however.