The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-07
SMITH
THREATENED
BY PHONE
I've a Bullet For YOU" Are
Words That Came to Her in
Capt Newberry'S Voice,
She Tells Jeffries.
give Him Diamond Ring?
Wish 'Twere Only One In
stead of Four" Says
Resort Keeper,
.T'ye cot q hnllet for you.

'T've got a bullet for you"
Annie Smith reported TO Justice JET
fries, Wednesday morning, that Capt
Newberry. who figured so prominently
IN the grand jury investigation OF The
police department. Tuesday, made this
threat to her over the telephone, Tues
day night.
I'm sure II was Capt. NewberTy
because | know his voice" said An
ME. The Smith woman also complain
sd that the captain called her a vile
mans when she appeared in his home
with depSty sheriffs 10 search the
place.
Can he insult me like that just be
cause he Is a police offlcer?" Annie
inquired of a friend. IF he keeps on
shall ask for a warrant on my own
hook"
did you ever present Capt. New
berry with diamond ring?' the wo-
man was asked
Il wish It were only one instead Of
four" she replied. 'Of course, the
one he wore yesterday when he was
before the judge was not one OF them.
He would be fool TO wear them now. y
Annie also declared that Capt. New
Berry and Jeweler Rooster, who tes-
titled Tuesday and who failed TO iden-
tify the diamond ring worn by the
captain as having been purchased
from him, are warm personal friends
and that they have bowled together.
Both men are enthusiastic bowlers
Results Coming Soon.
There were no developments In the
grand jury investigation, Wednesday
Annie Smith was again on hand and
was closeted with Justice Jeffries and
Assistant Prosecutor McClear for an
hour or more. Immediately after she
left the justice announced an adjourn
ment until Thursday morning at $3.50.
Both Justice Jeffries and Mr. McClear
intimated, however. that there would
be some results in the near future.
The investigation may continue
week longer, but 1t is not Justice JEFF
fries idea to wait until all the testi-
mony is in before taking action.
warrants will be issued as soon
as we think the evidence is sufficient"
said Mr.. McClear.
The only witness examined Wednes-
day, outside OF Annie Smith. was Pa
trolman James Brown. OF the Delray
precinct.
Justice Jeffries. Wednesday morn
ing, received letter rejecting SER
fously on the conduct OF a member
of the police department whose name
had not previously been mentioned In
the scandal, and he will investigate
the matter thoroughly. II is known
that the justice is handicapped 10
great extent by the reticence OF police
Officers TO testify or even be seen in
Jeffries' presence for fear that they
may lose their buttons.
Jeffries Calls at Yerkes' Office.
Assistant Prosecutor McClear him
self played detective Wednesday
morning, and was gone from the grand
Jury room for more than half an hour
on q secret mission. Justice Jeffries
sought, an audience with Prosecutor
Yerkes during the forenoon, but the
prosecutor was not in.
II want TO confer with him before
any warrants are issued" said the JUS
stice.
Police Commissioner Smith was ask
ed, Wednesday. IL Capt Newberry
would be suspended in view OF the
cloud now hanging over him.
/, Il won't make any prophecies" was
his reply. Let the results speak for
themselves"