The Detroit times., 1912-09-25
|BR[NNON'S STORY IN
| CONSPIRACY CASES
ADMITTED BY COURT
Justice Jeffries' Ruling on De-
tective's Testimony Big Vic
tory for Prosecution
TELEGRAPHONE RECORDS
ORDERED PRODUCED
Court Admits He's Very Anx-
ious to See How Con-
!, trivance Works

The aldermanic conspiracy cases
were saved from imminent collapse
In Justice Jeffrles' court, Tuesday
morning, the prosecution being given
the benefit of the doubt on close
decision, when the justice decided 10
tentatively admit the testimony OF
Detective Walter j. Brennon, relative
TO conversations and actions OF the
accused II aldermen subsequent to
July /.
II was a big victory for the prose-
cution, and one the Importance ot
which in the conspiracy cases could
only be Interpreted through sub
CeQueEt remark by Justice Jeffries:
There Is no question that the Glin-
nan case. with only such testimony
as Is now before this court, would
fall. as there Is no prima facie case
without the evidence of subsequent
talks"
II was while Brennon, on the stand,
| Monday afternoon. was starting to dis
cuss his talks with Gilman subse-
Squent 10 July, 1, that the point was
raised. Glinnan's case being usNd as
an example for that reason, thougli
the judges remark indicated that all
of the cases would fall without in-
PRODUCTION OF the subsequent" testi-
mony
Attorney Frank F. Bumps, repre-
senting Aid. Ellis and Watson, made
an eloquent plea for the exclusion OF
fall testimony as to developments al
ter July 1, stating that Schreiter's
testimony was tnat he had washed
his hands OF 'the whole business"
on July /, had SO notified the alder
men. and that. therefore. the con-
spiracy ended at that time.
The only evidence OF conspiracy
that we have is that there was q cen
spiracy between Brennon and Schrcit-
CT: there Is no testimony to show any
ratification OF Schreiter's plan by the
aldermen. or any knowledge OF
Schreiter's plans possessed by the
aldermen" said Bumps.
There Is nothing TO show a later
conspiracy between Gilman and Bren-
non, the point at which the case is
halted at present" he continued.
Then Justice Jeffries made the re-
mark above quoted, about the i'm
minent failure OF the cases, but add
ed: "It is optional with the prosecu-
tion to choose the case on which they
wish to prosecute the different alder
men. I'll admit the disputed testi-
m0Yiy on this condition: I'll let II go
TO a certain point, and later decide
definitely. | have q right to Tessume
that the prosecution will make \
prima facie case I'll hear the testi.
mony and give 1t just such weight as
II deserves"
Whereupon Detective Brennon, on
the stand, told in detail his transac-
tions with several OF the accused aid
ermen, some however, not being men
toned Telephone conversations
we're told about, over the objection OF
attorneys for the defendants, another
victory for the prosecution, gained
after much squabbling.
Special Prosecutor Wilkins had
charge OF the witness all morning,
finishing with him at IL o'clock, when
court adjourned until 80 p. m, at
which time Attorney Moloney started
the cross-examination OF Brennon.
Illuminating as was the testimony
of Detective Brennon, relative to his
alleged deals" and talks with the
accused aldermen, there is going to
ybe a still more interesting session
very soon.
TeIearaphone To Be Produced.
Justice Jeffries is going to hear the
telegraphone conversations OF the al
dermen. In room 400, Ford building,
when they bit at Brennon's bait.
During Brennons recital Of a rath-
er laughable conversation between
Aid. Deimel and himself, in the fate
full office. Justice Jeffries interrupted.
by the way, Brennon, have you
4 that-er that-er- you know what
mean the records Of those talks?"
Brennon turned, startled and flush
ed TO the Judge, and started to stam-
mer. evidently guessing the judges
purpose.
"Telegraphone, you mean? askei
Brennon.
Yes. that's it, said the Judge,
leaning right over the witnsss.
Can you work II In herc?"
Brennon stammered. hdgeted, and
looked very uncomfortable. he start
ed to technically explain the difficult
ties of such a procedure. One was
that the machine is in Chicago. Pros
ecutor .J.epherd said even he hadn't
heard the records But Justice JEFF
fries was insistent TO the point or
DOylbuncSs. - =
ITS something like a phonograph.
isn't IL. and IL ought to work on some
machine that we can get right in
here hadn't it, he asked.
Brennon still stammered and said
little.
"You know, this court has great
curiosity to see that machine and
hear it work. said the judge, grin
ming. 81 may order 1t in here In evi-
dence. Yes, / think I'll do IL. think
II is an important part OF the case
and I know the court has the power
to order II in. Yes, will order IL
in"
prosecutors table smiled In antici.
patorv fashion. Just when the tele-
graphone will be heard is not yet
known. but IL will be soon, Justice
Jeffries says.
A. n. Green N Court.
Andrew II. Green. president OF the
goIvay Process Co, the man who fur.
nished the sinews OF war for tho
graft fight Is another advertised 81
traction. He will be in court Tuesday
afternoon to testify II wanted He tel
anbonad Mt II o'clock that he had u