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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
Said to Have Been Told That
Detective Was Trying to
Trap Aldermen
SIX WHO AGREED TO
TAKE CASH SCARED AWAY
Burns Said to Have Evidence
Against Lawyer Who Acted
as Outside "Fixer"

The impression prevails among
officials in the city hall that certain
aldermen We're tipped off, 10 the fact
that Walter j. Brennon, of the Burns
Detective agency, was at work among
them. This is said TO explain why
more OF the aldermen were not caught
In the net. Mayor Thompson states.
there We're a half dozen other alder
men slated for arrest before the trap
was sprung, and he intimates that
these aldermen had voted in accord
ance with a previous understanding
that they were TO be paid for their
votes. Some OF the closest friends or
the mayor in the council have been
conspicuously absent from =. the city
hall for the last three weeks, and II Is
said that they were warned by
friends OF the mayor not to go near
the plant. Schreiter is supposed To
have shown more wisdom than treach-
cry when he made up council roll
call with 80 names, placing amounts
required for each aldermen after their
names.
The city hall lobbyists have been
keeping away since the graft expose.
The mayors statements that the
Burns men have evidence involving
"fixers" outside of the council Is TAX
en- TO include a certain lawyer we'll
known for his ability to get measures
through the council for his clients. He
was on the most intimate terms with
the aldermen. Seldom saying a word
in committee room on business mat
ters. he did most OF the work in the
interests of his clients by telephone
and appointment with the aldermen
outside the city hall. But whenever
he wanted something put through the
council il went through like creased
lightning"
Aid. Brozo has been insisting that
he was not approached until after the
vote was taken on the Wabash resolu-
tion and that he voted is favor X
without coercion. receiving 500 later
as a campaign contribution. When
pinned down for specific dates IL de-
veloped that Brozo agreed to take
the 500 as a campaign contribution"
before the final vote on the resolu-
/ ton.
| The resolution was up for vote
| Tuesday night. July 16. but it was re-
/ fesred back to committee. BroZo said
TO The Times that Brennon called him
! by telephone the following Thursday.
and, Saturday, Brozo went to see
! Brennon at his office. II was then.
according to Brozo, that Brennon
wanted TO contribute to his campaign
CONTINUED ON PAGE EiEhD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
SHEPHERD SAYS HE'LL
NOT CALL GRAND JURY
TO PROBE GRAFT SCANDAL
Declares He Can Accomplish as
Much by Quizzing People
in His Office
FOLLIN is NOT WANTED
eve Haven't Anythin on Him
Just Now" is Prosecutors
Statement

Prosecuting Attorney Shepherd de-
clared, Wednesday morning, that h
has no present intention OF calling z
grand jury to investigate grating By
city officials, notwithstanding the
councils action, Tuesday evening,
asking him 10 take such a course II
he deemed it necessary.
Il don't see any use in spending
$4,000 for grand jury said The
prosecutor II believe | can bring
officials and others suspected into my
Office and get as much information
from them as any grand jury could.
The Burns detectives are now
working under my direction, running
down every clue that appears, and
we're going To make a thorough job
Of this thing The money TO finance
this work is being supplied from out
side sources. The warrants for the
accused aldermen are now being pre-
pared and will probably be in shape
for presentation TO the court, Thurs
day"
Maynard ID. Foliin, former library
commissioner, known around the city
hall as a lobbyist, and who offered
to cut through the Wabash street
closing deal for $4,000. according TO
the statement of Detective Brennon,
is not sought by the prosecutors Of
fee, Shepherd says.
I'VE haven't anything on Mr.. Foliin
just now, and are not looking for
.im," is the prosecutors statemeI<.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
EVIDENCE AGAINST MRS.
GRACE NEARLY ALL IN

ATLANTA, Ca. July 31.--To com
Ifete its evidence in the direct case
against Mrs. Daisy Opie Grace today
was the plan of the prosecution when
the trial reconvened The cXamina-
tion Of witnesses was expedited by
every possible means Mrs. Grace 3
attorneys refused TO outline their de-
Tense plans, but il was understood
that possibly Mrs. Grace herself
would be the only witness Judge
Rosser plans 10 lay much stress on
the admission by Solicitor Dorsey
that the states case is purely circum-
stant!al II was understood that the
defense would introduce some new
letters TO combat the attempted muir
der theory formulated against the
wife by the state.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
SPEAKERS PLEAD FOR
PRESS THAT is FREE TO
GIVE TRUTH TO READERS
Public is Not Getting All Facts
to Which it is Entitled,
Says One Editor
WOULD HAVE LAW APPLY
Many Publications Are Subsi-
died by Controlling Interests
Which Shape Policies

MADISON, Wis, July 31.-That the
newspaper reading public is not get
ting all the truth to which II is en-
titled. was the position taken by the
two leading speakers at yesterdays
session of the Newspaper CONFER
ence.
w. II. Ellis, of Gray's Lake, Ill, edl-
tor OF the Searchlight, who took the
place OF Samuel Strauss, of the New
York Times, on the program, opened
the meeting with the citation OF q
number of clippings, taken at ram
dom from various newspapers OF the
country, in which he showed that
while stories in newspapers were OF
ten truthful, nevertheless the facts
were so arranged that the reader was
led TO a wrong conclusion. He de-
clared that there ought to be a law
governing newspapers Shich con-
taminate the public mind just as
there is a law which prohibits the
pollution OF a public stream.
L. S. Richards. OF Boston, cited
numerous cases where the readers
did not get the news TO which they
were entitled, for the reason that the
papers were in a measure subsidized
by controlling interests. He pointed
out as a remedy a public newspaper
which he called a logical and neces-
sary complement OF the public school
The meeting last night was addressed
by Roy W. Howard OF the United
Press, and A. NJ. Simons, editor or
the Coming Nation. A paper by Mel
Vile Stone OF the Associated Press
was also read.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31

Before an audience that completely
filled the gallery of the council cham
Der ani crowded the lobby, and with
out any evidence OF embarrassment.
seven Of the nine aldermen accused
OF grating, voted, Tuesday night, In
favor OF the resolution requesting
Prosecutor Shepherd TO call a grand
jury il in his Judgment the evidence
warrants such action. Aid. Thomas
+. Gilman, OF the Eighteenth ward,
and Ala Martin Ostrowski, of the
Ninth ward, were the only accused al
dermen absent from the meeting.
The original resolution introduced
by Aid Herman Schultz requested
the calling of a grand jury, without
any strings attached but it was
amended at the request OF Aid Yer
nor, putting il up TO MIR. Shepherd 10
say whether il is advisable. The reso-
luton as adopted gave the accused al
dermen an opportunity 10 display
some bIayado, but II was considered
by the majority OF those present as
being absolutely worthless, the coun-
Gil nor demanding grand jury probe
of the actions OF its members.
Aid Tom Lynch, who said he was
offered $l00 by the Burns detectives
but didn't "bite.' was the first alder
man on his feet when Schultzs reso
luton was introduced Tom was feel.
ing III fine fettle and he proceeded
gingeriy.
"l don't think II is necessary to
have any such resolution passed" he
said Il am not objecting to IT, /
am perfectly willing 10 be Investigate
ed, and. if they want a grand jury
will vote for 1t, but not through any
resolution OF Aid Schultz
Aid. Vernon then offered his amend
ment and Aid. Rosenthal Immediately
moved for its adoption. This done,
the audience expected some "thun-
der" but there was a painful silence
as Aid Frank j Mason arose In the
rear cf the chamber. and. being recog-
nized by the president, proceeded
slowly to the front His speech was
falteridg and betrayed the nervous
ness he felt as he faced the packed
house and put up a defense for him
self
Il have been among you for two
years and now there is a cloud over
me- he began. Il court the strictest
Investigation, grand jury, states evil
dence, or whatever it is. | am placed
In position where I've got TO vim.
dicate myself Any man who can
CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
HEARING ON TELEPHONE
MERGER is RESUMED
Chairman Glasgow Opposes Ac-
tion Until Supreme Court
Passes on Giles Law
From a staff Correspondent.

LANSING Mich, July 31.--Hear-
ing on the application of the Micni-
gan State Telephone Co, that il be
permitted TO absorb the Home Tele-
phone system and allied lines, was
resumed here today,
In view Of the stand of Chairman
Glasgow, OF the state railroad com
mission, before which the hearing is
being held, it is not expected that
any definite action will be taken unit!
after the supreme court has passed
upon the constitutionality OF the
Giles law.
This statute was /assed at the last
session of the regular legislature. II
authorizes the railroad commission
TO order connections of all telephone
companies in the state when applica-
tion is made by one of the concerns.
Mr.. Glasgow opposes action on the
proposed telephone merger until the
supreme court has handed down its
decision.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
JEFFRIES KEEPS UP
LIVELY CAMPAIGN

Speaking In the eighth precinct of
the Ninth ward, and the sixth of the
Fifth, Tuesday night, Police Judge
j. Jeffries reiterated his
declaration that his opponents would
not be able TO divert the mayoralty
campaign away from the issue of
ownership.
Judge Jeries said his enemies are
trying to raise a discussion OF the
appointments ne might make when
elected mayor on the Democratic
ticket.
81 have no thought of any appoint
ments," said Judge Jeffries. "They
are secondary issues with me. The
one thing | will devote my energies
to is municipal ownership. If !
succeed in this campaign / will en-
deavor 10 appoint men of upright.
honest principles, who are fitted for
the positions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
NEW YORK GRAFT
: PROBE IS CLOSE TO
MEN HIGHER UP
Names of State Senator and
Prominent Citizen in Revela-
tions in Rosenthal Case
, GRAND JURY RESUMES
SWEEPING INQUIRY
Amount of Annual Graft Col
lected From Gamblers Esti-
mated at $2,0O0,0O0

NEW YORK, July 3l.-That every
one who "sqleals" or aids the author
lies ip any way in uncoyering the
trail OF graft between the police de-
partment, the political world and the
underworld will be threatened with
death, was the firm belief OF many
interested In New York's great scan
Lal today. This belief was emphasiz-
"a by the open declaration that James
Nerrella, proprietor OF the Dante Cafe,
at 1853 West Thirtyfourth-s who was
killed in fight In his place yester-
cay, was murdered because he be-
t.ayed "Dago Frank" Cirocisi to the
police Cirocisi is alleged TO have
been one OF the actual murderers or
Herman Rosenthal He used the
Dante Cafe. resort In the white light
district, as hangout prior TO the kill
ing. Verrella was his friend and fra
quently loaned him money and IL is
aleged that information he gave 10
ne police was the direct cause OF the
arrest Of the accused slayer.
The police set the murder Of the
cafe proprietor down at first as an
attempt to rob the cash register Lat
er, after they had arrested William
Lorenzo, an east side gun man and
Albert Contento for the shooting they
were told by friends Of Verrella that
there was no attempt at robbery, but
that in shooting down the cafe owner
the four men who fired the shots
cursed him as a squealer and declared
,:i who squealed in the future would
meet the same fate.
The men under arrest deny this and
say they were in the place simply to
let a drink, that they made too much
noise. that Nerrella attacked them
with a revolver and a man, who es-
capped, took the pistol from him and
shot him.
This denial is not taken seriously
Rose, Webber and Vallon, held in the
west side prison, are so apprehensive
that they will meet violence that a
tpecial guard has been assigned to
watch them in their cells, although
ile district attorney processes 70 be
lieve their fears groundless. But he
rs taking no chances because OF the
cate OF Rosenthal who also "squealed
The amount OF the annual graft col
lected for permitting gambling In
Kew York. which was fixed first at
G00,000 and then raised TO $2,400,00C
q year by Jack Rose. is laughed at
today by those who have carefully FOL
lowed the case II graft was accepted
o d. all, men who ought to know say the
amount was greater than this and
IcontInued on Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
POEM IN SCHREITER'S
SAFE SPEAKS OF "FIXING''
Reflections of "A Good Fellow"
Interesting Reading in Light
of Developments

The following verses were found
among the contents OF Council Secre-
tary Schreiter's office when 1t was
drilled open on the order or the prose-
cutor's office.
\ GOOD FELLOW.
I've gone the pace that wanted to go.
I've learned the old world pretty
Been oneof the boys in the midst OF
the noise.
As many story Will tell.
I've seen all the places a man ought
And hell OF a lot he should not;
I've Travelled with high ones, way up
And again I've been on the rocks.
know all the drinks that an artist
can mix
And the songs that siren can sing;
know all the ways a policeman TO
For-well. most any old thing.
I'm wise tothe game the gamboliers
play
From poker to tapping wire.
And i know how II feels when yon
wake UP next day.
With that awful unquenehable fire
I've had lots OF friends and--oh, BY
the by,
I've noticed now isn't It funny.
That far-away stare that comes 10 the
eye
OF a friend. when you ask him for
money?
Yes--I've played the whole game, but
listen. my boy:
| think IL again j could start.
I'd be a good man; but that good fell
low stunt
Wouldn't be In the cast as my part.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
AUTO KILLS MAN WHO ASKED
FOR LEGAL ELECTROCUTION
Blind Street Singer Had Re-
quested President Taft to
End His Troubles

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. July 3l.--
Thomas McKinzie, the blind street
singer and former Adventist preach
er, died today from injuries inflicted
by the auto OF Henry Raseman, a
Kalamazoo restaurant man, last even
ing. on Main-st McKinZie was cross
ing the street when run down.
The dead man was widely known
on account OF his plea to President
Taft, Gov. Wilson OF New Jersey. and
other executives. for public electro
cution, to end his troubles. a year
ago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vicinItyi Tonight and
Thursday fair and continued cooIg mod
crate variable Winds mostly northerly
Lower Michignni Fair tonight md
fhurSdnyg continued cool. -
For the 4 ppcr lakes LiEht to mod
erntc north and northwest Winds and
generally fair weather tonight and
Thursdays continued cool.
For the Lower Lakes Light to mod
crate winds. mostly northeriyt geDer-
nIIy fair tonight mud Thursdn,.
tsur year aRo-todast- tttghe-t- tenn
pernture. S5i lowest, Gsi mean. TSi
clear weather.
The sun sets nj GiS2 .. aud rises
Thursday az ass "a.
The moon rises at si2t ,. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
GROCERS HOLD OUTING
IN TASHMOO PARK

Tashmoo park was the rendezvous
for Detroit grocers, Wednesday, I'D
about a thousand OF them closed
their stores to attend the annual ex-
cursion of the Retail Grocers' asso-
,iation Two steamers were used to
transport the crowd and an elaborate
athletic program was arranged for
the day at the park. with attractive
prizes for the winners Of the various
events.
NJ j. Maloney. president Of the as
ISOLATION, was chairman of the com
.mittee i'm charge of the excursion and
acting with him were W. J. Cusick,
q. w Faulmann, j. @ Reick, j. X.
Rebone. and George V. Rowe
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
PRISONER WAS ENGAGED
TO FOUR, OFFICERS SAY
One Widow is Said to Have
Turned Over Her Entire
Bank Account

KALAMAZOO, Mich, July 3l.-D.
y Lamar, held In Jail on larceny
Charge. is engaged TO four Kalamazoo
widows, say the officers. The names
og the women are being withheld dur
.ng an investigation which Is being
conducted into Lamarrs stay in this
city. The discovery of his many al
legged engagements was made by Dep
aty Sheriff Burns. 1t is alleged that
one widow turned over her entire
bank account to him, and that an
ether was about Nady TO deed her
nome to Lamar.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
MOVING PICTURE MEN
PLACED UNDER ARREST

KALAMAZOO. Mich, July 3l.-The
managers OF two moving picture the
tiers and of messenger s~rNIce
we're arrested yesterday on cnarr-7
Of employing children under 10 yt-
OF age. The complaint was made "
Miss I.uella Burton, of Lansing, an
agent Of the labor department. II is
understood that other warrants will
soon be issued, il being alleged that
several other concerns in Kalamazoo
amploy child labor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
HIGHBALLS SOLD AT
SODA FOUNTAINS?

r GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July 3t.--
Prosecuting Attorney Phelps and
Sheriff Hurley are investigating
charge that local druggists are vio-
lating the state liquor laws by serv.
ing ginger-ale highballs at the soda
fountains The crusade will be ex.
tended into the county
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
GIRL LEAPS FROM EIFFEL
TOWER TO AWFUL DEATH

PARIS, July 31.-The police are
trying to identify the young woman
who jumped yesterday from the top
TO the second platform of the Eiffe
tower, 525 feet, and was crushedbe-
yond recognition Extra precautions
have been taken at the tower, as the
attendants say attempts at imitation
generally follow such suicides.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
DIVE INTO LAKE is FATAL.

MUSkkGON Mich, July 81 =
Heart failure is supposed 10 have
seized John Wesley. OF Chicago. AZ.
ter he dived from a rowboat AT Twin
Lakes. lie rose TO the surface and
gave a few frantic cries for help.
sank and failed to come up again.
The body was recovered and will be
shipped 10 Chicago He vas man
ager Of Wholesale plumbing house
conducted by his father In that city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
PROF. FERRIS AND WIFE
TO TAKE TRIP ON LAKES

BIG RAPIDS, Mich, July 3l.-Prof.
and Mrs. Woodbridge n. Ferris will
leave next week for a cruise on the
great lakes. Mrs. Ferris health is
none too good. and the professor
thinks the trip will greatly benefit
her
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
CHINESE LEADERS PLAN
$4,000. 900 BAN

SHANGHAI July 3t.-eDr Sun
Sen and eV Minister OF War HIS
Sing concluded ARRANGEMENTS tod ~
establish a hauk here, rapttatte -
SI0 eco GOO It's main purpose -
finance the government AVOIDS ~
necessity of borrowing abroa'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31

Tho Rev. Fr. LOuis } Van Straelen.
a retired priest. who was a one time
udEtUr " st Marys church. died, Taes-
day night. In St Marys hospital. Of
innrmities arising from old age Since
his r. tirement 10 years ago he has
been living In St Claire Heights. Thc
funeral will be held THURSDAY aud in
terment VII Es - Ait Elicit esEastsry-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
Kneeb IN Prayer in Courtroom
When He IS Freed on Probation

KALAMAZOO 3--When informed by
in silen pray
Conoh Is unab o English
unable his appreciation
wash finally
filled with
sherins
a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
COUNCIL ASKS SHEPHERD
TO TO CALL CALL GRAND JURY IF
HE THINKS IT NECESSARY
Seven Accused Aldermen Aid in
Passing Probe Resolution
With String Attached
MOVE TO GUST SCHREITER
Ordinance to Abolish Position of
Council Secretary Goes
to Committee
MOVE TO GUST sCHREITER
ACTION TAKEN BY THE
COUNCIL, TUESDAY NIGHT

Resolution adopted requesting
Prosecutor Shepherd to call
grand jury for graft probe, II he
considers the evidence warrants
his doing so.
Measure to abolish office Of
secretary Of council committees,
now held by e. r. Sehreiter, Jr,
referred to committee.
Resolution to forbid any per-
sons but city officials and news
papermen on floor Of council
chamber during sessions voted
down.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
RcpublIcans WIND Helme aFired..

A movement has been started in the
Fourteenth Ward Republican club TO
petition Gov. Osborn TO demand the
resignation OF James w Helme. Of
Adrian. state dairy commi issioner be-
cause he Is a Democrat and candidate
FOR the Democratic nomination for
lieutenant governor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31

Business-IIke Printing. 80 FUSS ard
no feathers The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co., IS
John r. st PHI Main l49S or CITY 2jss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
rnln,.. nnnh CONCERTS.

Schmemann's military band. Herman
" Schmemann director, VIII render the
following progrgm this afternoon ana
his evening on Belle Isle. March, a
Royal Prince (Mincr), medley wal'k.
Good Rye Eve rVhJdy" from "A Mod
.crn Eve" GILBERT overture. "Pique
rame" CSuppeD. gems from "Three
twins (HoschnaD solo for Nylophon",
Mt1lCN OF the Latest songs AdolPh
A. Wohl; descriptive. Cavalry Charge
1.uders): melodies FROM Alma, Vince
10 You Lfve2" (Briuuetl Thomas
lahey. baritone VIII sing at the even
ing concert
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31
MARKET opENFG

NEW YORK. Jaiy slime sso.~
market opened strong.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-31

Job Printing Tonc Right. Timss
Printing Co.. 15 John R.-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
Realty Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester- day in the office of the probate clerk showing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration being 5000 or more:
 $1400--Bessemer Land and Improve ment company to J. s. Pitts, lots :, x and 12. in block 52f. according to the plans and surveys of the Bessemer Land and Improvement company.
 s1S00--T. II. Aldrich. sr., to W. s. Sigsbee. lot r. in block POP. according to the plans and surveys of the North Birmingham Land company.
 s2250-B. s. Jackson and wife to NJ. x. George. lots and 6, in block 10, lots 4 and 5, In block '. according to the plans and surveys of the Eureka Land company
 s17S2--J. II. Terrell to N. F. Wright, lot 2. in block 3, according to the plans and surveys of East Lake
 s1ooo-Henry Hull and James H. Hun to F. W. Cooper. lot 1. in block 1s ac- cordIng to the plans and surveys of the city of Birmingham.
 s1050--Mose Zivits to Domemco Mon talbano. lot IS, In block E." according to the plans and surveys of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-30
AT THE HOTELS

J. R. Russell of Cullman, S. c. Oliver of Talladega and T. F. Patterson of Selma are registered at the Empire.
 A. S. Bowen of Chattnooga, O. C.. Pitts of Memphis and w. P. Jones of Jasper are stopping at the Metropoli- tan.
 Thomas W. West of Decatur, J. B. Heating of Montgomery and w. A. Lawson of Cincinnati are at the Morris.
 J. A. Anderson of Tuscaloosa, Paul Crawford of New Decatur and John B. Davidson of Dora are registered at the Florence.
 John McPherson of Clayton, o. S. Hengles of Chicago and c. M Mathews of Detroit are stopping at the Bir- mingham.
 James K. Payne of St. Louis, L. c. Watson of Anniston and S. R. King of Dallas, Tex, are registered at the Hill man.