New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-26

ers Two days later the uncle died
but by that time Tedesco had sue
ceeded in making his escape and was
robably on the high seas bound for
a haven in America. The six surviv-
ing brothers swore jointly to avenge
the murder, if they ever had an OPP
portunity. If it is true that DiVanzo,
nephew of Tedescos victim, met 81
monelli by chance, 1t seems that Fate
guided him to this city and cast him
in a role stranger than any ever WOW
en- for a motion picture thriller.
1t is said that DiVanzo and Du-
gone are suspected Of being connected
with a gang of alleged white slavers"
unearthed at 21S Elm street a short
time ago when it was learned that a
girl named Evelyn Fafa was being
held prisoner there. Chief Rawlings
said this afternoon he did not believe
the prisoners were connected with the
gang.
The Autopsy.
DR.. ]. G. Jarvis of Hartford, act
ing for DR.. Bunce, who is away on a
vacation, performed the autopsy on
the remains of Simoneli at kenney's
undertaking morgue this morning, in
the presence of Chief Rawlings, Capt.
Grace. Sergeant Hart and Policeman
Massey. The autopsy disclosed the
fact that three bullets had entered
the head, two through the neck and
one at the end of the left ear The dl-
rect cause of death was due to one or
the bullets entering at the neck hndlng
it's way through the base of the brain
and reaching a base at the frontal
fra
to the skull in an l. shape. The pei
let in the back of the ear struck the
mastoid process of the temple and the
bullet was flattened as if pounded with
q hammer All of the bullets were To-
Gated and are in the possession or
Medical Examiner Elcock.
Examining Witnesses.
Prosecutor Klett examined several
witnesses to the affray and at the
conclusion he said that he was sat
isfied that both men participated in
the murder. To John he attributes
the firing of two shots and Steve the
other. Prosecutor Klett claims that
the action of John in admitting every
thing SO clearly may be attributed TO
efforts to shield his pal. The prose-
cutor is also in possession of evidence
wait for their victim and shot him
unawares. He also lauds the work
of the Meriden police and the jitney
driver who first informed the Silver
city police of the clue that led to
the capture.
State Police Here.
Chief Robert T. Hurley and Officer
Verelli of the state police department
arrived in this city this afternoon
and visited the police station. AS is
customary in their visits to the local
station, reticence was shown by both
officers, but it is believed that they
have been detailed to the case at the
instance of States Attorney Hugh M.
AlcOrn.
Prisoners Taken Away.
At 1:45 o'clock this afternoon
States Attorney Alcorn conferred
with Chief Rawlings on the telephone,
and at the conclusion Of the talk the
local official at once began prepara-
lions for the removal of the prisoners
to the county building where Mr.. Al
corn will talk with them late TINS
afternoon. Throughout the day,
large crowd gathered in front of po-
lice headquarters awaiting glimpse
of the prisoners. In charge OF Chlef
Rawlings the accused were tdheH
shortly before 3 o'clock to Hartford
in the police auxiliary car.
Anxious About Bail.
At the close of the preliminary trial
in court this morning, Di VanZo sent
for J. Palmieri, the interpreter with
whom he discussed his case, and dur
ing the talk he inquired whether he
could get bail. Both prisoners were
in possession of sums of money, and
both had registration cards showing
that they were among the eligibles
for military duty.
May Be Tried at Once.
During the session Of the superior
court this afternoon, States Attorney
Alcorn appeared before Judge William
S. Case and asked that a grand jury
be empaneled Friday morning to bring
in an indictment charging DiVanzo
and Dugone with murder in the first
degree. Attorney Alcorn said it was
evident that both men came to this
city with the intent to murder Sim
onelli and a quick trial was impera-
tive.
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