New-York tribune., 1921-02-18
Davis Admits Shooting

Davis was locked up at BROOKLYN p =
lice Headquarters, charged with homi-
eide He admitted doing the shooting.
out refused to comment on it, saying
that his attorney had advised him to
make no statement, His only remark
when placed under arrest was: IT'S a
SAD affair; / have nothing to say"
The detectives who took him to
headquarters also took with them the
rine, several revolvers and four large
hunting knives, all of which had been
round on the premises. Several boxes
Of rife and pistol cartridges were
found IN the company offices. Bridg-
etts, the police say, was shot with a
revolver and his companions shot with
the rifle.
1t was said at Brooklyn Police Head
quarters last night that Bridgetts had
had dispute with Davis regarding the
disposition made of a ear belonging
to the latter. Some time ago Davis.
according 10 the police. had a car
stolen and notified the police Of his
loss. Later, II is said, he recovered the
car but failed 20 make this fact known
The police charge that he collected
$1,000 insurance for the loss OF his car
and that some time afterward sold the
car to another man.
The police say they found the ma
chime IN this mans possession and
questioned him about IL in the belief
rnat 1t was q stolen car, but he ex
hlblted NIL OF sale. Last Tuesday
Brldgetts called on Davis and talked
with him regarding the transaction. il
IS SAID. Yesterday afternoon he called
for the second time, this time accom-
panied by McGlone and Koran.
Cries Hes Killing Me-"
Daviss private Office is separated
from an outer Office by a thin parti-
ton When the two detectives and
Horan called yesterday, Bridgetts was
admitted 20 the private Office. the no
hce say, while his companions re-
maIned outside. Several minutes later
McGlone and Horan say they heard
tie two men in the inner Office quar-
reling and then heard Bridgetts crv Ia
McGlone: Eddie, he's killing me!S
McGIone and Horan flung open the
door leading into the private efice and
entered. AS they passed through the
doorway, according to statements bv
them TO the police. they saw Davis
throw down his rife and shoot
brldgetts twice with revolver. Davis
1t is said, then turned upon McGlone
and Horan, dropping his revolver and
picking up his rife again He fred
hrst ar McGlone, it is said, and then
a. Koran, shooting each of them in the
right foot
The shooting attracted the attention
CT employees. Several men, armed
with revolvers, came tearing into the
ofhee, the police say. believing that
Davis had been the victor in a battle
with hold-up men. Their EMPLOYER.
according TO McGlone and Horan. evi-
IDENTIFY was willing 20 let them remain
under this impression as no expIana-
tory statement was forthcoming.
Two Women Held as Witnesses
Instead of talking. Dayss, according
TO the police, quietly seatsd himself At
his desk and telephened for his attor-
ney. When Detectives Neggesnith
Reardon and Kehna, from the Adam =
Street Station, arrived McGlone and
horan told their side of the story. The
Two wounded men were taken to Brook
lyn Hospital and Davis to Police Head
quarters. Nine of the seventy-hve en-
p!oyees Of Davis & Geek were taken IA
| headquarters as witnesses. Two vera
women and seven men.
Ihe police late last night permitted
tne nine witnesses TO go 10 their homes
after admenishing them rot to talk
ABOUT the murder until they had told
thelr stories IN the Adams Street police
court this morning.
FolIce Captain Sullivan and the de-
tectiVes who have been inveseigati-s .
the shooting are at d loss 20 Under.
stand Why neither of the detectives
a@d ~r@~n his revolver This phaas