Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-05-02
Witnesses Say That Ryan
Dr0Ue Beer Laden Machine
SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY BY MRS. SMITH AND DAUCII-
TER IN CITY COURT, INVOLVES POLICE
OFFICER
Latter Stoutly Denies Allegaons-Samuel Smith Held For
Superior Court.-Thomas Culley Fined

The first witness called by the pro-
Secution was William s. Congdon Of
Millimantic, federal prohibition agent
He testified that he had been told and
had been informed l. letter, some of
which were anonymous, he acknowi-
edged on cross examination, that Ii
quor could be purchased at the City
iiotei.
Samuel Rich, bondsman for Thomas
Culley. enc Of the accused, stated that
the reputation Of the City Hotel, as he
had come To know 1t during his resi-
dence in the city. was that liquor was
sold there. He knew the hotel IA
place where you could get what you
want"
Prosecuting Attorney Carpenter
next called Thomas W. Cullcy. Mr..
Culley stated that he was employed by
Mr.. Smith as room clerk. and besides
this job he did other work such as
sweeping and hopping up. washing
windows and the like. He declared
that he did not run or own any part of
the hotel business. but that he worked
for and was paid for his services by
Mr.. Smith.
On cross examination by Attorney
Miron. MIR. Culley refused 10 answer
a question as to whether or not he ever
sold any liquor at the hotel. He re-
fused. he said. on advice of his counsel.
Attorney Ernest G. Morse.
Saw No Police at Hotel
Mr.. Miron asked the witness il he
had ever seen Captain Of Police Jarvis
in the hotel Things became bit dra-
matte Immediately this question was
pronounced. for Mr.. Culley leaped 10
his feet and raising his right hand. az
II Ia give emphasis to the truthfuiness
of his assertion. replied with an em-
phatie no lie was asked II he had
ever seen Patrolman John r. Ryan at
the hotel. The witness replied that he
had: that Mr.. Ryan had come there
frequently 10 play cards. Did Oiiicer
Ryan ever get any liquor at the no.
tel" was the next question hurled at
The witness by Mr.. Miron. But the
witness refused to answer the question,
on advice of his counsel.
After few fiery moments Mr.. MI.
ron gave up his cross examination or
i the witness and the prosecution called
f to the stand Rev John &. Stodsard,
pastor of the Baptist church. Mr.,
Stoddard testified as TO his knowledge
of the reputation of the hotel, gather
cd from people who had told him what
they knew. Ii was his belief. he said,
that the hotel sold liquor. Mr.. Stoddard
testified To talking over with States
/ Attorney Searls the matter of the re-
ported conditions at the hotel. as re-
CARDS liquor selling.
Hears Numerous Complaints
Special Police Officer Ernest Ia
/ Chandler told the court that numerous
women had complained To him thai
F their husbands were getting drunk on
/ liquor purchased from the City Hotel
that he overheard men say that the
stuff could be bought there. In his
opinion, the place had a well estab.
lished reputation that il sold liquor,
Mr.. Chandler said that he had report
ed complaints lodged with him both
with the captain of police and with the
prosecuting attorney.
Mark ii. Wilson was the next wit.
/ ness Tor the prosecution. He stated
/ that he formerly. roomed at the hotel
M. that he paid his rent to Guiicy and
supposed him 90 be the proprietor. fhe
witness was not cross examined.
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