New Britain herald., 1926-02-06
May be Several Charges Prosecutor Says, But Identity of Person To Be Accused Is Not Revealed.
Sullivan Admits Repairs Have Frequently Been Made Without Getting Permit From City.

q intend to go the limit Tn this easel" declared Prosecutor Joseph c. Woods, this morning when asked by a Herald repor- ter, if he contemplated issuing any warrants against the North < Judd Mfg. Co.,, for the collapse of the annealing de- partment Thursday noon, when eight persons were killed and 10 injured.
 q shall investigate every possible angle," he continued. and if there is any evidence of criminal negligence, or any other violations of the law, shall certainly prosecute.
 "There may be several charges. l cant determine how many, or if any, until have talked to factory officials, and have thoroughly investi- gated myself. l shall spend most of the day in conference with officials of the North X Judd company"
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods intimated, however, that there is a strong possibility of a charge of criminal negligence being brought against the con- pany, and from the tone of his speech it is probable that other charges may develop during the day.
 Last night Prosecuting At torney Woods stated that he was satisfied the roof of the annealing department was re- paired last June or July with out a permit from the city.
 "The authorization of the build ing committee was required before any changes could be made legally in the roof or any other part of the structure" Nlr. Woods said, 'and it was up to tho owner builder, archi- tect, or an agent of one of them to submit plans of the proposed altera- tions and get a permit which I am informed was not done. As soon as I can determine which man or men is, or are, responsible for the failure to comply with the city ordinance. shall issue a warrant. Under my oath of office. I have no other al- formative in the matter The prosecutor entered the inves-
 tigation on his own account when news reached him that q conference . of city officials in Mayor Paonessa' $ office agreed that the thickness and
 weight of the concrete roof covering
 seemed 10 have been excessive for , the size of the supporting pilaster as originally built"
 Coroner Undecided , When questioned over the tele- I phone this morning, County Coroner
 J. Gilbert Calhoun, was very indeti-
 mite. and would not commit himself
 positively on any question asked !, him.
 a q don't know when I shall star n an Investigation, or if l shall star e one. That remains to be seen. A
 any rate. shall not conduct an in '. vestigation today. l have not de :, cided yet what action l shall take I Building Inspectors On Trail
 In the meantime Building lnspec
 tors Edward J. Honnossy and Arthu N. Rutherford have promised tn u prosecutor the utmost cooperation U and are now or d tour ot the fac
 tory checking up reports that thi 'e alleged violation, though perhaps al .' tended by the most serious Consc 'o quences, was but one O, d series c U violations extending over d period c y years.
 Vice-preNlcnt Raymond Sulliva
 admitted today that alterations an
 repairs are being constantly made q
 the factory without securing permit
 such as are required under the cit IT. charter,
 In The case of The altered roc er there was no stipulation in the COT
 tract by which the persons haudlin
 the work were required to take or ,d city permits. Vice president Sulliva ,r said this morning.
 lie Liability On Factory officials n. In an of-hand opinion todg al Prosecutor Woods said the ahSen, Int of some understanding by whic on this duty was delegated the factor th officials would mako them liab ed for prosecution.
 n- The charge will be brought VI tot der tho following provision of u ry city charter:
 "Bcfore the erection, constructio ,rt alteration and repair or removal 1 ch any building or any part thereof nv said city has begun, the owne .v, builder, architect or agent sha re- submit 10 the building ecmmissiC on A clear statement of the materia ,n-