The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-06


One of the bits of informa-
tion which the prosecutors gave
out was that Stephenson denied
that the documents to which
he referred in his letter last
fall to Thomas Adams, Vim
cennes Qnd.) editor, had been
stolen from him.
Stephenson said that they still
are under his control and that they
could be produced. The prosecutors
refused to state whether they ex-
pected to get them Immediately or
how many of them they might hope
to get in the near future.
Calls Story Amazing
"The story told by Stephenson
was most amazing" said Holman.
1--WE can not, of course give out
the details, But 1t was most con-
vinclng ana results can be expected.
HE treated us very we'll. He had
been told by his attorney to give to
us certain information and gave 1t
to the extent that he had been ad-
vised."
1t was apparent from the prose-
cutor's remarks that they were most
ir1fnrnEfnd fVN f1an efa
Stephenson still has control of the
documents which he said last fall
would prove Statewide corruption.
The last grand jury traced black
box of documents to Mildred
Meade, who hastily fled. 1t is pre-
sumed to be the contents of that
box which Stephenson referred to
in his statements to>the prosecutors.
Believed Sincere
From the guarded admission of
the prosecutors, it was indicated
that Stephenson was sincere when
he issued his statement that lie had
been double-crosSed for the last
time and had decided to try out a
oyoOcHl VI IeVeidUlOIlS.
That he has told all he knows or
involved any high official at this
time appeared not so certain. 1t
was believed that extent of the
present statements is limited and
that his attorneys expect to watch
results OF this part frankness before
advising further statements.
That he eventually will DISCUSS all
his political manipulations and con-
nections as freely as he disclosed
those on which action may be ex-
pected in the near future is the be-
lief of those who talked with him.
Confirm Statements
The statements Of Stephenson
confirm to a degree the declarations
made in his letter last September,
made public by Thomas Adams.
The statements which contain no
direct charges are said to have fur
ther convinced the prosecutors that
Stephenson could tell much more
if he desired.
The Importance of the conference
lies in the fact that for the first time
Stephenson has talked to the prose>
cutors under conditions when he
could be expected to make good on
his first open charge.
The failure to subStantiate his
first charges gave rise to the counter
charge that Stephenson was bluffing
and had no documents which would
be embarrassing to any officiaS
whom he put Into Office.
The continued visits of many men
whose Affiliations were suspicious
and persistent efforts to prevent
him from talking heightened the
public belief that he. was "sparring"
and never would make good.
Knows of Grand Jury Actions
That many witnesses were re-
.luctant to go before the grand jury
is understood by the special prose-
cutors who have come into the case.
Among other things Stephenson
showed that he closely and accu-
rately was informed as to the pro-
ceedings of the last grand jury
and knew all evidence presented.
That familiarity with the grand
jury investigation is one Of the mat
ters now of Importance to the spe-
cial prosecutors recently named by
Judge Collins to investigate.
They will inquire. in all probable
ity, as to the source of his inforhla-
tion and how 1t was carried to him.