The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-21
Mayor Frank Hayes
 Makes First Plea
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! NNOutAuuGo gether in the northwest corner of the room. When Mayor Hayes was called, he arose from his seat in the second row of chairs, as Daniel J. Leary moved aside to let him through. Instead of walking around the chairs, however, Mayor Hayes made a neat hop over the protrud- ing seat, and continued to the bench.
 Arraigned with him were Daniel J. Leary, Carl D. Olsen, Thomas P. Kelly and Thomas J. Fleming. All agreed to waive the reading of the information.
 Mayor Answers Clearly
 To Mayor Hayes, Clerk George H. Freeman said, ITO this information what is your plea?" In a loud and clear voice Mayor Hayes answered, Not guilty"
 How GO you wish to be tried, by the court or by jury?" continued MT. Freeman.
 By jury" said Mayor Hayes. He gave his age as 55. Vile standing before the bench, his left hand was in his pocket, and in this form he continued back to his place.
 Others Follow
 In following the lead of Mayor Hayes in pleading not guilty and selecting jury trials, former Con- troller Leary gave his age as 46; Carl D. Olsen, 38; Thomas P. Kelly, 43; and Thomas J. Fleming, 49.
 Group Follows Group
 The next group to be arraigned consisted of Martin J. Dunn, who gave his age as 43; Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, 54; John H. Crary, 63; Thomas A. Shan ahan, AT; and Michael F. Slavin, "59 years and 10 months" Each pleaded not guilty and selected jury trial.
 Timothy Horgan, who selected trial by the court was included in the next group with Philip Coppeto, Ralph Coppeto, Frank J. CBurns) Santalucia, and James P. Healey. Morgan said he is 59; Phil Coppeto B; Ralph Coppeto 37; Santalucia, 40; and Healey 48.
 Included in the next group to face the court were Henry w. Minor, 63; Simon J. Alderman, 39; Donate Pietroria, 66; John c. Purdie, 50, and John s. Johnston, 48 All pleaded not builty and selected jury trial.
 The final group included George H. Kingsley, AT; William R. Murray, 39; and John B. Meaney, fl.
 Defense Accused of Sailing Special Prosecutor Alcorn accused defense counsel of "stalling" when several objected to the setting of October as the time for the start of the trial.
 It was at this time that Judge h. glis indicated that he would not pre- side at the trial of the accused.
 Question of Trial Dates
 Immediately after all the accused had been put to plea, MT. Alcorn took up the matter of fixing the trial date.
 T don't think I should set the trial date" said Judge Inglis. T assume different judge will sit for the trial, and he should have control of that issue"
 Judge Inglis then continued, "Un- less counsel can all agree I should let the setting of the date go until September 16." That date marks the start of the new superior court term, and Judge Ernest c. Simpson has been assigned here.
 Ready For Trial Monday
 At this point Attorney James D. c. Murray, counsel for Mayor Hayes, interposed to state that his client is ready to go to trial on next Monday, if it could be arranged.
 Attorney Thomas F. McDonough, however, vigorously opposed the set- ting of October as the trial date. He demanded that supreme court decision on his quo Warranto pro- ceedings should precede the start of the trial. Judge Inglis today dis missed the quo warranto, and the appeal will be filed immediately. AlcOrn Status Questioned
 We will not agree to trial Co., tober 4, said MT. McDonough. He was joined in this opposition by At torney George Crawford of New Haven who has appealed to the supreme court from the refusal of Judge Inglis to allow his client, MT. Alderman, inspect the grand jury's minutes. "The appeal will be futile if che trial starts before the appea1 ic IecifIod cold Mr. Cron ford.
 Tt would be a peculiar situation if the prosecutor in the case is found by superior court as not prop erly in the case" said Attorney Mo- Donough.
 Leave Date To Others
 Judge Inglis then stated: T think we have gone as far as we can dur ing the summer months. I think we should leave the date to the judge who is assigned here to pre- side" Judge Ingils is slated to leave Saturday for Cleveland where the annual convention of the American Bar association will be held. He will vacation for the remainder of August, it is believed
 T would like to have you come here at the end of August to en- tertain a new motion for trial date" said Mir Alcorn. T don't want to set date because I won't be here. I'm assigned to another coun- ty" said Judge Inglis.
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn objected