The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-21
Alcom Probes Santalucia's, Coppeto's Tax Lists
Frankie Burns Lists
 Were Not Admissible
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Ab board of finance is under subpoena to be present. Among those seen In the courtroom today were Major Judge, Charles B. Jackson, Harley Tripp and John A. Hayden and Peter Griff1n. City Treasurer Edward Futile was also on hand, as well as Martin Hayden, clerk of the welfare board.
 Against One Defendant
 Judge Inglis overruled the objec- ton of Attorney Benjamin Slade to the admission of the Santalucia rec ords as against the one defendant.
 Slade characterized the evidence as "immaterial as against one irl- dividual. One defendant Is incapable of conspiring."
 T get your point, returned Judge IngliS, but we'll adhere to the rul- ing"
 With reference to the 1883 tax lists of Santalucia, containing the reference to bill "c. o. Frank Hayes, 76 East Main street." when Special Prosecutor Alcorn read that to the jury and then asked the witness, Scannel, if he knew what 76 East Main street is.
 Attorney Healey Objects
 When Attorney Patrick Healey ob- jected, Judge Inglis stated, That has no significance Tn this case"
 It was apparently on the basis of that notation that Special Prosecu- tor Alcorn intended to show the con- nection between Hayes and Santa lucia.
 Tax records of The Abrigador Dig ger and Philip Coppeto were also admitted in evidence today, but only against Philip Coppeto and not against Ralph Coppeto.
 Ralph Coppeto Out of It
 Attorney Sidney s. Cassel blocked the admission of the evidence against Ralph Coppeto when he complained that mo evidence had been offered to show that Ralph Coppeto had any connection with the Abrigador Digger.
 The fact is," he continued, "he Is not interested"
 Alcorn then offered the exhibits as against Phil Coppeto only, but stated that if later he connected anyone else to the company he would ask to have the evidence ex- tended.
 Attempts to enter the 1934-35 and 36 tax records of the Connecticut Supply Company were also blocked by Attorney Cassel, teamed up with Attorney John H. Cassidy.
 Tn the absence of the jury they argued that such records should not be admitted, and Judge Inglis re- marked, I'm afraid cannot see the purpose in your offer, MT. Alcorn." :"
 Records Are Refused
 Alcorn said that he would seek to show through the records that Santalucia and Fruin were part nefs, also that Daniel J. Leary was interested in the Connecticut Sup ply Company. "The state proposes to show just what the Connecticut Supply Company gave in return for the citys money" he said.
 Judge Inglis refused to admit the records, pointing out that neither Fruin nor the Connecticut Supply Company is on trial. He did admit ths 1887 records of the Connecticut Supply Company, however, because Alcorn has shown partnership agreement between Fruin and San. talucia dated 1887.
 The record was admitted but not read t0 the jury by MT. Alcorn.
 Tax Records Admitted
 Santalucia's tax records admitted were< for 1880, 1881, 1883 and 1884. The others through the years were not admitted because they were not signed by himself.
 Concluding with the Santalucia records, Alcorn brought out records from the tax assessors office con- corning Coppeto and the Abrigador Digger.
 First he attempted to offer the evidence against "the two Ccppetos." When Attorney Cassell claimed that Ralph Coppeto was not con- nected with the company, Alcorn indicated that he might temporarily withdraw Scannel from the stand Tor the purpose or attempting to tie Coppeto in the company.
 Against Phil Only
 Later, he offered the evidence as against Phil Coppeto only. During the arguments, Attorney Frederick Warehouse objected strenuously and Special Prosecutor Alcorn turned abruptly to him and said, Are you counsel for either of the Coppetos?"
 Halting moment, Waterhouse re- turned angrily, That remark was lmcalled for. have right to make an objection for any defendant"
 Judge Inglis warned the jury that the evidence was to be considered only against Philip Coppeto.
 Reading from the tax lists, at one time. Alcorn made reference to Ralph Coppeto, Attorney Cassel was on his feet, shouting, T object"
 Alcorn looked surprised, then smiled and said, T beg your par don, I should have said Phil Cop peto."
 The tax records for the Abrigador Digger, as of May l, 1880, showed one steam shovel, valued at $l,O0O The valuation was not allowed in the record, however The 1930 list ing for Ralph Coppeto was: three Mack dump trucks and one Dodge 3-4 ton truck.
 For 1881, 1892, 1893, the Abrigador Digger listed one steam shovel.
 Philip Coppeto, in 1881, listed two Mack dump trucks, one Dodge de- livery truck and one Cadillac sedan For 1882: two Mack dump trucks, one Dodge and one Cadillac.
 For 1883, two Mack dump trucks and one Dodge truck and one Cadil- lac sedan.
 The state contends that the Abri- gador Digger and Coppeto", a fav- oTed contractor" received more than 3s4 of million dollars during the years l931-1937.
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