Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1914 — SUBSIDY DEFEATED IN JORDAN TOWNSHIP [ARTICLE]

SUBSIDY DEFEATED IN JORDAN TOWNSHIP

Vote Stood 54 to 82—President Roberts Indicates That He May Make Another Trial.

Th® proposition to vote a l¥a per cent tax as a subsidy for the Indiana Northwestern Traction Co. in Jordan township was lost Tuesday by a vote of 82 to 51, the majority against the tax being 28. Mr. Roberts, president of the road, is now! of the opinion that the real well wishes of the voters was not expressed at the election, as he states that twenty or more persons who had voted against the tax made the statement later that they had been misinformed about several matters and that they would be glad of another chance to vote for the subsidy. It is not Improbable that another attempt Will be made in both Jordan and Carpenter townships, the election being held a little later in the year. Mr. Roberts put up the cash to pay the expenses of the elections and will'do so again and it is not a serious inconvenience to go to the polls and the railroad is a thing of such great importance in the development of this section of the state that vqe shall hope to see the progressive people of these townships lay aside all prejudices and selfishness and vote the Subsidies when they have the next opportunity.