Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 108, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1915 — Rumor of Embezzlement at Purdue Being Investigated. [ARTICLE]

Rumor of Embezzlement at Purdue Being Investigated.

Sensational rumors are afloat in Purdue circles, and it is said that a shortage has been discovered in the accounts of certain individuals connected with the creamery department. Supt. Stone would neTOier confirm nor deny the rumor. The version of the affair, which is rife in certain quarters, is to the effect that, the shortage came about through the sale of dairy products ana the amount involved is stated to be anywhere from a few hundred to five thousand dollars. In an interview over the long distance telephone Governor Ralston said that the matter had not been reported to him. “If any reports had been maed to any of the departments, I would undoubtedly have been informed of it,” said the governor. “I shall investigate the matter at once,” said M.r Ralston, “and I should be very sorry, indeed, if the rumors prove to be true.”