Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1917 — Rumored That Guard May Again Be Called Out. [ARTICLE]

Rumored That Guard May Again Be Called Out.

The Indiana state house, was placed under guard of armed soldiers Sunday as a result of the Strained relations with Germany. A national guard detail is guarding the entrance of the building, while another is engaged in gatroling the grounds. Thcs presence of Adjt. Gen. Harry B. Smith and Lien. Pearle A. Davis, who remained in their offices until midnight in expectation of possible mobilization ordersr added to the military air about the capitol. Acting for Governor Goodrich; Adjt. Gen Smith called out a detachment of fifteen men. from Battery A of Indianapolis at noon to protect the Indiana National Guard supplies in^tfye near the basement storehouse until relieved by order of the governor. Rumors led to the belief that _mobilization orders for the Indiana guard might be received from the central department headquarters in Chicago. The machinery of the guard system is well oiled and ready for in stant action of whatever sort, it is said officially. .-.c.i-1.1 -