Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 151, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1919 — MUNCIE MAYOR SEIZED IN PRIZEFIGHT FRAUD. [ARTICLE]

MUNCIE MAYOR SEIZED IN PRIZEFIGHT FRAUD.

Muncie, Ind., June 26.—Horace G. Murphy, prosecuting attorney of Delaware county, and Dr. Rollin H. Bunch, mayor of Muncie, were arrested today in connection with operations by alleged swindlers Vho made their. headquarters in Muncie. The arrests were made by United States Marshal Mark Storen on warrants issued on federal grand jury indictments. Both men gave bonds for SIO,OOO each. The government’s allegation is that they provided protection from arrest to the alleged swindlers, victims of whom are said to reside in several states. Mayor Bunch denied any connection with the men recently arrested and accused by the federal authorities of having svfandled at least thirty-four wealthy men by means of fake prize fights and wrestling matches. He asserted he was the victim of spite work. Prosecutor Murphy was elected in 4016—0 - a reform ticket—and reelected in 1918. It has been charged that the alleged gang obtained more than $200,000 in its work. Thirteen men previously were arrested.