Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1911 — COP SHOOTS A GREEK. [ARTICLE]

COP SHOOTS A GREEK.

Latter Is Believed to Have Been Trying to Poison Family. Gary, Ind., Feb. 17.—Chief of Police John Martin believes he lhas uncovered a plot to poison Mrs. Paul Carbon and her four children at 560 Jefferson street. Last night William Stich, a Greek, was arrested after a revolver fight with patrolman Anton Valone, in which tlhe former was wounded. Mr. Carbon, who is a wealthy manufacturer, complained to the police that Stich has been acting suspiciously around Iris house at night. Elach , morning Carbon would find fruit ( and candy on Ms back porch on the window led£e. He and his wife became alarmed and they notified the police. Last night Chief Martin sent patrolman Vakme Jo watdh the place. Wlien Stich arrived at the house about i 9 o'clock he saw the patrolman in ‘waiting. He drew hfe revolver

and both exchanged shots. One of tfhe bullets struck Stich in the side of the face. He is in the hospital. A letter and a sack of candy were found on the window. Chief Martin will have the letter translated. It is his opinion that tfhe candy and fruit contain poison.