Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 February 1914 — VICTIM OF THE BOSSES. [ARTICLE]

VICTIM OF THE BOSSES.

If there ever was a victim of the political bosses* it is Hon. L. Ert Slack, of Franklin. Mr. Slack represented Johnson county in the upper branch of the Indiana legislature some years ago, being elected as a democrat. His services to the people were distinguished for their high standard and usefulness. Mr. Slack won the admiration of the people of the state for his effective fight against the machine and his support of progressive measures. When the time came to select a successor to Senator Hemenway Mr. Slack was put forward by his friends for the position, but he was fought so persistently by the bosses that in order to defeat them he joined forces with Senator Shively’s friends and secured the election of that gentleman.'ln recognition of his distinguished services to the state Mr. Slack "was talked of for governor, but his candidacy was fought so bitterly by the Taggart forces that he was forced out of the race. Under the circumstances it is not surprising to learn that he is friendly to the progressive movement. in the state. —Elkhart Democrat.