Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1914 — MAYOR ROBERTS NOT GUILTY [ARTICLE]

MAYOR ROBERTS NOT GUILTY

Jury Acquits Terre Haute’s Executive Who Was Indicted for Election Frauds. Terre Haute, Ind., Maly B.—The jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Mayor Donn Roberts, indicted for election frauds, at the end of 20 minutes. One ballot was taken. There was a riotous scene in the courtroom, which was crowded. A procession was formed and a band of music secured. At some of the fire houses bells were rung. Mayor Roberts says the verdict was really against the utilities companies, which, inspired the prosecution. i