Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 March 1915 — Clay County School Graft Cases Are Set for Trial. [ARTICLE]

Clay County School Graft Cases Are Set for Trial.

Brazil, Ind., March 29.—The trials of Clarence C. Shipp, Orville M. Hendricks, George M. Ray and Charles C. Hawkins, Indianapolis school supply dealers, all charged with presenting fraudulent claims against Jackson tp., Clay county,

and the first three charged with giving bribes, were set by Judge John M. Rawley here today; The motion of Ray to quash the affidavits was overruled and his trial was set for May 6. Ray asked permission to enter his plea on the day of the trial. The trial of Shipp and Hendricks was set for May 17. The motion to quash the affidavit against Hawkins was overruled and his case set for May 26. The case of James A. Muncie, former trustee of Jackson tp., charged with embezzlement, was not called. McGregor,, Knight and Miller will assist the state in the prosecution of the Indianapolis men. The firm also represents Muncie, who is said to have been promised immunity for evidence against the others.