Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 August 1916 — SPECIAL SESSION MAY GIVE SOLDIERS VOTE [ARTICLE]

SPECIAL SESSION MAY GIVE SOLDIERS VOTE

Gov. Dunne May Call One for Illinois Militia. Springfield, 111., Aug. 25.—Governor Dunne will call a special session of the legislature to provide legislation allowing Illinois troops on the border to vote if the state members favor it. He sent teegrams to members of both houses asking if they would be present and favor such a bill if he made the call. Two-thirds majority Is necessary. The telegram of f e governor sent to every legislator and senator follows : “If call is issued for special session of general assembly, will you be present and favor bill permitting members of the National Guard in Texas to vote by mail in primary and general election? Please answer immediately." If enough favorable replies are received to convince Governor Dunne that a bill to enable soldiers to vote while in military duty will pass a special session will be called without delay, lie said.