Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1918 — STATE NEWS ITEMS [ARTICLE]

STATE NEWS ITEMS

The Doings of Hoosierdom Reported by Wire. GOODRICH’S LIFE IN PERIL Anonymous Letter Threatens the Executive Unless He Takes Steps to Prevent Bryan Opening Prohibition Fight In Indiana. Indianapolis, March 22. —The life of Gov. James P. Goodrich was threatened in an unsigned communication which was turned over to the United States department of justice for investigation. The letter warned the governor that he would meet with violence unless he took steps immediately to stop William Jennings Bryan from speaking at the National Dry federation meeting here April 2 to inaugurate a national prohibition fight. Lafayette Man Killed at Front. Lafayette, March 22.—According to a telegram received here by Mrs. Sarah Gibson from the war department, her son, George Williams, has been killed in action in France. Williams was twenty years old and a member of Battery C, First Indiana field artillery, a part, of the Rainbow division. Williams served on the Mexican border two years ago and sailed for France last September. His father, George Williams, lives in Danville, 111. Trap Gets Horse. Lawrenceburg, March 22. —Floyd W. Gainer, a well-known farmer and stock raiser, living near SpUtrock, has been missing com from his crib. He set a trap with his shotgun attached. Hear-

ing tne report of the discharged gun early in the morning he went to his barnyard and discovered one of his young blooded horses dead near the corn crib. Vandals Damage School*. Shelbyville, March 22—Two Addison township school buildings, located near Shelbyville were entered by vandals and damaged to the extent of S2OO. Ink was splashed about on the walls and blackboards, and many school books were destroyed. Ink was poured over the top of the desks of the teachers. Saloonkeeper Is Sentenced. Gary. March 22.—Frank Escudero, a saloonkeeper, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for extorting $250 from two foreigners by threatening them with jail and posing as a government officer. He caused the arrest of the men because they had failed to register for military conscription. Fort Wayne Controller Quit*. Fort Wayne, March 22.—C. E. Ellenwood has resigned as controller. Tn his resignation to the mayor, Mr. Ellenwood says it is Impossible for him to continue in the position because he believed that additional help was Imperatively needed for the proper conduct of the office. Suffers Broken Arm. Huntington. March 22. —Mrs. W. W. McHenry of Markle suffered a broken arm and Mrs. Wilbur Broyles of Marion suffered severe bruises in an automobile accident, near Markle. A baby in the arms of another woman was not awakened, although the car almost turned over. Fight Dry Law. Laporte, March 22.—Two hundred saloonkeepers of Laporte county, through their attorneys, filed action In the courts here In an effort to prevent the enforcement of the dry law which goes Into effect April 2. Similar action, It‘is said, will be taken in Porter county.

Jaws Are Fractured. Princeton, March 22. —Guy Beard, a railroad employee of Huntington, was brought to the hospital here suffering fractures of both jaws and with his nose and one leg broken. An automobile overturned at Huntingburg. Others In the car were not seriously injured. Foley Heads Defense Council; Indianapolis. March 22. —Michael E. Foley of Indianapolis was elected chairman of the Indiana state council of defense on recommendation of Governor Goodrich. Isaac D. Straus of Ligonier was elected secretary of the council. School Superintendent Re-Elected. Newcastle, March 22.- —E. J. Lewelyn was re-elected superintendent of the Newcastle city school for three years. Mr. Lewelyn came to Newcastle a year ago from North Vernon, succeeding Superintendent Lawrence. Slashes Throat With Razor. Fort Wayne, March 22. —George Parker attempted to commit suicide when he slashed his throat with a razor. He is not expected to live. Parker registered at a hotel as coming from Kalamazoo, Mich. Medical Corps Captain to Camp Grant. Washington, March 22. —[Special.] Captain Walter P. Bliss, medical reserve corps, has been transferred from Fort Riley, Kan., to the base hospital at Camp Grant, Rockford, 111. To Organize War Councils. Laporte, March 22. —Bishop AleTdlng of this Catholic diocese has sent out a call to the members of parishes to organize war councils. Only full-fledged Americans will be admitted to join.