Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1919 — SEIZE INDIANA MAYOR [ARTICLE]

SEIZE INDIANA MAYOR

MUNCIE EXECUTIVE ARREBTED ON CHARGE OF SWINDLING. ■W 111 • Prosecuting Attorney of Delaware County Also Taken on U. 8. Warrant Muncie. Ind., June 27.—Horace O. Murphy, prosecuting attorney of Delaware county, and Dr. Rollin H. Bunch, mayor of Muncie, were arrested in connection with operations by alleged swindlers who made their headquarters In Muncie. The arrests were made by United States Marshal Mark Storen on warrants Issued on federal grand jury indictments. Both men gave bonds for SIO,OOO each. The government's allegation Is that they provided protection from arrest to the alleged swindlers, victims of whom are said to reside In several states. Mayor Bunch denied any connection with the men recently arrested and accused by the federal authorities of having swindled at least 34 wealthy men by means of fake prizefights and wrestling matches. He asserted he was the victim of spite work. Prosecutor Murphy was elected in 1916 on a reform ticket and re-elected tn 1918. It has been charged that the alleged gang obtained more than $200,000 In Its work. Thirteen men previously were arrested.