Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1902 — SUSPENDS HIS RIGHT TO VOTE [ARTICLE]

SUSPENDS HIS RIGHT TO VOTE

Indiana Jude* Sets Precedent In Case of Han (barged witb Drunkenness. La Porte, Ind., special: Judge Tuthill, presiding judge in the superior court, sentenced William Henke to thirty days in the county jail, a fine of SIOO and disfranchisement for three years. This is the first time in the history of the state that a citizen has been disfranchised because of drinking habits. Henke is a confirmed drinker. Judge Tuthill took this drastic measure to reform him. When sober he is a good citizen.