Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1898 — New Poll Law. [ARTICLE]

New Poll Law.

The new Indiana poll law, which is now in effect, provides for a fine of $1 to $25, to which may be added imprisonment in a county jail or workhouse for ten days, for anyone refusing to give a poll taker any information they may possess regarding the names, residence or other qualification in regard to voting of any person within their district, township, municipality, ward or precinct. The law especially applies to boarding-houses or hotel keepers.