Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1906 — The Storms Case. [ARTICLE]

The Storms Case.

Suit has been brought to oust Secretary of State Storms from office, and the charges against him have been made public. The Indianapolis Star says:, “Considerable speculation was occasioned yester day by the publication of the charges under which the prosecuting attorneys expect to remove Storms from his office and declare the place vacant. The complaint was of a broader nature than was expected by those who had watched: developments in the affair. The charge of embezzlement especially excited some talk, since it had been reported previously that the Grand Jury now in session was to make an investigation of the affairs of the office of the secretary of state. It was generally conceded that Governor Hanly had taken a positive stand when he affixed his signature under oath to the truth of the many charges contained in the lengthy accusation. As the case now stands two courses are open to Mr. Storms. He must appear in court in person or by counsel Jan. 13, the day set by Judge Allen, in accordance wjth the statute in order to plead, or by his absence permit default and acknowledge the truth of the Charges. It is] generally believed that his pleading Jan. 13, will be in the na ture of an answer of denial, and upoivthe issue formed the case will be set for final hearing on or befere Jan. 26. No doubt exists that the secretary of state, through his at torneys, will appear and reply to the accusation and will make a defense. If the charges should be sustained the court must declare the office of secretary of state vacant and enter a personal judgment against Mr. Storms for $500.”