Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1908 — MARTIAL LAW AT MUNCIE. [ARTICLE]

MARTIAL LAW AT MUNCIE.

Street Car Strike Necessitates Use of National Guard. Because of the riots following the street ear strike at Muncie, Ind., Governor Hanly issued a proclamation declaring that city to be under martial law. The proclamation says that Muncie and its immediate environs is in a state of riot and insurrection against the laws of the State, and suspends <Hvil law. Quartermaster General Powell was sent to Muncie with troops, and carried the proclamation in person. With the proclamation was a letter to General a McKee advising him of the step that had been taken and ordering him to take command of the city of Muncie and the surrounding district. Soldiers were at onee put on patrol duty, guarding the car lines. With their arrival the Union Traction Company announced It was ready to begin running all regular cars “Shoot to kill,” was the order given to the troops when they were put on cars with strike-breakers. In the troublous times since the strike started scores have been Injured, some seriously, and considerable property damage has been done. Several cars were demolished and shot at by strike sympathizers. Governor Hanly has declared he will protect property and preserve peace, and also endeavor to get employes and company officials together in an effort to settle their differences, which arise over low wages and long hours.