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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
4
The Tribune urges readers to review finances and morals as 1908 closes with record prosperity. It contrasts tariff revision with personal reform, advising balance with Creator and creditor and urging strong moral renewal as the year begins.
Indianapolis dispatch previews a tense Indiana legislative session with Republicans aiming to enact reform despite a powerful lobby of corporations. Dems, led by Tom Taggart associates, plan obstruction. Key issues include public depositories, insurance reforms, county remonstrance in liquor law, and high license debates. Governor Hanly pressed to deliver a reform agenda amid banker and corporate opposition.
The Indiana legislature will meet in one week on January 10. Voters expect substantial reform, but success depends on debate and opposition. Most proposed measures aim at reform and are likely to become law, making the coming term lively and of wide interest to the state.
The Atlanta Constitution and Buffalo Times reflect on New Year mood and Janus myth. Verses celebrate cheer before the year and note Roman Januarius traditions with Janus, two faced god, symbolizing looking back and forward.
In France and Germany New Year celebrations center on gatherings and toasts as presents are exchanged and wishes for happiness are spoken. Paris cafes host festive scenes while Germany adopts the greeting Profit Neu Jobr May the New Year be happy amid similar customs.
At the Yildiz Kiosk the sultan of Turkey maintains the royal practice of New Year presents. Dignitaries and officials understand a substantial contribution is required.
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