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Influence and Bribery Allegations Shape Indiana Legislature
Special correspondence from Indianapolis reports Democratic leaders led by Tom Taggart and Terre Haute brewer MillIonaire Brewer blocked a high license bill raising saloon licenses to 1000 dollars, aided by liberal party influence and aporte to temperance reform. The piece cites roll calls, financing from breweries, and a counter move to raise school taxes. It notes the Bland two cent fare bill for railroads, insurance regulation changes, and the push for a state finance board and depository safeguards. The piece portrays a legislature under liquor and gambling influence while praising Republican actions on rail fares and insurance oversight.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart
French Lick Monte Carlo
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Mattingly
Indiana
Senate
House
Taggart-Fairbanks
Repulliccans
Fort Ave
Honce
Committee On Public Morals
Democratic Party
Noa
Oscar Bland
Linton
Boards of Finance
Town Board of Finance
School Board of Finance
Township Advisory Board
Township Board of Finance
Auditor of State