Klan Secrets Told At Louisiana Hearing In Bastrop
At a Bastrop Louisiana hearing state prosecutors presented testimony on the Morehouse Parish Klan chapter. Ex klansman Norseworthy identified Capt J K Skipwith as the leader and described black hooded raids, punishments, and deportations tied to Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards kidnapping and slayings. Witnesses recounted masked men detaining Mer Rouge residents and a game stop near Bastrop.
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Ku Klux Klan
Watt Daniel
Thomas Richards
Barish Kian
J. K. Skipwith
J. F. Norse- Worthy
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Sidney White
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Soldier bonus bill introduced in the house
Legislators push a broad agenda as the house opens with a soldier bonus bill introduced along with abolition efforts and a plan to shift costs to trolley companies. Reports also favor a $10,000 county treasurer salary, and a flurry of bills on securities, blue sky laws, and constitutional amendments.
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Friends of primary law
Marion county
Securities department
House
English
Weather Forecast for Indiana and Indianapolis
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair to warmer conditions, with Wednesday slightly cooler in extreme northeast. Indianapolis area should see generally warm Wednesday and probably warmer Thursday. Weather details include yesterday's conditions and temperature ranges with notable humidity and daily highs.
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Indianapolis
New Use for Airplane Seeds Field at Grain Ranch
Tracy, Cal, January. A pilot in an airplane began to seed a three mile west field on the Agminater ranch. The machine hovered feet from the ground and the released seed covered a wide swath.
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TRACY
Cal
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Agminater
Haslep Named President of Indianapolis School Board
Dr Marie Haslep elected executive head of the Indianapolis board of school commissioners at a tense meeting, with Gadd as vice president and Emhardt returning as chairman of buildings and grounds. The board plans a $1 million temporary loan and bond funding for Argenta Technical schools.
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Indianapolis board of school commissioners
Bert
Gadd
Adolph G. Emhardt
Marle Haslop
Emhardt wis
Frank P. Roas
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Charles L. Barry
William D. Allison
Dr. Haslop
Allron
California
Heslop
Mr. Allison
Barry
Frank B. Ross
Albert Baker
James Ross
Debtors and Debt Funding Move Stirring Congress
Washington debate centers on extending the term for funding Britain’s war debts. House members charge the plan would surrender Congressional power over debt terms while the debt settlement commission seeks to secure terms and present a statute allowing adjustments within existing law. Representative John Garner argues Congress must retain control and cites a Republican critique. He predicts action to modify rates and timelines is forthcoming.
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United States
Europe
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debt founding commission
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Texas
Ways and means committee
Simeon Ty Fears
Ohio
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New York
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Upshaw Says High Officials Bootlegged in Washington
Representative Upshaw of Georgia accuses top Washington officials, not just members of Congress, of drinking bootleg liquor. He vows to expose names to authorities, rebukes Congress as a police matinee, and urges repeal of the eighteenth amendment. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
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France Ready To Advance Into Essen At Daybreak
French forces prepared to push into Essen at first light with additional delays possible. The advance follows recent naval and air support, as commanders assess road conditions and enemy positions near the city.
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Premier Poincare May Be Allowed to Address Parliament Fresh
Paris dispatch reports France ready to seize the Ruhr with troops advancing by daybreak and Premier Poincare possibly briefing Parliament while the occupation is fresh. Germany risks reserve measures as Paris coordinates with London and Washington on the plan.
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Indianapolis Btock Exchange
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Great Britain
Light Company to Fight Power Case
Special to The Indianapolis Star reports an assault on Wilton of Indianapolis on the Lafayette road near Terre Haute. He was attacked by a man and woman who tried to recruit him as a companion, forced him to drive toward Terre Haute, robbed him of his watch and money, and fled. Police searched for the pair. his car was found abandoned. Also covered is Merchants Heating and Light Co petitioning for a rehearing on a certificate granting the Indianapolis Terre Haute and Eastern Traction Co. power, with contesting lines from Merchants and Indianapolis Light and Heat. Authorities note power needs for street cars and plans for a $7 million expansion of a local power plant amid disputes over electric service.
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Baker's
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Civil Service Reform League&bread
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Indianapolis Star
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public reriice commission
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Indianapolia Street Railway
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Youth never saw woman until he was 15 years old
Toronto man Richter recounts first sight of a woman after living with fur robbers. He left Arctic life four years ago to pursue robbers in the city, having never seen a car or streetcar before. He remains wary of women and curious about urban life as he searches for his quarry.
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United States
Europe
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Cleveland
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St. Paul
Baltimore
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Jacques Hichter
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Indiana associations and clubs convene across Indianapolis hotels
The Indianapolis Today page lists multiple associations and clubs holding meetings and luncheons in various hotels. Among them are the Bakers Association at Cleypool, the Bottlers Association at Claypool, the Sand and Gravel Producers, and the Railway Conductors, with sessions at Claypool Hotel, Hotel Severin, Hotel Lincoln, and other venues. Several events include luncheons, receptions, and dinners with times ranging from morning to evening, plus university and chamber activities. Names include Denison Hotel, Marion Club, and Purdue University Alumni.
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Cleypool
Poland
China Breeiers’ Association
Denison
Marion lab
Marion Club
Indiana Sand and Gravel Producers
Claypool totel
Indiana State Bottlers
Claypool
State Assembly Women's Club
Juncheon
Kimanis Club
Jancheon
Lilliputian actor proves age by birth certificate
Tony Wyser, an eight year old performer with the Lilliputian troupe, traveled from Meadville Pennsylvania to obtain a copy of his birth certificate to satisfy a child labor law during a visit to a Lyric theater. He appeared on stage in disguise as officials checked his age.
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Lyris
Weyser
Meadville
Waser
Eddie Foy Marries Again in Holy Cross Church
New York reports Eddie Foy and Tail the Little Hoyas girl under management tonight. A new indefinite directorship at Holy Cross Church in the theater district was arranged by Father Francia P. Duffy. Foy’s fourth wife is Marie Comb, a widow, aged around WD years, credited as home girl. Lenine’s condition worsened, with telegrams from Helsingfors noting a brain bleed as reported by Bachinke Telegraph.
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Laura Smith Returns as Cosmopolitan Commentator
Laura Smith, renowned writer from Paris, returns to provide ongoing commentary on modern life and social customs. Her column will interpret local conditions from a cosmopolitan perspective, appearing as a special addition to the home staff.
Indiana House weighs soldiers compensation bill in 1926
A bill introduced by Rep Ezra W. Graham and Rep Glenney Blyerly seeks a three installment payment plan up to 20 dollars monthly to Indiana veterans from World War I. The proposal would create a Soldiers' Compensation Fund funded by property taxes and administered by a service recognition board with a referendum at the next general election.
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audier aonus
allor
mirse
Indiana
House of Representatives
Ezra W. Graham
Kosciusko county
G Ienny Blerly
Crawford
Harrison
United States
Charles Kettleborough
beginiative reference bureau
salt
Ralph &. Updike
Marion county
Indiana Senate debates streetcar funding and state finances
A bill by Senator Charles S. Ratt of Terre Haute would require street railway companies to pay for the upkeep of rails and between-track space, a longstanding friction. The session also discussed House Bill No. 1 allocating 100000 for legislature expenses and a resolution seeking a two year revenue forecast from state auditors and finance boards, with partisan debate and committee referrals.
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CAIMTOL
Senate
Charles S. Ratt
Terre Haute
trarkand
state auditor
state board of finance
eara
Joeseph Cravens
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trarka
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Feutt
Indianapollo
Indianapolis
Cravens
Neji
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Cratena
English
Nad
Branch
General Assembly
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Alen
Indiana Republicans Split Over Primary Abolition Plan
In Beveridge Indiana, party factions clash as abolition supporters urge repeal of the state wide primary. Senator Richards and Representative Gottschalk oppose the measure while Beveridge aides and party leaders seek a unified stance. The Senate elections panel delays the Period bill and the House debates technical amendments.
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INDIANA STATE CAPITOL
Jen
Clem J. Richards
Terre Haute
Branch
Republican state committee
Will K. Penrod
Loogoo
Thurman A. Gottschalk
Dem
House Elections committee
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Beveridge
Albert J. Beveridge
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Oscar A. Ahlgren
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Claypool
Toner
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Indiana
Neneer Alt
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Richards Counts On Senate Boost Against Period Measure
Lem J. Richards is counted on to bolster support in the Senate committee while Gottachalk refuses to introduce the proposal in the House.
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Gottachalk
House
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