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Newspaper

Indianapolis Star

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

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Louisiana plans murder indictment for Klan leader Skipwith

Bastrop Louisiana authorities plan to present Capt. J. K. Skipwith, exalted cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan, to a grand jury on murder charges related to the torture and killing of Watt Daniel and Tom Richard. The probe centers on evidence including testimonies from Lillian Wellman and Puckett Mason as authorities prepare to seek indictments and brief the governor. The case gathers pace as Skipwith prepares for possible arrest on his 75th birthday with a public hearing to follow.

A. G. BROWN Universal Service BASTROP Louisiana grand J. K. Skipwith Watt Daniel Tom Richard Coco Skip Teegerstrom Jim Hart Mr. Holmes Newt Gray Lillian Wellman Daniel Richard Mer—Rouge Akipwith Morehouse parish New Orleana Baton Rouge Skipwith cyclops u i Klux Klan House United States Washington Standard Ofl Indiana Samuel Gompers state of Arkansas Harrison Idaho Fisher stock exchange Paris James L. Butler Nevada Senator Capper Harding J.W. Hudson Jr Brooklyn bandits

Legislature Divides Senate Votes on Income Tax Measure

Senate votes 27 to 2 for income tax plan as House passes amendment to include Spanish war veterans in the bonus bill. Budget committee split on road funds. first budget system appropriation submitted to Legislature. Governor McCray outlines expense requests.

Senate House McCray

Indiana Weather Outlook Wednesday Through Thursday

Weather forecast for Indiana as conditions call for rain on Wednesday and generally fair, colder nights on Wednesday night and Thursday. Indianapolis area expects rain Wednesday with colder nighttime temperatures and colder, fair conditions Thursday. The report includes almanac data such as sunrise times and temperatures for the period.

Indiana nerth Indianapoliis States Weather Bureau

Leygues Reappointed Head Of Foreign Relations Panel

Georges Leygues was re elected chairman of the foreign relations committee of the Chamber of Deputies by 47 to 6 over Maurice Barres and Andre Tardieu. The vote reflected personal loyalties and politics rather than a firm stance on the Washington naval treaty.

PARIS Associated Press Georges Leygues Chamber of Denuurs Maurice Barres Andre Tardieu Leygues Tardieu Barres

Indianapolis Today Church and Club Meeting Schedule

A listing of events in Indianapolis including Downey Avenue Christian Church services at 8 p m and 1 20 p m Kinsznis Club luncheon at the Claypool hotel Americana Legion officers' luncheon at Splak-Arma and Doan meetings at the Claypool hotel Indianapolia Association of Credit Men dinner at Hotel Tinealf Baptist state convention luncheon at Hotel Lincoln and Indiana Commercial League meeting at Claypool hotel Real Estate Room lunch at Chamber of Commerce Butler Man's Club and Aero Club gatherings at the Chamber of Commerce Indiana Real Estate Association and other groups hold meetings during the day at various venues in the city.

Christian minsters’ conference Downey Avenue Christian Church Kinsznis Club Claypool Grand army of the Republic Severin p. m. Americana Legion fancheon Splak-Arma Doan Hevale Motor Claub Indianapolia Association of Credit Men Tinealf p.m Baptist state convention Lincoln neots Eigan Indiana Commercial League Indianapolin Real Chamber of Commerce Butler Man's Club boon Aero Club Chamber of Commeres Indiamapolin Fetal Greeere Chamber of Commmrerce

Ruhr Strike Expands As German Iron Mines Close

Germany faces widening labor action as Ruhr strike spreads beyond control. By 7 pm over 160,000 workers including miners and railroad staff remain idle, with coal and steel mills halted. French authorities tighten frontier controls while German officials deny large troop movements.

HESSEN Universal Service Ruhr Hugo Stinnesa August Thrasen Frits Pence Germany Rhineland Essen DUSSELDORF Associated Press Thyasen Thyssen galte Mayertee central station

Mayor launches anti smoke drive to curb city hall nuisance

Mayor Law Shank announces an anti smoke campaign starting today after smoke reducing devices bought for city hall show promise. The system, installed under the boiler, cut coal smoke by about 49 percent and costs 1580.

Law Shank ma rayon amoke rensumer R. F. NcGowan Columbus

Miners' Union OKs Standard Pay Scale Pending Contract

Ohio Indiana and Taole operators and United Mine Workers reached a tentative agreement on a standard wage and work rules scale for bituminous coal miners. The plan extends the current 37.50 per eight hours and 1.08 per ton contract rates, sets a one year term, and allows district based differentials and local dispute settlements.

NEW YORK Associated Preae tri-state feld United Mine Workers of America Ohio Indiana Tlaole pro- Vierona Michael Gallagher joint conference ami Sun PAGE FIVE

Votes 70 Abolish Tay Tree Issues Adopts Income Tax

Washington and Indiana reports show party splits as a 70 vote margin passes a constitutional amendment to bar tax exempt securities and enable income tax. Indiana's Senate also approves an income tax amendment with cross party support, while other measures progress in varied committees and sessions.

WASHINGTON Green revolution House Harding Mellon Bors Senate aders INDIANA STATE CAPITOL Indiana Steele Miller

Second Assault on Primary Law Set to Be On Program

Indiana legislators report a second push to repeal the direct primary law may arise as the appropriation bill and administration measures move forward. The plan hinges on Democratic votes in both chambers while abolitionists seek to redefine the Pytee bill to eliminate only the presidential preference feature.

INDIANA STATE CAPITOL General Assembly Senate House United States Republican state committee iut Penrod William C. Pulse Greensburg elections committee yin DARsner

The World Moves and Movies

The Indianapolis Star promotes cinema as a varied form of entertainment for a wide audience. It urges readers to use intelligent reviews and daily and Sunday comments to guide film choices, acknowledging that selection may bring enjoyment or disappointment.

First Budget Bill Submitted to Legislature Under New System

The first bill under the new budgeting system asks $7,244,170 in appropriations for the fiscal year. It also seeks $2,000,006 to continue work on the reformatory at Pendleton and McCray, with a message calling for a $105,000 increase.

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McCray Presses Changes To State Appropriations

Indiana state budget recommendations by the state auditor and various departments urge raises for personal service in the auditor’s, securities commission, and treasurer’s offices. Additional funds are asked for insurance department salaries and a Gary armory project plus completion of the World War record. Continued discussion promised in the next page.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY INDIANA hatate board of accounts Tom Tonge ATATE INDIANA SECURITIFEG COMMISSION Indiana securities cormimission Lam hense Statehouse treaasurer nf INSURANCE DEPARTMENT commissioner of insurance thie Tf am Taxter Lafuz Gary Tol INDIANA HISTORIC AT. COMMISSION historical commission securities commission adjutant general board of charities Inediana McCray Lehab Assembly Eschpach Farmer

Governor urges eight thousand for state probation department

In a montage to the Assembly the Governor pressed for an $8,000 appropriation to continue the state probation department's preventive work led by Mrs. Caring C. Warrington of Fort Wayne. He warned against abolishing the department and highlighted its value and economy to society.

state historical commission Senster Chambers Fort Wayne

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