Laborers seek separate department of labor in UMWA resolution
The United Mine Workers of America convention at Tomlinson Hall condemned the Roosevelt administration and urged splitting the Commerce and Labor departments. Delegates backed a separate Labor Department headed by labor representatives, opposed charter gaps for district locals, and discussed child labor bills while President Mitchell accepted an invitation to address the Indiana State Senate.
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Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
Department of Commerce and Labor
Commerce Department
Commerce
Department of Labor
Q.boring
District 11
Indiana
United Mine Workers of America
State Senate
Kirkman
Mitchell
Organized Labor
President Mitchell
Indiana State Senate
LOCAL JOTTINGS ON CITY LIFE AND POLITICS
Street car workers drawn as rude yet other officials compact with notes of local hustle. Lobbyists Hurry and Butler praised at the statehouse while smoke inspection and snow cleanup progress. County funds go to courthouse lighting and Thirtieth street bridge. Metzger trial witnesses Griffin and Sherwood cited for sharp memories.
Banker Senator backs high license measure in Elizabethtown
A private banker representing Bartholomew and Decatur counties has introduced a high license labor law. The banker senator advocates a reform aimed at elevating licensing standards and regulation within the region.
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Elizabethtown
Bartholomew
Decatur
Senator Kirkman proposes popular vote for U S senators
Senator Kirkman on Thursday introduced a resolution calling for electing United States senators by popular vote. The measure directs transmission of the resolution to presiding officers of Congress and to each state's governor.
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Kirkman
United States
Houses
National Congress
Railroad subsidy law to be repealed if bill passes
A bill reported favorably in the senate Thursday would repeal the railroad subsidy law that allows townships to contribute funds to railroad companies for new lines, if the legislature approves it.
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Senate
Slack Lobby Bill Moves Through Senate Committee
The L. Ert Slack anti lobby bill passed the remaining senate committee, was reported in the upper house Thursday, and recommended to pass.
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Senate
Senator Mack pushes acid assault felony bill
Senator Mack has introduced a bill to make throwing acid at another person a felony. The current law classifies such acts as assault and battery with light punishment, prompting the proposed change.
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Mack
Sanitarian Warns Physicians Over Incorrect Smallpox Diagnosis
City Sanitarian Eugene Buehler releases a public letter warning local physicians after charging a doctor with diagnosing a smallpox case as chickenpox. The missive, addressed to a physician, signals heightened scrutiny in city medical practice.
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Eugene Buehler
Power Against Trusts Senate Bill Favored
Power of attorney is granted to the attorney general to proceed against trusts and offending corporations by the provisions of a bill reported favorably in the senate Thursday.
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Senate
Farrington Fight in Metzger Trial Reveals Impeached Testimony
In a sensational Metzger trial cross examination, George Pinell, a 41 year old Kappa, and Officer Scott faced tough questions about Farrington’s arrest. Pinell admitted penitentiary terms, denied plotting with police, while Scott denied prior boasts and claimed Metzger acted to subdue Farrington as the crowd watched.
The Sun Offers $500 to Truthful News Examination
The Sun accuses the Indianapolis News of broadcasting a false statement about The Sun's city circulation. It offers $500 to any charity if the News' examination proves its claim correct, else The Sun asks the News to publish the truth. A new proposition invites the News manager and Merchants' association secretary to verify circulation and reveal the results bold on page one or forfeit payment.
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Indianapolis News
Sun
The
Merchants’ Association
Defense Confident in Metzger Trial Tactics
The defense in Chief of Police Metzger’s trial opened with bold confidence and plans to rest largely on state witness testimony. Attorneys for both sides agreed to strike remaining defense witnesses, citing remarks made by J H Farrington at arrest and after the alleged assault.
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Farrington
Pennsylvania
Washlington-sts
Metzger
Unien
J. H. Farrington
Bill to create state board of horticulture proposed
Representative Gus Condo of Marion introduced a house bill to form a state board of horticulture with a $7,000 appropriation. The three governors appointees would lead efforts to aid farmers, especially against pests like the San Jose scale.
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Gus Condo
Marion
Condo
San Jose
Favorable pension bill for Indianapolis officers
At a Thursday noon meeting the Indianapolis committee on affairs reported favorably on Senator A. Cox and Linton's bill to amend the police pension fund law. The proposal would grant the governing body greater discretion in pension decisions.
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Committee On Affairs of the City of
Indianapolis
Linton
A. Cox
Indianapolis Police Pension Fund
Insurance Remedy Aims to Reform Insurance Practices
Aimed at curbing common abuses by insurers, the bill introduced in the house by Rep. Thomas A. Daily of Indianapolis requires agents to represent the company rather than the insured, mandates printing the full contract on each policy, and states immaterial filling errors shall not invalidate a policy.
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Thomas A. Daily
Indianapolis
Rooms for Rent No Charge Ad Note Three Days Free
A Sun classified note announces rooms for rent with no charge and offers ten words under For Rent Rooms, plus three days free of charge to attract tenants.
Killed Lobby Bill in the House
The house indefinitely postponed the anti lobby bill by UN Representative Johnson and backed further anti lobby measures. The rights and privileges committee also postponed Joyce's horse sale bill, Kelly’s office qualifications bill, Sicks’ auditing in districts bill, and Wizard’s meter pricing bill. Ways and means killed Green’s real estate tax bill and Garrard’s widow and blind tax exemption proposal.
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Committee On Rights and Privileges
Joyce
Kelly
Sicks
Wizard
Ways and Means
Representative Green
Representaive Garrard
Hand on the Funds Bill Introduced in Senate
The Marion County Bar association sponsors a bill for public depositories of public funds and a Board of Control. Senator Linton A. Cox introduced the measure Thursday. It names the governor, secretary of state, and state auditor as members, with daily reports to the auditor and governor and monthly and special meetings. County and city boards and officials would serve as respective Boards of Control in their jurisdictions, with township and school boards acting in their areas.
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Senate
Linton A. Cox
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
County Board of Control
T Fhe Township
Weather outlook with rain turning to snow and cold
The forecast calls for rain Thursday night followed by Friday rain likely changing to snow and colder. Sunrise 7 04 Sunset 446. Local ads note cigars, dental services, pianos, and seafood specialties among miscellaneous listings and shop notices.
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Aeaeateaaeante
Death threats against Chief Metzger prompt warnings
An anonymous note written in red ink to Chief of Police Robert Metzger warned, If the jury don't fix you, we will. It threatened the chief with death and arson, and stated his house would be burned down within three months. The message was unsigned and contained more similar threats.
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Illinois
Pinch
Poice
Robert Metzger
Debate on license at Central Christian church parlor
The Mews Social union of Central Christian church will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday night at the church parlors at S o clock. The debate topic is that mandatory liquor licenses of $1000 would reduce intemperance. Affirmative leaders Coleman and Ashby. negative Morgan and Tingly. Open discussion to follow. refreshments served. friends invited.
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Mews Social Union of Central Christian Church
Louis A. Coleman
Samuel Ashby
Joseph R. Morgan
W. S. Tingly
Springfield man in Steubenville court on perjury charge
Frederick C. Fairbanks of Springfield, son of Vice-President Fairbanks, appeared in Steubenville court. He pleaded not guilty to perjury with bond set at $00 signed by two citizens. He was recently indicted for allegedly misrepresenting facts when eloping with Miss Helen Scott and obtaining a marriage license.
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J. J. Keegan
Philadelphia
International Association of Machinists
Scripps-Vweline Preas
Steubenville
Jan. K
Frederick C. Fairbanks
Springfield
Fairbanks
Helen Scott
Anti-Trust Amendment Calls for State Resolution
A House resolution introduced by Democrat Representative Jackson seeks to amend the constitution to prohibit trusts monopolies and conspiracies that restrain trade or suppress competition. The measure was referred to committee for consideration.
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House
Jackson
Caresto Found Guilty in Manslaughter Verdict
A jury in Valparaiso found Frank Caresto of Chicago guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Guy Hinkle. Punishment set from two to 20 years in the penitentiary.
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Scripps-McHae Press Association
Valparaiso
Frank Caresto
Chicago
Guy Hinkle
High License Favored In Senate Action On Liquor Bills
A 2100 liquor license measure received Senate approval on Thursday, with favorable reporting. A companion bill targeting illegal liquor operations known as the blind tiger also advanced in the same session.
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Senate
Incorporations Filed For South Bend Supply Company
The secretary of state records shows articles of incorporation filed on Thursday for South Bend Supply Company with annual stock of $12,044. Directors listed include Francis W. Lay Albert M. Long and Charl HH. Dimple, with Ford & Hunter handling clothing in Terre Haute. Also recorded are capital stock figures and directors Augustus C. Ford Harry H. Hutton and Gertrude J. Hare.
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Secretary of State
South Bend Supply Company
Francis W. Lay
Albert M. Long
Charl HH. Dimple
Ford & Hunter
Augustus C. Ford
Harry H. Hutton
Gertrude J. Hare
Mathematics Teacher Resigns for South Bend Position
Claude Liebhardt, a mathematics teacher at Shortridge High School, has tendered his resignation and will depart at the start of the next term. He has accepted a job with the Oliver Chilled Plow Works in South Bend. Alfred E. White of Anderson High School will succeed him.
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Claude Liebhardt
Shortridge High School
Liebhardt
Oliver Chilled Plow
South Bend
Alfred E. White
Anderson High School
Wil
Liethardt
Dr Carter Reliable Specialist Ad at Meridian Street
An old classified notice advertises Dr. Carter as a reliable specialist in chronic nervous, blood, skin and special diseases. It lists location No 9 North Meridian Street room 4.
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DR. Carter
Meridian St
Jamaica Sinking Harbor Amid Massive Earthquake
Private dispatch from Port au Prince reports Kingston harbor floor sinking up to 100 feet with wharves destroyed or ruined. Another quake shakes the city as a tidal wave hits the north coast of Jamaica. ships become temporary hospitals while relief pours in from America and England.
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Jamaica
America
England
Jamaica coast struck by gigantic tidal wave
A tidal wave wrecked Amnota bay on Jamaica's north coast, changing the coastline and sinking long stretches of beach into the sea, according to a Holand Bay dispatch to the Evening Standard.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
London
Amnota Bay
Island
Jamaica
Holand Bay
Evening Standard
Earthquake toll rises in Kingston wreckage
Report from Kingston recalls Monday’s quake and fire killing and injuring a large number of English and American residents. Over a thousand dead and twice as many injured, with about 1000 homeless, are estimated by US Consul Christopher Payne. Property loss near 15 million dollars. White tourists face danger as searches begin amid widespread ruin and starvation.
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Kingston
Helland Bay
United States
Christopher Payne
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