Washington and Taft announce border and policy moves
The White House disclosed that Associate Justice Charles E. Hughes will head a commission to study second class postage rates for magazines. Taft told Diaz that frontier Texas maneuvers have no Mexico significance. Democratic leaders vow to focus extra session on reciprocity and monopoly schedules. Bailey resigns then retracts amid Arizona statehood controversy. Taft sets April 4 for the sixty second Congress session. A Wisconsin mill explosion kills one, injures others, and causes wide damage. A Nevada blizzard grips the region with heavy losses and mass displacements. Federal suits seek penalties over rail labor law violations. A Philadelphia riot at the Working Home for the Blind is subdued by police. Various international and domestic political notes follow, including gashed storms, strikes, and court actions.
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Indiana Legislature reviews new constitution and reforms
A review of the just-ended Indiana General Assembly highlights proposals for a new state constitution including suffrage changes, a formal voters registration law, and limits on legislative size. It also covers corrupt practices regulations, employment liability laws, liquor regulation with local option, railroad reforms, public health provisions, and various financial and legal measures enacted into law.
Kern Greets Indiana Legislators In Washington Visit
Junior United States Senator John W. Kern returned to Indianapolis from Washington and addressed both houses briefly. He will take the oath April 4 at the start of a six year term, praised the Indiana senate, contrasted it with the U S Senate, and wished lawmakers health and happiness on their return home. He met Vice President Sherman and noted his fondness for the vice president.
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State News In Brief Across Northern Indiana
North Vernon Jefferson Fletcher was killed after being thrown under a moving train while attempting to board. Franklin county Johnson County Sunday School Association plans an all day meeting at First Baptist church to aid the college endowment. Newcastle city attorney to sue Pennsylvania and Erie roads if safety gates at crossings are not installed by March 20. South Bend a lone highwayman robbed four men, threatening silence. victims include Justice John W. Kitch and Erastus Alexander of Albany. Liberty man Joseph Burgoyne killed his wife and committed suicide. formerly with Liberty creamery. Bedford affidavits charged Augustiano Pongo and Thomas Meno with murder of Philip Rock near Bedford. standing reward published. Muncie George F. McCulloch offers 40 park-adjacent lots to city. park expansion possibility. Franklin Circuit Judge Deunrea denies habeas corpus for Robert L. Shirey. trial set for May 8.
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