Prohibition and Klan Dominate Governors Conference
At the fourteenth annual governors conference in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Governor Parker of Louisiana denounces the Ku Klux Klan and calls for unmasking while urging federal action and annual membership lists. Oregon Governor Olcott joins in labeling the Klan a national menace as prohibition enforcement plans are discussed.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Prohibition
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Olcott
Oregon
Harding
Ku Klux Klan
Parker
United States
America
Department of Justice
Radio tests hint at use of wireless in mine rescue
Washington dispatch reports tests at the Bureau of Mines experimental mine in Ruckett Pa show wireless waves may aid mine rescue work. The study suggests radio could play a useful role in locating trapped miners and coordinating rescue efforts during emergencies.
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Bureau of Mines
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Bruceton
Washington
Ruceton
Hatchet Victims Tied to Dope Ring Probe in Indiana
Officials probing the murders of Mr. and Mrs. William Schaffer near Newcastle, Indiana, questioned several people in Muncie about a narcotics investigation in which Mrs. Schaffer was involved. John W. Davidson, 65, was subpoenaed to explain why he did not transport Schaffer on the day of the killings.
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Newcastle
Ind
William Schaffer
They Creek
Muncie
Schaffers
John W. Davidson
Davidson
Schaffer Farm
Schaffer
Yost
State witnesses in Herrin murder trial identified
In Marion Illinois Attorney General Brundage fell ill in court delaying the proceedings. Howard Hoffman father of victim identified his son from a photograph. R P Poole testified seeing about 75 men marching six prisoners to town with revolvers present. Witnesses linked Leva Mann and Percy Hall to the crowd.
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Marion
Brundage
Herrin
Chicago
Hartwell
Sheriff Galligan
Charles F. Hoffman
Huntington
Ind
Howrad Hoffman
R. P. Poole
Poole
Leva Mann
Percy Hall
Mann
A. W. Kerr
Cold weather does not damage grain in Indiana week
Indiana weather and crop conditions for the week ending Tuesday show normal temperatures overall with southern warmth but northern chill. There was alternating freezing and thawing with little grain damage, though a cold wave without snow hurt wheat rye and clover. Reports praise wheat prospects amid rare fly issues and note ample rains easing stock water shortages. Farm tasks included butchering manuring spraying gravel hauling and marketing grain hay and stock with fall plowing exceeding prior years.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
J. H. Armington
United States
Governor Henry J. Allen Praises Broadway Chorus Girls
Governor Allen of Kansas interrupted a Broadway performance to engage a comedian on stage. As chorus girls flooded the stage, he proclaimed in the moment that many presumably hailed from Kansas, prompting cheers from the audience and a playful exchange with the performers.
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New York
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Broadway
White Light District
Weather Outlook Warmth Returns With Cloud Increase
A fair night gives way to a colder east portion. Saturday will bring increasing cloudiness and a warmer trend across the region.
Indiana Legislator pushes ban on eloping couples and primary reform
G. Remy Bierly of Elizabeth, a Democrat for Crawford and Harrison counties, backs bills banning eloping couples from divorces and stopping out-of-state magistrates from presiding. He also supports budget cuts, tax reform, earlier primary dates, abolishing county highway superintendents, and tightened absent voters and poll tax rules. He urges a constitutional amendment resolution to have a newly elected Congress meet in December.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
G. Remy Bierly
Elizabeth
Crawford
Harrison
General Assembly
Bierly
Board of
Bonar Law Voices Britain Debt Stance in Commons
Prime Minister Bonar Law told the House of Commons Britain cannot pay the American indemnity while Germany France or Italy gain nothing. He warned such a policy would lower living standards and argued Germany would better afford reparations if it recovers. He cautioned allied actions like Ruhr occupation could hinder repayments.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
America
Bonar Law
Ruhr
Occupation of Ruhr Basin Threatened by France
Premier Poincare declared in the Chamber of Deputies that independent French action against Germany and occupation of a portion of the Ruhr basin was possible. France would deploy its engineers and customs officials, seeking allied cooperation but prepared to act alone if needed, with room for British participation later.
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Paris
Germany
Ruhr
Premier Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
France
Majorities Rise for Hessler in UMW District No 11 Election
In Terre Haute on December 15 reports from 41 locals of 252 in United Mine Workers district 11 show John Hessler likely to be reelected president with a strong margin. Hessler leads with 4 556 votes of 6 880. Roberts, Mitch and others also post large majorities, suggesting continued leadership and unity.
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Terre Haute
United Mine Workers of America
John Hessler
T. S. Roberts
William Mitch
Hessler
Roberts
Lentz
Hooper
Mitch
John Rice
Opposition Grows Against Auto License Tax Measure
In Indianapolis December 15 opponents of a proposed gasoline tax funded auto license measure gained a foothold in the legislature. Critics warn the plan harms small counties with few autos while favoring cities like Marion and Lake. Proponents argue funds stay within each county for road improvements.
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Indianapolis
Warren T. McCray
Marion
Allen, Lake
State Highway Commission
Congress Asked to Vote 70 Million for German Relief
A resolution introduced in Washington by Representative Newton seeks a 70 million dollar appropriation to buy food in the United States for distribution by the American Red Cross and German Austrian Red Cross aid groups. The measure, supported by 21 congressmen, warns of widespread starvation among 70 million Austrians and Germans and the risk of massive deaths from hunger and cold this coming winter.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Newton
Republican
Missouri
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Congress
Indiana Soldier Bonus Bill Drawn For Next Legislature
A soldier bonus bill for Indiana is officially drawn up for introduction when the legislature convenes next month. It proposes $10 monthly payments for each month served from April 6, 1917, to discharge, up to $500 per veteran, with benefits to surviving spouses and immediate family. Funds raised by taxation would be distributed over three years starting in 1928.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
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