Labor Federation seeks bigger compensation for injured workers
Indiana Federation of Labor leaders urge the Indiana General Assembly to raise workmen's compensation from 55 percent to 66 2 3 percent of average weekly wages and to boost the maximum total disability payment from 5 000 to 9 875 dollars. They also seek the right for injured workers to choose their physician and employer-paid medical costs. Additionally, tighter dry laws and motor-vehicle drinking penalties are planned by the Anti-Saloon League and other reformers.
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Anti-Saloon League of
Indiana
League
Frank F. Wright
Lynn
State Board of Pharmacy
First Grade Crossing Safety Conference Recommendations
Recommendations adopted at the first grade crossing safety conference held in October, per Frank T. Singleton commissioner of safety for the public service commission call for railroads to operate flashlight signals and safety devices at grade crossings. They urge including safety principles in public school curricula and establishing safety zones near crossings with removal of obstructive signs. The measures also require compulsory stops at certain crossings and the organization of a safety department under the state public service commission.
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Frank T. Singleton
Public Service Commission
Safety Department
State Public Service Commission
Marion Star libel suit with Vanderlip settled
The Marion Star libel suit against Frank Vanderlip, filed for 1.2 million dollars, has been settled out of court. The amount of damages paid is withheld.
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Marion
Vanderlip
International News Service
Ohio
The
Marion Star
Frank Vanderlip
16 Year Old Girl Arrested in Mother’s Death
Dorothy Ellington, 16, was arrested and confessed to killing her mother Mrs. Anna Ellington after a dispute over her going out with men. The crime occurred in San Francisco, with the teen citing her mother’s remonstrance as the motive.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dorothy Ellington
Anna Ellington
Everett Sanders Named President's Secretary Replacement
Washington January 15 C Bas com Slemp will retire March 4 and be succeeded by Representative Everett Sanders Republican Indiana whose term ends with this congress. Sanders resides at Terre Haute and was a prominent vice presidential hopeful at the recent Republican convention though Indiana pledged to Senator James J Watson.
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International News Service
Washington
C. Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Everett Sanders
Indiana
Congress
Sanders
Terre Haute
James J. Watson
Eight Million Dollar Suit in Federal Court
Harold F. McCormick the Chicago millionaire seeks a share of the Rockefeller foundation for his nine months old granddaughter Anita Oser in a federal suit filed against his ex wife Edith Rockefeller McCormick. Attorneys say an early disposition of the case is unlikely due to congested court docket.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Harold F. McCormick
McCormick Reconciles After Daughter’s Elopement
Harold F. McCormick’s reconciliation over his daughter Mathilde’s elopement and marriage to Max Oser Swiss riding master is evidenced in a suit filed in Indianapolis, marking a noted household rift and public legal action.
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Linternational News Servicee
Chicago
Harold F. McCormick
Mathilde
Max Oser
Indianapolis
Strikers Replace Workers at Standard Steel Car
A wage scale dispute caused 300 erection-department workers to walk out at Standard Steel Car company. Management ignored the strike and filled posts with replacement labor.
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Hammond
Standard Steel Car Company
Parents and teachers convene in city P T A meeting
An active parent teacher club session at the senior high school endorsed cooperation among parents, teachers, and the superintendent to address welfare of Linton public school children. Motion pictures were praised as an educational tool with Indiana University plans to loan films to schools. A committee examined project feasibility and funds for equipment. Next meeting February 17 marks national child welfare day with out of town speakers expected.
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T. J. Beecher
Linton
Bartlow
Indiana
Indiana University
University
T J. Beecher
G. C. Ashcraft
John Ingleman
Andrew Humphreys
Harley Ham
J. P. Colvin
Eva Donager
Vivian Humphreys
Mary Watson
Arthur Symms
Wayne Hamilton
Christian Church Choir
United States
U. S. Wealth Reaches 320 Billion at 1922 Close
The census bureau estimates the total wealth of the United States at December end 1922 at 320.803 billion dollars. This marks a 72.2 percent increase over 1912 when wealth was 186.300 billion dollars.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Anti horse-thief bill introduced in Senate today
Indiana legislators push crime control with first defined anti-Klan and anti-horse thief measures. Senator Harrison proposes deputy regulation and bonding to curb unvetted raids. juvenile court reporters may aid appeals. Senate also briefs on officer salary limits and cooperative marketing bills.
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Senate
Harrison
Robert B. Shirley
Allen and
Noble Counties
House
Bond Issue Denied for Sullivan County Road
Indianapolis January 15 The state tax board refused the $24 500 bond issue for Sullivan county to build the Durham Fouts road.
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Indianapolis
Sullivan County
Durham Fouts
State Tax Board
Prisoner Says He Will Face Electric Chair Before Explaining Theft Motive
Indianapolis reports 18 year old Edward Prater in a cramped jail cell claims he would go to the electric chair before revealing why he started stealing. He is identified as the slayer of Forrest Van Devere, a street car motorman killed during a holdup.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Edward Prater
Forrest van Devere
Foley, Tammany Leader, Dies in New York
Thomas Foley a Tammany Hall leader and political sponsor for Governor Smith died today at the Rockefeller Institute from pneumonia.
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Thos. Foley
Tammany
International News Service
New York
Thomas Foley
Smith
Rockefeller Institute
Highway Commission Saves Money on Cement Contracts
Indiana officials report the state highway commission locked in 1,230,212 barrels of cement for the 1925 paving program at $1.75 a barrel minus 10 percent cash deduction. Early contracting is expected to save more than $123,000 even as prices rise nationwide. The 1925 cement bill may approach $2.5 million with freight. Contracts cover Lehigh Indiana Louisville and Universal Cement firms. Final terms with other dealers await.
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Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
John D Williams
Illinois
Michigan
Lehigh, Indiana, Louisville
Universal Cement
Money Serves Money Said Uncle Eben In Quote
An old saying by Uncle Eben emphasizes money as a tool that aids securing passage or aid rather than guaranteeing happiness, reflecting a practical view on wealth and security.
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Eben
Budget Advisory Finds State Funds Largely Outside Budget
Indianapolis January report shows about two thirds of state expenditures bypass the budget law. The highway fund, sourced by gasoline tax and licenses, spent about 25 million dollars in two fiscal years without budget supervision. The highway commission runs its own budget and faces opposition to bringing its funds under state control.
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Indianapolis
Jackson
Assembly
State Highway Fund
Commission
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Building Record of Linton Year of 1924 Prosperity
The Daily Citizen presents a detailed accounting by architect John T. Fritz and local lumber firms of Linton’s 1924 building activity. Total for new buildings and improvements reached 329 450 dollars despite a “lean” year, driven by many new homes remodeling projects and smaller business blocks. The itemized list credits M. J. Aikin & Son and various residents and firms for repairs and new construction, with City Park repairs noted.
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Linton
Daily Citizen
John T. Fritz
New Union Company
Allen A. Wilkinson Company
Fritz
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