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Indiana's 1917 General Assembly Enacts Prohibition and Convention
The 1917 Indiana General Assembly passes state wide prohibition and a call for a constitutional convention. It also expands military prep in high schools, increases National Guard funding, and adds various appropriations for state institutions. The session enacts extensive reforms and regulatory measures across courts, business, education, health, and public welfare.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Hoosier
Indiana National Guard
Central Hospital
Indianapolis
House ‘of Representatives
Frank Eg Wright
Lynn
Randolph County
Carl R. Minton
Anti-Sa Ieon League
Circuit Court
General
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
Bureau of Legislative and Administrative Information
Convention
Common Councils
Boards of Trustees
Gary
Lake County Superior Court
Hammond
Crown Point
Henry
United States Army
United States
Lafayette
Thornton
Boards of County Commissioners
Public Service Commission
Commission
Common Council
Interstate Commerce Commission