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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
4
The delay in issuing the new statutes on constitutional convention and woman suffrage crowds court action. The governor’s proclamation is expected soon, with suits to follow. Charles Martindale and others prepare briefs as parties seek to restrain the election of delegates and test the limited suffrage act’s constitutionality.
A discussion on wartime economy urges individual self-denial without hurting necessities and considers tariff reforms to support industry. Dr. Stratton voices caution on tariffs and labor shifts, noting British use of automatic looms and the need for protective duties to counter rising costs. A separate local note reports visitors, storms, and tornado damage in Indiana communities.
The Muncie Press weighs the idea that if the Indiana Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional the people would be denied the right to make their own laws. The piece argues about judicial overreach and citizens' legislative power in a constitutional convention debate.
The text argues the state legislature lacks authority to force a constitutional convention, noting that voters rejected a convention in 1914 and that the current constitution already provides a method for revision. It warns that bypassing this process would echo national moves to alter foundational documents.
Walter Lane sues Elsie Lane to establish insanity. John C. Chaney as executor of Margaret French seeks court order to sell real estate against Harrison H. French and Emma Kimball.
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