Indiana Public Service Commission approves higher utility rates
The Indiana Public Service Commission boosts water and gas charges effective April 1. Water rates rise across classes except railroads, with a 33.3 percent increase for the base rate and metered service changes. Gas charges set at 1.45 per 1000 cubic feet with a $1 minimum. detailed annual charges for domestic and business use follow.
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Palmer Questioned Over Sugar Prices in Senate Probe
Senator McNary called a sugar committee meeting for Monday to probe charges about sugar pricing. Palmer and George Zab riskie are named in relation to refiners and sugar equalization bears, amid reports of shipments to Louisiana and speculation driven by 17 cents per pound government price.
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Government ends giant meat packing case with decree
Attorney General Palmer announced a government decree ending criminal actions against the top meat packers. He said the surrender avoided indictments and will allow contempt proceedings if violations occur, while implying the public gains more from the agreement than from prosecutions.
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Republicans press for Wood in Michigan telegram
In Chicago on April 2 Republicans in Michigan received a telegram from Theodore Roosevelt Jr urging Maj. Gen. Léonard Wood as the presidential nominee. The message, released here, launches a sharp attack on the Democratic administration and declares Republicans will win the White House this fall.
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Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Four Mexican smugglers killed in border gun battle
In a pitched battle about forty miles southeast of Laredo Texas, four American customs inspectors clashed with seven Mexican smugglers. Three smugglers were killed. the others escaped. No American officers were injured.
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Fesler Builds Support on County Shake Tour
Fesler, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, toured Daviess County meeting locals in Odor Bloom Plainville and Montgomery with local aides guiding him. He will speak tonight at city hall at 8:00 PM.
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Mother of Democrat employee struck by illness in city
Mrs Teufel, mother of an employee connected with the Democrat party, was stricken at home this afternoon. Her condition was reported as serious by attending physicians.
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Baltimore & Ohio Worker Sues for 24000 Damages
Everett C. Arvin, a Baltimore & Ohio shop employee, sues the railroad’s director general for 24000 alleging a blower pipe that was too short caused him to fall from a engine smoke stack. He claims torn ligaments broken bones and permanent crippling with eight weeks lost work. Slavian A. Seal attorneys for Arvin. The incident occurred December 22, 1919 aboard engine 5114 during shunter duties.
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House Ways and Means Moves On Soldier Bonus Talk
In Washington on April 2 Republicans in the House Ways and Means Committee discuss reporting a soldiers bonus bill this session. Democrats oppose action, arguing the government cannot afford it now. A plan cited would raise revenue via a general tax on all sales to fund the bonus.
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May primary filings reveal local party candidates
Declarations filed today with the circuit court clerk list Democrat contenders Charles Enkoff and William Hamilton for precinct and district seats in Barr township. Republicans Edward Harker and Louis Welth are named for precinct and district posts in Reever and Washington township, with Joe Mealy and George S. Smith also running for precinct committees.
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Washington Township
Parties May Race for Suffrage Credit
Washington reports a final effort by national organizations in both parties to secure credit for the suffrage amendment that would enfranchise more than 26 000 women in Delaware. Suffragists say ratification remains possible. Republicans note the federal Congress already passed the amendment and 20 of 35 states have ratified. Democratic entries would be North Carolina and Louisiana. Republican entries include Vermont and Connecticut.
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Tenants Riot After Eviction in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia residents riot as deputies evict Mr and Mrs George Glasmyre in a sold home dispute. Reserves from four stations fought to protect the deputy sheriff while tenants threatened with revolvers and rocks. Police saved the evicted family from lynching amid the disturbance.
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Elks Minstrels Tickets Sell Fast at Grand Opera House
Seat reservations opened at 9 this morning at C. C. A Williams drug store for Elks Minstrels show at the Grand Opera House on Monday and Tuesday nights. Indications point to a full house both evenings as tickets move quickly.
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Easter Sunday Weather Brings Cool Indiana Forecast
Indianapolis reports a cold wave will dip to about 20 degrees tonight with Easter Sunday expected to be mild and dry overall. The Weather Bureau notes the cold snap ends the Midwest tornado outbreak as spring conditions approach Chicago and the Dakotas endure rain hail wind and blizzards.
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Two Women Picket British Embassy in Washington
Two women carried signs outside the British Embassy urging U S intervention to stop a predicted massacre in Ireland. They walked back and forth with messages condemning English rule and calling America to end relations with England ruled by assassins.
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Libby Maine in distress off Cape lottery
Seattle April 21 The motor ship Libby Maine is in distress in rough seas off Cape lottery according to a wireless message received here. Twenty five crew members are believed in danger.
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Libby Maine
Cape Lottery
Census figures announced for 1920 populations
Washington April 2 the census Bureau released 1920 population counts for several towns in Indiana. Rugville shows 5498 residents up 573 since 1910 North Manchester 2711 up 283 Murphysboro Illinois 10411 up 2926
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Murphys‘boro
Railway Workers Plan Wage Demands Amid Labor Dispute
Union leader Bert Jewell informed President Wilson that 2,000,000 railway workers will appeal to the transportation labor board for wage increases totaling 1 billion dollars annually. The move follows a breakdown in a joint conference over a new rate schedule, with unions accusing executives of refusing to comply with the Esch Cummins act.
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White House
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Daniels Denies Testimony On Japan Naval Menace
Secretary Daniels denied testifying before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that Japan’s Pacific naval activities threatened the United States. He said he urged an appropriation for a large naval base in San Francisco, noting the discussion focused on a Pacific coast base while touching Japan’s naval program.
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Pacific Coast
British Warships Arrive at Belfast Amid Uprising Rumors
London reports British warships have arrived off Belfast as authorities prepare to quell plans for an uprising during the Easter holiday. Police barracks near the city were raided Wednesday night and wrecked by bombs with no casualties.
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Belfast
Evening News
Passage Of New Home Rule Bill Assured
London reports indicate the government has cleared the final obstacles to Prime Minister Lloyd George's Ireland home rule bill. Officials say final passage is certain and express satisfaction with parliamentary support, noting Asquith and Lord Grey's opposition dwindled as coalition forces advance.
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