Indiana Mining Act Repeal Push Sparks Labor Debate
A bill by Representative Frank E. Wright of Indianapolis seeks to repeal section 7 of the 1923 mining act requiring examination and qualification of all miners in Indiana. supporters say it aims to meet emergencies in bituminous mines while opponents call it anti union. The measure, linked to small operators, faces likely defeat as in Pennsylvania where similar efforts have repeatedly failed.
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Wright
Indiana
Frank E. Wright
Indianapolis
Jackson
Ellis Searles
United Inc. Workers Journal
Siereine Safet
Meas Ag
Pennsylvania
Hospital monthly report shows January deficit and patient counts
The January hospital report compiled by Mrs M F Burkebsurer records a $16.1 balance after expenses, a year-end deficit of $614.89, leaving $1,094.60 to meet $1,693.35 in expenses. Superintendent L Maffey notes 41 admissions, 39 discharges, 15 major operations, 4 obstetric cases, 8 medical cases, and three deaths.
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M.F. Burneisurér
Jena
Burke
L Maffey
W. Marshall
L. B.on
E. E. Ho
Washington Business Men Readies Name Change to Chamber of Commerce
The Washington Business-Men’s Association likely changes its name at the next meeting to the Chamber of Commerce of Washington. Ben Allen, the new president, was empowered to form a committee of business men to study and report on the proposal. Officers were installed, with Allen as leader, and several standing committees named including Public Affairs, Social and Publicity, Membership, Grievance, and Credits.
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Washington Business
Chamber of Commerce of Washington
Association
Ben Allen
of Commerce
Washington Ho
Ate
Rollanes
Ewart Beck
Watts Ward
George ‘Krenipp
Henry Nordheim
Ralph Hastings
Leslie Hamersly
Dwight Risley
Oral Gines
Francis Stoddard
Joe Williams
John F. Holliday
Hugh L. Cox
Ford Gross
Mort Gines
G. Hayes
Ande L
Opening Wesley Memorial Church Dedicated
After a lengthy fundraising effort the Wesley Memorial Church is completed with Rev Gedree Peal as pastor. On Thursday at 7:30 the public is invited to attend the opening program featuring the church choir led by Dr R M Ley and a sermon by Rev S L Holliday. The architecture is described as a modified form of the building.
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Weeldy Memorial Church
Wesley Memorial Church
Gedree
Peal
Iaing
E Church
R. M. Ley
Rev
8. L
Bridge plan for Evansville passes senate 48 to 0 vote
Indiana senate approves Cooper Blackburn bill to build a cross Ohio River bridge at Evansville with a 48 to 0 vote. The cost split places half to the state highway commission, one quarter from the general fund, and one quarter by Vanderburgh county. Toll revenue to repay the general fund and county share. Marshal Fang’s victory tied to Cantonese back bridge measure passage.
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Indianapolis
Cooper- Blackburn
Ohio River
Evansville
Senate
House
State Highway Commission
Vanderburgh County
Cooper
Cooper Blackburn
Grey
Debt balance settled for defunct North Side bank in Vincennes
Vincennes February 8 The balance of the defunct North Side State bank was wiped out when former directors and guarantors met to tally 28000 in final settlement paid by the estate of Edward Watson Jacob Flora Riddle Fred Wicke John B Sandidge and S L Kirk The payment completes liabilities of the directors and guarantors with 12 others to be pursued The state bank closed August 21 1924 and the final refund may total about 50 cents on the dollar plus county funds on deposit were included in the 28000
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Vincennes
North Side State Bank
Edward Atson
Jacob
Flora Riddle
Fred Wicke
John B. Sandidge
S. L. Kirk
Fruit Crop of Daviess County Is Endangered
Gripped by a remarkable spring, Daviess County faces extensive fruit crop losses as a cold wave threatens tonight and tomorrow. Buds swelling after mild days mean a sharp freeze could ruin much of the peach and other fruit crops in the region.
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Daviess County
Kilfoll Returns From Vincennes Visit With Parents
Patsy Kilfoll came back from Vincennes after spending the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kilfoll.
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Patsy Kilfoll
Vincennes
Mrs
Thomas Kilfoll
Springlike Weather Halted by Cold Wave Tonight
Chicago forecasts indicate a return of cold conditions with a new polar air mass moving in tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures in western regions are expected to drop sharply as winds increase, ending the brief spell of springlike warmth.
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Chicago
Shilis
Owen R Fegan Dies Former Daviess County Lawyer
Owen R. Fegan 61 former resident of Daviess county died yesterday in Guthrie Oklahoma. A lawyer known as the Silver Tongued Orator of the Southwest he served two terms as Guthrie senator and was speaker of the senate. He is survived by his widow a daughter and three sisters Mrs W K Evans Mrs Phillip Conlin Mrs James Conlin and other relatives. Funeral will be held in Guthrie where he resided for about forty years.
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Owen R. ‘Fegan
W.L. Evans
Daviess County
Guthrie, Okla
Evans
Guthrie
Feganthas
L& Joader
Fegan
Oklahoma
Southwest
Senate
Fis
Carrie Steele
Izes
Sparta
Wis
Daugiter
Dorothy
W. K. Evans
City
Phillip Conlin
James Conlin
Vinconnor Fegan
Washington
Senate backs farm relief plan with property valuation bill
Indianapolis February 8 the senate approved farm relief measure included in a bill mandating consideration of incomes and taxation valuation. The bill provides for a reevaluation of all real estate this year and then every four years thereafter.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Foreign affairs committee backs US Geneva conference funding
The House of Foreign Affairs Committee approved a resolution authorizing a $15,000 appropriation for the United States delegation to the League of Nations Economic Conference in Geneva, May. The move funds representation and related expenses for the Geneva event and aligns with U S participation in the league discussions.
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Washington
United States
League of Nations Economic
Geneva
Witzerland
Ho Awe of Foreign Affairs Committee
Renewed push for early vote on price stabilization bill
Washington notes show Senate leaders pressing for an early final vote on the McNary Haugen price stabilization bill. Debate limits would be enforced from 3 p m with a 15 minute cap per speech after that time. Unanimous consent was entered to set 4 p m Friday as the final vote time.
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Senate
Washington
Farm
Enate
McNary
Senate Agriculture Ecte
Income tax man to visit Washington
Christey a deputy revenue collector will be in Washington February 16 17 and 18 at the courthouse to assist local taxpayers in filing their income tax. He will be on duty February 16 from 9 a m to 6 p m and February 17 18 from 1 to 5 p m from the 15th.
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Christey
Washington
Court House
Longuotee
Indiana Cold Wave Promised By Weather Bureau
Indianapolis reports a sharp cold wave to hit Indiana tonight ending ten days of warmth. Temperature expected to fall ten to fifteen degrees, with snow flurries and high winds forecast elsewhere in the Midwest. Indiana should see fair weather by Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Middlewest
Exoneration in Reynolds Case Hits Indiana High School Ball
Indianapolis February 8 The Indiana High School Athletic Association board refused to take action against Lester Reynolds of Bogenwor, a Columbus, A L Trester and others announced tonight insufficiency of evidence led to no suspension Reynolds was accused of unsportsmanlike conduct in a basketball game at Martinsville on January 21 conflicting evidence prevented a ruling.
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Indianapolis
Board of Control
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Ffrpetios
Lester Reynolds
Bogenowr
Columbus
A. L. Trester
Eta
Reynolds
Dallas Gelfius
Martinstille
Abolishment Bill Sparks House Intro in Indianapolis
A common bill to abolish the state public service commission was introduced in the House by Representatives Meehnhall and The provisions of the bill mirror the Senate version. The measure aims to dissolve the PSC and transfer duties to other state agencies, signaling a major restructuring debate.
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Indianapolis
Senate
State Public Service Commission
House of Representatives
Representatives
Mea
Celebration at Vincennes nationwide celebration likely
Representative Wood of Indiana pushes a federal role in the 1979 George Rogers Clark celebration at Vincennes Indiana with a proposed 1.56 million dollar appropriation for participation and a permanent memorial. Joint hearings have been held by the Senate and House library committees amid questions about passage.
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Washington
Wood
Indiana
Congress
George Rogers Clark
Vincondes
Ind
Northwest Territory
George Rogers ‘Clark
Consi
Vincentes
Senate
House Library Committee
House
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