Indiana Governor Goodrich bids farewell to General Assembly
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich delivered his farewell message to the seventy second General Assembly, praising accomplishments and urging legislative action. He noted firsts, including the first woman elected to Indiana's legislature, Juli D. Keleon, and proposed reforms on road funding, tax authority, bond issues, blue sky law, and city governance referendums. He urged reorganization toward centralized executive control and promised to support McCray's succession. The session adjourned with committees appointed for improvements.
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Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Seventy-Second
Genera Assembly of
Indiana
House
Senate
General Assembly
Juli D
Keleon
Muncie
Islaware County
Kortland
McCray
Alog
Pluwid
Isach
Outstanding recommendations for state reforms in 1913 session
A long list urges $390000 appropriations for state institutions, expanded highway funding, stricter mine and bakery inspections, an inheritance tax hike, higher automobile license fees, county officer salary reforms, and broader powers for the state tax board. It calls for a blue sky law, teacher pension clarity, city referendums, and constitutional amendments to place the proposed changes before voters.
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State ‘Tax Board
Roodrich
Jain
Atall
Conservation Department
State Tax Board
Irs Sd
Jessa B. Bbachbach
Warsaw
Tomberg
Ines
Seymour Plant To Resume Work
Betvisiur Indiana January 6 The Seymour Plant of the Tellance Manufacturing Company closed for work will resume operation on that date Seventy five employes have been sent to report The plant superintendent N B Gresham said the force would be increased rapidly and all two hundred employes would be recalled within a short time The Elks Lodge will hold its regular meeting tonight.
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Betvisiur
Ind
Tellance Manufacturing Company
Gresham
Peace in Ireland Regarded As Certain by 1821 Report
Dublin reports peace in Ireland based on the home rule act. Most radicals doubt lasting quiet, fearing continued violence until martial law ends. Ramon De Valera appears involved, with a government gesture toward talks though his hiding place remains guarded and jail risk feared.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Irish Republic
Ramon de Valera
Lea Bis
Tim
Tj von
de Valera
Dail
New Consolidated at Fora School Renovated Proposal
Proposals for a consolidated school at Fora propose a large facility to serve pupils across Washington township. Officials discuss site selection near Alten, Grabls, Mayaville, and South Washington, aiming for best road access and resources. Construction, funded by bonds, faced prior delays after failure to sell bonds. township trustees oversee the process with advisory input.
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Rome
James &. Gilley
Washington Township
Store Robbery at Greggorty Grocery Near Big Four
A small theft at the Greggorty grocery on W Malnjeléeet near the Big Four railroad yesterday night. Tobacco, cigars, $3, two shirts of overalls missing. front door unlocked, back door open by 6 am. Police questioned two young men found near a local restaurant. one released with no link to the robbery. A separate note: Donal O Callaghan, Cork mayor, paroled by labor secretary Wilson.
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Gregorty Grocery
Sobbery
nBi
Mat Gould
Worlk
Washingate
Donal of
O'Callaghan
Cork
Wilson
Fecomntianca
Lawsuit Over Jump From Building Involving Secret Service Men
A New York court suit for 10000 fields claims a man leaped from a seventh floor window after being assaulted by four secret-service men in a government building. The complaint alleges Salasedo was beaten and driven insane, leading to his fall. Arrests and a red pyramid clue tie to a 1919 case linked to a Washington residence.
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New York
Jan. G
Butlidi Dinhettan
Secret - Services
Witham
Flynn
Salasedo
Runt
Department of the
Bairedo
Araimer
Washington
State school funds distributed across Indiana counties
Indianapolis Jan 6 state school funds totaling 1 629 468 70 were distributed among 92 counties. Daviess county received 17 202 79 with per capita 2 09 based on child counts. Distribution occurs semi annually in January and June. Officials blamed partial shortfalls on media reporting and new property valuations.
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Indianapolis
Hubbard
Severol
Daviess County
West Baden 1 to Play Here Friday Night
A good game of basketball is expected at the high school gymnasium Friday night when West Baden meets the local high team. The visitors have been traveling at a fine pace this season and have played two games with Seymour high, winning one and losing one. West Baden also has a victory over New Albany. All local players are in good condition and will be seen in the old gold and black line-up. Tiskins and Borris will be at forward, recovered from early injuries. The Loogovtes second team and the Washington second team will play a curtain raiser to the big game. The weekly meeting of the Figies Sigma club was held last evening at Miss Lois Jackson’s home.
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West Baden
Seymour High
Agarret Seymour
New Albany
Tiskins
Borris
Loogovtes
Washington
Ead
Congress in Session Moves Bills Amid Hearings
Senate committees begin hearings on emergency tab and Clayton Act enforcement while immigration and ice coal shortage discussions continue. House panels advance appropriation bills and wage and measures, with joint committees to review Pacific coast bases and security matters. Secretary Daniels to testify on naval and military affairs.
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Senate
Finknee
Interstate Commerce
HOUSE
Pacific Coast
Ival
Danlels
Pos
Lost Aeronauts Trail Report Amid Harsh Winter Conditions
James Kelly reports on the India courier and naval aeronauts landing near James Bay as a party struggles through extreme cold. A yellow huskie appears ahead of the trail, one man loses his harness, and Indian guides note a single carryall for transport while others walk or run to keep warm.
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Janic
India
Tast Btales
Navel Aeronaute
Naval Aeronauts
Nail
James Bay
Pegurrert Lo
Rao
Store Proprietor Shot By Robber In Indianapolis
Indianapolis January 6 Houl Cor nel ing 25 proprietor of a grocery store was shot and seriously wounded by a negro robber who entered the store about six twenty five today. The holdup man threatened two men who attempted to stop him. Other holdups and robberies were reported in various parts of the city last night and early today in a revival of the crime wave that started four weeks ago.
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Indianapolis
Houl Corneling
Brocery
Ces
Drives Meet With No Repose Now
Chicago January 6 survey shows drives facing strong public opposition to drivers and charity organizations. The survey indicates widespread support for ending drives and prompts discussions on purse stings and related activities.
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Chicago
Public fundraising drive ends as public grows wary
A veteran campaign leader says intense fund raising via public appeals, born in wartime to train the public to give until it hurts, has collapsed. Charles Prez, ex head of the United States Shipping Board, notes the public has been driven to death by aggressive campaigns and calls for a new money-raising method.
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United States
Golden Streams
Charles Prez
United States Shipping Board
Middle West
Plez
Raney Youth Survives Hold Up for 75 Cents
A Raney boy living near South East Third Street was held at Third Street alley between Campbell and Harned avenues Monday night. The robber took 75 cents from him as he walked home. The youth kept his watch in hand and avoided a commotion, and the holdup was not reported to police.
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Raney
Snd
South East Third Street
Mm Third
Campbell and
Harned Avenues
Postmaster in Plainville Advanced to Third Class
Plainville post office upgraded to third class status raising Postmaster Charles McWilliams salary to 1200 dollars per year and enabling funds for rent, furniture, and fixtures. Also notes banking investment appoints Adrian Hamersly district sales manager for western Indiana and KR Cottingham joins Indianapolis city rules force.
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Charles McWillamas
Peinville
Plainville
McWiliams
Tariff battle shifts as Wool Growers press for relief
Washington January 6 senior senator rose, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, abandons attempts to resist the Fordney emergency tariff bill and pledges support to passage. Tariff hearings open in both houses as Ways and Means and Senate Finance study revisions for a special session after Harding's inauguration. F J Hagenbarth of the National Wool Growers Association testified that rising prices and market declines threaten American wool, noting South American wool undercuts and cancellations harming producers and manufacturers.
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Washington
Penrose
Senate Finaore
Congress
Senate
House Ways and Means
Scongress
Harding
Ie Fordney
House
F. J.hagenbarth
Salt Lake City
National Wool Grower Association
National
Asgodstlon
Crowder Arrives in Havana to Assess Cuban Situation
General Enoch Crowder of the U S Army arrived in Havana aboard the warship Minnesota to investigate Cuba's political dispute and the presidential selection issue. Salutes greeted the envoy as Crowder met with President Montes and planned further talks today or tomorrow with his military attaché.
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Havana
Cuba
Enoch Crowder
United States Army
Minnesota
Renault
Mlojecota
Crowder
Monotal
Martin County Convicts Receive Commuted Sentences
Indianapolis January 6 James Goodrich commutted sentences of two convicts in state institutions. William Derrige, who has served twenty years for wife imprisonment for murder, had sentence commutted to twenty years. The report notes further details and related local questions pending at a meeting.
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Indianapolis
Goy
James
Goodrich
William Derrige
Martin County
McClure and Batts to Lead Senate and House
Indianapolis January 6 Forces of Governor elect McCray were considered in control of the state legislature as it convened. Republican caucus action secured John McClure as speaker of the house after a second ballot and Batts of Paoli was elected president pro tem of the senate, with Cravens as veteran legislator.
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Indianapolis
McCray
House
Senate
House ‘of Representatives
John McClure
Jacob Miltenberger
Atts
Paoli
Sject
Ure
McClure
Joseph Cravens
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