Indiana governor warns against lobbyists in biennial message
Governor Marshall addresses the Indiana General Assembly and urges leaders to fight lobbyists. He reviews constitutional questions from a past court ruling on a constitutional convention and argues for federal court jurisdiction. He reports state finances as sound, detailing tax levies, sinking fund status, and debt, with plans tied to university bonds and a potential centennial celebration.
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Liner Carmania Endures Furious Atlantic Storm
The Cunard liner Carmania, three days overdue after leaving Liverpool, battled a raging hurricane on December 20. Captain J C Barr and crew reported the wildest sea conditions they had ever seen as passengers prayed and clung to rails. The ship lurched to 50 degrees, decks overturned, and meals were lost as seas wrecked the voyage. New Year’s Eve calm gave way to fear on January 1, with conditions deteriorating into the next day.
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Express Rates To Remain In Parcel Post Era
New York Jan 9 Express companies report parcel post volume greatly exceeds expectations after two weeks of operation. Wells Fargo Express officials say competition effects remain uncertain as they discuss a patch from San Francisco about a special service for eggs butter and other perishable products and note a longstanding low rate for produce and fruits.
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President urges reform to fund efficiency commission
The president asked Congress to appropriate 250000 dollars by March 4 to extend the economy and efficiency commission’s work across executive departments. He argued continued study will improve government, save money, and that public funds will be wisely spent given the 230000 dollar four month total and potential millions in yearly savings.
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Two Die as Trains Collide at Terre Haute Station
Terre Haute Ind Jan 9 Two lives were killed and twelve others injured when Vandalia train No 20 delayed forty minutes crashed into the rear of Vandalia No 8 at the west entrance to the union station shed telescoping a day coach and smoker car. The dead are G N Rudd Amo Ind Clyde Smith baggage handler 54 North Center Terre Haute. Seriously injured Charles Stice baggage handler Terre Haute right leg mangled internal injuries may die Anna Summers Vermillion It Jeg broken and internally injured.
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Snead Boyge Clans Gather for Murder Trial in Memphis
Memphis Tex Jan 3 The trial of Epting an employee of John Snead charged with complicity in the murder of Al Boyce in Amarillo last September began after motions for delay were denied. The case centers on Snead whose clan, with many attorneys, is present to defend Epting. Boyce clan members are said to be present as well.
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Illinois marriage and divorce panel denounces first sight love
The Illinois state commission on marriage and divorce, meeting in Chicago, declares love at first sight a myth and elopements impractical. It calls for uniform state laws, stricter license issuance, and careful divorce hearings to curb the divorce evil. California law proposed as model could cut deaths and a Peoria warehouse fire causes heavy losses to Oxford & Company.
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Rockefeller Abandon Quest for Records on National Banks
Washington report notes Rockefeller averts appearance before the money trust committee after spending government funds to seek confidential national bank records through Comptroller Murray. Untermeyer cites failure to access data, Taft testimony, and Murray’s claim of public information only. Defects in banking law blamed for bank failures and calls to curb interbank loan swaps.
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Progressives See Victory in Senate Committee Control
Washington reports a progressive victory as they gain control of conference committees by placing progressives in key chairship positions. Senator Gore and Hoke Smith relayed the news to President-elect Wilson, noting the shift as influential in determining amendments when houses differ. An unrelated incident near an elevated structure involved train tracks, with no injuries reported.
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