McCray Urges Enforcing Laws Over Creating New Statutes
Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray delivers the inaugural message to the seventieth second general assembly urging enforcement of existing laws rather than passing a mass of new statutes. He backs reforms on voter registration and tax law changes while resisting broad new legislation.
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Indianapatie
Warren T. McCray
Seventy-Second General Assembly
House
McCray
Congress
States Tax Board
James
Ooodrich
State Board
Pond Fsstex
Tai
Governance and Tax Debate Surrounds County Bond Issue
A fragmented 19th century piece discusses taxes and a bond issue with jurisdictional limits. It mentions constitutional safeguards, local conventions, and proposed commissions for drainage and agriculture. It also touches on women’s involvement in state affairs and broader governance reforms.
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Dee
Governor Advocates Harmony in Government Branches
The governor stresses harmony and cooperation among legislative and executive branches. He pledges to advise with lawmakers while preferring reasons over mandates, aiming to separate powers and ensure each branch fulfills its duties within a cooperative framework.
Irish Rebels Launch Wide Attack Near Dublin
Rebels in Ireland clash with crown forces across a twenty mile area northwest of Dublin. Sinn Fein fighters aim to sever transport routes with ambushes as reinforcements rush to key points. A network of skirmishes disrupts wires and rail lines while authorities report mobile combat near multiple sites. Jasonaral Willis visits the UK.
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Ireland
Sinn Fein
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Jerry
Crown
Bya
Robert Schofield Hurt At Electric Light Plant Fall
Robert Schofield, seventy five, was seriously hurt Sunday at 2:30 AM while working on a boiler at the electric light plant. He fell from a scaffold onto a cement block, injuring his face and head. he was taken to hospital and remained there Monday morning.
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Robert Schofietti
Electric Light
Schofig
Danfors
Schafield
Ught
Scholitld
Tia
Mexican Voter Claims Spark Texas Election Debate
Washington January 10 Mexican radio reports claim Mexicans voted in Texas elections without first naturalization papers prompting Representative Box of Texas to question immigration policy. Box defended restrictions to curb Mexican labor imports.
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Senator Immigration Committee
Box
Chorus Recital Praised For Balance and Skill
The high school chorus delighted an audience with a well trained large chorus. Soloists included Charles Cavanaugh Mabel Walter Bertha Cleaver and others. Walker and Morgan received special notice for their performances and accompaniment enhanced the program.
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Dillard
R. XII
Trey
Paul G. Smiley
Charles Cavanaugh
Mabel Walter
Bertha Cleaver
Wiliam Scudded
Josaette Purgeritd
Blanche Feagalls
Donald Vanen
Marley Hamm
Walker
Walner
Mildred Morgan
WY. & Dillard
New Lieutenant Governor Opposes Omnibus Bill in Indiana
Emmett F. Branch of Martinsville was sworn in as lieutenant governor of Indiana at 11 o'clock. Judge Charles Remy administered the oath. Branch succeeded Edgar D. Bush and urged the senate to consider Governor McTagy’s message, warning against executive interference and urging passage of a careful, delayed approach to major legislation. He also stated the usual omnibus bill cannot pass this time and called for restraint by the legislature.
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Ind
Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
Indiana
Charles Remy
Supreme Court
Hranch
Edgar D. Bush
Salém
Senate
Renate
Fie
Agia
Liewtenant
Ant
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Governor McCray Inaugurated Indiana Leader In 1911
Warren T. McCray of Kentland was sworn in as governor of Indiana in a rotunda ceremony. Ex Governor James P. Goodrich and other dignitaries attended. McCray urged education expansion, state institutions, and a highway system while avoiding legislative specifics.
Baltimore railroad yard hold up report remains unconfirmed
A Maryland press item states a Baltimore and Ohio yard robbery occurred with a watch and $8 taken from a worker. The report could not be confirmed by the depot staff or police and details were not verified by the day’s accounts.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Telay
William Woods Announces 22 Percent Wage Increase
Lawrence Mass. January 10 1929 William Woods president of One American Woolen Co. announces a wage induction of 22 percent affecting the companys 640090 textile workers will be put into effect January 17.
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Lawrence
Mass
Willam Woods
Aner Iican Woolen
Runaway Buggy Scares Four Women Injuries Reported
Four women riding in a buggy near home were involved in a runaway. Mrs. Clarence Cunningham sustained bruises while Mrs. A W Cunningham and Mrs. Paul Kidwell’s relatives returned home after escorting them. All were taken to their homes by Clint Swanigan.
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Clarence Cunningham
A. W. Cunningham
Tole
Paul Kidwell
A. M. Cunningham
Clint Swanigan
Fire loss in 1920 totals 10442 with 89 alarms
The annual fire report cites a 1920 loss of 10442 with 6911 on buildings and 3631 on contents. Buildings valued at 105933 and contents at 44720. total tolerance 59496. Ninety one alarms, 32 via system 57 via telephone.
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WI Belcher
Calla
Darby Preaches First Sermon Since Illness
The Rev. J. W. Darby returned to the pulpit at the First Christian Church for the morning service, delivering an hour sermon. He is improved but not fully recovered and relies on a cane to walk.
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Christian Church
J. W. Darby
Darby
Beitz
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