Measure for state finance probe introduced in Senate
Senator Douglass, a Democrat of Shelby County, filed a resolution in the Indiana Senate calling for a statewide audit of finances for all state government departments and institutions. The plan would form a four member bipartisan committee to hire certified public accountants and report findings to the legislature. The measure was referred to the finance committee amid a busy morning session with other bills discussed.
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Hien
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Briand Completes New French Cabinet
Briand completes a cabinet arrangement in the French Chamber of Deputies for approval tomorrow. Briand works with President Millerand to avoid crushing Germany as part of the policy.
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History of Daviess County’s early days and settlers
A reconstructed history by Elmer B Hastings recounts Daviess Countys origins from Feb 15 1817 formation to its first settlers from the South and border states. It details early cabins mills log-building methods and hospitality, the 1817 tavern tax schedule, first county officers, and the rise of Washington as a key town site.
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Elmer, B. Hastings
Areferent
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Daviess County
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iKentucky
Tennessee
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Oulalde
Pont Pill
Michardena Maravilit
Johnny Sacha
Daviegs County
Arly Ad Bey Martin
Green
Geun
White River
Chad Pint
Willian Tullow
John Aikman
Fate Thowmpkon
Niasiotiern
Hmanuel van
Thastown
Livergeal
Galland
Bayid Flora
George
Lowrtts
Liverpool
Board of County Commissioners
Harges
Britain seeks best payment terms on US debt
Washington reports ongoing negotiations over funding and interest payments on Britain's debt to the United States. London hopes for more favorable terms from the Wilson administration than from Harding. Key figures include Lord Chalmers and Sir Aneh Lind Geddes, with potential tax impacts and annual interest roughly $300 million to $400 million.
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Great Britain
United States
Aneh
Harding
Chen
Hardleg
Caelles
Athantic
Chaldters
Nepetia Ans Chalmers
Treasury
Fixing Reparations Would Open Our Plants
Harold D. Jacobs notes with United Press that fixing reparations within Germany’s pay capacity could immediately reopen American factories and erase U S unemployment. Baruch supports action, predicting a rise in world exchange and purchasing power, with inflationary effects on cotton wool copper and other commodities and a revival of global trade and finance.
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United Press
New York
Germany
Bernard
Baruch
E.xeparations Commission
Paris
Tander
Chase
Congress action and committee moves on war laws and treaties
Senate judiciary moves to re open Port Louis resolution and considers La Follette anti strike measure. Lodge to confer with Borah on armament resolution before foreign relations action. Indian affairs, naval aviation hearings, and appropriations for army, rivers, and diplomatic costs noted.
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la Follette
Lodge
Borah
Agriculture Committee
Jesus Barnes
Naval Aviation
Opening Deferred Until After Easter
Several members at Hoye Point out that Easter holiday would not interfere with an extra session of Congress. President-elect Harding would call a extra session after the inauguration only if needed for tariff and revenue law revisions. Some advised delaying at least one month to allow the party shift in departments and avoid holiday interruptions.
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Portary
Marton
Congress
Uenown
Gorhiel
Elis Berry Sues for Eye Injury at Ohio Railroad Shops
Elis Berry sues Maryland Ohio Railroad Company for 1600 damages claiming eye injuries from rust and steel while removing box bolts at the shops in April 1920. He seeks compensation for lost work and 150 spent on medical care alleging negligence for lacking protective Rogales. Boost Burch For Mayor. Evansville petition supports A. Burch’s bid on the Republican ticket.
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Kins Herry
Indiana State Chamber backs primary repeal fight in legislature
Indianapolis reports a heated debate as Indiana lawmakers consider restoring primary repeal with Governor McCray's support. The scene features lobbyists, party factions, and educators pressing for tax and school funding reforms. Teachers demand fair school tax levies and pension revisions while districts seek funds to finish current years. Local schools report borrowing to cover expenses, urging careful tax policy to avoid political misuse.
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Erce
Indianapolis
Erith
McCray
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Batte
Nesda
Tddisna
Indebtedness of City Reaches 143 560 50 in Order
Indianapolis January 17 The Public Service Commission issued an order authorizing Washington to issue bonds of 8000 for completing a new electric plant. The order states city indebtedness at 943,055 932 exclusive of the bond issue, with total including the issue rising to 143,560 50 and a property valuation of 7,650,100. First bonds due May 16, 1927, dated November 15, 1920.
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Ind
Public Service Commission
Washington
Thée
Wife of Cyrus M McCormick Dies in Chicago
Harriett Iamwond McCormick wife of Cyrus M McCormick chairman of the board of directors of the International Harvester Company died today. Her husband arrived from New York after the end came and was at her bedside. Two young patients, Miss Dorothy Stafford and Miss Norma Rua sd, are reported at the hospital after being admitted over the weekend.
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Cyrus M. McCormick
Boar of Directors
International Har- Yaster Company
Mra. McCormick
New York
Betarshihi Whfey
Dorothy Stafford
Roll Stafford
Norma Ruasdit
Walter B. Ruasd
Ogden Street
Gill Ambulance
Vincennes Tourney to Include Daviess County Teams
Indiana high school officials released the basketball sectional schedule. Vincennes tournament will host Pike and Knox county areas totaling 13 teams, while Sullivan county will send seven teams, combining for a 14 team regional tourney. Other districts include Terre Haute Clark and Vigo counties with varied team counts. Winners of 16 sectionals meet at Purdue on March 12 and Indiana University on March 16 for the state title.
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A. K. ‘Troster
Indiana High School Athletic Association
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Daviess County
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Sullivan
Sullivan County
Iloon
Laborte
Ind
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Owonaville
Uilson County
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Spencer County
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Warriss County
Perry County
Greencastle
Nuname County
Parka County
Trester
Purdue University
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Tranter
Emergency tariff bill reported by Penrose committee
Washington June 17 Senator Penrose today reported the emergency tariff bill from the dance committee He gave notice that at no early date would move to make the bill unfinished business and would make every effort to push it to an early passage
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Penroxe Today
Dance Committee
Penrove
Kill two detectives escape with $12,000
Three bandits killed Louis Schroeder and A. E. Long New York Central detectives and escaped with $12,000 near a downtown bank. Their car was found within a mile, bloodstained and bullet punctured, after the gunfire wounded the two guards.
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Ohio
Louis Schroeder
A. E. Long
New York Central
Schroeder
Long
Union
Youtha
Iqa
Guar Schroeder
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