League of Nations Covenant Draft Read by Wilson in Paris
President Wilson, chairing the commission, reads the full draft covenant of the League of Nations at the Quai d Orsay plenary session. The text outlines structure, voting, executive council, secretariat, arbitration, disarmament, mandates, and the court of international justice to enforce obligations.
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Paris
Wilson
Quai d’Orsay
Executive Council
Court of International Justice
Covenant Provisions for Registration and Amendments
The text sets forth that every treaty by league member must be registered with the secretary general and published, with no binding effect until registration. It grants delegates power to advise reconsideration of treaties endangering world peace and requires states to abrogate inconsistent obligations. It outlines steps to release signatories from prior incompatible commitments and states amendments take effect after ratification by the executive council and three fourths of delegates.
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Africa
South Pacific Isles
BEINSTORFF SKIPS PEACE CONFERENCE AS GERMANY PLOTS DISARMAMENT
Weimar Feb 15 President Ebert says Count von Bernstorff will not attend the peace session and Germany plans a limited defense force. A commission of center democratic and socialist parties is drafting a new program including disarmament and demobilization. Ebert asserts Germany will rehabilitate itself and rely on conscription for a guard.
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Ebert
Indiana House Adopts Anti Seaman Bill Amid Language Debate
Indiana House passes two education bills under suspended rules including ending compulsory German instruction in public schools. Governor Harding hails U S as a nation not an asylum. Senate discusses referendums and daylight saving. hotels in Indianapolis face safety inspections after Palace fire.
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Iowa
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Aldredge
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Negly
Congress
Baker
Committee On Federal Relations
van Auken
Nejdi
Railroads Under Government Control Declared Greatest Issue
United States Senator James Watson Indiana told Louisville audience that railroads should be returned to private owners without new laws and warned receivers would take control within ninety days. He cited January government operations showing a 79 million dollar deficit and a 380 million dollar shortfall in the first year of federal control.
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United States
James Watson
Indiana
Lincoln
Lincoln Protective Club
Louisville
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
America
Senator Watson
Votes Down Plan to Expand State Supreme Court
The English joint resolution proposing amending the state constitution to raise supreme court judges from five to no more than thirteen was defeated in the house 61 to 34 after passing the senate 37 to 10 on February 3.
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New Albany Plant Closes Over Working Conditions Dispute
The Ohio Falls Tron works plant in New Albany closes indefinitely after a dispute between the workers and management over working conditions. The facility employs 400 men and halted operations until further notice.
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New Albany
Ohio Falls Tron Works
Symons Givan bill prepared by outside committee
A blue sky bill named the Symons Givan bill is prepared by a committee of investors and bankers outside the legislature for early House introduction. It results from a compromise among elements with representatives Symons and Givan involved, while a new bill reflecting provisions from various associations was approved by the outside committee.
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Symons
Givan
Varous
Smith Resolution on Income Tax Amendment Passes
The Smith joint resolution to amend the constitution to empower the legislature to fix the manner of levying taxes on incomes passed with one dissent. Senator Erskine voted no. Senator Smith said he drafted the measure to ensure income taxation could be included and argued it is a fair method used in other states.
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Erskine
Senate
Business leaders in Chicago seek Indiana Society presidency
A nominating committee of the seven most recent ex presidents was chosen at the Indiana Society of Chicago to select a ticket for the next year. Listed as potential candidates are William A. Heath of the Federal Reserve, Lucius Teeter ex president of the Chicago Association of Commerce, Alexander F. Banks of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad, and William T. Fenton of the National Bank of the Republic, among others.
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Indiana Society of Chicago
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Lucius Teeter
Chicago Association of Commerce
Alexander F. Banks
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
William T. Fenton
Wright bone dry bill advances amid amendments and defeat
The Wright bone dry clincher bill, amended to permit home wine and cordial manufacture and to remove bail restriction on liquor decisions, passed to engrossment after a failed bid to kill it. A motion to indefinitely postpone failed 61 to 33, while Wright's lay motion and tally of aves and noes followed.
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Indiana farmers form tentative state wide cooperative plan
At a city meeting representatives from twenty Indiana counties discussed forming a state wide farmers organization for mutual benefit and better farmer consumer cooperation. W F Franklin of Danville urged a compact to stabilize markets without forming a nonpartisan league. The group plans state meetings in the city beginning March 25 over two days to federate with similar bodies in other states.
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W. F. Franklin
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Hendricks County Federation of Farmers
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Franklin
Sinois
Iowa
State House Passes Bill to Split Banking From Auditor Office
The House voted 51 ayes to separate the state banking department from the auditor of state and create a new department. An amendment by Representative Mendenhall reduced the banking commissioner's salary to 3500 dollars, down from 4500 dollars.
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Open wide the doors of the temple to a great builder
A tribute poem by Harriet Monroe honors a noble leader praised as a fearless builder and guiding light for a generation. The verses exalt his vision and lasting works, describing a temple rising with marble halls and shining towers. The heroic figure is lauded as father, prophet, and endlessly enduring influence.
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Lawrence County Farm Association organized
February 12 marked events in Indiana including the organization of the Lawrence County Farm Association. The report lists notable deaths and actions from Kirklin Elwood Greenfield Roachdale Evansville and other towns with mentions of business sales, political meetings, a postmaster embezzlement case, and local civic activity.
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