18 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
1
The Indiana General Assembly adjourned with major laws across education, real estate, courts, and labor. Key measures include the direct primary law, permanent registration, mediation and arbitration, and a new Industrial Board to administer workmen's compensation, plus extensive education and public building provisions.
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Governor Ralston considers Senate Bill 150 and House Bill 83 along with three other measures left in his office after the legal deadline. Amendments to House Bill 83, introduced by Kinder, affect ornamental street light assessments and city powers. A new water and utility plant clause and potential public service conflicts are noted. The state pardon board divisional actions, courthouse openings, and Red Cross relief progress are also reported.
Trustees led by Senator Benjamin F. Shively announced a major expansion to place Indiana University among Western leaders in all athletic fields. A new gymnasium, costing about 150000 dollars, is to begin mid summer as part of a broader athletic conference to be held before term end.
An Indianapolis merchant George Huffman won 3000 dollars against the C and E I railroad for injuries from a 1909 Vincennes collision. A prior trial in Daviess circuit court had 4600 dollars. Appellate court overturned due to improper instructions. The case moved from Knox county and defendants’ attorneys plan to seek a new trial.
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