Constitutional Amendment Aims to Place Women on Supreme Court
A proposed constitutional amendment seeks to require a woman appointee to the U S Supreme Court and enshrine a woman’s bill of rights. The measure, drafted by the reorganized National Woman’s party, covers juries equality, marital name rights, citizenship for foreign spouses, and equal pay, with Senate and House sponsors named as Senator Curtis and Congressman Fess.
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United States Supreme Court
National Woman's Party
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Fess
Ohio
Federal amendment tightens law on automobile theft
The Senate passes a 1919 act amendment to cover embezzlement in auto theft. Senator Nelson cites Moore v United States to justify adding embezzlement. The bill raises penalties to up to $5,000 fine or five years in prison for transporting or handling stolen vehicles across borders. Senator King argues states should handle the matter, then withdraws objection.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Chicago
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Country Club
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Indiana
State Department of Education
Warsaw
Lydia Decker
Kosciusko County
Leroy Lovett
Elkhart
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Fred Decker
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Washington, D.C
Civil Service Commission
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Washington
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Mishawaka
Bedford
Lawrenceburg
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association
Carrollton
Congress Weighs Creation of Agricultural Inquiry Commission
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin proposes a Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry with five senators and five representatives to study causes of farm distress the price spread to consumers and the nation’s banking and transport sectors. The panel would report within 90 days and may sit during sessions or recesses, summon witnesses, and advise on relief legislation.
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Wisconsin
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House of Representatives
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
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Senate panel sought to probe Washington lobby activities
Senator King of Utah proposes a five member committee to investigate corporate propaganda in politics. The measure aims to uncover offices and lobbyists in Washington influencing tariff revenue and other laws, examine monopoly control in the dye industry, and report names and expenditures tied to lobbying and propaganda.
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Utah
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President Harding halts $20 million army harness deal
A busy week wrap notes President Harding acting on attorney general advice to annul the United States Harness company's contract to dispose of surplus army harness. The report lists other actions including ambassador nominations, naval discipline, and labor and tax matters in Washington.
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United States Harness Company
Baron Shidehara
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Japan
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Ralston Holmes
President Harding
Indiana tax plan likely to wait for next session
Indiana faces a delay in revamping its tax system. Governor McCray indicated amendments may be approved this fall, then a expert study panel would craft remedies for the 1923 legislature. Critics urge restraint on road and public spending to lower taxes.
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Baltimore & Ohio
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Kokomo
Orlando A. Somers
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