The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-21
LEGISLATIVE GRAFT
QUIZ TOPIC, HERE
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works member, was one of the first
to greet Lieutenant Governor Van
Orman. Trotter conferred with
many Senators.
McCardle There
John w. McCardle, public service
commission president, was in the
midst of the Senators of whom many
seek to abolish the commission.
Former Mayor Lew Shank tried to
interest the upper house members
in law to force all automobile driv-
ers to obtain liability insurance.
"A boy drove into my car, costing
me $3.50 for repairs" Shank said.
He wasn't worth nickel"
Many Senators said the proposed
legislative corruption investigation
was certain to be discussed.
With loud applause Democratic
members of the General Assembly
approved appeals for a graft investi-
cation made by number of speak
ers at caucus at the Claypool Mon
day.
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"If were a member of the Sen
ate this term 1 would introduce a
resolution calling for a thorough in
vestigation of the charges of corrup-
ton made by Thomas H. Adams of
Vincennes," Chambers of Newcastle,
ex-State chairman, said.
"A joint committee of Democrats
and Republicans should conduct the
investigation so that it would not be
a one-sided affair whitewashed by
the Republican politicians.
Everything should be open to the
public. The Legislature Is the proper
body to make the investigation be-
cause 1t is charged with the trial Of
offenses committed by State off,
Gals"
Prediction of lively session came
from Representative George L.
Saunders, Bluffton.
Hell will pop" Saunders pre-
dicted. THE investigation by the
Marion County grand jury will dis
close some things the Legislature
should investigate"
He'll to Pop
TN from the home town of my
good Republican friend, Tom Adams,
and am particularly interested in
Mr.. Saunders prediction of hell to
pop" said Senator Curtis Shank Of
Vincenees.
This damnable crookedness which
has existed and does exist in State
government must end" Lew Filing.
ham, TT Wayne publisher, told the
gathering.
Senator Carl M. Gray of Princeton
scathingly denounced the State gov
eminent.
Il would like to see our State re-
stored to responsibility" he said.
This State should be purged of cor
ruption and the State police force
should not be permitted to continue
as a political organization. / favor
adjustment Of the board Of accounts
and tax board and curtailment of
the powers Of the public service COM
mission"
Some Favor Quiz
Replies of legislators to a recent
poll by mail, conducted by The
Times, indicates a number of Re
publican law makers in favor Of an
investigation.
The Times asked each Legislator
this question:
Should the State Senate make a
sweeping investigation Of all depart.
ments of the State and conduct i'm.
parchment proceedings If facts war
rant it?"
Here are typical replies:
Senator James J. Nejdl. Republi-
can, Whiting: THAT is question
depending upon circumstances"
Representative Edgar Livingston
Democrat. Bruceville: Yes
Senator c. Oliver Holmes. Repub.
lican, Gary: "As I see 1t. the Sen
ate is neither plain clothes man
nor a laundry. However, I'm for
exacting high integrity and public
efficiency. SO I would rather say
what III do when I get the facts"
Representative william w. Mar.
tsndaia. RApnhiinau. araannsid: