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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
2
Edmund Parkele serves as editor and business manager while Celia J Bhadle is associate editor for the Delphi Indiana official county paper. Subscription rates are listed for outside and inside Indiana. The publication is entered as second class at the Delphi post office.
The Indianapolis News editorializes against Senator Couzens charges linking Secretary Mellon to a crime near felony. It argues impeachment would be improper absent proven facts and defends Mellon, noting prior secretaries were poorer and that his wealth should not shield him from accountability.
The Indianapolis News is criticized for concealing identities such as Harry New in discussing car toons and insults toward Jim Goodrich and Billy Hayes. The piece questions the paper's bias and compares past convention performance to present primary threats while noting farmers are urged to back Lowden for president.
A crowded field of eleven Republican candidates vies for governor, signaling an active fight for the party's next platform while voters assess who best can lead the state.
A historical critique argues the United States seized the Philippines from insurgent allies and denies citizenship or annexation. The piece contends Congress avoided admitting imperial aims, condemns Tory and Republican policies, and urges a party prioritizing human rights over property rights to grant independence and self government to Filipinos.
The piece ponders enforcement across amendments from the Fugitive Slave Law to the Twentieth Amendment. It argues that stronger enforcement teeth invite evasion and questions whether Prohibition era juries and constitutional guarantees can be reconciled with political motives and changing norms. It raises doubt about making virtue via federal action.
The excerpt cites Abe Martin praising the Licklider twins and criticizing the idea that the two major parties differ. It argues Democratic loyalty may wane when Bryan-backed policies are seen as similar to the opposition, noting past turnout declines and the 1908 high male vote as a contrast.
The passage contrasts Indiana voting patterns with the nation in 1916, noting Wilson's appeal to independent Western voters and critiquing Indiana conservatives for casting a “safe and sane” vote. It argues that Indiana leaders failed to back radical reforms after Woodrow Wilson’s era, fueling voter disillusionment and calls for change.
A lengthy editorial argues township assessors are not inherently incompetent and discusses Henry George's Single Tax theory. It analyzes land rent concepts, farmer advocacy, and the potential for state tax reform through a scientific board, while noting voter sentiment and a Democratic primary dynamic involving Frank Dailey.
Senator Lafollette accuses too many Democrats in Congress of lacking nerve as he comments on President Coolidge from Wisconsin. The remarks highlight partisan tensions during the session.
Secretary of Labor Davis admits about two million workers are out of work, contradicting Coolidge prosperity claims. AFL survey shows 18 percent idle among union wage earners, with notable rates in Baltimore 48 percent and New York 24 percent. Campaign rhetoricians face scrutiny amid Teapot Dome and Mellon era corruption references.
A collection of declarations shows residents of Carroll County Indiana announcing bids for judges prosecutors clerks treasurers sheriffs and joint senator seats. Primary date May 8 1928 is emphasized with names including Gus A Hall Walter Million Floyd Julien Irvin Flora Roscal Wagoner Henry Crone Morris Ayres Albert Clifton Edward Beard Joseph Link John Sinks and others.
A candidate files to run for county recorder on the Democratic ticket. The announcement outlines plans to campaign on public records access and modernization of county services, signaling a focus on transparency and efficiency.
Democratic voters in Carroll County will vote May 8 1928 in the primary election. Candidates include Oscar S Baird Sr for county recorder Tippecanoe Township Wilson E Bush Rock Creek Township Fletcher D Metsker Monroe Township and Lester D Dickinson Madison Township seeking county commissioner third district.
The Carroll Circuit Court appoints executors and administrators for several deceased residents. Reed Schermerhorn and Florence A Armstrong listed as executors and administratrix with solvent estates noted. Oliver V. Kingery named administrator. attorneys Hanna and Ryan listed for estate matters. Public notice dated March 1928.
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