Delphi Briefs: Trolley Route Talk and Local Notices
Two Union Traction officials inspected Delphi for a possible trolley line route via tow-path or parallel to the Wabash. A theft case ends with Edna Dunlap of Chicago returning to the city after Treida’s 70 dollar shortfall incident. Local guests include Lydia Case and C B Lyon with Walace Barnes of Indianapolis. A birthday dinner honors George Lyon. Dr. Chas C. Crampton is elected surgeon major of the 8th regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias. Dreifus department store dissolves partnership April 15. Local society notes cover Grand Chapter O E S meeting in Indianapolis and other community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Traction Company
Commercial Club
Delphi
Wabash Road
Lydia Case
Chicago
C. B. Lyon
Walace Barnes
Indianapolis
Lyon
Chas. C. Crampton
Knights of Pythias of
Indiana
8Th Regiment
Logansport
Kokomo
Frankfort
Crawfordsville
Lafayette
Peru
Judiciary reform sparks vociferous national debate
Editorial notes the heated discussion over Roosevelt's judiciary plan. It argues Congress can adjust the Supreme Court size, refutes critics claiming constitutional violation, and argues the public should govern itself without drastic changes. The piece cites recent Wagner Act rulings and mocks the notion that five of nine justices control citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Bridges
Congress
Justice Roberts
CLEAN UP SEASON PROMOTES TOWN SPRING CARE
Delphi officials urge a spring house cleaning in the wake of federal relief projects. Residents should maintain public property and improve homes and lawns, with a special push to keep the courthouse lawn attractive despite drought. Spinach in sand is improbably cited to illustrate hopeful irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Wealthy Marion man and bride freed from handcuffs on train
Edward Campbell of Marion traveled with his bride to Chicago aboard a train. A brake man unlocked their handcuffs after Kokomo when the key was stolen by a passerby, and in Frankfort a life and chisel freed them at police headquarters. J L Burns relocates to Cognan property corner Franklin and Wabash. sells Mortonsville home to Ora E Housman.
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Edward Campbell
Marion
Manon
Chicago
Frankfort
J. L. Burns
Cognlan
Franklin and
Wabash Streets
Mortonsville
Munitions Makers Targeted By Leaders In Congress And Press
Lloyd George urges abolition of private munition makers while Roosevelt cites 1934 warnings. Senator Nye notes imminent congressional vote on munition makers. Rep Eaton derides calls for party roll calls as national calamity. A dog wanders Arizona legislature floor, likely owned by a lobbyist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Royal Commission
Roosevelt
Congress
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Arizona
Delphi Scout photos and quotes in community column
A locally themed column notes Delphi residents busy with Scout activities and amateur film, mentions George Garrison with color footage from Jasper Pulaski Game Preserve. It also samples light political and social musings, and a 1937 dispatch hinting at Mussolini in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garrison
Delphi
Jasper-Pulaski Game Preserve
Voices On Labor And Politics From Leaders Of The Era
A collection of statements from Floyd B Olson John L Lewis President de Aguirre and General Ludendorff and Senator Borah weighing taxes labor rights social justice and Sit-Down strikes amid wartime and postwar tensions reflecting polarized views on capitalism communism Christianity and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
President de Aguirre
Spain
Sitdowns, Elephants and Social Statesman Musings
A whimsical reminiscence recalls Helen the elephant staging a sit down at a Barnum show and marching off with handlers. The column then critiques tax policy and federal spending, followed by reflections on self determination and parole ethics, with Irvin S. Cobb’s closing notes.
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Anta Monica
Calif
Helen
Bridgeport
Conn
Europe
Festival features tuskless elephant fights near Calcutta
The festival near Calcutta showcased elephant bouts including tuskless fights and long tug of war contests as participants struggled with the heavy beasts for hours. Youm dewht decided that ledge had too many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
Youm Dewht
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Walter Treida
Pyrmont
Cassie Ballew
Maude Smith
Edna Dunlap
Miss Smith
Dunlap
Treida
Misses Ballew
Hammond
Major Crampton
Isaac
August Dreifus
Monticello
T. J. Ryan
J. E. Ruffing
Lucy Montman
Grand Chapter
The
Washington State
E. Franklin Street
Delphi, Indiana
Delphi Times
Carroll CO. Citizen
Carroll CO. Citizen-Times
Delphi Citizen
Johnson and Bailey Publishers
Carroll County
Democratic
Constitution and the Court
Court House
Sahara
Cupid
Pan
Floyd Gibbons
Golly
Floyd
United States
L. D
John Marshall
Senate
House
Dispatch
Mussolini
Il Duce
Hollywood
Amelia
Mr. Putnam
Floyd B. Olson
Minnesota
Ludendorff
William E. Borah
Idaho
BY S. L. Huntley
L. Huntley
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Santa’ Claus
Irvin S. Cubb
WNU
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