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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1924
Page
2
Local paper notes the Saturday edition date April 19 1924 with community notices and regional items. The issue likely includes briefs on town affairs, announcements, and advertising typical of a midwestern town newspaper.
The piece argues GOP papers miscast the probe into oil land leases and graft as biased due to investigators. It cites Secretary of Interior and Navy complicity, Attorney General actions, and alleged graft linked to a Japanese bribe, noting party papers deny these facts while condemning the inquiry.
The author argues investigators are fallible yet necessary to curb graft and corruption, noting their humanity and possible personal biases but asserting their pursuit as the only path to end the regime. The piece frames investigation as crucial despite personal spites.
A commentary on nonprofit groups placing radio receivers in homes of bedridden and isolated people. The piece notes radios brighten lives of the blind crippled and paralytics, stressing nonmaterial needs and the potential for philanthropists to expand access. It portrays radio as companionship and urges adaptive philanthropy.
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, with national partners, seeks funds to buy Monticello and maintain it as a presidential guest house. Each year three distinguished American figures in science, education, or government will be invited for a three month stay, chosen by the board of regents.
The piece argues that lic's early days reveal his personality and character, guiding readers to value the idealism formed in private spaces like Monticello and to support its preservation.
The piece critiques Secretary Mellon for opposing a Senate led probe while praising Coolidge for protesting the private investigation attempt. It argues private funding of investigators by Senator Couzens is improper and warns against weakening major inquiries including the oil reserve scandal and the Daugherty management matter.
An editorial from the Washington Post, linked to Edward B. McLean, criticizes Republican leaders in Congress for lack of leadership amid damaging charges. It argues leaders are defied and silent, risking public trust as corruption allegations mount and paralysis spreads through government.
AMERICUS Mr and Mrs B A Nelson entertained at Sunday dinner with guests from Colburn Battle Ground Lafayette Delphi Buck Creek Marion Ind. Names include Packer Steiner Buckles Primmer Cruea Cruea Holsinger Dewitt and others. A Friday evening dance was held at Ewing Hall in this place.
Mrs. Edward Blythe, county chair of Economics clubs, led a meeting in the Pittsburg Athletic Hall where twenty eight charter members organized the Tippecanoe Township Economics Club. Officers elected: President Delia Maxwell, Vice President Pearl Bitler, Secretary-Treasurer Edward Patton.
Oscar Johnson has recovered from illness and returned to work in Porter county. Cull Walters moved from Bringhurst last week to a farm near Rockfield with John Walters aiding. John Perrigo and family from Louisville arrived safely. Albert Long of Wheatfield visits with David Mullendere and family west of town. Harry Brewer went to Monon last week for railroad work. Gertrude Hall and Catherine Johnson were absent from school. Ralph Hill of Indianapolis visited.
The jury in Governor McCray’s embezzlement case could not agree, eight for conviction and four for acquittal, and was discharged by Judge Chamberlin. Prosecution tied the $155,000 to a Kentland bank deposit scheme and alleged a $10,000 cash deposit. defense noted no witness testimony from McCray. Fraud and misuse of the mails charges in federal court follow next week.
John C. Downey declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Deer Creek Township Clerk subject to the May 6, 1924 primary. He asks for supporters in the upcoming contest.
Candidate William Ashba announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Carroll County treasurer subject to the primary vote. He requests support ahead of the May 6, 1924 election day.
Edward Beard of Clay Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Carroll County. He requests the support of voters in the primary to be held Tuesday May 6 1924 and mentions his opponent Harry L Haslett.
John W. Sinks of Jefferson Township announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Carroll County subject to the Democratic voters decision in the May 6 primary. He asks for voters' support as the campaign begins.
Joseph C. Link of Jackson Township announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Carroll County sheriff subject to the May 6 primary. Support requested from voters as the contest proceeds.
Mrs Ruth Jones Mills of Jefferson Township announces candidacy for Recorder as a Democratic nominee pending the outcome of the May 6 1924 primary. She respectfully solicits support.
For prosecuting attorney, candidate John A. Rothrock of Monticello Indiana seeks the Democratic nomination in the 39th judicial district, which includes White and Carroll counties, with the primary scheduled for Tuesday May 6, 1924.
A set of townships in Carroll County announce candidates for local offices subject to the Democratic primary on May 6 1924. Chas M Sanderson Rock Creek Township and Albert M Holloway Jefferson Township seek commissioner nominations. Madison Township nominates a recorder candidate and Blanche Calvert and Floyd J Julien request support for May 6 1924.
Robert H. Kinney declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for representative in the Ninth Indiana Congressional district. He states the race will be decided by Democratic voters at the primary on May 6, 1924, with Kinney representing Hamilton County.
James P. Davis announces candidacy for representative from Indiana's Ninth District in the Democratic primary, urging Democrat voters to support him in the election held Tuesday May 6, 1924, with Howard County noted.
Editors Citizen announces Russell B. Kern of Covington Indiana seeking the Republican nomination for Representative in the Ninth Indiana Congressional District at the primaries to be held May 6 1924.
Editor announces Homer H. Beals seeks Republican nomination for Representative from Indiana's 9th Congressional District in the May 6 1924 primary. Beals declares candidacy subject to voter will of district.
A satirical take notes some men expect to buy a mansion in the skies through weekly nickel offerings on the church plate. It critiques religious philanthropy as an installment plan and mocks easy supernatural bargains.
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a remedy with an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts on the blood to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney and Co. Toledo Ohio.
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