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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen reprints an editorial on Indiana fish seining laws and how enforcement reveals class bias. It cites long-standing public laxity, selective prosecutions, and a divide between the rich and poor in upholding statutes, warning the top of society sets the real danger to institutions.
Protests against the naval expansion flood Washington as public opinion grows uneasy over the cost and relevance of the five year plan. Clergy leader Rev Samuel MacCrean Calvert attacks the programme, arguing it mirrors vast university endowments and risks war by debt.
A fragment quotes Abe Martin criticizing how voters question only Democratic candidates about wet or dry issues. It also references Woodrow Wilson as a figure who drove the tariff lobby from the legislature without needing law. The text shows political commentary and partisan framing.
The article reports Costigan criticizing the tariff commission under President Coolidge, labeling several members as protectionists and lobbyists, and accusing the administration of manipulating tariff policy. It notes tensions among figures like Marvin and Reed Smoot, plus references to Mellon and Teapot Dome bonds.
A Carroll County Democratic canvass letter from Oscar S. Baird Sr. urges party unity while condemning anti democratic rhetoric. He details his Indiana roots, long service as Clinton County superintendent, and 40 years in schooling plus equal time for party work. He seeks nomination for county recorder and pledges support for rivals Bush and Metzger in the November election.
King George of England defeated Chicago Mayor Thompson in a decisive encounter though Thompson did not resign as he had warned before the Illinois primary if his slate failed to win.
The passage questions Democratic ability to nominate a candidate whose money would prevail. It warns that repeating Parker could unleash an avalanche that overwhelms the party, suggesting a landslide defeat in the current year.
A detailed ledger shows numerous allowances and payments to local officials and suppliers, including commissioners Wildred Whiteman Riley Li Sink Orgel C. Schock Floyd J. Julien A. J. Margowski and more. Items list salaries, repairs, services, and supplies from vendors such as Blythe & Sons Delphi Journal Delphi Citizen and Indiana Service Corp. totaling varied amounts.
This entry records October to April 1928 allowances by Carroll County Indiana Commissioners. It lists numerous individuals and companies with amounts paid, including B. F. Murphy, J. E. Overholser, Delmar Galbreth, Shell Oil, New York Store, St Elizabeth Hospital, and Wagoner firms, totaling substantial disbursements. The document confirms J L Whiteman as Auditor and attests to accuracy of the copy.
Carroll Circuit Court records detail allowances by the Carroll County Commissioners at the January 1928 term. Items include payments to Riley L. Sink Frank R. Sink Dora B. Es. Edward Thompson Co West Publishing Co and Floyd J. Julien among others. Also notice of administration appointing Carroll County Loan & Trust Co as administrator of James D. Crooks estate with Delphi post office contact and April 14 1928 date.
Carroll County Loan & Trust Company as administrator will sell at private sale the decedent Kerby Stevens estate in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35 in Township 25 North Range 3 West, Carroll County Indiana. The sale occurs May 25 1928 at 10 A M in the Carroll County Bank office at Delphi Indiana. Proceeds go to the estate with minimum bid equal to appraised value. Attorney DE Carey represents administrator.
Carroll Circuit Court in Delphi Indiana hears Edna Flora against Albert A Flora for debt via two promissory notes. Defendant non resident ordered to appear by April 22 1928 or default judgment may be entered. Clerk Floyd J Julien certifies. Attorneys James O Obear and William C Smith represent plaintiff.
The undersigned administrator of the estate of Allie Etter, late of Carroll County, deceased, is herein named. John O. Badger, administrator, April 5, 1928. Gus A. Hall, attorney for administrator.
Notice states the judge appointed Oliver V. Kingery as administrator of Julia Ellen Smoker late of Carroll County Indiana, deceased. March 1928. Thomas M. Ryan is attorney for the administrator.
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