McFaddin urged as Democratic governor candidate in Terre Haute
Fifth district Democrats pressed John S. McFaddin of Rockville to run for governor while noting his past refusals and strong GOP opposition in Vermillion and Parke counties. He wavered after a politeness salvo, then declined, with papers praising his fitness. The piece also discusses labor, capital and the injunction issue in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. M’faddin
Terre Haute
John S. McFaddin
Rockville
McFaddin
Parke
Judge
Vermillion
Terre Haute Tribune
The
Citizen
the Tribune
MacFaddin
Indianapolis
Indiana political decency and party shifts recalled
The piece recalls Indiana's Democratic strength in earlier days, contrasts it with the era of Dorsey and his "soap" and Dudley with "blocks of five," and notes Republican officers in prison marking a break from a Democratic state. It argues for remembering the old Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Dorsey
Dudley
God and Morality Party
Who Plans Challenge to Albert Stump in Next Year’s Primary
A local race gears up as factions position to challenge incumbent Albert Stump in the upcoming primary. Voters and supporters await formal announcements from potential rivals amid mounting pressure and party strategy discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stump
River Deepening and Straightening Aims to Deter Floods
Discussion on deepening and straightening the Mississippi after Eads jetties proposes shorter river distance and fewer levies needed to hold the channel, enabling greater water capacity and quicker discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eads
Peple
Mississippi
Nobody Now Seems to Be Considering Him as In-Ert Slack
The text notes a shift in opinions about an individual labeled In-Ert Slack. No clear context or date is provided, but the passage implies reduced regard or evolving assessment among observers or peers. Further details are not available in the fragment.
Democratic Victory in Denver Congress Race
The Democratic candidate Mr White won by about 5000 votes in Denver overturning a large Republican lead. The victory came amid support from Ku Klux, Anti-Saloon League and W C T U with 55 percent of convention delegates being women. The piece argues the win reflects progressive Democracy rather than prohibition-push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Denver
Corporation
White
Ku Klux
Anti-Saloon League
Delphi
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Bryan
Indianapolis News
West
Citizen
Colorado
No Weight to the Sacred Cow of Protection
The piece rebukes M. E. Tracey on President Coolidge's speech and argues protectionism is a false, weightless policy. It notes free traders coined the term and asserts tariffs cannot endure without harming the nation, claiming protection lacks substance and will eventually fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Tracey
Coolidge
Lincoln
Protective tariff debate echoed in Coolidge speech
The piece contrasts President Coolidge’s praise of private initiative with his defense of tariffs at a Philadelphia Union League event. It notes Norman H. Davis’s view that tariff policy may need revision to broaden markets despite foreign retaliation and highlights international responses like France and Europe seeking production curbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E Tracy
Union League Club
Philadelphia
Coolidge
Norman H. Davis
the Treasury
Europe
Germany
Cuba
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
United States
Pearl necklace tale hints at doubt and golded age wit
Abe Martin notes Joe Kite's quip about identifying a fake pearl necklace while discussing "that old young man" Steve. He reflects on finding value in people but warns life is short in this era to linger on suspicion or idle chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Indianapolis News
Joe Kite
Steve
Buddy
Voter Behavior Note From Historical Column
A brief observation discusses Democratic voters and how they may cast ballots beyond party labels, noting patterns in turnout and independence in the historical context. The discussion hints at complexities in how voters align with Democratic beliefs across ages and genders.
Tariff Debate Deepens as Nagel Report Sparks Split
Washington officials clash over tariff revision after the Nagel commission recommends equalizing benefits for agriculture and industry. Rep. Hull argues Coolidge rejects farm needs, while critics say high tariffs enrich monopolies. The dispute signals a major 1928 campaign issue.
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Washington
Business Men’s Commission
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Taft
East
Republican Party
Cordell Hull
House
Ways and Means
Democratic National Committee
Coolidge
Steel Trust
Mellon
Aluminum Trust
National Manufacturers Association
Chattanooga
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Industrial Conference
Nagel
White House
St. Paul
Nagel Commission
Hull
Counties Seek Court Ruling Over State-Purchased Goods
Officials in several counties protest a state order to buy from state institutions items such as chairs and brooms, arguing open-market purchases can save taxpayers money. If challenged, the ruling could affect Carroll County. Also notes social visits and a funeral in Pontiac, Illinois with local residents Edith Painter, John Dimmitt, Kenneth Mitchell, Earl Wakeland, and John Mummert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Edith Painter
John Dimmitt
Kenneth Mitchell
Pontiac
Ill
Earl Wakeland
John Mummert
Trade balance question on barter and farm goods
A brief reflection asks if a farmer trading crops directly for other goods faces a negative balance of trade when money is removed from the exchange. It notes barter can alter perceived trade positions and prompts readers to consider value in non monetary terms.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly Isaac held in Rockfield
The funeral from Rockfield Presbyterian church followed by burial in I O O F Cemetery. Many relatives and neighbors gathered, including the Isaacs, Hintons, Sunders, Smiths, Yerkises, and Bowmans. Local visits and gatherings tied to church events and community members are noted. farm moves and family birthdays also appear among town records.
Adams Township Social Roundup Delayed Edition
Delayed Adams Township note lists neighbors visiting and hosting across several households. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hardy entertained. other residents such as Mr. and Mrs. John Girard, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Girard, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barns, and families spent Sunday with relatives. Local travel included Mrs. George Peterson and Mr. Orville Schock attending a Farm Bureau meeting in Indianapolis.
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Dave Hardy
Howard Jenkins
Barenttsville
John Pearson
John Girard
Near Lake Cicott
Charles Girard
Mary Phillis
Harold Barns
Rockfield
W. B. Irelan
A B. Irelan
Burnettsville
I. H. Mower
Warsaw
Emory Gibson
Chalmers
Kenneth Mitchell
George Peterson
Orville Schock
Indianapolis
State Farm Bureau
Robert Million
Henry Hasting
Maria
Dean Mills
Mary Temple
Lewis Temple
Burrows Notes Local Socials and School Updates
Community brief from Burrows notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Lowe and son to the Landreys. Fred Greery travels to New York on business. Missionary Society met at Burrows Christian church. Alice Barnsdale, Burrows teacher, missed a day. Mrs. Coble substituted for Miss Hinkle due to illness. W B Ireland and son to Crawfordsville Friday. Birth announced a girl Alice Faye for Floyd Ginth er. Local families dined at John Smith home. James West ill at home. Mrs. Han Stanbaugh and Mrs. John Benner ill improving. Randall brothers move to new blacksmith shop. Charles Isaacs out of school due to mother's death.
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Lilly Isaac
Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Minnie Hinton
Lawrence Hinton
Flora
Joy Edging
Camden
Leonard Yerkis
Isaac Bowman
Frank Mullin
Truman Sanders
Catalina Smith
Frank Simons
James Barns
Fred
Harry Dumont
Indianapolis
J. W. Foust
J. C. Hathaway
Brookston
Robert Kitts
Maywood
Felix Million
West
C. L. Million
Rockfield
John Galloway
Hickory Grove
Cullie Coble
Monticello
Fred Hiland
Fred Million
Lafayette
Charles Hoover
Robert Million
Clayton Million
Douglas
Hopewell
Carl Million
June and
Mildred
Albert Holloway
Yeoman
Russell Garrison
Ray
Lois
Burnettsville
Galen Gardner
Idaville
Paul Million
Delphi
William Lowe
Hugh M. Landrey
Fred Greery
New York
Missionary Society of the Burrows Christian Church
Alice Barnsdale
Burrows School
Florence Coble
Millie Hinkle
W. B. Ireland
Paul
Crawfordsvile
Floyd Ginther
Alice Faye
John Bending
John Cox
Gladys
Sunnday
John Smith
James West
Burrows
Han Stanbaugh
John Benner
Randall Brothers
Charles Isaacs
Notice to Non-Residents in Carroll County Court Case
Indiana Carroll County notices a 1927 filing in Perry M. Byrum's estate suit against Bertha Fallon et al. The complaint seeks sale of real estate under Sampson Shuey's will and defendants are warned to appear by January 13, 1928 or risk a default. The Clerk Floyd J. Julien signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carroll County
Carroll Circuit Court of Indiana
Perry M. Byrum
Sampson Shuey
Bertha Fallon
Carroll Circuit Court
Ruth Ridenour
Esther Parmeter
Rachel Laughlin
Delphi
Rose
Floyd J. Julien
Arthur & Arthur
Boyd and Julien
Notice of Executors Sale of Real Estate in Carroll County
The executors of William F Timmons and Edward A Crosby announce court approved sales of extensive Carroll County Indiana properties by private sale. Tracts include 39 acres, 40 acres, 20 acres, 40 acres, 97.14 acres, 60.20 acres, 10 acres and more, with detailed bounds and riverward descriptions. Real estate may be sold whole or in parcels for not less than appraised value, cash only, under Indiana Carroll County court oversight.
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William F. Timmons
Pollard, Cartwright and Wason
Delphi
Indiana
Section
Township 26
Wabash River
Wabash
Pi&rt
Turpie D. Timmons
Donald F. Timmons
William F Timmons
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
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Indianapolis Times
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Cox
George Washington
Times
Thieme &S Schuessler Co
Daylight Star
Lafayette, Indiana
Lars
Toorget
Adams Township
State of
Edward A. Crosby
Thomas ‘H. Crosby
Jason M. Been
Barry
Kentucky
Jimmie Murray
Helene Costello
Thomas Meighan
Paramounts
James Cruze
Marietta Milner
Spec” O’donnell
Bebe Daniels
Gertrude Ederle
Bebe
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