Not so long ago on Democratic split at Charleston
The Indianapolis Times recalls the 1860 Democratic National Convention in Charleston. It notes the split between Douglas and pro slavery factions, the adjournment to Baltimore, Breckinridge and Richmond nominations, and Benjamin Butler's shift from Charleston to radical Republicanism, highlighting enduring partisan loyalties.
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Houston
Texas
Indianapolis Times
Charleston
S. C
Douglas
Committee On Resolutions
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
Baltimore
Richmond
John C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Benjamin F. Butler
Massachussetts
Jefferson Davis
Robinson’s Rising Stock In Senate Controversy
The Arkansas Senator Robinson gains favor after accepting Heflin’s challenge and denouncing religious intolerance. Alabama invites him to speak, cities nationwide request appearances, and supporters urge him to accept a presidential bid. Heflin’s attack is seen as an inadvertent windfall for Robinson.
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Robinson
Arkansas
Indiana
Senate
Heflin
Hellin
Alabama
Montgomery
Arkansaw
Democratic Party
Boston
Thomas Jefferson
West
Cooper Institute
New York
Reminga
Piltowenhy
Republican candidates fail to differ on trust funding
The text states that all Republican possibilities including Hoover Dawes and Lowden appear similar and are not going to be recruited by the trusts funding their campaigns.
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Hoover
Dawes
Lowden
Louis F. Post remembered for defense of freedom and reform
A tribute recalls Louis F. Post of The Public as a steadfast foe of tyranny and champion of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. The piece notes his fights for free expression, equal opportunity, and the rights of dissenting views, linking him to Henry George and Tom L. Johnson.
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Louis F. ‘Post
Louis F. Post
United States
Henry George
Tom L. Johnson
Bryan
Louis F. Posa
Indianapolis Times
Post
A Poor Platform on Primaries in Indiana Politics
The piece criticizes Jewitt for attacking primaries and argues that party machines influence conventions more than primaries. It notes calls for better primaries rather than repeal, cites Kern and legislative changes, and stresses the need to fix the system to curb machine control.
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Jewitt
Indiana
John W. Kern
Kern
Jones
Plymouth
Pinckney Quote Put Defense Spending In Spotlight
The remark contrasts historical defense zeal with modern costs, noting a shift from millions to billions and labeling much of the spending as wasted in the eyes of the observer. The comment places Charles Cottsworth Pinckney in a critical light regarding fiscal priorities.
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Charles Cottsworth Pinckney
Democrat Senator Bruce under fire over Nicaragua policy
The article accuses Maryland Senator Bruce of acting as a Republican ally and labels him a hypocritical Democrat. It likens his stance to Tory Britain and cites historic radicals to argue that his views betray true Democratic principles amid a national election debate on Dill's proposal and American lives abroad.
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Bruce
Maryland
Senate
Coolidge
Nicarauga
Dill
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Grover Cleveland
White House
North Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Carroll
Boston
Lexington
Green
A Well Equipped Lawyer Charles McCabe to Preside
The selection of Charles McCabe of Crawfordsville to preside over Governor Jackson and associates accused of bribery promises a just judge in Indiana. McCabe is the son of former Indiana Supreme Court jurist Judge James McCabe trained in Williamsport, noted as a small town man with a human centered view likely to yield a fair courtroom.
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Charles McCabe
Crawfordsville
Jackson
McCray
Indiana
McCabe
James McCabe
Supreme Bench of
Supreme Court of the United States
Louis D. Brandies
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Democrats and Reed split over liquor question in opinion
The piece argues most Democrats align with Senator Reed on wet versus dry. It says taking a true stand helps voters, but notes the issue is moral not political and with the Eighteenth Amendment in place its immediate importance fades. The piece warns division could cost the election amid pressing issues.
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Reed
Lindburg Whale Correction Shocks The Era
A witty quip notes that if a cat corrects a rodent balance a larger correction comes with Lind burg. The playful line elevates a local figure as a sweeping, humorous corrective force within the community.
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Victor Hugo
Critics dispute Coolidge prosperity in 1927 review
A January 1928 summary from the Irving Trust in New York challenges the era of Coolidge prosperity. It cites 1927 as disappointing with high failures, reduced production, weather losses, and a large coal miners strike, while noting soft coal distress and limited export trade. The piece questions the administration’s boon claims and highlights agricultural and coal industry hardships.
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Washington
United States
American Exchange Irving Trust Company
New York
Coolidge
Congress
New England
Mississippi Valley
House of Representatives
Robsion
Kentucky
Department of Labor
England
Shipping Board
Sale of Carrollton Township school property in Indiana
Notice of sale by the Trustee of Carrollton Township Carroll County Indiana at 2 PM February 21 1928 at Wheeling School House for real estate described as one acre in Section 3 and adjacent parcels plus the brick school house garage and furnace as separate personal property. Sale to highest bidder for cash not less than two thirds of full appraised value with deed and bill of sale provided. Hanna Hanna attorneys for the Trustee Rabarthan Muppetenne Hareey Mummert.
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Carrollton Township
Carroll County
Indiana
Wheeling School House
Carrollton
Unager
Gravel Hill School
Ini
Sale of Scheol Property by Carrollton Trustee
Sale of Scheol property in Carroll County Indiana set for ten oclock A M by the trustee of Carrollton Town. Property description covers one and one fourth acres in Section 5 Township East, including the Gravel Hill School house. Furnace and other school property included. Bidding starts at not less than two thirds of the full description price. payment cash in hand to the highest bidder. Attorneys Hanna and Hanna represent the trustee.
Appointment of Administrator for James Beaver Estate
Wilber Crowell named administrator by Carroll Circuit Court clerk for James Beaver late of Carroll County Indiana. Estate declared solvent. George W. Kassabaum attorney for administrator. January 20, 1928.
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Carroll Circuit
Carroll County
State of
Indiana
James Beaver
Wilber Crowell
George W. Kassabaum
Executrix for O'Donnell estate in Carroll Circuit Court
Anna C. O'Donnell named executrix of Patrick H. O'Donnell's will, last living in Cook County Illinois, probated as a foreign will in Carroll Circuit Court Indiana. Estate stated to be solvent. attorneys Toolen & Willey and Hanna & Hanna listed. January 21, 1928.
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Carroll Circuit Court of
Indiana
Patrick H. O'Donnell
Cook County
Illinois
Carroll Gircuit Court of
Anna C. O'Donnell
Toolen & Willey
Hanna & Hanna
Executrix
Commissioner Sale Real Estate in Carroll County Indiana
The Carroll Circuit Court orders a sale of three tracts totaling about 60 acres in Section 8 Township 23 North Range 2 West. Purchases start at full appraised value with cash terms and tax clearance for 1927 taxes. Sale by Harvey E Studebaker, Commissioner, at Studebaker & Studebaker in Delphi Indiana on February 20 1928 at 10 AM.
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Carroll Circuit Court
Walter xX. Snyder
Solomon, Snyder
Stanley Snyder
Studebaker & Studebaker
Delphi
Indiana
Carroll County
Wild Cat Creek
Harvey
E. Studebaker
Hanna & Hall
Studebakers
Studebaker
Notice of Administration in Carroll County
Notice is hereby given that the Carroll Circuit Court of Carroll County Indiana appoints Carroll County Loan and Trust Company as administrator of the estate of Noah Shelty, late of Carroll County, deceased. The estate is deemed solvent. January 24, 1928. Pollard Cartwright and Wason, attorneys.
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Carroll Circuit Court
Carroll County
State of
Indiana
Noah Shelty
Carroll County Loan & Trust Company
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Mary A. Free Late
Estate of Mary A Free administrator appointed
The administrator of the estate of Mary A Free late of Carroll County was appointed as Clarence Armstrong. Gus A Hall is the attorney. The notice is dated January 19 1928. Open: Carroll Chevrolet Sales will remain open until 9 o clock each evening.
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Gus A. Hall
Carroll Chevrolet
Notice of Letting Contract for Burlington school repairs
Sealed bids are invited by the Burlington School Township trustee in Carroll County Indiana for repairs and an addition to the Burlington grade and high school buildings. Bids for general contracting heating ventilating plumbing and electrical work require certified checks and bonds. Separate bids may be combined. plans and specs available from the trustee or architect.
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Burlington School Township
Carroll County
Indiana
Burlington
Said Township
Marion B. Thomas
Ron B. Thomas
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