Controversy Over Air Mail Contracts Emerges in Senate
A Senate committee probes graft in air mail contracts with William C. MacCracken in focus. He refuses to disclose airline correspondence, three officials cited for contempt, and Roosevelt cancels all air mail contracts while Army Air Corps assumes service duties. Critics claim presidential action exceeded constitutional authority.
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Harding
William C.maccracken
Secretary of Commerce
MacCracken
Army Air Corps Reserve
William P. MacCracken, Jr
Herbert Hoover
C. W. Jurney
Ashurst proposes crime to pay ransom ban
Senator Ashurst of Arizona urges a bill making ransom payments to kidnappers a crime, arguing nations with such laws curb kidnapping. He questions what government would punish a parent paying to save a child, calling the idea extreme. The note challenges readers on values and law.
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Ashurst
Arizona
Senator Ashurst
Monticello Delights In Its Own Lively Notions
The Monticello Herald ridicules Delphi as a dead town while claiming Monticello is equally bustling. It asserts no prominent citizens are jailed for robbery or blackmail and that local merchants face no arrests for stealing oats, noting Monticello’s excessive liveliness.
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Monticello
Delphi
Valuable addition for North Pole expedition member
A remark suggests that the option would make a valuable member of an expedition to the North Pole, indicating suitability for extreme polar conditions and challenging exploration duties.
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North Pole
Ton Delaney Purchases Mule for Two Dollars
Ton Delaney has come into possession of that mule by purchasing him outright for the sum of two dollars.
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Ton Delaney
Dizzy Dames Threaten August Baseball Action
A quirky note describes a female team called the Dizzy Dames planning activity in August. The piece jokes about heat, dry ground, and walking grounds as the team teases a change in Indianapol is baseball coverage. Dennis Chocran is mentioned in connection to naming.
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India
Icpolis
Debating High School Reform and Frills in Education
A district discussion critiques high school curricula and the role of Latin and English grammar, urging guidance for student interests and a review of costs. It argues to cut extraneous activities, consolidate commencements, and remove nonessential frills while preserving core subjects and practical outcomes.
Marriage of Frank Gallagher to Minnie Long Stuns Logansport
The city reports the marriage of painter Frank Gallagher to Minnie Long, ex-wife of Mason Long the reputed gambler. Minnie vows to lead a new, faithful life and Logansport residents wish her well.
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Logansport
Frank Gallagher
Minnie Long
Mason Long
Minnie
Kokomo Girl Escapes Death After Swallowing Gum Cud
A Kokomo girl narrowly escaped death after swallowing a cud of chewing gum. The incident occurred last week and left her shaken, with the unusual danger of gum poisoning highlighted by medical staff.
Hiram Gregg Thawed Out After Snowed Under Run
Hiram Gregg describes a rough race last time he ran, saying the extent of the snowing left him unable to recover for three years, and only a July sun helped him thaw out.
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Hiram Gregg
Mr. Gregg
Opinion snippets on politics fashion and industry
A collage of quotes touching on politics and society. Gene Tunney denies political ambitions. Tailors favor vivid red suits to boost appeal. Congress is described as ongoing but obstructed. Benchley questions gatekeeping of Hell. National Recovery winds on while industry labor and consumer battles continue unseen.
Revaluation of Gold by Finley H. Gray
A detailed argument alleging gold driven by international bankers shifted value from commodities to bonds, causing a productive collapse. The author details how rising gold and money values reduced commodity prices, collapsed wages, and harmed farmers, merchants, and workers, and proposes a plan to reverse the effect by broader gold backing to expand the currency.
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Congress
Cially
Indus
New Heads Slated for Ed Association
Election of officers for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will be held February 17 at 1:30 PM in the Claypool hotel assembly room. Frank Finney of Martinsville is expected to be elected president, with William C. Minor of Camylton first vice president, Scott Chambers second vice president, Dean Barnhart Goshen third vice president, and Jack Dolan Hartford City secretary. The nominating committee recommends treasurer and three editors to represent the group on the ayekva directors of the Hoosier State News. Annual reports and other business will follow in the afternoon session.
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Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Wray E. Fleming
Claypool Hotel
Frank Finney
Martinsville
Fleming
William C. Minor
Camylton
Scott Chambers
News Carty
Dean Barnhart
Goshen
Jack Dolan
Hartford City
Lew O'Bannon
Corydon
Rheno Isherwood
Lafayette
A. H. Flanagan
Ayek Va
Hoosier State
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Dizzy Dames
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Mich
Mildred Ainsworth
Robbert H. Haskell
Frills
Gene Tunney
Naional Association of Merchant Tailors
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Gate To
Hell
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Finley H. Gray
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