Overmanned and Overpaid Critique of Indiana Tax Spending
The Indianapolis News reprints a Orlando Florida letter by long time Indiana editor Will H. Craig arguing taxes rise only to fuel wasteful spending. He cites overstaffed agencies and salaries, urges cutting government and education bureaucracy to lower taxes, and warns reform hinges on curbing higher education spenders.
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Will H. Craig
Indiana
Indianapolis
Craig
Orlando
Fla
Rome
Marshall
Corporation of State Schools
Farmer anger over Coolidge era policy and primaries
The letter from Theron McCampbell criticizes Coolidge and GOP leadership, accusing them of favoring the rich and delaying farm prosperity. It warns that repealing the primary law would curb politically active women and praises continued primary use, noting Coffin’s victories and party machine tactics.
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Theron McCampbell
Rockville
Republican
Coolidge
Farm Country
Washington
Hoover
Republican Congress
Congress
Mellon
Republican Party
Political shifts prompt 1929 tariff and prohibition debates
Theron McCampbell of Holmdel New Jersey notes higher tariffs and harsh prohibition enforcement will prevail in 1929. He observes growing political events surfacing as the year approaches.
Indirect taxes burden labor and hinder industry
The piece argues that taxes on cigarettes and other indirect levies fail to provide lasting relief. It cites Jefferson and Henry George to claim labor bears the tax, with higher costs for hides and shoes raising overall prices and possibly lowering wages. The submerged consumer is ignored.
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Jefferson
Henry George
Ways and Means Committee of Congress
Lawmakers weigh strengthening reform as primaries pick nominees
A restoration of tough rules is debated with a proposal to require a majority vote in primaries for nominations. Leaders warn repeal must come this session or never. A top aide called lawmakers prey to bosses, signaling fear and consequences.
Politically witty quips echo across nation in satire
Fred Landis comments in the Indianapolis Times rail at political hypocrisy praising reforms and mocking high officials. He pokes at congress, Hoover era, prohibition, military dress, and Covington diversions while lauding Byrd's Antarctic rescue and noting public interest in the Clark Fort Sackville commemoration stamp.
Deficit Highlighted in Public Debate Over State Funding
Supporters of Frank Dailey argue for a deficit rather than a fat treasury claimed by Ed Jackson. They say Republicans must accept higher taxes to prevent the state from going broke, criticizing the governor’s finances.
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Ed Jackson
Frank Dailey
Prepare for referendum on income tax amendment
Citizens are urged to vote when the income tax amendment is submitted for a proposed referendum. Officials expect a timely submission and ask voters to be ready to cast ballots on the measure.
Reminiscences of a Civil War Printer and Veteran
A Lennox Independent excerpt presents a veteran letter from Col. A. B. Crampton of Indianapolis recalling Union army days and his role printing in Vicksburg after its capture. He describes Grant's orders, the Citizen office, and the wall paper edition of 1863, with anecdotes of soldiers, printing work, and lifelong newspaper ties.
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the. Lennox
South Dakota
Independent
Vicksburg
Grant
Citizen
A. B. Crampton
Indianapolis
Ind
Lennox Independent
48Th Indiana
Washington Hand Press
Ulysis
Joe Johnson
Delphi
Indiana
Local utilities bill slain in Indiana legislature
The measure allowing local control of public utilities died 52 to 42 as utility-backed opposition swayed the vote. Only Democrat Bennett sided with supporters, while 26 Republicans joined in backing home rule. the piece curses GOP graft and predicts only a landslide could reverse the party’s influence.
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Bennett
Indiana
McKellar Vote Split Opposes Progressive Democrats on Cruiser Bill
The record notes Senator McKellar voting against the progressive bloc led by Walsh and Wheeler on a cruiser bill. It contrasts his usual alignment with real Democrats and laments his failure to join his supposed heroic colleagues.
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Senator McKellar
Walsh
Wheeler
Colonel Crampton Celebrates 83rd Birthday in Indiana
The message notes Colonel A. B. Crampton, recently marking his 83rd birthday, as chairman of the state Soldiers and Sailors Monument board. He maintains a strong interest in Grand Army of the Republic affairs and related veterans’ organizations.
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A. B. Crampton
Colonel Crampton
State Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Indiana
G. A R
County Records Show February Allowances Totals
A long list of individual payments to residents and officials for February allowances is recorded. Names include Mullin, Martin, Voorhees, Winegardner, Lantz, Eaton, Clingenpeel, Wise, Redding, Millis, Kennedy, Viney, Albaugh, Osrofo, Osrofo, and many others. Amounts range from a few dollars to over one hundred dollars, with total entries spanning expenditures by or for the county.
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C. Mullin
D. Martin
Hannel
Fred Voorhees
Russell
Ee Erie
Lee Voorhees
Will Winegardner Scena
Rufus Flora
Stee Ellis Winegardner
Frank Lantz
G. B. Eaton
Leon Clingenpeel
Eeeaeeeember Co
Hurley
Ee ‘Carpenter
Les Huffer
Gee Fosnock
Ross Wagoner
Mahlon Woods
Cloud Patty
Wwe
John Wise
Tom Sanderson
Aise Redding
Sore
Charles Morris
Ewes
John White
Newman Viney
den Kennard
Hoe
Paul Viney
van Johns
Can
Zake Meador
Ohn Albaugh
Clyde Johnson
Lint Graham
T. Johnson
Harry Maxwell
Charles Weidner
WU Pxite
Leese
Nora Machine Works
C. E. Caldwell
F. M. Brewer
A Kassacbo
Harry Clawson
George R. Brewer
Dale Maxwell
W. G. Tyler
Thomas Ofarrell
J. W. Riley
Roy Bowman
Cyril Bowman
Len Million
Charles Harvey
Ivan Sanderson
Charles Landis
Dewey Zinn
William
Ray
Charles McCain
Ralph Grace
Orval Hinkle
Richard Simmons
Martino
Levi Campbell
William Guckien
Howard Hinkle
William Moore
Ward Shania Soeeeee
Barton Shanks
Charles Foglesong
Garland McCarty
Clyde Oyler
Disitpawiit
Riley Landis
John OsroFo
Frank Robertson
Earl Shanika
Sherman Wilson
Herald Brown
George Shaffer
Biovatee
Willis Adten
Harley Douglas
Charles van of
Sussell- Seward
Charles. Spitier
Petos Sitio
Ween
Brown
Oleae
Ios
CMGR
EY Cos Mensa
Burrows Timber Co
Charles E. Schnepp
Neey
Roy Gregg
Carroll Tele, Co
Aweee Haywood Publishing Co
Delphi
Barker
Indiana Service Corp
Io Standard Oil Co
Ervin Angle
J. J. Stinebaugh
John Gerar
Peterson Wan
J. L. Whiteman
Notice to heirs and creditors in Carroll County Indiana
In the Carroll Circuit Court January Term 1929 notices call heirs creditors and legatees to appear March 13 1929 to show cause why final accounts of Sarah Breeze estate may not be approved. Clerk Floyd J Julien seals a warning to heirs creditors and legatees to file objections if any exist. James O Obear attorney.
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WFC
Sarah Breeze
Carroll Circuit Court
Freda =e Breeze
Circuit Court
Carrol Circuit Court
Seiphh Diana
Floyd J. Julien
James O. Obear
Credito
Dallas Appleton
The
Jease Benner
Cora Ap Yyton
Delphi
Diana
Hanna & Hanna
Gus A. Hall
Notice of Administration for Moses B. Karr Estate
Lorenz C. Grimm is appointed administrator by the Gomon Circuit Court of Carroll County Indiana for the estate of Moses B. Karr deceased. The estate is believed solvent. James O. Obear is attorney for the administrator. February 8, 1929.
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Gomon
Carroll County
Staite
Indiana
Moses B. Karr
Carroll Courtty
Lorenz C. Grimm
James O. Obear
Carroll Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Nora
B. Jester
Dansesvea
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