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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1930
Page
2
The Delphi Citizen, first published 1848 as The Delphi Citizen, later merged with The Carroll County Citizen founded 1892 and became The Delphi Citizen in 1924, tracing local newspaper lineage.
Candidate Jake F. Harness announces candidacy in the Carroll County Democratic primary to be held Tuesday May 6 1930 for the position of Commissioner in the Third District with emphasis on party nomination and public service.
A candidate for trustee of Democrat Township Carroll county seeks the Democratic primary nomination scheduled for Tuesday May 6 1930. TRVIN HUMES
A Democratic candidate announces bid for township assessor of Rock Creek township, Carroll County, pending the election on Tuesday May 6 1930. The notice emphasizes electoral qualification and party affiliation.
A sprawling analysis rails at public utilities spends sections arguing for government over private power and warns of a Supreme Court shift favoring wealth over public welfare. It also covers Indianapolis labor destitution, employer efforts to provide work, and a governor’s farm remedy, ending with a discussion of 1845 Walker tariff principles and the legacy of free trade.
The column questions claims that Washington was the first American millionaire and notes Charles Carroll of Maryland as a far wealthier figure in 1776, historically recognized as America’s sole millionaire at that time.
The Indianapolis Times notes Lady Astor offered her historic dress worn when she joined the House of Commons, prompting questions about the accompanying hat and the broader display. It highlights the potential exhibit's appeal and the playful challenge of presenting related artifacts.
In the 1870 Senate debate on tariff cuts Morton of Indiana opposes striking tea and coffee taxes entirely. He supports House plans to reduce tea from 25 to 15 cents and coffee from 5 to 3 cents arguing full repeal would blunt revenue by about 54 million dollars. He notes sugar tax would remain unchanged and frames tariff as revenue only.
The editorial links a twenty five year span since compulsory education with rising prison populations. It argues a scholastic cast characterizes inmates and contends that education has not reduced crime, noting twenty five graduates and numerous youths are imprisoned.
A reading on the early planning for a constitutional convention discusses the types of men who should be chosen as delegates. It argues for thoughtful, capable representatives attentive to national unity and enduring governance.
Fresh fish and Go oysters offered at Hall's Meat Market with selection details unavailable in the fragment.
Fred Landis critiques U S Supreme Court decisions that enable vast profits for public utilities and urges a direct approach to crime and foreign policy. He advocates restoring order at home, withdrawing Marines from Haiti, and enforcing speedy trials with judges acting decisively.
The speaker urges appellate judges to sustain trial court speed and streamline procedure. It argues against giving extra power to overturn courts, insisting swift and certain punishment is needed. It warns abuse of such power endangers safe, law abiding citizens and calls for state oversight.
A public statement declares parole grants are not private but a matter between the people and prisoners with the board acting as the agent of the public.
Herb Smith operates a gas station and grocery in a rural setting offering radio service and phone contact at 375. The ad promotes high quality gasoline and convenience store items under Smith's name.
Since the farmer tariff began under President Harding and fears of Canadian competition grew, Winnipeg wheat has averaged ten to twenty cents above Chicago prices. Yet farmers still doubt Canadian farmers would ship wheat to a market with lower prices.
The piece argues the Democratic party remains against a platform calling for repeal of the primary in Indiana politics. It credits the state's women with averting bipartisan bosses and states a preference for avoiding any resolutions committee that might support reactionary measures in the next convention.
A detailed list of road repair allowances paid under the March term 1930 in Carroll County Indiana. Names include Riley, Jackson, James Riley, Dale, Maxwell, Sneathen, Acheson, AtBincon, Pritts, Clawson, Perret, Bowman, Boviles, Matthew, Monnett, Mullendore, Mullendore, Burris, Wagoner, Wallace, and many others with amounts ranging from cents to several dollars. The record ends with official certification by the Carroll County Auditor.
Sealed proposals for construction of a Carroll County bridge on road 290 will be received by the Indiana State Highway Commission in Indianapolis until 10:00 A M on April 3 1930. Bids require bond and an Experience Record and Financial Statement. The director reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Public Service Commission of Indiana schedules a public hearing in Delphi at 10:00 A M on March 26 1930 in docket No 10044 the matter of Ed Quinn et al v The Pennsylvania Railroad Company to seek authority for an electrical signal at the crossing Bringhurst Indiana Public participation is requested by the commission.
The Board of Commissioners Carroll County will on April 3 receive sealed bids up to 11:00 A M for groceries dry goods and maintenance supplies to cover three months ending the 30th day of June. The board reserves the right to accept or reject any bids.
In Carroll Circuit Court January Term 1930 the estate of Sarah J. Allison is declared insolvent. Administrator Artie Million is directed to settle the estate due to insufficient assets to pay debts. Creditors must file claims against the estate by the court date, with the clerk's seal noted in Delphi Indiana on March 12, 1930.
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