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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1927
Page
2
A brief note on local paper lineage shows The Delphi Times founded 1843 and Carroll County Citizen later renamed The Delphi Citizen in 1924, reflecting historic title changes in Delphi Indiana news. The item documents publication lineage rather than a named event or date.
The piece contrasts Supreme Court decisions on free speech and income tax with the public’s reception of Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight. It argues judges Brandeis and Holmes opposed suppressing discussion and notes ties to protectionism, labor, and political figures, while praising private enterprise in Lindbergh’s daring voyage and France’s sympathetic response.
An Indianapolis Times editorial reprinted here warns that powerful forces push government toward censorship and that denouncing critics as red or radical endangers free institutions. It urges readers to consider the danger of reactionary policies and to read the piece carefully.
The era of rising car ownership pushes counties toward widening infrastructure needs. As vehicles become common, local governments may need to shelter a growing number of displaced residents and provide broader services to support mobility and housing for a developing population.
The piece cites Brandeis and Holme urging that fear cannot justify silencing speech. It contrasts wartime bans with the founding ideal of free discussion and calls for more speech, not silence, amid wartime delusions. It also critiques prosperity propaganda and farmer distress tied to tariff policies and press campaigns promoting nationwide wealth.
The piece argues farming profits must rise to match other trades, noting farm values collapsed and taxes rose. It calls for an eight hour day, fair returns on labor, and household electric appliances to attract families to rural areas.
Forty years ago Civil War era soldiers helped transform Decoration Day into a Republican rally rather than a heart day for the nation. It supplanted the Fourth of July with loud bands flags and public amusements, while political efforts and stalled reform measures influenced subsequent votes and legislative actions.
A fragmentary text item cites taxes on wool and cloth and mentions chemical terms like urea, with scattered letters and initials. The readable portion resembles a political or taxation chant fragment without clear context or full sentences.
A man faced arraignment arguing a plainly understood statute with no opposing counsel available. The debate centered on whether such a statute could be framed in the XIV century diction referenced by the defense.
A tariff tax on material for any commodity discourages industry by increasing production costs and reducing the funds available for wages, thus harming labor.
A fragment notes a farmer would prefer greens to a stalled ox dinner, especially if he sold the ox for a small price and bought it back at a higher rate, illustrating cautious exchange sentiment.
A fragment notes land under foreclosure failing to satisfy mortgage amounts, used as an indicator of national prosperity and referenced without judge attribution. The text mentions spurious emphasis on prosperity through sales.
Fragmentary note indicates a discussion of liberty loan bonds totaling 500 million dollars and a need for reduction or repayment, with unclear context and likely financial action pending clarification.
The readable text is fragmented and does not reveal a coherent event, person, or location. No definite names, dates, or actions emerge to form a substantive news item or summary.
A fragment reflects on taxation, noting the tefiff as a form of tax and the ongoing reminder to remember its role in public finances.
A compact notice lists two publications with a one year term and a price of 6450. The fragmentary item hints at a publication contract or subscription rate in Tanapolis and Delphi regions.
In Washington the press reports President Coolidge will not call Congress into an emergency session to authorize relief for flood and drought regions. Critics claim the move aims to delay farm relief and election corruption probes tied to Senate disputes over Ware and Smith seats. Economic bulletins show rising bank and business failures, with March 1927 suspensions at seventy five and 2,143 total commercial failures, underscoring fragile prosperity.
Bernard M. Baruch of New York, former War Industries Board chairman, backs harmony and Jeffersonian principles in the Democratic Party. He says he is not supporting any presidential candidate now, remains neutral, and hopes to back the candidate who embodies core Democratic ideals and can win in 1928.
The remarks warn the Democratic party in Indiana risks relying on Republican fatigue rather than genuine strength. It notes candidates may need approval from a circle of longtime leaders before seeking nomination, implying potential plots if the Republican situation worsens. The analysis questions whether such actions reflect a minority view.
The At tica Ledger-Tribune editorial argues for Indiana voters to elect honest leaders to curb high taxes and corruption. It contrasts Democratic governance with Republican rule and urges purification of politics by choosing clean men to hold office.
In Carroll Circuit Court April Term 1927 notice is given that George W Julien as administrator filed his account and settlement of the estate of John W Pollard deceased The court will examine the account on June 14 1927 All heirs and creditors are required to appear and show cause why the count and vouchers should not be approved Witness Floyd J Julien Clerk of Carroll Circuit Court Delphi Indiana May 23 1927 Attorney Boyd for Administrator May 23 1927 exceptions noted
Carroll Circuit Court Ape Term 1927. J Rem Bates as administrator filed account in settlement of William M Bates deceased. Court will examine on June 8 1927. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why account should not be approved. Clerk A Floyd J Julien. Delphi Indiana May 17 1927. Boyd Julien Attorneys for Administrator. 12-23
John L. Hanna appointed receiver by Carroll Circuit Court for Flora Commission Company Indiana. Creditors must file claims with the receiver at Flora, Indiana. dated May 24, 192%. Fansler and Douglas serve as attorneys for the receiver.
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