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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
2
Indiana voters care about service and competence in state appointments rather than party labels. The piece recalls Governor Goodrich’s early patronage actions and argues for nonpartisan efficiency, noting shifts under Marshall and Ralston and urging replacement of entrenched workers to support new administration policies.
Indiana public service commission members including Perry McCart and Samuel L. Trabue presided over a South Bend hearing on Northern Indiana Public Service Company gas rate reduction. The session featured clashes over 1933 law limits, overhead charges, and property valuation with remarks about protecting the forgotten man and stockholders amid questions of records and practices.
Reporters noted engineers and auditors testified they acted under orders from superiors. Mr. Mc Carth declared the new commission was established to give consumers a new and fair deal and that this would be the commission’s policy. Mr. Heeno Mr. Trabue and Mr. Cook were mentioned.
The piece argues the Indiana income and sales tax law, initially met with criticism, will lower property taxes and inspire nearby states to adopt similar measures. It notes Illinois and Ohio moving toward sales taxes while Michigan debates rates, and defends Indiana’s one percent general sales tax as vindicated by regional action.
Indiana voters go to the polls June 6 to decide ratification or rejection of the proposed twenty first amendment. The issue would repeal the eighteenth amendment and establish state control of alcohol. Voters are told to choose based on the amendment rather than candidates.
The speaker notes that Ogden Mills blames voters for ousting his faction last November. He argues a Republican leader would face Indiana beer control law challenges and that both parties share similar prohibitions policies.
Republicans in Congress who oppose the administration plan may be surprised to discover many party members back the program upon returning home.
The article notes how political issues shift over time from foreign entanglements to inflation and silver remonetization, now returning to silver as a dominant topic. It cites Congress's omnibus agricultural relief measure and quotes Indiana Farm Bureau Federation president William Settle on its controversial scope and potential impact on the Roosevelt era.
Dignity marked the moment as Carter Glass, longtime Democratic financial expert from Virginia, split from party leaders over reflation. He stated he could not support the bill in a tearful voice, while senators listened in silence as he argued that continuing Hoover era policy would lead to deflation and ruin.
The article notes a sharp policy divide between President Roosevelt and Senator Glass over inflation and treasury leadership. It highlights Glass as Roosevelt's preferred choice who declined due to inflation concerns. It describes a busy legislative scene with many bills under study and no rush to push laws, signaling a cautious Era of Experiment.
The piece notes Oggie Mills and Mellon push a reactionary conservative line against the President's reflation plan. McNary refused to sign the round robin while Dave Reed and Walcott did sign, drawing mixed reactions from GOP leaders. Democrats celebrate Mellon Mills anti inflation stance as boosting inflation causes.
Autocratic patronage control highlights friction with Interior Secretary Harold Ickes as political dynamics shift. In town, Pat Malloy of Tulsa emerges as a notable Roosevelt ally and industrial figure.
During a campaign Farley promised Malloy a possible assistant secretary post in the interior. Ickes, wary of oil ties, rejected him after Malloy cited long ties with John McGraw in Tulsa. Malloy remains persistent, pitching himself to Attorney General Cummings for a junior interior post.
The London Observer quotes Major Yeats Brown saying present day America is surprised stunned but not squealing. The remark reflects a measured, restrained reaction to events in the United States.
Public bulletin urges travelers to prevent typhoid by vaccination before trips. It cites Army vaccination success since 1911 and warns about contaminated surface waters and foods. Five simple rules include safe water, boiling doubtful water, pasteurizing milk, preventing food by flies, and physician-provided inoculations.
A freight train carrying 49 hogs averaged 850 pounds each passed Camden en route to Chicago Friday morning. The shipment included 30 hogs weighing 1,000 pounds or more. Pennsylvania railroad employees reported the unusual size of the load.
List of land transfers including Marietta Tawney to Andrew Gerbens 127.33 acres in Deer Creek twp and multiple 1.00 dollar deeds. Properties span Carrollton Jefferson Monroe Jackson Democrat and other townships with parcels ranging from 16 to 175.28 acres involving entities such as Landis Roth Wingard and Lafayetter Joint Stock Bank. Names include Elias E Landis Robert Landis Clifford Bitler Harry Overley and Charles Roth among others.
Edgar D. Buss former Indiana lieutenant governor filed suit in Marion County Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment on the new intangible tax law. He requests an injunction against enforcement and a mandate to assess all property including intangibles like personal property. Governor McNutt and many state and local officials are named defendants.
Hattie Henderson administratrix of an estate in Delphi Indiana states the estate is solvent. The filing lists attorneys Smith and Smith and is dated May 8 1933.
Koya vuuen Mahlon Kerlin is listed with attorneys for the estate and the notice is dated August 4.
Wilbur Lane, clerk, lists Hanna & Hanna as attorneys for the estate.
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