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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
2
The Folkething passes a bill effectively abolishing army and navy except police and coast guard. The measure, a socialist policy, faces strong opposition and only four votes give it passage.
A fragment of James Howard Gore’s poem from Reims France reflects on Flanders Field and the red poppy. It questions the unknown fallen soldier and the possible love from a wife that gave the poppy its crimson hue. The speaker asks if this crimson flower marks the goal of woman’s love and pays tribute to those who died in war.
The piece argues Coolidge's Virginia remarks hint at states rights and limits on federal power, criticizing federal overreach in general welfare and police powers. It notes GOP lawmakers shift from backing the President to seeking independence, with voters giving harsh verdicts in recent primaries.
The passage accuses the Republican party of driving out disease and afflictions they blame on spirits, framing the party as preparing to use its own mismanagement as a political issue.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri criticizes the Sixty-ninth Congress as an atrocity and urges a Capitol Plaza snake dance finale, likening it to Hopi Indian dances. He accuses Congress of pursuing tax cuts for the ultra rich and yielding to international bankers while unleashing a federal army of spies.
A reflective piece honors soldiers and families in mourning as a grateful republic remembers the cost of liberty. It extols patriotic sacrifice, liberty’s price, and the enduring guard of the Stars and Stripes over graves from Flanders to birthplaces. Poetic lines underscore devotion to constitutional principles.
Observers at the Capitol see signs of public weariness with the president and a stagnant administration. They argue the Republican majority bears responsibility for stalled legislation and a drifting national course.
Port Authority engineers propose a giant suspension bridge across the Hudson from Fort Washington to Fort Lee. The 3500 foot span would be the world’s longest and rise 235 feet above the river, supporting auto and foot traffic now with possible future streetcar tracks. Estimated cost: 50 million dollars.
Twenty four Carroll county students finish semester work at Indiana University the first week of June. Commencement includes about 900 IU students from Bloomington and Indianapolis with exercises at 10 a.m. on Tuesday June 8 in the campus amphitheater. Dr. Clarence Cook Little will deliver the commencement address and Carroll county names are Chas. Nurst Aikenberry Wayne Hinkle Myron Johnson Russell Cline Paul Camden Edith Gustataugh Mary...
A Bible study outlines Jacob's exile and deception, then his vision at Bethel. It notes Isaac's blessing, the covenant passed from Abraham, and the elements of the blessing. The lesson emphasizes marriage in the Lord, divine communication through the ladder, and Christ as the bridge to heaven.
Methodist and Pilgrim Holiness Church programs listed with service times and leaders. G A R memorial service at 10 30 A M invites soldiers and friends. Epworth League at 6 30 P M with Marionette Jacoby president. evening service with music. Pilgrim Holiness details include superintendent Sherman Fife and speaker Clarence Morrison from Cincinnati Ohio. Mid week prayer and cottage meetings announced. Pastor Earl E Davis invites all to attend.
Christian Church plans 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 Morning Worship theme The Medium of Peace and 7 30 Evening Worship with subject Christianity Christian Endeavor at 6 80 PM first union service Presbyterian Church announces 10 30 Sunday Worship with subject In Good music and 7 30 Evening Worship Union Service Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 on the life of Jonah 9 30 Sunday School Superintendent Will Smith Christian Endeavor R Dale LeCount pastor WO
Rev. E. M. Martinson leads at Osee Wells. Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 sermon In the Grip of Christ B Y P U 6 30 Delcie Wells Ruth Wilkinson pres Evening Service 7 30 prayer conference Wednesday 7 30 p m You will be made to feel at home at this homelike church.
Wm C Ware won the Pennsylvania primary over Pepper and Pinchot for the Republican senate nomination. Pepper and Coolidge backers Mell on share strong endorsement for Pepper. Voters, by about 100 000, delivered a sweeping rebuke to Coolidge Mellon and the administration. Ware's win surprises insiders and may affect November prospects.
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