Democratic surge reshapes Congress after last week’s elections
A distinct Democratic trend swept last week’s balloting with three of five Congress seats, two state governors in New Jersey and Kentucky, and numerous New England mayoral wins shifting power. Democrats hold 217 to 214 with one Farmer Labor member. calls rise for party unity as Progressive Republicans pledge opposition. The result signals Democratic ascendancy and a weakened administration in both houses.
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New Jersey
Kentucky
New England
House of Representatives
Farmer- Laborer
Congress
House
Democratic Party
Federal Farm Board
Laval
France
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Taxing motorists unfairly harms a broad public
The writer argues against funding deficits through motorist taxes. He notes existing levies include license, vehicle value, and gasoline taxes and warns further taxes would stifle a key transportation sector. He emphasizes autos are expensive and many cars have commercial use, already taxed heavily.
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U. S. Treasury
The Sherman Act Era and a Call for Larger Corporations
A historical reflection notes the shift from breaking up trusts under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to a modern push for liberalizing the act. Proponents argue for larger corporations to enable scientific control of production, reversing the old fragmentation trend.
Democrats Refuse to Play Politics Over National Issues
Jouett Shouse warns Democrats face first major test after Congress convenes. He argues a 1933 Democratic victory could deliver a legislative remedy for commercial unrest, while noting Hoover era failings and past Republican tactics hampering Wilson.
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Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women’s Clubs
Middletown
Connecticut
Democratic Party
Congress
House
Shouse
Wilson
White House
Hoover
Republican National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Congress of the
United States
Political ethics contrast in 1932 election outlook
The author contrasts Republican reluctance to cooperate with a Democratic president in foreign and domestic matters. It cites embargoes on Democratic proposals, delaying tax relief until Harding, and pressuring Wilson over the Mexican situation led by Albert Fall. The piece argues Democrats may win in 1932 and questions partisan restraint in government actions.
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Albert Fall
Partizan
White House
Mrs Henry Noakes Dies at Flora Home
Mrs Henry Noakes aged 63 died Saturday at her Flora home. Immediate cause of death was mania. Survived by her husband and three children, William, Mrs Joe Cripe, and Mrs Fred Nutter, plus three sisters Mrs R Livenbrook, Mrs Sarah Fife, and Mrs Charles M well.
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Henry Noakes
Flora
William
Joe Cripe
Fred Nutter
R. Livenbrook
Sarah Fife
Charles M
Independent high school alumni basketball team formed near Deer Creek
An independent basketball team of ex-high school players from Deer Creek has been formed and seeks game bookings in the area. Interested teams should contact Virgil Joyce at gansport R. A. 3 or call Deer Creek 4750. Team members include Sprin kle, McFatridge, Caldwell, Sprinkle and Joyce.
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Plapdee
Deer Creek
Virgil Joyce
Gansport R. A. 3
Sprinkle
McFatridge
Caldwell
Joyce
Zook Bolinger Couple Wed in Clinton Ceremony
Cleatus Zook son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Zook near Rossville and Aileen Bolinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Bolinger of Rossville were married at Clinton last week and will reside with his parents.
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Cleatus Zook
Lloyd Zook
Rossville
Aileen Bolinger
Samuel Bolinger
Rossylle
Clinton
Public Sale to settle estate near Oakdale Dam
I am leaving for California because of my wife's health and will sell at public auction at my residence just east of the Oak dale bridge near the Oakdale dam. On Friday November 13 1931 the sale starts at 1 o'clock. Household goods include Davenport with two chairs a large lounging chair 9 by 12 rug and more. Terms cash. Blakely Good.
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California
Oakdale Bridge
Oakdale Dam
Jon
Davenport
Blakely
Pyrmont
Indiana
Remington
Edward Disinger
Indiana State Highway Commission Seeks Bids With Records
The Indiana State Highway Commission requires bidders to submit an experience record and financial statement on form A D 117 before filing proposals. Bids awarded to lowest or best bidder, with a corporate surety bond of one and one half percent of the proposal amount. Bond payable to the State of Indiana.
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State Highway Commission
State Board OF Accounts OF
Indiana
Commission
Indiana State Highway Commission
J. J. Brown
Quiet title suit plains for real estate in Carroll County Indiana
Non residents sue to quiet title on multiple parcels in Carroll County Indiana. The 1931 filing names numerous Ballard and Holt heirs and unknown parties, seeks to settle ownership of sections 31 and 32 in township 25 north range 1 west, and requires defendants to answer by December 21, 1931 at Delphi court. The case lists detailed parcel descriptions and asserts plaintiffs hold clear title against all rivals.
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Delphi
Indiana
Carroll County
Jeremiah Ballard
Hanna & Hanna
Gus A. Hall
The
Carroll Circuit
Aas Ballard
Ballard
Jerimah Ballard
Ziba Holt
Holt
Ziba. Holt
Section Thirty Two
Township Twenty Five
Notice of Bank Closure by Citizens National Bank Delphi Indiana
Citizens National Bank of Delphi Indiana closes its affairs and asks note holders and creditors to present notes and claims for payment. C B Shaffer president dated September 15 1931 notes accounts certificates of deposit and savings books have been assumed by Union State Bank of Delphi.
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Citizens National Bank
Delphi
Indiana
Union State Bank of Delphi
C. B. Shaffer
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Hoshaw
State House
North
Senate Avenue
Indianapolis
Americus
Tippecanoe
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State High Commission
Anmex
Iana
State OF Indiana
Carroll Circuit Court
3Essis L. Wray
Floyd J. Julien
Gus A. *Hall
Plaintiff
Sears Roebuck
Chevrolet
Essex
Chrysler
Pontiac
SEARS
Pennsylvania
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Lafayette
Ind
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