Postal Leases Prompt Senate Question on Contract Bidding
Senator John J. Blaine of Wisconsin directs a congressional inquiry into postal contracts amid contractor complaints that the low bidder is not always awarded the contract. Blaine, chair of the investigating committee, warns the affair could become a scandal rivaling Teapot Dome. Every American youth is noted as a presidential prospect. The unwritten rules for presidency are outlined in eight points emphasizing alliances, finance, party ties, public issue, media, travel, vitality, and ladders as ascent tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Blaine
Wisconsin
Congress
Senator Blaine
Seven Party Leaders Propose Democratic War Armistice
The seven party leaders offered an armistice to the Administration as smart politics, driven by concern for the nation. Public reaction appeared in rising stock prices for five days after the statement.
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Stock Exchange
GOP calls for resignations amid party leadership turmoil
Republican leaders demand national chairman Simeon Fess resign amid a succession of chairmen since 1928 and growing discord that could trigger a new GOP division similar to 1912. Chicago gangster Al Capone opens a 300 dollar daily soup kitchen to aid unemployed residents.
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Republican Party
Simeon Fess
G. O.P
Robin Hood Scarface
al Capone
Chicago
Fred Stanek Wins Prize as Nation's Corn Husker Champion
Champion Fred Stanek earned a $100 prize as the country’s corn husker champion. Other champions in the field make millions, and Stanek likely has a solid reputation as a capable farmhand.
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Fred Stanek
Stanek
Illinois campaign Promises to boost women in politics
The Illinois campaign is seen as likely to spur more women to enter politics than since the nineteenth amendment. Mrs. O'Neil shed twelve pounds in her bid against Ruth Hanna McCormick and J Ham Lewis. Early reports suggest Mrs McCormick lost several dollars.
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Illinois
Passion Play at Ober ammergau nets large profits
The Passion Play in Ober ammergau earned 1 250 000 dollars gross with 500 000 dollars net. One thousand one hundred fifty six performers shared the net with top actors receiving 31 375 dollars and key staff from 1 750 to 2 000 dollars. Average payments were about 250 dollars and child actors 75 dollars. Another item notes Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition facing a 110 000 dollar deficit, while his lectures bring 4 000 to 5 000 dollars nightly and may add 55 000 to offset the debt.
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Oberammergau
Byrd
Admiral Byrd
Debate Coaches Draft Delphi District Schedule
Debating coaches from nine high schools in the ninth district met in Frankfort last Saturday to draw up the season schedule. The northern division includes Delphi, Flora, Greentown, and Kokomo, while the southern division lists Frankfort, Lebanon, and three others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Delphi
Flora
Greentown
Kokomo
Frankfort
Lebanon
County Democrats to Name License Bureau Manager
The Carroll County license bureau manager will be chosen on the Democratic county organization recommendation led by chairman William Ashba. Frank Mayr Jr. says 115 licensed agencies will go to the organization’s picks in each county. Mayr also announced four department heads, including Grover Garrett as state highway police chief. Garrett had backing from Carroll County Democrats. O’Neill, Carpenter, and Codd named to securities, automobile license, and deputy secretary roles. Rhoads says he will not retire December 1, and may continue until May 15 under the two-year term provision.
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Carroll County
Democratic County
William Ashba
Frank Mayr, Jr
Mayr
Grover Garrett
Frankfort
Garrett
William P. O'Neill
Mishawaka
Securities Joner
James W. Carpenter
Connersville
Robert Codd
South Bend
O'Neill
Ina
Samuel M
Securities Commissioner
Secretary of State
Delphi High Students Sweep Central Indiana Oratorical Contest
John Sanderson won first in the boys event and Hilda Trent took second in the girls contest at Crawfordsville. Six schools competed and Delphi led thanks to top placements. Both Delphi finalists spoke on The Office That Failed and were coached by Prof. Marion Robbins.
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Delphi
Central Indiana
John Sanderson
Hilda Trent
Crawfordsville
Herman Berger
Jefferson High School
Ellen M. Wilson
Crawford
Sanderson
Miss Trent
Delphi High School
Marion Robbins
Robbins
Wabash College
Loyalty Is the Issue Do Christmas Buying at Home
An editorial warns that if Delphi merchants stop paying taxes and close shops, city services and schools would fail due to lost revenue. It argues buyers owe loyalty to home town merchants who fund education welfare and protection, and urges shoppers to support local business.
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Delphi
Elimlor
Tuberculosis Sunday Proclaimed in Delphi 1930
Mayor Manton Wells proclaims November 30, 1930 as Tuberculosis Sunday in Delphi Indiana urging citizens to support the 1930 Christmas Seal sale led by Carroll County Tuberculosis Association. Officials are urged to have schools fraternal bodies and civic groups back the anti tuberculosis campaign with Health Bonds and seals.
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Yanus Wells
City of
Delphi
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association
Indiana Legislature Will Limit Focus to Major Bills
Incoming lawmakers expect the 1931 session to sideline minor and local measures. Democrats anticipate the agenda will center on statewide issues with close scrutiny of actions.
Davies Oil to Open New Station at Washington and Monroe
The Davies Oil Co. will open its new station at the corner of Washington and Monroe streets on Wednesday morning. Workmen prepared the site Monday and Tuesday, stocking it with supplies and continuing to carry their current gasoline lines along with a third fuel called refiner's ethyl.
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Davies Oil Co
Washington and
Monroe Streets
Washington’ Street
Bargains at Delphi groceries bakeries and eateries
DelphI residents can save on a range of groceries bakery items and restaurant meals as the week’s Citizen highlights page 4. The notice invites readers to plan Thanksgiving in advance using the local bargains and prepared dinners offered in town.
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Delphi
1930 U.S. population reaches 122 775 046 from census
The 1930 population of the United States is 122,775,046, final total after revisions by the Census Bureau. The 48 states rose by 16.1 percent since 1920, with California leading growth at 65.7 percent and Florida real close at 51.6 percent.
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U.S
United States
Census Bureau
California
Florida
Pigeon Decline Marked by 1873 Wild Bird Invasions
The article recalls vast numbers of passenger pigeons in Carroll and Howard counties before 1873, with skies darkened by flocks migrating south. By 1915 the last known pigeon died, and reports of wild pigeons faded after rumors and a long hunt for a mate for a Cincinnati Zoo specimen.
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Carroll
Howard
Kokomo
Cincinnati
Cincinnati.zoo
Squirrels Move South Amid Great Excitement
The observer notes a frenzied southward squirrel migration lasting two weeks. Hunters cause them to scatter to treetops then descend, with origin and destination remaining unknown. An abrupt incident in which the writer fired a gun illustrates the chaos.
Ruffing Shop Declares Quitting Business Amid Sale
H. L. Ruffing denied rumors of a closing, stating The Ruffing Shop is quitting business and the announced sale is bona fide. He urged readers to refer to page seven for more bargains and clarified an erroneous report had circulated.
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H. L. Ruffing
Carroll County telephone co op faces free service dispute
In Carroll County Indiana the United Corporation seeks permission to toll calls from Flora to Camden Cutler and Deer Creek. The Carroll County Cooperative Telephone Association formed to provide free service within Rockfield Yeoman Deer Creek Camden Burrows and Cutler exchanges. Members oppose sale of Flora and Burlington exchanges fearing higher rates as the plot to charge tolls unfolds, complicating free countywide service.
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United Corporation
Indiana Public Service Commission
Flora
Camden
Cutler
Deer Creek
Carroll County
Altough
Flora Soancera
Leee
Cooperative
Indiana
Indiana Democrats Spent Twenty Four Thousand In State
Indiana Democrats spent 24000 in state campaigns while Republicans spent about 90000. The Democratic report filed by Amos R. Woods shows a 2000 balance offset by bills. Expenditures are the smallest in recent major party campaigns in Indiana.
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Indiana
Democratic State Committee
Amos R. Woods
Indianapolis
Flora
Democratic
Republican
Irving W Lemaux
Gaylord
Morton
Harry G. Leslie
Pam
Motion to dismiss recount suit over Madison township trustee vote
In Carroll circuit court Gus A. Hall for William Gillam moved to dismiss John M. Sheets contest of Madison township trustee election citing procedural filing with the county auditor within ten days. Judge E. E. Pruitt took the motion under advisement with a ruling expected soon as the Jan 1 1931 changeover approaches.
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Madison Township
Carroll Circuit
Gus A. Hall
William Gillam
John M. Sheets
Sheets
Co ‘Sheets
Hall
Gillam
William C. Smith
E. E. Pruitt
Judge Pruitt
Iiet
Pit
Alpha
Rule
John Chapman
Burton
Teles
Chapman
Two DelphI High School basketball games this week
Delphi Oracles face Lebanon at home Wednesday and Marion away Friday after a long layoff due to Tipton postponement for smallpox. Coach Paul Lostutter uses the same starting lineup from the Windfall win as the team eyes two victories, with Lebanon and Delphi teams detailing expected forwards centers and guards.
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Lebanon
Marion
Delphi
Tipton
Paul Lostutter
Graham and Apple
N. Williams
Puckett
C. Williams
Kelly
Koup
Joyce
Howell
Whiteman
Adams Township
Skeptical Outlook on Republican Plan Alleged in Times
The New York Times reports Washington speculation that Senator Henry J. Allen of Kansas will be named to a party organizational post and later chair the national committee to reunite the GOP after a divisive election. Critics say the move aims to rejuvenate the party by appealing to younger members and curb internal alienation.
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Washington
D. G
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Nasan Offeer
Congress
White House
National Committee
Simeon D. Fess
Eaid
Allen
Baling
Elem
York Peer Tee
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Passion Players
America
Munity
Manton Wells
Davies Oil CS
Kate Milner Rabb
Indianapolis Star
Howard County
WM. C. Smith
Historical Society
In Cooperative Association
John Sheets
Advisory Board
H. S. Net
New York Times
Pennsyvania
Iinois
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