Concentration of Corporate Power Highlighted by Means Study
The Baltimore Sun cites Gardiner C Means of Columbia University and his 1931 American Economic Review article showing 200 of 300000 corporations controlled about half the wealth, with fewer than 2000 directors of the 200 largest firms in 1927. The piece notes merger waves before 1929 and hints at potential scrutiny by Mr Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Baltimore Sun
Gardiner C Means
Columbia University
American Economic Review
Means
The
Sun
State and local officials named in Indiana slate
A list of public offices and officeholders including President Roosevelt Vice President Garner and Indiana officials such as Governor McNutt Lieutenant Governor Townsend Mayr Denn Auditor Williamson Superintendent Cole and multiple judges and clerks with names and districts. Also notes state senators Wickard Wickerson and several county and district posts with names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
John N. Garner
Texas
United States
Frederick van Nuys
Indianapolis
Paul V. McNutt
Bloomington
Indiana
Clifford Townsend
Marion
Frank Mayr, JR
South Bend
William Storen
Scottsburg
Floyd E. Williamson
George C. Cole
Lawrenceburg
Supreme Court
James P. Hughes
Greencastle
Af L. Fansler
Logansport
William F. Dudinhe
Jasper
Ralph N. Smith
LaPorte
Philip Lutz, JR
Boonville
Emma May
Terre Haute
George R. Durgan
Lafayette
Carroll
Clinton
White
Claude R. Wickard
Cass
R. C. Wickersham
John H. Ham
Wilbur Lane
Robert F. Johnson
Ruth McCormick
Albert G. Clifton
John T. Kirkpatrick
Samuel R. Dyer
Charles W. Hargraves
Earl Chapman
Hurley speech on Hoover policy faults praised by Times
Editorial pages critique Secretary Hurley Providence address as weak on economic topics. The New York Times says his remarks lack depth on tariff banking reform and overcredit Hoover for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, undermining his value as a campaign voice in industrial regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Providence
R. I
Hurley
Roosevelt
Columbus
New York Times
Congress
Reconstuction Finance Corporation
Times
Washington
Rhode Island
the Times
Coe
Skepticism Grows Over Home Loan Bank Bill Prospects
A Washington skepticism rises as supporters and critics question the home loan bank bill touted by Senator Watson. Critics cite past administration promises that failed to deliver relief, warning borrowers not to expect quick fixes while noting potential harm to mortgaged homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Hoover Administration
Federal Farm Board
Crime Commission
Europe
Veteran bonus debate and industry fears ahead
Wil R. Wood nears pension completion while George Durgan faces November action. Senator Watson says a veterans bonus would have paralyzed industry. the senator contends industry has suffered for two years without the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil R. Wood
George Durgan
Watson
Market Reaction to RFC Report Declares Hoover Prophecy a Flop
The Baltimore Sun notes stock markets rose on the Reconstruction Finance Corporation report despite President Hoover’s protests. It calls Hoover a cheerful forecaster whose pronouncements often miss market reality and urges scrutiny of the RFC report’s positive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
South Trimble
Hoover
Baltimore Sun
Reconstruction Finance
Roosevelt Leads In Indiana Straw Polls Amid Campaign Turmoil
National and Indiana polls show Roosevelt ahead, with Democratic momentum across the state. The piece notes Watson’s Home Loan Bank Bill controversy, Springer’s weak showing, and a busy campaign schedule including visits by Nellie Ross and events in South Bend, New Albany, Terre Haute, Vermillion, and Vigo counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
Democratic National Committee
Floyd
Vermillion
Vigo
Dick Heller
Democratic State Committee
Ross
New Albany
Matthews’ Grove
Vermillion County
Indiana
A. P. Flynn
Logansport
Carroll Co Students Enter Indiana University
Three Carroll County high school graduates Laura Gilliam Winifred Connelly and Mary Frances Dobbins had their credentials accepted and entered Indiana University as freshmen on September 7 according to records from Dr David A Rothrock dean of the college of arts and sciences. Up to now about 750 June graduates have been granted admission cards matching last year figure. The source notes a Tuberculosis uptick among young women 15 to 25 linked to lifestyle factors.
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Carroll County
Indiana University
David A. Rothrock
College of Arts and Sciences
I. U
University
Laura Gilliam
Yeoman
Winifred Connelly
Mary Frances Dobbins
Delphi
Positive leadership needed in Indiana
An opinion piece argues Indiana has lacked strong statesmanship since 1916. It criticizes Raymond Springer as Watson’s puppet and contrasts him with Paul V. McNutt, urging real leadership focused on jobs and home ownership. It also notes a Berg monument plan and a bear encounter near Lubec, Maine.
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Indiana
Samuel Ralston
James
P. Goodrich
Warren T. McCray
Ed Jackson
Harry G. Leslie
Republican Party
Raymond Springer
Jim Watson
Springer
Watson
Mr. Springer
Paul V. McNutt
Building and Loan Bill Sparks Strong Citizen Doubts
A postal-like editorial questions when home loan benefits will reach evicted families and jobless buyers. It argues building and loan firms re discount mortgages at high values, while new banks mainly serve as a reserve, and claims the touted home ownership gains are overstated.
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Watson
Springer
Indiana
Non-Residents Notice in Carroll Divorce Case 1932
The State of Indiana Carroll Circuit Court issues notice in Gwendolyn C. Bernhardt vs Frank Bernhardt Jr. for divorce and maiden name restoration. Defendant is a non resident with unknown address. must appear October 13, 1932, or default. Court in Delphian Sept term 1932. Filed by Hanna & Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bernhardt, Jr
Hanna & Hanna
Frank Berhardt, Jr
Indiana
Carroll Circuit Court
Delphi
Ansen
Delphiana
Notice to John P. O'Shaughnessy in constructive mortgage suit
The Metzger Lumber Colony and partners sue Hermitage Development Corp and others to foreclose a mechanic lien on real estate in Carroll County Indiana. John P. O'Shaughnessy, not an Indiana resident, is summoned to appear October 10 1932 in Carroll Circuit Court Delphi Indiana to answer the complaint. Floyd J Julien Clerk. Smith & Smith Attorneys for Plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carroll County
Carroll Circuit
Metzger Lumber’ Colony
Delphi
Roy Metzger
Mary B. Wilson
Urbin Weitzel
Hermitage Development Corporation
Carroll Circuit Court
Said County
Court House
Floyd J. Julien
Smith & Smith
Notice to Creditors in the Sherman S Austin Estate
Harriet J Austin as executrix filed final settlement with vouchers in the Carroll Circuit Court Delphi Indiana. The examination is set for September 22 1932 when heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Cartwright Wason and Carr attorneys seal date August 30 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman S. Austin
Carroll Circuit Court
Harriet J. Austin
Circuit Court
Delphi
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Franklin Street
the Carroll Co. Citizen Times
Wayne Coy
Grace Capy Coy
Democratic Newspaper
Skepticism
Prophecy
Mr. Hoover
Dearborn County
Ind
Star
Monroe County
James Eli Watson
Rushville
Building and Loan Association
M. Bert Thurman
Peru
Eighth
George Wagner
Gertha Powers
John W. Boehne
William P. Duding
Curley
Boston
Mass
Frederick D. Hopkins
National Tuberculosis Association
McNutt
Gota
Sweden
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Berg
Ostergolland
Lubec
James E. Cook
Mr. Cook
the State of
Carroll Coun
Gwendolyn C. Bernhardt
Floyd J. EN
Plaintiff
NOTIC
Cartwright, Wason and Carr, Attys
Tubby
Hank
Him
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