Humorous yet significant early campaign incidents in Indiana
The piece notes how Republican zeal for Hoover’s popularity shifts public mood in Indiana. It details protests against Hoover during May primaries, the loyalty rush to Hoover, and secret Leslie manager meetings. It warns voters against straight-ticket appeals and signals danger for the Hoover Dailey alliance.
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Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Senator Watson
Watson
Leslie
Indiana
Dailey
County Eyes Sheriff Hawkins Police Expansion Debate
Citizens demand full data on current deputy activity before funding an expanded force. Critics warn extra deputies could fuel political gains while may not improve public safety. They urge scrutiny of past actions against Broadmoor bandits and guarantees against political misuse of funds.
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Hawkins
Chicago
Coffin
Broadmoor
Tariff Shift Signals End of Old Party Stand
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada chairman of the Democratic resolutions committee says the era of a low tariff is over and the platform now champions protecting business. Senator Smott of Utah rebutted with calls for upward revision. Southern industrialization and demand for protection across goods push both parties toward higher tariffs, complicating foreign trade as the U.S. seeks to balance exports and foreign debt.
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Key Pittman
Nevada
Pittman
Smott
Utah
Republican Platform
United States
Mechanizing Mankind Chemists Debate Food Future
In Chicago a Chemists meeting heard that a factory the size of a city block could produce as much food as 10,000 men tilling 57,000 acres by turning sunlight and air gases into sustenance. Prof H E Barnard warned of a distant era when agriculture could vanish and meals come as chemical tablets and yeast. He contrasted with a world lacking countryside and nature, lamenting life without farms.
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Chicago
H. E.,barnard
Indianapolis
Tunney Retires From Boxing Amid Mystery Of Legacy
The famed champion Gene Tunney announces his last professional bout, rejecting a longer reign and declining to defer a dangerous comeback. His decision ends a dynasty era, though questions linger about the man behind the title and the motives driving his bold move.
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Gene Tunney
Dempsey
The Job in Nicaragua
Washington reports the marines near pacification in Nicaragua with over 500 natives surrendering in weeks past. Sandino's 150 men remain the main opposition. The mission has been costly and unsatisfactory, and a quick resolution is desired. The note adds a jab about farm relief and young men rising early to tend poultry.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Sandino
Northern Cross Cygnus guiding stargazers tonight
David Dietz explains how to spot Cygnus the Flying Swan in the northeastern evening sky. Deneb marks the top of the cross with Sadr and Albireo along the upright and Gienah and Delta at the ends of the cross. The Milky Way runs through Cygnus as Vega shines far away.
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Cygnus
Deneb
Sadr
Albireo
Vega
Lyra
Governor Smith’s Changing Views Brings Fresh Debate
M. E. Tracy argues that if Governor Smith has shifted opinions as often as the typical American, he would be a freak, and past votes from 15 or 20 years ago reveal little about his current stance. The column weighs political consistency against evolving positions.
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Smith
Tommyrot
New York Assembly
William Allen White drops attack on Governor Smith amid drama
White retracts a charge that Smith favored gambling and prostitution, citing a sincere belief in constitutional concerns. The affair centers on past New York Legislature votes and a public feud inflamed by editorials from Walter Lippman and others as campaign history grows louder and more history minded.
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Smith
William Allen White
White
New York
Walter Lippman
New York World
Governor Smith
Piffie
Claude G. Bowers
Hamilton
Jefferson
Reed
Hoover
Tammany Hall
Change and Growth in Political Thought Across Generations
A writer defends evolving views in politics arguing that leaders must change mindsets with age. He cites Governor Smith and public figures, noting shifts since World War I era. The piece argues flexibility over rigid dogma, reflecting on wartime hopes, League of Nations debates, and party realignments.
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Smith
Hoover
League of Nations
Kaiser
Hell
Andrew Volstead
United States
Wilson
Europe
Fat Protects Organs and Is Reserve Fuel
Dr. Morris Fishbein reports on fat as body padding and insulation, a stored energy reserve. Glycogen in liver and muscles covers immediate needs, then excess carbohydrates are stored as fat. When dieting or fasting, glycogen depletes first, followed by fat, determining how long one can endure without harm.
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Morris Fishbein
Journs
American Medical Association
Af Hyseie
Mary 8
S. Rose
Rose
Bridge Play Made Easy
W W Wentworth explains the rule of eleven for no Trump play with example hands. The method helps estimate high cards held by three players by subtracting the led card from eleven. The piece notes the dummy exposure and the calculation yielding six cards for East and declarer. Published 1928 by the Ready Reference set.
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W. W. Wentworth
West
East
Readers Views On Traffic And Kellogg Peace Treaty
Readers discuss Washington Street traffic schemes to separate auto and foot traffic by removing turns. A contributor, Edward Berwick of Pacific Grove, argues the Kellogg treaty should invite Russia and other major powers, urging friendly relations and inclusion rather than coercion. The letter cites Monroe and calls for inviting 100,000,000 Russians to join the disarmament effort.
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Times
Washington St
MR. Blank
Russia
Edward Berwick
Pacific Grove
Cal
This Date in U S History August 1 milestones
August 1 entries note the 1502 landing of Columbus on the continent. 1770 birthday of William Clarke, aide to Lewis and explorer. 1873 the first cable car line began operations in the United States. 1876 Colorado was admitted to the Union. 1911 the first postal savings bank opened in New York City.
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Columbus
William Clarke
Northwest
Lewis
United States
Colorado
First Postal Savings Bank
New York City
Daily Thoughts on Hospitality and a biblical verse
A compact note cites Hebrews 13 2 reminding readers to entertain strangers as some have entertained angels unawares and adds a Walter Scott reference branding TRANGER as a holy name. The item blends a religious quotation with a name note in a brief devotional style.
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Heb
Q and A on faith, trains, and a wild mix of facts
The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau answers reader questions on Hoover's faith and marriage, artificial flower making, Man o War Kentucky Derby, Broad Ripple Pool depth, engineer requirements, train crossing wait times, veterans pensions, Knute Rockne nationality, Czech Slovakia, dahlia name, and diamond brilliance. It notes delays in pension increases, legal crossing rules, and practical details.
The Truth About Mexico Calles Morones and Mexican politics
Dr Gruening surveys the Mexican political scene focusing on labor leader Morones and the Mexican Federation of Labor. It traces Calles support, Morones rise, the cabinet influence over industry, and the rift with agrarians. It notes Obregon alliances, bitterness over leadership, and eventual assassination context.
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Mexico
Gruening
Mexican Federation of Labor
Calles
Agrarians
General Federation of Workers
Mexican Labor Party
United States
Morones
Laborites
Federation
Obregon
Mexico City
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