Self-Convicted System Calls Indiana Highway Reform
The Indianapolis Times argues Indiana's highway department shows incompetence and wastes funds. It urges gubernatorial action and legislative pledges to reorganize the commission, replace members, and divert funds to productive use or face future fiscal risk. It cites over twenty million dollars yearly in state spending and federal aid opportunities.
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State Highway Department
Highway Department
State Senate
Echoes of Sacco Vanzetti in Justice Debates Across Nations
The piece recalls the Sacco Vanzetti case on its third anniversary, contrasting Massachusetts and California views, and notes judges Thayer and Griffin amid calls for broader justice reforms. It links Mooney and Billings case Doubts about evidence and legal fairness are raised, with references to political rhetoric and public opinion.
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Sacco
Vanzetti
Justice
Massachusetts
Caillaux
France
M. Caillaux
Dreyfus
United States
Thayer
Sacco-Vanzetti
Mooney and Billings
California
Thayer, Katzmann, Puller, Lowell and Company
Sado
Pickett and
Cunha
Oxman
MacDonald
Estelle Smith
Edans
Crowley
Mooney
Billings
Katzmann
Fickert
Franklin Griffin
Webster Thayer
Boston
New York
Otis
Jefferson
Wickersham
Caccono
Editorial on Aimee Semple McPherson and the snakes
A humorous editorial chronicles the sensational rumors about Sister Aimee McPherson from illness to blindness to a boa constrictor visit. Mrs McPherson's mother dismisses the snake tale calling it the invention of an upset mind and ends with the line about a nose bump being nobody's business.
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Four Square Gospel Temple
Sister
Aimee
World-Wide study to tackle water problems by noted engineers
The American Engineering Council launches a world scale effort with six advisory members for a proposed national hydraulic laboratory. Led by Dr. George K. Burgess, the lab aims to study water motion, hydraulic structures, and the use of water for irrigation and power, with initial funding of 350000 dollars and completion in about two years.
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American Engineering Council
National Research Laboratory
Congress
George K. Burgess
United States Bureau of Standards
John R. Freeman
Providence
R. I
William B. Gregory
Tulane University
Europe
Berlin
Munich
Zurich
Cost Rene
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Burgess
First Yacht Victory Sets American Cup Record
On August 22, 1851 the United States won the first international yacht cup by the America yacht defeating fifteen entrants from Cowes England to claim the America's Cup. John C Stevens organized the effort with George Steers building the vessel for an eight to fifteen crew. Lipton’s Shamrock era challenger has repeatedly failed culminating in a September Newport rematch.
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United States
America
Cowes
England
Isle of Wight
John C. Stevens
George Steers
Sir Thomas Lipton
Newport
R. I
Lipton
Woe to the crown of pride Legouve quote
A reflective verse fragment contrasts Isiah 28 1 with the fate of a proud man. It ponders how a man would underestimate his limited, mortal occupation in life if he could glimpse the emptiness his death would create.
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Senator Overman
North Carolina
Bill
Elizabeth
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Harrison
Isiah
Legouve
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Excerpt and Curious Facts
The piece outlines Ripley’s claim to provide proof on request, notes a Lammergeier as the largest bird of prey with a four foot body and ten foot wingspan capable of carrying large prey, and explains cemetery lot ownership as a mere burial easement. It also mentions a one way tunnel for turning trains and credits George W. Boschke as chief engineer.
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Times
Western
Asia
Birds of Prey
George W. Boschke
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Liberal Journalist Seeks Congress On Socialist Ticket
A Times column addresses Roy W. Howard's objections to a journalist running for Congress in New York's Seventeenth district on the Socialist line. The piece argues independence does not require staying on the sidelines and endorses Norman Thomas for mayor while urging active political participation despite party machine pressure. The author contends organization matters and believes a bold bid can overcome odds.
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Roy W. Howard
Congress
Seventeenth
New York
Scripps-Howard
Howard
Broun
Ruth Pratt
Tammany Machine
Republican
Sam Koenig
Norman Thomas
Thomas
la Follette
Hoover
Mr. Howard
van Cortland Park
Seventy-second Street
Hoosier senator faces party criticism over naval pact and Parker vote
Readers attack the junior senator from Indiana for opposing the naval treaty and blocking Judge Parker’s confirmation. They fault Hoover’s leadership and call for credit to Robinson, praising a tougher stance against perceived reform. A reader from 324 Harlan St notes the era’s political tensions.
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Times
Indiana
Judge Parker
Supreme Court
Hoover
Robinson
W. L. Burkdall
Harlan Street
What a Nation Thinks Determines What It Does
M E Tracy argues that a small group of leaders behind the scenes shape national direction through influence in politics and culture. He cites bankers, magnates, publishers, and industry figures as real rulers, noting lobbies and blocs drive much of policy more than votes.
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Ames W. Gerard
Roman Empire
Praetorian Guard
Italy
Russia
Egypt
Rome
al Capone
Rudy Vallee
Lindbergh
Texas Plague Ferguson and the Texas political problem
The piece discusses Ferguson and his proxy in Texas for over a decade, analyzing why such a figure gains popular support beyond personal ability. It contrasts Ferguson with Heflin in Alabama and questions the symbols and meanings behind the American flag colors red white and blue in public perception.
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Ferguson
Texas
Tom- Tom Heflin
Alabama
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