Wet and Dry Politics Shape Indiana Supreme Court Vote
The Indiana Supreme Court contest pits Republican Willoughby against Democrat Denton. With the election board set Willoughby won by one vote, the Legislature now decides amid pressure from wet and dry factions. Voters’ actual choice may matter little to party and policy pressures.
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Indiana
Benjamin M. Willoughby
George K. Denton
Indiana Supreme Court
Willoughby
Denton
Around the World Vacationers Pursue Global Travel
The piece notes a postwar rise in American travel with around the world cruises gaining popularity. Two million Americans who went abroad in the war returned with curiosity about others, prompting families to visit Over There. Senators and publicists are urged to watch this growing wanderlust and reconsider foreign affairs interest.
Time the Treasure Trove by Meade Minnigerode
Meade Minnigerode argues time is a treasure to those with a purpose and a mission. He describes himself as jealous of his time, frugal with it, and reluctant to part with it in advance. He contrasts purposeful use with others who see time as mere days and years.
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Kansas City Star Magazine
Meade Minnigerode
Norma Talmadge
Edward Davis
the United Studies
Hollywood
Cal
Income Tax Deductions May Be Misleading Salaries
Tax law requires salaries paid for personal services to be reasonable and truly service related. Excess or stock‑related payments may be treated as dividends rather than deductible compensation, especially when savings or distributions align with stockholdings.
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Sean Ment
Parent May Control Minor's Earnings Not Deductions
A court ruling states that a parent of a non emancipated minor may not deduct earnings or consider services as allowable deductions. The decision clarifies parental rights over a child’s income and sets limits on withholding or offset.
Fragmented 1926 News Snippets From NBA Service
A collage of assorted items mentions a courthouse fire in Jackson, Ohio, a Cincinnati roadhouse in trouble, underage dance temptations, a woman bootlegger jailed after shipping 5 000 beer cases in a year, and health warnings about overwork. Also notes a 93 year old New York usher, a radio crossword resemblance, Russia developments, bootleg profits in Philadelphia, miners strikes, and a St. Louis post office theft. copyright 1926 NBA Service.
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St. Louis
NBA Service, Inc
Isle of Pines dispute strains US Latin America ties
The 1922 report details a long battle between the White House and Capitol Hill over ratification of the Hay Quesada treaty that would recognize Cuba's claim to the Isle of Pines. It notes that five presidents supported Cuba, but a Senate bloc led by Borah blocks action, risking broader disruption to US Latin American relations. Also included is Indiana coverage: Attorney General Gilliam says the Legislature may place all state revenues into a single fund, with debates on the one fund plan and current multi fund system.
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United States
Latin America
Cuba
Isle of Pines
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
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White House
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Foreign Relations Committee
Upper House
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Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo
Supreme Court of the United States
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London
Europe
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Elihu Root
Uncle Sam
Americas
Athur L. Gilliom
Shoppin By Hal Cochran
A humorous NEA Service strip about a family shopping on Saturday night. The mother leads, father worries about the money, and a boy trails along offering to carry purchases. The scene ends with the family completing the list before stores close.
Telling It to Congress on Historical Tyranny and Policy
A compilation of quotes from Sen King, Sen tead, Rep Garrett, and the Agriculture Secretary warns that altruism can justify oppression. It contrasts cries of humanity with the 1920s agricultural collapse and a stock boom in industrial times.
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Senator Tead
Farmer- Labor
Minnesota
Insurance payouts to aunts allowed under federal bonus
A Times research note asks if life or other insurance paid from a federal bonus can be made out to an aunt or must go to a nearer relative. It states policies may be written to any person, not necessarily a relative, and seeks guidance on eligibility.
Lawmaker Pushes Parental Notice for School Punishments
Representative Frank Smith of Lafayette introduced a bill requiring teachers to notify parents where and when punishments occur before punishing pupils. The measure aims to curb corporal punishment while preserving teacher judgment to discipline, with parents potentially attending the session if they wish. Critics warn it could hamper swift discipline, but supporters say it preserves order and teaches responsibility in school.
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Frank Smith
Lafayette
Wayne Wheeler
Plots and Talent in Literary Theft Debate
The article notes Ooth Tarrington was awarded a $500,000 California verdict in a plagiarism case over a movie plot, while arguing most plots are common. It argues genius, not patents or lawsuits, elevates writing and that success comes from how a writer uses reused themes.
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Ooth Tarrington
Indianapolis
California
Taj Mahal
Marion County
Women farmers dominate Hoosier farms in Indiana
An investigation by the Blue Valley Creamery Institute reports 7,500 women farming in Indiana and that they manage 3.1 percent of all farms. The piece argues women can run farms without men, noting agriculture requires intelligent husband and wife partnership and that farm homes are central to the business.
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Indiana
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Times Square office opening eyeing full day use
New Times Square office building will offer 24 hour access for tenants with all night conferences for theater tourists and business visitors. The writer notes audiences wearing opulent wraps leaving the Met and reflects on cost of luxury, while mentioning Amherst graduate Louis Judd who joined the Astor Library and later the New York Public Library system.
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Times Square
Louis Judd
Amherst
Astor Library
New York Public Library
Judd
Sugar controversy fuels fight over Warren for Attorney General
Washington report outlines opposition to Charles B. Warren as Attorney General nominee. Senate extra session March 4 will push confirmation amid partisan maneuvers over War ren s ties to the Michigan Sugar Company and the sugar trust. Opposition centers on policy stances and alleged sugar connections, with potential delay until the new Senate convenes.
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Timea
Washington
New York Avenue
Mary
Ashington
Coolidge
Supreme Court
Charles B. Warren
Stone
Senate
Frank B. Kellogg
Warren
Sugar Trust
Couzens
Coolidge Warren
House Committee
Michigan Sugar Company
Michigan’beet
Michigan Company
Havemeyer
Wheeler
Col Alibi in Washington A War of Dry and Wet Verse
In this humorous wartime pastiche Colonel Alibi defends abstinence and the dry cause by likening Congress to soldiers in a campaign. He argues representatives must reflect constituents, even when privately indulging, and recalls the German foe to justify wartime group pressure on Prohibition.
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Clonel Alibi
Washington
Colonel Alibi
Sherman
Pilsener
Alibi
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