Indiana Delegates Face Choice At Democratic Convention
The piece urges Indiana independents and Republicans to back a strong Democratic candidate like Evans Woollen or Frank Dailey to defeat Watson. It argues the convention should nominate a real challenger to restore self government and possibly elect two Senators, warning that a defensive or weak nominee would fail. It also notes the year’s dance recital at the Masonic Temple and profiles Corinne in the week’s theater listings.
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Watson
Indiana
Evans Woollen
Senate
Democratic Party
Frederick van Nuys
Frank Dailey
Newberry
Prohibition Could Splinter Major Parties Into New Alignments
The article ponders whether prohibition will split the two major parties into rival factions. Citing N. Cochran, it compares the 1924 split of the Democratic party to a potential Republican rift. It likens the possibility to the 1850s era realignment over slavery, warning that prohibition may reshape party lines and create four smaller parties or new coalitions.
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N. ©. Cochran
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Cochran
Why Pick on a Dead Cow in Midwestern History
A reflective column defends Mrs. O'Leary's famous cow from criticism that the Chicago fire tale is myth. It argues the animal's historic role, notes decades of public interest, and urges leaving the cow in peace despite doubts about the origin story.
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Middle West
The Phone Girl and First Impressions of a Firm
The telephone girl in the outer office shapes a firm's image. Her courtesy or lack thereof affects many first contacts and overall impression of the organization. Her role is small but crucial for goodwill and customer relations.
Jane Addams Advises Against Labeling Settlement Work
Jane Addams addresses a social workers conference urging officials not to label all settlement work as red. She argues such blanket labeling harms social progress and that well meaning reformers are unfairly deemed radicals.
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Jane Addams
Social Workers
Ten Cents a Day and the Call of Jewish Relief
A plea to donate ten cents daily to save lives amid world famine. The appeal frames small sacrifices as crucial against hunger, urging readers to sacrifice cigars and other comforts to end a child’s sobbing and prevent starvation. It emphasizes the universal duty to aid suffering humanity and supports funds driven by Jewish relief committees.
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Committee For Jewish Relief
Congress in the throes of eloquence before the elections
Washington notes describe a burst of oratorical activity as lawmakers rush to finish business and return home for campaigns. Some speeches are mailed to districts while others are dismissed as irrelevant. Senators stay unruffled, while many representatives chase re election.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
C. Sallust
Crispus
B. C
Pilsudski Influence and Florida Dreams Spark Debate
Opinion notes weigh Pilsudski leadership style and the value of keeping him from the presidency. Two affluent Florida women chase social clout via real estate, but bankruptcy thins the scheme. Senator Borah's Baltimore talk stirs 1928 nomination talk and party dynamics. Navy divers eye final test on the Long Island Sound 855 recovery. A Baltimore judge jails editors for contempt over Whittemore coverage. the piece argues for more use of pictures in records and courts.
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Florida
Ile
Felel
Navy Department
Long Island Sound
Baltimore
Phoho
Richard Reese Whittemore
Man Suffers Mangled Hand At Indianapolis Bleaching Co
A worker identified as Morris Love of 944 Miley Ave. suffered a badly mangled right hand when his finger became entangled in a machine at the Indianapolis Bleaching Company on West Wabash Street. He was taken to Indiana Christian Hospital for treatment.
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America
Corinne
Comedienne
Lyric
Ans
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Mass
Brown
Gaiety Theater
Murphy & MacDonough
Little Buttercup
New England States
Canada
Dr. D. C. Heas
The
New York Journal
Lillian Russell
Julia Marlow
Mary Anderson
Annie Pixley
Margaret Mather
Morris Love
Miley Ave
Indianapolis
W. Wabash St
Love
Indiana Christian Hospital
Very Idea Poem Sketch Sparks Family Weekend Humor
A humorous verse by Hal Cochran satirizes seaside vanity and in law a daughter’s suitor. Father smiles as daughter joins beachgoers while mothers and fathers balance chores and bills. The piece ends with a jab at hosting weekend visitors and parental expenditures.
Fables in Fact A Fellla Slipped On Sidewalk
A fragmented humorous note describes a man slipping on a sidewalk and a crash of glass. The voice remarks that there was no use crying over spilt milk, noting the unusual phrasing and pauses in the line.
Mr Fixit reports city issues and safety concerns
A reader asks Mr Fixit to present cases to city officials about a fire at City Hall, dirty poultry houses, and three weeks of garbage on Virginia Ave. Mrs V M Stout, trash chief, promises regular collection, and a stoplight request is advised to be directed to the board of safety.
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Mr. Fixit Presen
Cit
Moe
Mr, Fixit
Virginia Ave
Wyoming
MR. Fixit
Board of Safety
No Budget for Signals Delays Action Until 1927
The note states there is no budget provision for additional signals this year and directs filing for action in 1927. No dates beyond 1927 or specific agencies are given.
Bankers to Hold State Shoot Here
Indiana Banker Association launches a state shoot to find the crack shot among vigilantes. A. G. Brown of Greencastle chairs the protective committee, with Brig. Gen. Dwight E. Aultman offering Ft. Benjamin Harrison range for June 23. Representatives from ninety two counties urged to join. elimination matches planned in districts.
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Protective Committee
A. G. Brown
Greencastle
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ger
Dwight E. Aultman
Frank H. Dunn
George Freeman Jr
Thornton Chase
Eleventh Infantry
Answers Questions and Answers from a Confiscated Column
Reader queries cover gifts for a young man giving to a girl, the start of the subtreasury system in the United States, fraternal orders, value of old Ulster County Gazette issues, race demographics in the navy, Russia’s capital, how baseball batting averages are calculated, pensions for Indian wars veterans, Latin as a language, and brass sign etching methods with step by step instructions.
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Commissioner of Pensions
United States
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