The Business Bloc Shapes the New Republican Party
The piece describes a shift in the Republican convention as business style leadership replaces traditional delegate rituals. It notes Massachusetts manager Butler hires and fires, Wisconsin’s isolation, and the rise of a conservative, business driven bloc led by Butler. It questions whether the new bloc can win in November.
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Butler
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Union
Taft
Roosevelt
la Follette
Republican Party
Religion and science must unite to curb crime
The author argues Leopold and Loeb were shaped by mixed causes including intellect and faith. He rebuts critics who blame universities or religion alone and calls for cooperation between science and religion to root out evil without dismissing either side.
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Leopold and
Loeb
Rum runners and rising costs spur mixed headlines
Undoubtedly rum runners will use submarines for varied reasons. A widow in the East faces a $55 000 penalty for stealing another woman's husband. The piece criticizes a corrupt umpire while noting broader disagreements on politics and religion.
Two Cops For Every Politician in Indianapolis Times series
The fourth installment of Will Cressy’s convention series previews Wednesday platform adoption amid anticipated trouble. Cressy appears in the press box as the scene shifts to political maneuvering and security concerns around the event.
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Will Cressy
Indianapolis Times
Leveland Convention Damps Enthusiasm for Investigations
By Will M. Cressy the writer notes that the level of wild excitement at the convention has fallen due to ongoing investigations. He remarks that the proceedings lack the expected ardor and questions the vigor of the gathering. The piece is illustrated by George Stormy.
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Leveland
Corner Cop
The piece presents the corner cop as a street guardian who enforces order all day. It notes the danger and stress of his job and argues that his work protects public safety, despite public frustration with traffic enforcement.
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Hal Cochran
NEA Service, Ince
Enthusiastic politician notes image of political mascots and symbols
A speaker recalls a Washington scene with two detectives per politician and jokes about officials avoiding public exposure. He cites state emblems from Portland New Jersey Massachusetts California Oklahoma and other U S locales, joking about attire and sayings. He bets his wife the Republicans win the convention, predicting a personal loss.
X Rays and Atom Structure Breakthroughs
The article explains solids liquids and gases by atom spacing and attraction. It recounts 1912 Von Laue’s diffraction experiment using crystals to split X rays, revealing atomic positions and distances in crystals and advancing chemistry and science.
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von Laue
Notable quotes on reputation character and wind
A selection of voices from O W Smith Conway Tearle Dr George Elton Harris Theodore Gary and Judge Landis offering views on reputation character pacifism road politics and wartime sacrifice. The passage notes 500 named wind species led by Chinook and the twister simoon typhoon and the wind of 120 days across regions.
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Middle West
Pacific
Deserts
Central Asia
Quotable Bits and Bits of Oddities in June Jangle
Unofficial takes mix random thoughts on marriage finance travel and weather with quips about Detroit families Mexico City power workers and circuses. The item blends humorous observations and social snippets reflecting a 1920s newspaper vibe.
Thought on resisting evil and eternal punishment
A quoted religious thought contrasts resisting the devil with his temporary triumph. The line cites Jas 4 7 and mentions ATAN’s eternal punishment in the end but notes he triumphs briefly, attributed to B R Haydon.
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Atan
B.R. Haydon
Age figures in problem of choice
Washington observers weigh presidential nominee age as a strategic factor. Five leading figures over 60 are analyzed for fitness and risk, with McAdoo at 61 and Ralston, 66, seen as potential first or second tier choices depending on party strategy and fate.
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NER
Ashington
New York
McAdoo
Walsh
Montana
Glass
Virginia
William Gibbs
Samuel Moffett Ralston
Indiana
Ralston
Smith
Mosquito Roles and Habits in the Home
It notes female mosquitoes bite and live to lay eggs after two to three weeks, possibly biting more. Males mainly sip nectar and buzz, with long bristles on their antennae. House mosquitoes do not fly far, staying within a few hundred yards of breeding areas.
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Washington
Portland
Ore
Columbia River
New Jersey
Maassachusetts
Plymouth Rock
Bunker Hill Monument
Knights of the road urge left side headlights in Knightstown
Spotlights on the right cause glare and near misses while driving. A Knightstown motorist shown with left side lights and dimmed beams demonstrated clear visibility and safe passing. Mrs. Trowbridge urges others to adopt left side lights to improve safety without new laws.
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the Times
Knightstown
Trowbridge
Sonny Busy in Mud Puddle Despite New Pants
A humorous fragment shows Sonny replying to his father about tripping into a mud puddle. He admits he did not have time to remove his pants before the splash. The exchange captures light domestic wit and a moment of everyday embarrassment.
La Follette Uncertain Quantity as Presidential Hopeful
Governor Blaine outlines Robert M. La Follette as an uncertain factor in 1932 election. He argues a majority of electoral votes is needed and lists states forming a potential nucleus for victory. The piece presents La Follette as a principled reformer pressing parties to purge elite influence.
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Hether
la Follette
House
House of Representatives
Senate
la Fellette
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Congress
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Ask The Times Personal Questions Answered By Mail
The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau offers to answer questions by mail for 2 cents in stamps. Readers inquire on topics from home remedies and mildew removal to Rob Roy and medical myths. Responses are confidential and signed letters only, with a note on limited topics.
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Washington
The
Indianapolis Times
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
Bulletin
Family Fun and Tact in Patchwork Quotes
A collection of witty exchanges from old newspapers highlights family life and social tact. It contrasts a daughter asking about forebears with a humorous drummer metaphor and a dinner invitation that tests social discretion. It also mentions divorce talk over support in a brief quip from a telegram.
Revised Tax Saves Much Small Coin
John W. Taxpayer wins relief from many levies as Congress expands federal taxes. The new rules cut taxes on tickets, communications, tires, jewelry, watches, and business assets, while estate and gift taxes rise. Corporate taxes largely unchanged, but entertainment costs increase slightly.
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Ashington
John W
Congress
John
Caspar
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