Prohibition Split Rocks Republican Machine in 1930
May 1 1930 political report shows Ira M Holmes ousted from Coffin Hugg faction over his push to modify prohibition law. Holmes vows to fight to win, says leaders fear the issue, while Schuyler Mowrer gets party endorsement for congress. Precinct workers express support for Holmes despite party resistance.
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Republican
George W. Coffin
Coffin
Ira M. Holmes
Congress
Holmes
Republican Leaders Fear Facing Key Issue Says Holmes
The statement asserts support for a Republican candidate while praising Holmes as a long-time controlling factor in city and county election commissions. It argues leaders avoid the central issue and reflects strong party loyalty and concern for national welfare.
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Holmes
Holmes Revolt May Not Stop Coffin Linked Ticket
Republican leaders say Holmes may back the ticket in the fall if he loses the nomination and Marion county leadership remains out of step. The Cannin influence persists as Coffin tightens control of the party machine.
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Coffin
Holmes
Marion County
Leslie Praises Indiana Tax Law at National Conference
Governor Harry G. Leslie urged the Indiana tax law as a model of state control and home rule at the national Chambers of Commerce convention in Washington. He cited eight years of operation in Indiana and lauded its principles.
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Leslie
Times
Washington
Harry G. Leslie
Indiana
State Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana tax control praised for saving local budgets
A speaker lauds the Indiana plan of state control over local expenditures as a practical exercise of home rule, noting reductions in proposed bond issues and tax levies by about 60 million dollars and arguing the law's indirect influence saved far more than its direct figures.
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Tax Commission
Indiana
Parley Brings New Cruisers
Washington May 1 design of a new cruiser type to meet American needs without violating the London naval treaty is expected after Senate ratifies the pact. The proposed 10 000 ton craft would carry six inch guns, and treaty clauses will drive committee hearings. Borah said the treaty would be considered promptly and thoroughly by the Foreign Affairs Committee with hearings for those who wish to be heard. The article notes medieval beliefs in the magical power of words.
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London
America
United States
Borah
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
State Stimson
Senate
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