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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
9
The Indianapolis Times notes across the nation veterans marches and a Gettysburg memorial where President Coolidge spoke. It cites large pension totals and a critique of political money from liquor interests linked to Hale and campaign finance.
The piece notes Nicholas Murray Butler calling the public questions in the presidential race disheartening and Al Smith urging early drafting of a party platform. It also cites Governor Smith’s January remarks on communicating platform details clearly and Hoover’s cabinet role complicating remarks about policy. It ends with Life magazine’s defense of jury trials in the oil trial context and a glance at David Dietz on science.
An 16th century study traces magnetic declination to Columbus era findings and Robert Norman's 1576 discovery of dip. Norman built the first dip circle and showed needle dip varies by placement, revealing Earth’s magnetic influence rather than star attraction.
Boston merchant Edward A. Filene proposes six weeks paid leave for ten year employees and five weeks for five year staff to travel Europe. He says travel will boost executives and help the United States compete in international trade while fostering goodwill and understanding among nations. Watch out for him.
A historical critique recalls Congress balking at authorizing seventy-one ships and 740 million dollars for the Navy, while President Coolidge vetoed the McNary Haugen bill. It notes political pressure, public scrutiny, and the impact on the farm relief debate ahead of the Kansas City convention. The piece ends with a note on US quarter values from 1857 with and without the S mint mark.
Will Durant recounts Luther posting ninety five theses in 1517 denouncing church practices and the sale of indulgences. The piece notes German taxes, papal control, and Tetzel’s fund raising as catalysts for the revolt. Luther argues against Rome’s authority, appealing to German princes in an address.
A Muncie Press critique of Indiana Republican struggles cites Thomas Adams as a seed of reform. It condemns Governor Ed Jackson’s marginalization at the state convention, accusing Arthur R. Robinson and others of orchestrating humiliation and betrayal without admission of fault.
Notable events include Ethan Allen’s return after 30 months imprisonment in 1778, Walt Whitman’s birthday in 1819, the first Democratic convention at Baltimore in 1832 nominating Jackson and Van Buren, the Johnstown flood relief aid in 1889, and Chicago corn corner collapse lowering price from 1 to 49 cents in 1892.
A compact feature quotes Luke 11 23 and a proverb about danger from suspected friends. It contrasts allegiance with opposition and warns of hidden betrayal in religious and personal contexts.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court opens a contempt trial against William A. Stewart of Standard Oil of Indiana for allegedly defying Senate inquiries. The case mirrors the Sinclair contempt conviction and ties to Teapot Dome era politics.
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