Stockholders addressed in critique of Indianapolis government
The speech compares Indianapolis to a corporate entity mismanaging a $600 million asset. It argues the city is run for officers and employees, not stockholders, and urges a city manager system and broader reforms. It cites unacted recommendations from two years prior on coast guard funding, civil service, aliens, veterans’ bonus, education, and Muscle Shoals.
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HOS
Indianapolis
City of
Department of Education
Coal Commission
When Coolidge Goes to Congress
The article discusses President Coolidge's need to craft a persuasive annual message to Congress. It compares Wilson's turbulent drug of policy passage with Coolidge's limited success and outlines failed recommendations from December 1923 including World Court adherence, the Mellon tax plan, and tax-exempt securities reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Coolidge
Congress
Mellon
An Odd Invitation to Mr. Duke
North Carolina debated taxing James B. Duke inheritance while he lay dying in New Jersey. A proposed move to die in NC would have redirected millions from his estate to the state, highlighting a clash over death duties and domicile. The piece argues for larger issues of tax fairness and state competition in inheritance taxes.
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North Carolina
James B. Duke
New Jersey
Commonwealth
Duke
Washington
Wealth of heart over hand in a sermon on inner strength
The sermon cites Eph 3 16 Socrates Apology and Paul to Timothy to argue that true wealth lies in the soul not possessions. It warns against overemphasis on physical culture while urging development of spiritual manhood and inner gymnastic unto godliness. Copyright 1925 by John R Gunn.
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Milton
Socrates
R. Gunn
Paul
Timothy
Jack Dempsey
John R. Gunn
Prohibition Struggle Reflected in Indiana Arrests
Indiana Attorney General reports in May and June the first two months under the dry law yielded 5098 liquor prosecutions. Most charges were for possession or intoxication while only 1200 involved moonshine or stills. Moonshine output is small and enforcement focusing on private drinkers may fail to curb overall violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliom
Indiana
Washington
Not Like the Book Not Like the Book
Indianapolis indorsers of photoplays lament Romola not matching George Eliot's novel on screen. They will write to the producer. The writer argues the producer should entertain the public even with altered endings and revisions.
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Indianapolis
Romola
George Elliot
Item
George Elliott
Hamlet
Ophelia
Dane
Bill Shakespeare
Increased postal receipts reflect growing mail activity in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis post office reported last month receipts of 406 906.03 dollars, up 7.38 percent from October 1924 and 13 percent above October 1923. A two cent stamp ribbon from those receipts would stretch to St Louis, illustrating robust mail volume and ongoing reliance on postal service.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
A. McGuffeynte
Inheritance tax debate notes revenue gains and calls for uniform laws
The Indiana inheritance tax division reports about 1.13 million dollars collected in the fiscal year ending Sept 30, a gain of roughly 240 thousand from the prior year. The piece argues for uniform tax laws and criticizes the fragmentation between state and federal collections as “ghoulish” and wasteful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is] Ee Shen Co. Mowrer,s
Inheritance Tax Division
State Tax Commission
Indiana
Washington
Edward Rector
de Pauw University
Illinois
Michigan
Florida
Pithy Notes On Winter Living And Common Sense
A collection of aphoristic remarks on everyday life including winter preparation, habits to start or quit, and humorous takes on time, watches, underwear, snow shoveling, travel, marriage, and health with a 1925 NEA service copyright.
Truth By Hal Cochran A Moral on Telling Truth
A short verse warns against the harm of small lies and the temptation to cover mistakes with fibs. It stresses that truth brings safety and dignity, while deception grows and betrays the liar. The piece urges honesty and facing facts openly.
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Hal Cochran
Why Men Run Into Trees By Mrs Walter Ferguson
A humorous piece argues husbands crash due to women influence and breakfasts and kisses. It jokes that experts blame bad meals and nagging while married men need wives to guide their lives. The author closes with doubt about the science behind these claims.
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Chicago
No-Kick Cash Demand Noted in Local Saying
A terse local line notes that men rarely object when asked for money. It captures a blunt view on cash demands as a common social irritant.
Question and Answer Page From The Times
Readers ask about Sir Roger Casement the Bible sparing the rod and the largest steam locomotive. The Times notes an Irishman captured on a German submarine, Proverbs 13 24, and a Mallet compound steam locomotive weighing 684000 pounds solo and 898300 with tender, owned by the Virginia Railroad.
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Sir Roger Casement
The
Virginia Railroad
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Roy W. Howard
Felix F. Bruner
Beri Pae
Howard Newspaper Alliance
Audit Bureau of Circulations
WM. A. Mayburn
Bus
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United Press
NBA
Indianapolis Times Publishing Co
Mary x Apolis
Coast Guard
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Oolidgh
Mr. Duke
Gaylord Nelson
Tom Sims
NEA. Service, Inc
Spudz
Talburt
Dagnab
Eliza
Miss Liberty
Elys
Daddyrudy
State Department
Walter Ferguson
WFBM
Light
York Ave
Cotal
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