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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
4
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New York Herald European Edition notes President Wilson’s Fourth of July and Boston speeches set a creed for a League of Nations anchored by Americas moral and material strength. The piece argues America remains essential to durable peace and rejects Monroe Doctrine sacrifice. Paris dated February 27, 1919. James B. Brewster provides the copy.
The Corydon Republican in 1919 questions why Taft Elihu Root and Wilson favor the League of Nations and suggests many Republicans may later deny opposition, noting capable local leaders align with the idea and predicting shifts in public stance within months.
The Chicago vote gave William Hale Thompson a plurality but not a majority, with opponents’ combined bloc far ahead. The piece criticizes Thompson as a demagogue and notes press complicity and national unease with his tenure.
James B. Brewster of Corydon thanks for copies of Paris editions of The New York Herald and the American Daily Mail. Papers display editorials supporting Wilson and a League of Nations concept. Herald price 20 cents Paris France, 30 cents abroad. Mail price 70 yearly in France Belgium Spain, 106 elsewhere.
The Democrat reports subscription gains after price increase on October 1 1918. Since then 137 new subscribers joined as of April 3 with several former readers rejoining, reflecting rising news volume and wartime costs. The paper invites news items from readers and promises continued strong efforts to publish a lively paper.
In Washington telegraphs, David Lawrence notes that two or three unnamed Republican Senators who signed the round robin believe the public sees the League of Nations as a war preventive and favors adoption. One senator predicted only three or four would oppose the revised covenant when presented to the Senate, possibly targeting Borah, Poindexter, and Reed.
Two good houses with ample lots available in Corydon. Enquire at this office for details and room to grow.
In Harrison Circuit Court May term 1919 Florynee H. Dobbs vs Louis J Reel and Eugenia J Regi non residents are required to appear May 21 1919 to answer the complaint. Plaintiffs attorney Gwartney and Loutick file affidavit and case proceeds in Corydon Indiana. Clerk James A Watson seals the notice.
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