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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
4
Citizens report false claims that higher county taxes to fund state and local services pay the war debt. The editor condemns the spread of the rumor and threatens to name individuals who circulate the falsehoods to influence voters.
Governor Goodrich praised the fifty year legislature and the state tax law but Evansville observers note Republican candidates for governor denounce the law while sharing responsibility for it. The Corydon Republican chides party leadership for mixed signals on universal military service and questions the editor’s loyalties and conduct in defending the Goodrich measure. The piece ends by noting discontent among Republicans in the county toward the editor’s actions.
The Corydon Republican denounces the Newberry conviction and GOP defense of a Republican crime, arguing jurors acted properly and criticizing editors who defend moneyed campaigns. It also reports Rep. Alvan T. Fuller of Massachusetts denouncing Senator Lodge and the peace resolution, praising Wilson’s foreign policy.
An April Philadelphia Public Ledger editorial labels the Navy in decline led by Rear Admiral Sims. It praises the destroyer Cole for record Black Sea speed near fifty mph despite scrutiny. It condemns Navy committees, mines in wartime, and questions accountability and defense policy.
The Senate Committee is described as likely bored if it only hears knockers. It could gain national praise by inviting Navy supporters, making the din of praise louder than the current whines from the disgruntled. The piece frames a shift to praise as sweeter music than criticism.
The two leading Republicans McCray and Fesler campaign against the Goodrich tax law and promise radical changes if elected. The piece argues a 1921 Democratic legislature could alter Goodrich policy, while voters express anger toward Republicans for 1919 actions.
The undersigned announces readiness to serve Harrison and surrounding counties as auctioneer. He can take engagements on any day not conflicting with existing sale dates and asks that interested parties call before fixing sale dates.
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