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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
4
The notice appears to state that the editors and proprietors are entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter, indicating publication handling and mailing status.
The slate lists W. T. Zeno for Congress with Prosecuting Attorney John Hy Lu cket, A. J. Lopp for Representative, C. A. Bl ine for Clerk, F. D. O'Connor for Treasurer, Philip E. Lotich for Sheriff, Toies Habermel for County Assessor, Geo. H. Mathes for 4th District Commissioner, Ea. Te Love and W. Sirwell Nye for Commissioners, Daniel M. Sharp for Surveyor.
A fragmented notice lists trustees and assessors including Joseph D. Plomin, Austin McCaules, George McMelton, and Frederick Gias. Names appear with titles such as Rector and various trustees, indicating a municipal or church governance roster with multiple roles and individuals.
A pamphlet style column declares the plain people favor Democrats this year and attacks the Corydon Republican ring. It accuses the GOP editor of courting Democrat votes while calling them hoodlums and touts the Democratic county ticket as honest capable and stable under current administration.
A hopeful young man with little capital seeks to start his own business but faces a wall created by organized trusts. The piece questions political money in elections, contrasting McKinley and Hanna with Senator Clark of Montana and predicts a moral wave when Hanna votes on Clark's seat matter.
The piece argues Republicans will press all political powers to reelect McKinley, warns that such an effort would Mexicanize the United States, and frames Diaz as a kingly figure in the Mexicanize narrative.
The Indianapolis News defines imperialism as governing other people without consent, tying it to the Porto Rican tariff bill signed on April 12, 1900. It argues Republican authority for imperialism and urges campaign alignment on this issue, citing Congressmen and administration allies.
The Indianapolis News critiques a Porto Rican tariff law with multiple rates for different relations between Porto Rico, the United States, and foreign nations. It argues Republican leaders push a contradictory system and questions Grosvenor’s label of the plan as “shibboleth.” The paper notes its own election posture and independence.
At the state capitol last Thursday Gaston Scott and Frank Moragne two sargeants-at-arms clashed over delegate admission. Moragne shot Scott injuring him seriously. Gov Johnston ordered closure of the capitol and two factions held separate conventions drafting rival National delegates.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming dramatic results. It offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail to readers who mention the paper and send their address to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY. The product is marketed through druggists in regular sizes of fifty cents and one dollar.
The letter argues that naming a man's humble occupation is not a slur and defends workers such as farmers harness dealers students marble cutters and implement dealers. It laments the editor’s view and praises humble callings as titles of honor on life’s broadening roll.
The passage contrasts two major questions facing voters in the coming campaign. The currency law proposes national government control of currency versus private bank control, with Republicans backing national banks. The Porto Rico tariff bill questions whether the President and Congress may govern a subject people outside the Constitution, with Republicans asserting this authority.
The Porto Rican question prompts debate on U S protection abroad. The Springfield Republican notes a citizen of Porto Rico is not a U S citizen yet wonders if law could extend protection to part of Porto Ricans overseas.
Republican Senator from Maryland says he will not attend the Philadelphia convention or be a delegate and doubts McKinley’s nomination. he believes the Democrats have an excellent chance to win.
The passage argues that Republicans claim Bryan’s election would cause a panic and that money rules the land. It urges liberty-loving Americans to vote for Bryan if true. It contends Porto Rico would protest tariffs as Americans would, comparing to colonial resistance to taxation without representation.
Hill Grove notes Meéasels rage in the vicinity and Sunday school progress. Cary Watson and Miss Stella Wiseman are sick. Kimmet Pitman welcomes a son at home. Several young folks attend Catholic church in Lanesville during Easter week and U.S. & Cy.
Notice published under Indiana election law for Corydon Harrison County detailing a town election on the first Monday in May dated May 7 19W to elect officers including Marshal Clerk and trustees for wards three four and five. Clerk Alonzo L Reynolds signs with town seal dated April 17 190).
Administrator H R LeMay offers for sale the estate of Ira S Burkett at the late residence one mile north of Breckinridge Franklin township. Items include three horses two cows three wagons harness farming utensils household and kitchen furniture about 8 acres of growing wheat corn and oats and other goods. Cash five dollars or less. over five dollars credit of nine months with purchaser notes and attorney fees provision. Apr 31 H C Hays Atty.
Notice to qualified voters of Corydon Harrison county Indiana that polls open at the court house on Monday May 7 1900 for the officers named in the Clerk’s certificate dated April 16 1900. Marshal John E. Long signs the proclamation for the Corydon Corporation.
Notice announces H C Hays as attorney and that the undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Ira St Burkett deceased of Harrison county Indiana. The estate is believed to be solvent. Apr 18-31.
Political critique recalls Frank Posey remarks about 1892 prosperity and happiness while noting a large Republican defeat. It asserts the National Treasury was bankrupt, government bonds prepared for sale, and a Western panic driven by false facts to support an argument.
Both parties view the Republican county slate as weak and unfit for victory. Some honest Republicans say they avoided running their best men to prevent them from being slaughtered at the polls.
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