Ads and political scandal in late nineteenth century press
The piece critiques advertising rates and outlines alleged corruption among leading politicians and business interests. It cites Mark Hanna’s funds used to elect McKinley, high salaries for senators, and the National Manufacturers Association’s influence, ending with Bailey severing ties to the Democrat party over Wilson’s peace plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
McKinley
John F. Dryden
United States
New Jersey
Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
National Manufacturer's Association
Watson
Congress
James F. Watson
Indiana
Joseph C. Sibley
Bailey
Lilley
Bailey Leaves His Party
The Corydon Republican reports Joseph W. Bailey Texas former Representative and Senator who said he never scratched a Democratic ticket but left the party and would not vote for it again. It notes Bailey’s criticism of Jeffersonian principles and mentions his letter to cousin Leon Bailey alleging Wilson’s socialistic tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bailey
Leon ©. Bailey
New York
Indianapolis
Joe
Wilson
Joe” Bailey
Bailey
Corydon Democrat
Corydon Republican
Cory- Gon Republican
Republican
Senate
Self
Senator Self
Democrat
Germany
Sonny
State Senate
Monroe Doctrine in League Covenant Section Adopted
An Associated Press Paris dispatch dated April 10 reports a League of Nations commission action. It adopted a new covenant section stating the Monroe Doctrine is not affected by covenant provisions. The Corydon Republican discusses patriotic opposition to the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
League of Nations Commission
Wilson
Monroe
Taft
Theodore Burton
League of Nations
Republican Party
Woodrow Wilson
Reed Criticized in Missouri Over League of Nations Stand
Missouri voters show strong support for the League of Nations while denouncing Senator James A. Reed for opposing President Wilson. Democrats consider a state convention to discuss Reed’s actions as Republicans echo similar disapproval and call for unity behind the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
James A. Reed
U.S
Missouri
League of Nations
Reed
Peace League
White House
Political clashes and bankrolling in Corydon era politics
The piece outlines party realignments involving Sibley and Bailey linked to Standard Oil and political favors, notes Bailey’s alleged influence over Republican gains, cites Kern and Wilson era tensions, and comments on taxation and the League of Nations. It closes with local notices of a bus line, a garage, and subscription help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sibley
Standard Oil Company
Joe Bailey
Joe
Bailey
Democrat Party
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THE
Lew M. O
Bannon
Corydon, Ind
Sauna
Party
Pennsylvania
Senator Reed
Republcans
John W. Kern
United States Senate
Washington
Kern
Jeader
Republic
Joseph
Demcratic
Sumner
Nebraska
Scott
Heth Township
Heth
Mauckport
New Albany
Scott’s Seed Store
State & Spring
Rowe
Richard
Central
Uine Ford
J. A. Fowler
Ind
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
J.W.H. Bulleit & Sons Inc
Corydon, Indiana
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