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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
5
The piece discusses editorials in a Republican paper criticizing Wilson over war and recalls a law from Indiana’s last Republican legislature banning German language teaching in schools. It argues the local Republican editor cannot “play both sides” and suggests he may learn this.
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette argues Italy risks losing moral credibility by pressing hard for terms in the Dalmatian dispute. It condemns Baron Sennino's hard demands and compares Italy's approach to Prussian tactics, suggesting Italy's honor and the war’s principles hang in the balance.
The piece argues Italy should not receive Fiume as a peace settlement, asserting American support for Italy ended with wartime aid and loans. It contends a just peace must avoid sowing seeds of future war and notes Italy’s historic struggle under foreign rule. It praises the U S President’s stance against ceding Fiume.
The item notes a foreign realm governed by an iron hand, recalling the long era of Austrian domination over Italy as referenced by the Louisville Evening Post on April 24.
The piece lauds President Wilson for significant gains during his first terms including the creation of twelve Federal Reserve Banks uniting the nation’s financial districts under government control. It credits Secretary McAdoo with resisting Wall Street pressure and safeguarding farmers by promising substantial federal funds to move crops, asserting a pattern of pro people policies.
Cols Henry Watterson and George Harvey push against the League of Nations and Wilsons policy. They offered to back Wilson with a large fund in 1912 but were rebuffed. Since then they have publicly attacked Wilson while Republican papers quote them opposing his agenda.
The Indiana State Commission, empowered by a recent Republican law, begins enforcement by removing an assessor in Fulton County. The move follows promises to raise property values and amid local GOP gestures against the county assessor's office. The timing aligns with a salary increase for county assessors approved by the last legislature.
Dr Frederick Lynch reports European sentiment praising President Wilson for saving the Peace Conference. Across England and France crowds cheer his image, with government figures and oppressed peoples alike viewing him as securing justice and rights.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana invites sealed bids for a 1.5 mile Fleshman road improvement in Washington Township by grading, trimming and paving with stem e by May 7 1919 at 2 PM. Bids must include a double bond and affidavit of noncollusion. time for completion to be set after letting. The auditor notes plans and specifications are on file.
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