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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
4
The brief line lists Ghas W Thomas and Chas B Ellis as editors and proprietors with office in Democrat Building and provides figures 1.26 and 81.15.
Anti imperialist mood dominates local letters as supporters of Bryan Clinton McKinley clash over war debt, democracy, and Boer sympathy. The piece denounces imperialism on American soil, warns of militarism, and cites Debs withdrawing in favor of Bryan while criticizing MeKinley polices and bond debt.
A well known farmer from a cut township, long a Republican, announced at The Democrat gathering that he renounces McKinleyism and will back Bryan and the Democratic ticket. He has two sons in the armed forces, one in the Philippines and one in Cuba, and recently received a letter from his son urging support for Bryan. He plans to publish a card detailing his reasons.
A Republican vice presidential hopeful Teddie Roosevelt faces strong backlash over a speech in St Paul Minnesota where he characterizes Democrats as lawless dishonest and disloyal to country. Supporters call the remarks slanderous while Democrats defend their loyalty and duty to the nation.
The National Committee of the Gold Democrats met in Indianapolis last Thursday and decided not to field a presidential ticket this year. The group also declined to fuse with the anti imperialistic movement. W B Haldeman of Louisville withdrew after stating the money question was not an issue and said he would back Bryan and have treasury funds sent to David B Hill for campaign use. A county law requires roadside weed cutting with farmers paid via road tax credits. noncompliance allows the supervisor to hire the work and add cost to taxes.
Critics note some Republicans shift stance on silver, claiming it is central to the campaign while others insist the issue is tied to imperialism militarism and trusts. The debate highlights party divisions and strategic messaging ahead of elections.
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The 1860 Republican platform proclaims government derives just powers from the governed. The text contrasts this principle with the party in 1900 engaging in a world war and subjugation in 1,300 distant islands, highlighting a perceived shift.
Cleveland judge C. J. Holtz, who opposed Bryan four years ago, now vocally supports him. In a published interview he states that about 999 Germans out of 1,000 will vote the Democratic ticket, citing loyalty rooted in the current political climate.
The piece argues that Germans understand imperialism and militarism, framing the election as a choice between republic survival and collapse. It notes German voters, nearly all, will support Bryan and Stevenson, linking their stance to anti imperialist sentiment.
Wharton Barker as a Populist candidate is described as a former Republican and head of multiple trust and investment companies in Philadelphia. The piece cites opposing views on American imperialism, urging voters to choose between Hanna’s imperial path and Bryan’s republican ideal, while noting Chicago Tribune’s Republican stance and distrust of Barker’s wealth.
The text notes President McKinley’s stance against conquest of China and the Philippines. It urges voters to oppose colonialism and to vote for those who reject colonies. It also reports the fifth district Democrats meeting in Greencastle nominating Frank A. Horner for Congress and expresses support to beat Republican Geo. W. Faris, who won the district two years prior.
A quotation attributed to The Tetter asserts that America is large enough to enact tariff or monetary laws without seeking Britain's permission. The remark frames U.S. sovereignty in economic policy and imperial constraint.
All persons wishing to attend the Bryan and Stevenson notification meeting at Indianapolis should notify the undersigned. The fare from New Albany will be 3.25 dollars. This meeting will likely be the largest political meeting ever held in the West. H. J. Frrepiey, Dem, County Chairman.
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