Debated Republican Editor Sparks Local Political Debate
The Corydon Democrat reprints a Fort Wayne Daily News critique of the insurgents and Aldrich era. It questions Indiana Senator Beveridge's stance and probes local Republican editorials, accusing them of bias against Franklin township and contrasting wet voting with nearby regions.
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Fort Wayne Daily News
Republican Party
Aldrich
Leveridge
Indiana
United States
Senate
Beveridge
Corydon
Franklin Township
Harrison
Floyd County
Franklin
Boone
Voigt Drives Interest In Floyd County Congressional Race
New Albany dispatch notes George H. Voigt of Jeffersonville sparks activity in the Floyd Harrison district as Democrats foresee Voigt facing Cox. Zenor Cook names appear for Senate race. Dems aim to elect 11 of 50 in the Indiana Senate with Bev eridge hoped to be succeeded in the U S Senate. Tariff dominates as local Dems plan victories in November city races.
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New Albany
Courier Journal
Floyd County
Congress
George H. Voigt
Jeffersonville
Voigt
Cox
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
Senate
United States
Congress a Play Thing in Tariff Debates
A critique of Taft and Republican leaders Cannon and Aldrich arguing that Republican Congresses have manipulated tariff revisions to favor "interests" and multimillionaires, while promising reform. The piece claims the president will not veto a poor bill, ensuring continued legalized plunder and a manipulated extra session beginning March 15.
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Republican Party
Congress
Taft
Cannon
Aldrich
Political tension and unemployment talk amid Taft era
The letter questions Republican behavior amid the local option campaign and hints at manipulation. It notes stale articles on unemployment relief and comments on thirteen years of Republican rule while asking why prosperity has not returned.
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William Howard Taft
Grateful for Beveridge in Senate struggle against Aldrich crowd
The passage thanks Beveridge for battling Boss Aldrich and his faction in the Senate while noting the Republican insurgents and Democrats were left exhausted.
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Beveridge
Aldrich
Senate
Ex Governor Hanly Invited to Speak on the Night Riders
The suggestion asks why not invite former Governor Hanly to address the audience about the Night Riders. It frames the idea as a public dialogue and names a specific figure and topic for discussion.
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Hanly
Tait Faces Tariff Standstill as Veto Fate Uncertain
The article contends tariff revision shows disappointment but no veto, urging acceptance despite opposition. It labels Harrison as a Democratic stronghold at risk of turning Republican, warning readers that even the old can learn from Republican schemers in Harrison county.
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Harrison
Harrison County
Fragmented rhetorical critique of party labels and policy shifts
The writer ponders political fate if Bryan had won and prosperity lagged. They note silence from The Corydon Republican on Beveridge's votes for free lumber and against the Corporation tax. They question delayed criticism of Cox and Shively and accuse Republicans of labeling peers as progressives when Democrats push policy steps like tariff reduction.
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Corydon Republican
Beveridge
Lige’ Cox
Shively
Harrison County Glories in Jersey Breeding Revival
Harrison County strengthens its Jersey cattle heritage with a revival sparked by Camp Rodman sale influence at Shelbyville. Notable purchases include Angelina's Prince 65266 from Dr. H. D. Rodman’s Stockwell line and two registered females from the Lowdell herd, underscoring pride in noted sires King of St Lambert Tormentor and Eurotas lineage.
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Harrison County
Indiana Jersey
Shelby County
Kentucky
D. W. Voyles
Amos Lemmon L
C. Adams
F. Adams
Otto Cuningham
H. D. Rodman
Shelbyville
Rodman
Stockwell
Jersey
Golden Ferris
Island of
Adams
Angelina
Grey Prince
Angelina Lee
Princes Lind
Oxford Kate
World’s Fair. Mr. Adams
King of St. Lambert
Tormentor
St. Lambert
Letty Coles
St Lambert's
Riotress
Matilda Pogis
Pedro
Lowdell
Church Attendance Among Corydon Youth
A Corydon column urges more young men to attend Sunday morning services noting local churches are led by educated preachers who prepare weekly sermons. It observes more youth go Sunday evenings but many still miss morning worship and hopes readers are inspired to change attendance.
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Corydon
Family Reunion at the Gibners Home
A large reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gibner's house with two daughters and families present. Grandchild Raymond Roose stayed with his grandfather in northern Indiana. Relatives from New Albany and Corydon joined for dinner and refreshments after a day together.
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Jesse Gibner
Raymond Roose
Indiana
Roose
W. H. Roose
New Albany
Ben F. Abbot
South Corydon
Death of Corydon’s Oldest Citizen Nancy McGrain
Mrs. Nancy McGrain widow of Thomas McGrain Sr. died at 87 years, eight months, and twenty days at her North Market Street home. Funeral held at the McGrain residence with Rev. A. M. Irvine. burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. She lived in Corydon over fifty years and was a devoted Presbyterian.
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Nancy McGrain
Thomas McGrain Sr
Harry MccGrain
North Market Street
McGrain
A. M. Irvine
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Crandall
John Dive
Musicale at Corydon High School Auditorium
The Musicale on Thursday evening July 27 drew a fair crowd. Performances included Valse Caprice, Strelei Liszt, Summer Days, The Owl and the Pussy Cat, and Boat Song among others with Miss Scott and local quartet members delivering well. Proceeds benefited the Library and Reading Room with expenses paid and a neat sum realized.
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Valse Caprice
Newland
Owl and the Pussy Cat
Ingraham
Death of Miss Rosa Ott in Posey township
Miss Rosa Ott died at her mother Mrs. Caroline Ott home in Posey township after eleven days of typhoid fever the immediate cause being heart failure. Funeral Thursday at Evangelical Lutheran church south of Lanesville conducted by Rev. C Schleicher, burial in church cemetery. She leaves a mother three sisters and two brothers two siblings live outside the county. Members of the Lutheran church, she was active in church work and leaves many mourners.
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Rosa Ott
Caroline Ott
Posey Township
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lanesville
Louisville
Olt
New Albany
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership
Frank R. Wright and George J. Deutsch dissolved the Corydon Light Water & Ice Company partnership. Wright will collect debts and settle obligations. Deutsch signs dissolution dated July 16 1909.
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Frank R. Wright
George J. Deutsch
Corydon Light, Water & Ice Company
For Sale Thirty acre farm near Laconia Indiana
Thirty acre farm with good house barn and out-buildings in a desirable location south of Laconia Indiana. Good water and plenty of fruit. Property of late Wm H Harbaugh. Address enclosing stamp Mrs Katie Marsh Bobo Indiana
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Laconia
Ind
Wm. H. Harbaugh
Katie Marsh
Bobo
Trustee Richard Cunningham Announces Weekly Office Day
The notice states that Richard Cunningham Trustee of Washington Township fixed Monday as his weekly office day and asks persons with public business to call on that day.
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Richard Cunningham
Washington Township
For Sale or Trade: Work Horse Seeks Safer Saddle Partner
Classified note offers a reliable work horse for sale or trade for a carriage and saddle horse. Buyer seeks a safe animal suitable for women and children. Signed Lew M. O Bannon.
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Lew M. O'Bannon
Webster Township Office Day Notice
Public notice states weekly office day at Dogwood for official business. Ben F. Smith urged parties owing at the store or wagon to balance accounts by August 15, 1909. Trustee Ben I Situ signs the notice from Dogwood, Indiana.
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Dogwood
Ben I
Situ
Pension service notice from Lew M. O'Bannon Corydon Ind
Lew M O'Bannon offers pension assistance for eligible individuals and asks writers to include return postage. Address provided at Corydon Indiana.
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Lew M. O'Bannon
Corydon, Ind
Scott township notices and local sales listings
The notice lists weekly office day in Scott township and local sales from Corydon and Lanesville. It mentions Sam Breeden selling gasoline stoves ice cream freezers water coolers and seasonable items at F P Loitch’s Corydon with cash discounts on disc har rows and land rollers for a month. It also advertises savings at a Saving and Loan Association with 5 percent interest and Mowrer's Studio offering photographs by Frank S Mowrer.
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F. P. Loitch’s
Corydon
Coroner's Inquest Finds Hammond Died From Lightning
Harrison County Indiana coroner in Spencer township reports Wm E Hammond found dead at home on July 15 1909 struck by lightning. Hammond about 53 years old 5 feet 9 inches 160 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes. Coroner Henry H Wise signs July 17 1909.
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State of Indiana
Harrison County
S. S
Henry
H. Wise
Wm. E Hammond
Spencer Township
Wm E. Hammond
Henry H, Wise
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