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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
2
Notice stating the publication office address at the Democrat Building and the post office as Corydon Indiana with standard second class mailing matter and annual prepaid rate.
The piece notes GOP opposition to Kentucky nominating ex Governor Taylor as Roosevelt’s running mate and Prep for renomination race by James A. Seymour in the First district. It cites fired postal officials, indicts party corruption, and previews 1904 trust debates with broader critiques of Republican leadership and Cleveland-era press.
The speaker rejects calls to reorganize the Democratic Party arguing its principles remain unchanged and right. The author cites "Equal and exact justice to all and exclusive privileges to none" as a core Democratic creed. They warn against trusts and Republican-favored policies that tax and benefit a few.
The piece accuses Republican officials of shielding bribers while condemning Democrats, argues Roosevelt supports trusts, and warns voters against electing Republicans who favor expansion of legal qualifications amid concerns about lawyer standards and law schools. It frames Missouri justice as prosecuting bribe takers.
In Cedar Wood and nearby areas residents report cruelty to horses. James Binkley and Eli Booker visit relatives while Walter Fulkerson faces trouble in the store. Calvin Roosentirker is named deputy postmaster. Several locals attend relatives, with Miss Com Reas returning to Louisville and Jacob Rosenburger planning a Milltown move. A horse is found with its head stuck in a halter strap.
Georgetown Kentucky August 3 third trial of ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers as accessory to Governor Goebel murder begins before Judge Robbins. Both sides promise new evidence and hear says the hearing may last a month. James Howard also awaits a new trial. Somerset Kentucky August 3 freight wreck between Cumberland Falls and Greenwood kills six men doubles as two trains collide. Bodies recovered include Fireman Phillips Fletcher Walters. engineers Duke Fitzgerald injured. Cynthiana Kentucky July 22 jury seated for Jett White trial. defense demurrer overruled and defendants plead not guilty. Lexington Kentucky July 28 deed of trust filed by Melbourne stock farm owner to creditors. Lexington Kentucky July 31 James Cooper kills Charlton Hulett over unpaid wages. Cooper captured after scuffle. Cynthiana Kentucky August 3 Goodloe Combs dies suddenly. coroner cites natural causes amid rumors. Anderson Indiana July 31 twenty five injured in collision on Indiana Union Traction. several seriously hurt. Lexington Kentucky August 5 Cassius Clay will questioned as another will surfaces. Louisville Kentucky July 30 death of Paul Caine under investigation for large accident policies. Chattanooga Tennessee July 31 Confederate General A P Stewart critically ill.
A dense roundup reports diverse items from July to August across the United States. Notable notes include the Sheridan sailing to Manila, immigrant arrivals in New York, a Yale discovery, criminal cases in Chicago and Ohio, a fatal mine accident near Jackson, Ohio, and a large clock being built for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Additional items cover aviation of statements, property auctions, labor disputes, medical recoveries, and a chartered list of fires, accidents, and court actions.
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