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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
4
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A Corydon Indiana transcription notes The Courier-Journal editors criticize Senator Harding for backing reservations to the League of Nations while praising Democratic Senators who supported the treaty with Lodge reservations. The piece contrasts partisan positions, cites voting patterns, and defends the treaty stance as patriotic compromise.
The piece argues that America should play its part globally yet oppose any foreign council summoning U S forces. It references Senator Harding, his League of Nations votes, and the idea of peace through congressional action amid criticism of international bodies.
A Courier-Journal column argues that the Covenant of the League of Nations does not grant the League’s Supreme Council power to summon Americans to battle. It contends only Congress may authorize war under the Constitution, and notes League supporters remain loyal Americans despite proposals for imperial council authority.
A heated dispute surrounds the repeal effort of a tax law granting municipal bonds without state approval. Critics denounce the provision as undemocratic and object to the authority of the state tax commissioners in Indianapolis. The session aimed to fix muddled provisions and align local finance with republican ideals amid editorials from competing newspapers.
A reader notes editorial commentary accusing Senator Harding and the Republican ticket of deceiving voters on the League of Nations. The piece references Senator Harding, Ex-President Taft, and Hiram Johnson to argue the campaign misleads the public.
The legislature passed a rural teachers salary raise in a special session but failed to attach an emergency clause, delaying its effective date to September 15 and leaving most teachers’ contracts unchanged for the coming year. Governor Johnson urged action in his call for a special session.
The county law amendments were rejected by Governor Goodrich as faulty. The tax law amendment became the centerpiece, intended to raise revenue but likely to create more confusion and court challenges. The article notes the failed amendments as a source of political turmoil and contested changes.
A Louisville Evening Post clipping recalls General Pershing’s arrival in France and the myth that he said Lafayette, we have come at Lafayette’s tomb. It cites Paris papers and a NYT letter proposing if Warren G Harding wins presidency to visit the tomb again and proclaim Lafayette, we have quit for world peace.
The piece covers a Prohibition party push for U S entry into the League of Nations via immediate ratification of the Treaty of Peace. It notes Indiana party successes and criticizes Republicans since Governor James P. Goodrich’s election, while memorializing longevity of local figures and a detailed county financial ledger.
Transfer hauling of all kinds to and from Louisville. Home phone. Call or see me Herbert Ruff Palmyra all. The following person spent last week at Kamp Keller Misses Margaret LaHue Katharine Wadson Blanch Sharp Helen Rosenbarger Messrs Sam Riely Earl Miller Tarry Morris Jack Walters George Applegate Frank Ulen Mr and Mrs Reaugh Jordan Dr and Mrs Hall Wren Mr and Mrs Dowling McGrain and Miss Ruth Ruby Ruth White of Louisville.
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