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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
2
Editors and proprietors declare the Corydon post office as second class matter. Terms: one year in advance within county 81.00, out of county 1.25, others 1.15.
A political letter discusses Navy policy inclining toward post office slang, quotes denials of racial exclusions, and questions Roosevelt’s White House conduct. It claims Major General rank promotion over 450 officers insults tradition and criticizes General Young replacing Miles as improper, reflecting opposition to Philippine policy and campaign tactics.
The Cincinnati Unquirer notes an editorial from the New York Herald criticizing tariff questions and recalling Schwab's 4 a ton pig iron duty claim. It cites figures: rails priced around 28 dollars, 5.9 billion tons of railway cars, 17 billion tons of pig iron, and Schwab’s vow to control world steel, framing tariff politics for future campaigns.
A damaged ad describes a moulding and picture framing business in Udine offering ready framing services. It mentions reasonable prices and a six room cottage in South Orydon for sale with cistern stable and improvements.
Speedy Trial dispatch from Danville Illinois notes a mob attempted lynching on July 25 igniting a race clash quelled by troops. James Wilson a negro was indicted by a grand jury for assault on Mrs Burgess of Alvin and pleaded guilty, receiving a long state prison term.
Miners die in a powder explosion near Monongah with several Americans among the casualty. In Madisonville prison escape attempt ends in recapture after a jailer is attacked. Atlantic City reports the death of Pearce Thaxton of Millersburg at a hotel after gas exposure. A whitecappers incident in Lewisburg leaves one man dead and another wounded. Sheriff Williamson of Mississippi wounded in a pistol duel. Moody surrenders. Covington fire destroys multiple buildings causing $175000+ loss. Freight train collision at Chattanooga adds to fatalities. Bourbon stockyards burned with heavy losses. Liberty court tries Rev. Robert Lee for murder. Gibbons shoots a would‑be attacker in Mt. Sterling. Quadruplets born near Owenton. A child dies from a copperhead bite in Barrodsburg. Cuban July treasury receipts tallied at $1,844,700 with balance of $3,588,400.
A compilation of property transfers showing buyers, sellers, parcel sizes, and sale prices. Entries include Benjamin Thomas to W A McLean 153 acres 550 dollars and Catharine Schickel transfers of multiple parcels totaling thousands, with numerous other deeds across Corydon Lanesville Central City and nearby areas.
Town treasurers from Corydon and Ble report to county schools. Hurst serves as treasurer.
An advertisement claims 99 of 100 diseases in children come from indigestion and touts Kudol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for kids and adults. A Nashville mother praises the product for curing her three year old’s chronic indigestion after doctors failed.
Andrew Glaze, a male resident over 21, will apply to Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corvomdo on the next September meeting for a license to retail intoxicating liquors on premises described as a two story frame building in Posey Township. The building, located on the Sinsitrove and New Albany highway, measures 20 by 40 feet with four rooms, and fronts the highway. The lower front room in the building will be used for drinking on the premises according to the notice.
Train service details show solid runs between Louisville and St Louis on Nos 1 2 3 and 4. Through sleepers operate from St Louis and Louisville to Chattanooga Birmingham and other Southeast points. Evening trains between Louisville and St Louis offer Pullman drawing room sleeping cars with buffet service. H B Spencer.
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