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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
3
An entry from Corydon Indiana records a worker listed at the local post office as a second class waiter, indicating employment status or job title in the postal service records.
The item notes Adlai E. Stevenson visiting Illinois with references to political figure Ben Paine and other figures, describing campaign activity and events in a concise news brief.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names including Martin H rss Bree Wranklin 70 and James Hert with various titles. Other readable items mention Webster y.cese and trustees such as Austin McCauley Joseph Hartung and William S. Wausswald, plus locations like Blue River and Harrison.
A William Jennings Bryan remark opposing trade deals is quoted, asserting he would not exchange the life of an American boy for Orient trade benefits. The line reflects wartime ethic and protectionist sentiment attributed to the congressman and former secretary.
Republicans claim no quarrel with Democrats over imperialism and argue the silver question was similarly settled four years earlier.
The author notes it would embarrass Grannie and the Hannaites to shift the issue from imperialism to the silver question. They have spent four years claiming the silver issue is as dead as the system of African slavery.
A historical quotation attributed to William J. Bryan from the Tomlinson Hall speech in Indianapolis criticizes Republican calls for war profits. It urges leaders to pay with their own blood rather than sending others’ sons to battle.
The article claims President Melkinley moves to lower the American flag in Alaska and cede American territory to Great Britain. It warns of thousands of American citizens facing danger under John Bull and argues protection f or a Sultan of Sulu’s harem should not be removed.
The passage argues that rural industries bring wealth, comfort, culture, and character to families owning farms. It suggests farm ownership offers substantial independence, vigor, and commitment to American democratic ideals compared with urban life.
The Corydon Republican notes three Salem Illinois men shifting from Bryan to McKinley. It lists Hon. John J. Hopkins Geo C Houchen and G W Tubbs as converts and adds a roster of others across the nation who support Bryan or oppose imperialism. The column closes with Grannie’s consolation.
Chairman Parks M. Martin predicts Indiana will swing 25 000 votes to the Democratic state and national ticket in the coming election. He notes similar party strength as 1896 with gold Democrats and Republicans shifting loyalties, estimating 20 000 gold Democrats may vote with Democrats this year.
In Lincoln crowds warmly welcomed William Jennings Bryan after his Indianapolis speech when a McKinleyite challenged him asking if Filipinos expect aid from Democrats. Bryan replied asking if any people worldwide fight for liberty and seek help from the Republicans. The critic vanished without reply.
A Bryan speech criticizes Republicans for clinging to the flag over Beijing and Pekin. The speaker argues that if the flag cannot be lowered over captured lands then troops must stay in Pekin and Manila. He asserts it is better to haul down the flag of the Philippine republic than swap it for an imperial banner.
In a Chicago home interview Stephen A. Douglass son of the late leader and 1860 Democratic nominee declares unwavering party allegiance. He pledges support for the Kansas City platform and its pledges, recalling past praise amid partisan reactions.
The Chicago Chronicle flags a rare political feint as Senator Stewart of Nevada is portrayed as being recruited again by Republicans. The piece accuses the party of “working a ringer” and labels the senator a veteran statesman after earlier public shouts of rejoicing at his change.
A state poll shows 18,000 more Democrats than Republicans in Indiana. State Chairman Hernly calls a secret Central Committee meeting to offset the lead, but the paper predicts the Democratic majority may double by election day. The gas belt region, seen as Republican stronghold, grows tired of Republicanism.
The passage argues that Mark Hanna’s campaign book repeats a claim Aguinaldo and his followers represent only a small portion of Filipinos. It questions how long and how many soldiers would be needed to subdue the archipelago if a small resistance can hold off 62,000 American troops for months, noting no truly friendly natives according to correspondents and soldiers.
The New York Independent praises William J. Bryan as a plain spoken American with Lincoln like courage and a balanced view. It lauds his deliberation decency and honesty and his opposition to imperialism and socialism.
A statewide call from William J. Bryan Adlai E. Stevenson James K. Jones and W R Hearst urges citizens to form city or precinct Democratic Clubs on September 1 1900 in communities without clubs. Secretaries should send club names rosters and organize dates to Hearst and to the Indiana Democratic State Committee.
Notice to Corydon and Harrison township residents that James R. Tabler will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the September session for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a small room on lot 35 Corydon. Description details the room dimensions and street frontage on Cherry Street along with window and door placements.
Citizens of Corydon Indiana are notified that a licensed sale of intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on site consumption is proposed. The hearing will address the permit for the two story brick tavern on Chestnut Street with detailed measurements described for the room and premises.
Two male inhabitants over twenty one years apply to Harrison County Board of Commissioners at Corydon on the first Monday of September 1900 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a defined room fronting Cherry Street. The room measures 29 by 13 feet with specific door windows and transom details.
Notice is given that Christian J Heuser will apply to Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the regular session in 1908 for a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in a room of a small frame building in Lot 1, O Bannon, Harrison County Indiana. The room measures 18 by 16 feet with a 10 foot ceiling and features a glass front and doors on the west and south sides.
The undersigned applies for a license to sell and retail intoxicating liquors in Morgan township Harrison county Indiana for on premises consumption. The location is a one and a half story frame building fronting the New Albany and Vincennes turnpike near the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 35 township 1 south range 4 east on a 12 acre tract in Morgan township.
GHEORGHE McCLELLAN WRIGHT of Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon for a license to retail spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a space described as a twelve by twelve foot front room of a two room frame building on lot 6 East Addition Main street Palmyra Morgan township. The application is directed to be heard at the board’s regular session on the first Monday of September 1900.
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