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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1921
Page
5
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The Louisville Courier Journal notes President Harding in a Congress address defends nonexecution of the 1926 Jones Act. she confirms orders to terminate commercial treaties were not complied with, comparing to Wilson and suggesting bipartisan tolerance of noncompliance. It cites partisanship and calls out unequal criticism between Harding and Wilson.
A historical reflection on the 1920 Republican platform that praised farmers as the nations backbone. The piece notes tensions between Harding admin aims and Old Guard reservations, with Weeks and congressional divisions warned as dangers to unified governance and policy in tax, tariffs, and campaign finance contexts.
Senator New entertained about forty party bosses, including Mr. Hogan, to push for another nomination. The group assured him the people clamored for his renomination as Wasmuth’s chairmanship hints at party authorization. If Beveridge enters, odds favor New facing a public drive, with the decision likely among the people at large.
A New York World editorial from December 9 1921 denounces farmers pressuring the Republican administration for pledges while defending Wall Street and protected industries. It argues economic policies must prioritize the nation over agricultural special interests and warns of a weakened Republic if farmers resist assumptions of policy.
The article questions Senator Lodge and allied senators amid the disarmament talks, arguing the conference mirrors League covenant Article 8 and warning about Article 10. It notes Lodge as a U S delegate and contrasts past opposition to the League with current support for arms limitation.
Indiana Daily Times argues the Declaration of Washington mirrors the League of Nations covenant in protecting Far East status quo. It asserts nine nations’ word of honor backs the agreement and condemns hypocrisy of those opposing the League while praising the Far East pact as entangled with no real alliance.
Louisville Evening Post argues unified newspapers crushed the Ku Klux Klan in a month but warns that press division alters election outcomes. It notes readers accept anti machine positions in Chicago yet resist partisan critiques in Louisville as too partisan.
Republican leaders begin a fierce pre election barrage aimed at disfavoring President Wilson and the Democratic administration. The text notes a sharpened tone and concerted criticism as the campaign cycle intensifies.
The piece argues Republicans vilified President Wilson during the campaign to defeat the Democrats. It claims voters now see the approach of the Wilson administration as successful and essential in handling world issues. It hopes Woodrow Wilson will see the 1920 mistake corrected in a few years.
A Corydon Republican editorial targets Indianapolis Star quotes and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce over a bill exempting U S vessels using the Panama Canal. The piece defends the Corydon paper against Democratic and Republican critics and cites reactions to Ambassador George Harvey's wartime remarks.
The passage discusses criticism of Harvey by the paper’s editor and questions why harsh words were not used about the American Legion. It notes Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Star oppose a maritime law, arguing it would favor coast states over interior states like Indiana due to higher rail freight for interior products. It also anticipates Indiana’s fifteen Republican lawmakers in Washington and their vote on the bill.
The piece summarizes President Harding’s address to the Sixty-Seventh Congress, faulting its tariff and tax measures, urging party unity, and proposing actions on arid lands, securities taxation, and aid for Russian mine sufferers. It contrasts this with Republican dissatisfaction in Congress and quotes Indiana Congressman Wood on the session’s impact on business and employment.
Republicans oppose Article X of the League of Nations and Article II of the Pacific Alliance disarmament pact, arguing they risk entering future wars. Democrats largely back the four powers treaty, claiming it is the best under the current administration though the League offers broader world peace pledges with forty eight nations committed to preventing future wars.
The Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia reported orders totaling over ten million dollars for October, the strongest month since spring 1920. The piece notes Republican slogans and critiques the tariff policies, citing ongoing declines in farm prices and warning Republicans about potential impacts on manufacturing.
The source notes that four hundred sixty five million dollars were cut from war debt in October and criticizes Republican spending on salaries. It questions Republican statesmanship and implies some funds could have better served soldiers, framing the Party’s stance as puzzling to many.
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