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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat announces its imprint details with editors and office in Corydon Indiana. Subscription terms show one year in advance and out of county rates, indicating a second class matter and post office handling.
A December article critiques tariff policy and trust power, arguing the tariff funds monopolies and that wages fall across iron and steel plants. It urges tariff reduction aimed at helping people, while condemning trust influence and political protection for industrial leaders.
The Missouri Supreme Court on December 9 reversed a lower court and freed Edward Butler of St. Louis in an attempted bribery case. The decision follows a wave of prosecutions against St. Louis boodlers led by Attorney Folk, where nineteen have been tried and sixteen found guilty, raising questions about party influence.
The piece argues the tariff fuels trusts and that those trusts donate heavily to the Republican campaign fund. It asserts the tariff's role in financing political plans for the next year and predicts a campaign fund will come together once the tariff stance is maintained.
The Commoner argues the phrase manifest destiny is used as cover for aggression. It cites Filipinos Colombians Boers Poles and other weaker peoples who face subjugation under a supposed noble rationale. The piece condemns imperial hypocrisy and weaponizes the term to critique foreign policy.
The National Republican committee endorses Colonel Perry Heath for secretary, aligning with Chairman Hanna. Roosevelt, Senator Nay, and Mr. Addicks express no objections, and the group agrees to congratulate the party on its unity and the committee on its choice.
A Boston article notes a 27 060 vote lead for the Democratic mayoral candidate, arguing this majority helps dispel the idea that Democrats are aligned with an adversary’s country. The piece frames the result as evidence of political support amid wartime sentiment.
The Ducible Steel Company of America, which employs 20,000, has announced a wage cut of 15 to 20 percent starting next month. The note contrasts Republican claims of broad prosperity with the looming reductions in wages.
The cruiser Dixie at League Island navy yard is fitted out for Colon bound Panama. Brigadier General Elliott arrives to command marines, 4252 troops from Boston and Washington join. The Dixie will carry 600 marines plus heavy cargo including small arm ammunition and camp supplies for a long campaign.
District offices and county positions appear in a list detailing township trustees assessors justices of the peace and a candidate for commissioner Thomas J Stevens of Jackson township. The text notes primary division references and local government roles in the First District race.
Notice lists three month estimates for supplies for County Poor Asylums from January 1 to April 1. Bids are invited and filed in the Auditor’s office. Bids will be opened Tuesday January 3 at about 2 o clock p.m. by Auditor GEO. L. Hess in Harrison County.
Baron Rothschild presided a joint foreign committee and board of deputies meeting of the Anglo Jewish association. Attendees included Rev. Dr. Hermann Adler. They urged Foreign Secretary Lansdowne to seek joint Britain United States action to stop renewed Russian anti Jewish outrages in Kishineff on the Russian Christmas day.
Indiana notice records coroner W S Nye in Harrison County reporting Elijah Rudolph, about seventy five, found dead at his Blue River township home on December 10 1903. Coroner’s finding states death due to organic heart failure between 3 and 4 am and transmits inquest papers to the circuit court.
Rome reports Capt. Sisio commander of the Italian squadron in Somaliland arrived at Obbia on the flagship Cristoforo Calambo and sent emissaries inland. The Mullah is said to be desperate for a solid supply base, while signaling a possible but doubtful willingness to treat with Great Britain through Italian officials.
William Kauffman fatally shot his cousin Rosa Kauffman and wounded his aunt Mrs Rega Kauffman in a Warsaw quarrel over Christmas presents. Police have not arrested him.
A public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to the senses and nerves. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, sold by pharmacists at 75 cents per bottle.
Mrs Dora Wheat and her daughter Verna departed Monday for a two months visit in Oklahoma.
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