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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
4
A reflective Evansville Courier column criticizes Washington partisanship after World War I and urges a return to unity and world responsibility. It contrasts early idealism with current rhetoric, noting stretches of prosperity while warning against abandoning international obligations.
The piece notes a near agreement on reservations with the conciliation committee while Republican Irreconcilables led by Borah and Johnson oppose all concessions. Lodge wavered between concessions and party unity as Borah Johnson press for no ratification, framing a heated intra party clash over the treaty and its fate ahead of the next campaign.
The article reports President Wilson at the Jackson Day Dinner arguing that the treaty cannot be rewritten and must be accepted as ratified or rejected. It notes Republican reactions in Harrison County to Senator James Fill Watson's instructions on the Goodrich tax law and Lieutenant Governor Bush campaigning across Indiana denouncing it and calling for immediate repeal of its objectionable provisions.
President Wilson asserts that the United States must ratify the League of Nations treaty and enter the pact wholeheartedly to curb secret treaties, prevent renewed militarism, and guarantee a just, lasting peace in Europe. He warns that without American participation, Germany and the U S would wield a lone influence, undermining global stability.
The article argues socialists claim wealth surged after U.S. entry to WWI, but Internal Revenue Bureau data show many millionaires arose before entry and profits came from neutrality selling to all sides. It notes millionaires defined as $100000+ income and cites a rise of 1476 in the first year.
The Indiana governor and National Republican chairman Will Hays supported Goodrich for the Republican nomination, but the effort failed as the Indiana delegation and voters showed little enthusiasm. Goodrich announced he would not seek the presidency and eight of thirteen Indiana Congressmen refused to back him, casting doubt on a future campaign under the new tax law era.
Township trustees object to funds spent sending lawyers to Indianapolis to obtain consent from the State Tax Board before local taxes and projects. The piece calls for repeal of the law and questions Republican support, citing a letter from Geo K Gwartney written January 21 1920 from Miami Florida describing winter life and asking to forward newspapers there.
John A Barrow as administrator with will annexed of Harrison Coffman deceased announces sale of 60 acres in Harrison County Lodiana on Saturday February 4 1920. Auction on premises begins 1 PM with terms: two thirds of appraised value, one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months at 6 percent interest, freehold surety required. Sale subject to court approval.
Morrison Post No.23 American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday night February 5 at headquarters Bullet Ridge. All members urged to attend along with veterans of the late war. Important business will be transacted and a large attendance is urged. Meeting called 7 15 P M by Adjutant J Hardin Lemmon.
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