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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
4
Publication details for a Corydon Indiana paper dated midweek with 1856 establishment. It lists circulation figures, editor and proprietor Le w M O Bannon, post office entry notes, and advertising rates including display ads and special rates for standing ads. It also mentions obituaries pricing and notices procedures for church officials and entertainments with admission charges.
Democratic state authorities expose alleged illegal votes in Lake and Laporte counties tied to Gary steel plant workers from abroad. They urge lawmakers to pass a strict election law requiring proper eligibility, with calls to end fraud and demand honest ballots regardless of party.
A historical critique accuses William Nelson Cromwell of steering graft linked to Panama Canal deals. It alleges Cromwell organized a $12 million purchase of Panama Canal interests and a $0,600,000 sale to the U.S., with covert $10 million maneuvers involving Panama’s Republic. The piece ties Roosevelt officials, Senator Morgan, George Rumsey Sheldon, and others to ongoing influence and asserts Cromwell’s long reach across administrations.
A political editorial argues that regardless of party, a good election bill is needed and that Republicans oppose fair elections. It accuses Republican bosses of using money to influence votes and evade responsibility for frauds tied to their aims.
The growing deficit in the national treasury due to Republican exp ntravagance prompts new taxation ideas including a tax on bank checks and drafts. Yet critics warn Republicans will still burden the people with taxes.
The piece recounts a late night White House visit by Frick and Gary seeking President Roosevelt’s approval to absorb Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. It notes a looming anti trust probe by the Senate Judiciary Committee and the refusal of Attorney General Bonaparte to testify. The article cites President Roosevelt’s handling of papers and the ongoing dispute over disclosure of merger records.
The article notes severe winter hardship for urban unemployed aided by charities, with a Washington meeting of labor leaders called by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Samuel Gompers is invited, amid his recent contempt-of-court imprisonment. It also questions Roosevelt’s legacy and mentions a state senate resolution backing popular election of U.S. senators as a needed reform.
Lame Shoulder described as a common muscular rheumatism with no internal treatment needed. Apply Chamberlains's liniment freely three times daily for a quick cure. Liniment marketed by Louis S. Riely. Jeb Ward Brown moves his family to New Albany.
A Corydon Indiana citizen William A. Bean promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney troubles. He and his wife endorse the remedy bought at Louis S Riely's drug store with satisfaction after other treatments failed. Pills priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's. Feb 3 17
The Democrat lists subscribers and new donors from Corydon Evansville and beyond. Names include J C Cooper Louisville Oscar Huffman New Albany, Henry Dannenfelser Albuquerque NM and many residents of Corydon and nearby towns.
The piece argues avoiding colds prevents serious diseases like consumption pneumonia diphtheria and scarlet fever by removing the culture beds for germs. It advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective in preventing pneumonia and helping the cold recover faster. Sold by Louis B. Riely. February.
Jersey cows for sale two good animals both will be fresh soon contact John Conrad Scureka R R 2 Corydon for sale bargain cottage four rooms at C H Ginkins location details incomplete but readable independent listing of items for sale and contact points with names and places.
Notice to citizens of New Amsterdam and Washington township Indiana that HALLECK MATHEWS will apply to Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the March 1909 session in Oridon for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises at a defined front room in a one story frame building on Greene street New Amsterdam. He states ownership residence and good moral character and that the room will be viewable from the street and securely closed.
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