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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
4
A Corydon column rails at trusts and Wall Street while praising Republican growth and reform. It notes a new wave of trust organization, threats of imperialism, and calls for stronger anti-trust and taxation measures. The piece cites O Bannon inheritance tax support and legislative battles over school fund rates and civil office creation.
The Grand Jury must inquire into the case of every person jailed on a criminal charge without indictment and every person on bail not indicted. It also investigates misconduct by public officers, charges against them for extortion, the condition of public prisons and poor houses, and violations of state criminal laws within the court's jurisdiction.
J L O Bannon representative from Garrison county visited his mother at this place last weekend. The House was not in session Saturday while Republicans planned a Ft Wayne meeting and adjourned until Monday. O Bannon, a minority leader, has seen most of his bills stalled except the inheritance tax bill which passed the House last Thursday. If enacted, it would ease the burden of state taxes on taxpayers.
The writer warns that expansion creates a large standing army with immense cost and risks foreign domination. He argues the system would be hard to halt once begun and that abuses increase as they feed on expansion. He cautions that foreign domination, expansion, and its expenses are perilous to contemplate.
Lesson portrays Mr. Farmer and Mr. Goldbug disagreeing over trade. Farmer seeks higher money for wheat. Goldbug seeks more wheat per dollar. Their aims oppose each other, implying Farmer cannot win by backing Goldbug’s policy.
The Board of Commissioners have not been in session since December and will not meet again until the regular term starting March 6th.
Representative H A Johnson of Indiana in a House speech on the twenty fifth urged against expansion and criticized the Administration. He warned that if McKinley alters his stance on the Philippines he will bow to popular opinion, right or wrong.
The Corydon Republican questions why K. S. Tuell is the only county official who paid more into the treasury than he drew out. Critics allege misrepresentation. supporters say Tuell did nothing wrong and records may reveal the truth. An upcoming Board of Commissioners inquiry is expected to clarify whose ledger weighs heavier.
An influential county farmer vents that taxes demand the equivalent of the best horse’s value yearly, forcing him to consider moving or losing his gains. He says he cannot stand paying so much for living in the county and state, noting his Republican status amid Democratic criticisms. The piece jabs a Wall Street Echo for praising prosperity while warning it inverts truth.
The piece argues the central issue is bimetallism versus single standard, not silver vs gold, and critiques juror corruption and legislative reform. It notes Indiana Republicans push many bills serving firms, and cites GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a prevailing sale pitch with "NO CURE NO PAY" claims.
A stark verse from the Chicago Chronicle urges soldiers to spread Christian civilization by force, followed by Corydon Markets listing wheat to hog prices and various farm goods including corn oats flour and meats with prices per unit. The mix blends militant exhortation with rural commerce notices.
The letter cites London Times warnings on a US monetary policy that would make the government money free, urging destruction of the US government to prevent monarchies worldwide. It mentions Hazzard and Buell Bank circulars, English influence on mint policy, and the Spanish War era gold rise while wheat prices fall amid fiscal strains. The Cincinnati Enquirer is praised as a source for money questions.
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