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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
6
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The Louisville Times notes Woodrow Wilson’s return to public interest and respect despite earlier defeat. It argues opponents misled voters, Wilson’s illness and tactics reshaped opinion, and while it doubts future office, it hopes his influence for peace and justice endures.
The Kansas City Times notes Eugene V. Debs plans to tour the world promoting an antiwar stance. It criticizes his past political campaigning and argues Germany's aggression was the real threat, urging Debs to focus on calming warlike nations rather than stoking confrontation.
The Louisville Evening Post on January 12 1922 asserts Debs and allies pushed for peaceful aims during WWI and contends their approach would have led to a German victory in Europe. It mocks pacifist lectures and suggests they would fail to gain respect in Germany.
Congressman FESS of Ohio lauds Woodrow Wilson for initiating and shaping the Armament Conference and cheerfully credits Harding Hughes and Wilson for the world peace push. The Republican leader, citing Wilson’s influence, argues the War and Peace President is returning to prominence with broad public applause.
President Harding released Eugene V. Debs from Atlanta Federal Prison at Christmas time, sparking countrywide criticism of the act. Attorney General Daugherty said Debs was granted clemency rather than pardoned, a distinction many view as muddled. Prominent veterans and officials, including Indiana Secretary of State Ed Jackson, denounce the move and question the administration’s handling of the issue.
The piece notes the Republican White House and House Rules Committee chair devising a diagram to show farmers the benefits of the Emergency Tariff Act and other laws. It mentions a Conference on Agriculture and invites from the Secretary of Agriculture, amid concerns from the failed Labor Conference and rising unemployment.
United States Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska questions the Michigan sale of the Senate seat held by Truman H. Newberry. He frames the issue as a sale of public office, mocks the notion of qualifications for the poor, and warns of a flood of farmers and poor men entering the Senate if the sale is not confirmed.
Editor of The Corydon Republican attacks Dem ocrats for persecuting Michigan’s Truman Newberry amid fraud conviction. Washington reports note Senators Borah Capper Willis Sutherland Jones oppose seating Newberry. nine Republicans vote against, Senate finally seats him 46 to 41.
The New Middletown Milling Co. promotes bran at reduced prices and white middlings in its current sale.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for repairing the Indian Creek bridge near Crandall Indiana. Bids due by 2 PM February 7 1922 at the Auditor's office. plans and specifications available for bidder inspection. C W Smith AHC
The State of Indiana Harrison County Harrison Circuit Court March Term 1923 notice to Hazel Beard nonresident defendant that she must appear on March 6 1922 at Corydon Court House to answer the complaint filed by George W Beard via Clyde R Lottick attorney. failure to appear will result in hearing in her absence. Witness WM R Stevens Clerk at Corydon December 28 1921.
Notice that on February 6, 1922, at 10 AM, Harrison County Treasurer will sell 38 highway improvement bonds totaling 15,260 dollars at Corydon courthouse. Bonds bear 5 percent interest from November 14, 1921, with semiannual payments for 19 years, each 400 dollars dated November 18, 1921. Auction may reject all bids. Attorneys cited: Clyde R. Lottick.
The administrator of the Estate of Josephine Miller has filed a final settlement with the Harrison Circuit Court in Harrison County Indiana. A hearing is set for January 27 1922 to approve the account and vouchers. Heirs creditors and delegates must appear to show cause and prove heirship if challenged.
Iven Deweese appointed and qualified as administrator of the Estate of Hazel B. Deweese, deceased, late of Taswell County Illinois. The estate is alleged to be solvent. J-18-3-w.
A petition has been filed with Harrison County Indiana officials to improve the Bradford and Fairdale highway into a free gravel road. The plan calls for grading drainage and paving with broken stone and macadam, about two miles long, thirty feet wide, with ten feet of paving, and ditches. A hearing before the Board of Commissioners is set for February 6 1922 with viewers and an engineer to estimate costs. Signed by George Bopp and over fifty freeholders and voters.
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