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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
2
In Corydon Indiana a report notes ice in the Democrat Building area near the post office with a second class matter designation.
The text describes a heated county scene with GOP and Democratic planning for national conventions in St Louis and July 6. It cites local primary dates, disputes over protection from the Civil Service, and criticism of party factions. It portrays factional pressure within the Republican base and calls for unity amid internal rivalries.
A biased local column endorses Harrison County as the best in Indiana and the best in the Union, praising the United States government. It argues for a home rule for Congress and mocks opposing figures while urging support for the governor and presidents.
The local editorial states Harrison county supports Zenor as the sole candidate for Congress with nine tenths of Democrats backing his renomination, while Senator Cox and Askren are viewed as opposing Zenor. It argues unity is needed to defeat outsiders and stresses Zenor is the editors’ choice and Cox hails from Dubois.
A county party committee endorses Cox as preferred candidate promising to appoint delegates if he wins the county. The backing aims to solidify the county vote and boost Cox’s path to prominence.
A political notice accuses a small Republican faction of trying to sow discord in the Democratic primary by misrepresenting candidates. It urges Democrats to ignore attacks and keep focus on the convention, warning such tactics aim to weaken nominees for the November election.
The piece denounces the gerrymandering apportionment as an unjust act by the last Republican Legislature. It argues the law disenfranchises voters, skewing Senate seats against Democrats, and calls for repeal as unconstitutional. A Democratic court challenge is anticipated amid Republican ambivalence. A New Salisbury meeting is announced for January 10, 1904 to form a township ticket.
Vic Democrats of Webster township plan a meeting at New Middletown on Saturday January third 1904 at 2 pm to form a township ticket and address party business. Dissolution notice for Shary Lon announces continued business at the old stand. Prominent notices include a local optician ad and a medicine ad offering a reward for catarrh cures.
Trustees report detailed disbursements for road funds notices and treasurer balances. Items include school and utility contracts, maintenance work, and pay for directors and laborers. Page lists figures, warrants, and fund sources from New Middleton Corporation and related townships.
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