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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
4
Local post office charges for subscription rates and mailing classes. Proposed rates list 81.00 as a subscription option with 50 and 25 values in the posting. Plain notice appears in the local Corydon Indiana newspaper section.
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Massachusetts Senator Lodge, as permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention, warns that vast private fortunes and modern capital combinations threaten social and political welfare and personal freedom. He accuses Republicans of denying conditions and letting predatory wealth write statutes, criticizing the last Congress for inaction and suggesting hypocrisy will not win elections.
An implied independent newspaper begun by the Republican County Central Committee chairman criticizes the Democratic ticket. The piece hints at political alignment and raises questions about true independence in reporting.
A Republican pushback argues editors misread ballot terms and denies tampering. The column defends Clerk McRae and Thomas Engleman in Scott township bag handling and contrasts with Corydon Leader's reactions, framing the dispute as partisan misdirection over township and county ballots.
Republican critics allege discrepancies in Scott township voter tallies from the April 3 Democratic primary. They note 170 names on one list, 171 by Trustee Hottell, and 205 by Democratic Committeeman John Engleman, suggesting possible omissions and last minute changes before November.
The transfer of the Corydon Leader by Thomas 8. Jones before facts were public does not remove the essential fact that the paper was established by the Republican Chairman of the County Central Committee of this county.
The Corydon Republican cites a New York World piece praising Taft while predicting the end of Rooseveltism and autocratic rule. The World quotes suggest Taft would carry out Roosevelt policies, raising questions about the paper’s purpose in using that source.
A cornucopia of party barbs rails at the Republican national convention. Indians delegates are praised for their conduct while Beveridge allies gain ground. The piece urges civil service reform and questions party unity amid pressure from Roosevelt measures and foreign demand for corn and wheat.
The piece notes a $150 reward offer by the Republican National Committee for an argument to keep the GOP in power and laments past campaign messages. It criticizes party hypocrisy at Indiana events and mocks Democratic remarks while recalling Taft era civil service pledges and Hanly’s vice presidential nomination speech.
Mrs. Jane Thevenot wife of Theodore Thevenot died June 13 after weeks of illness. She was about forty six a German Reformed Church member. Funeral by Rev L H Kendall at Pitman burying ground. Survived by husband daughter one sister and two brothers. Annie M and Sallie F Pitman.
A historical note claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy proved superior for diarrhoea dysentery and cholera since 1872. It states wide U S and international distribution and high pharmacist recommendation though some medicines yield greater profit. Sold by L A Riley & Son.
A brief note highlights Friedley as a camera seller offering the Onze model. The source emphasizes trust in the dealer and product suitability for buyers seeking the Onze camera.
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