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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
4
Corydon Indiana readers are informed that the Corydon Democrat, edited and published by W Thomas and Chas B Blus, measures mail distribution details and subscription rates, noting advance annual price. Postal service confirms second class matter status and office location in the Democrat Building.
A fragmentary OCR list shows names of county and city officials including sheriff, recorder, prosecutor, treasurer, and commissioners. It references district council seats and several individuals such as William T. Zenor Smith Askren and Andrew J. McIntosh among others, without clear context or dates.
The article surveys labor strikes across the United States with 2,500,000 affected, critiques Republicans on trusts and beef industry, notes Panama Canal report approval, and endorses arbitration as a fair method to settle labor disputes while discussing figures on costs and political figures of the era. It questions independence celebrations under Philippine war costs.
Thomas Hickman voices aims of the West Virginia strike to improve conditions. The miners seek abolishing the long ton for a union accepted 2000 pound ton and a union checkman at the tipple to credit coal mined while a company weighman protects their interests. They demand biweekly pay, an eight hour day, and recognition of the United Mine Workers Association.
The Senate backs the Panama route for the canal and instructs the president to secure land rights and begin construction. If Panama rights fail, construction shifts to Nicaragua. The piece deplores trusts, rail interests, and criticizes Charles W. Fairbanks for supporting the ship subsidy, urging Indiana voters to respond.
The speaker recalls Beveridge's bold pledge about the flag and argues the Democrats must win in 1902 and 1904 to rescue the country from monopoly. He claims the Democratic platform warns against tariff bred trusts and attacks the party of high tariffs and monopoly.
The text condemns the coal and meat trusts for raising prices while denying wage increases to workers. It says tensions between trusts and the people are rising and that a thorny road lies ahead for the trusts.
A contemporary cites Roosevelt in a March 1896 Bachelor of Arts article condemning colonialism. He argues colonies stunt growth and advocates independence or participation in an independent state. He compares statuses of Canadians, Brits, and Americans, noting English condescension and anti American sentiment in British press comments after a Canadian event.
Mark Hanna, Republican national chairman, failed to push a ship subsidy through the House this session. He then secured adoption of the Panama Route, seen as delivering vast funds to Congress. Senator Morgan has introduced an inquiry into bribery and fraud, while Hanna and lobbyists resist the investigation.
Read about Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder remedy claimed to cure lame back and uric acid troubles. The ad offers a free sample and a booklet by mail from Binghamton NY and lists regular Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root bottles.
The speaker denounces National Chairman Mark Hanna as involved in graft and urges voters to elect the Democratic ticket to remove him. He claims Republicans with honor are disgusted by Hanna and warns the party risks further misjudgment of the honest elements if he remains.
From a 1902 record, the county notes a $96,486 increase in indebtedness year over year. The issue blames short crops and trusts controlling prices for rising debts, arguing prosperity cannot be claimed while debt mounts in an agricultural county.
The New Albany Masons held a June 25 banquet at the K P Armory for Grand Master James W. Dunbar with about 300 Master Masons attending. Toasts by Postmaster Wilson and others sparked humor and local pride as Dunbar paid tribute to Masonry and the Grand Lodge before guests departed.
Zenor read a poem titled Master Dolorosa by Rev. H. I. Stern of Corydon to urge ending the Philippine War and independence for the islands. The piece published in the Congressional Record condemns war, calls Columbia to forsake bloodshed, and pleads for freedom and mercy.
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina recounts an abdominal illness treated with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He used it as directed and achieved rapid relief, noting it worked faster than previous remedies. The product is available at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
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