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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
4
1856 establishment with 270 circulation lists subscription rates of 1 year 81.00 50 135 and 8 month terms. Advertising charges include 10 cents per inch per insertion and 5 cents per line for special standing ads. Special notices and church or entertainment adverts carry designated rates, with six words per line and totals due in money or stamps.
The Cincinnati Inquirer says the tariff pledge divides the party with threats of a Taft veto if the Payne Aldrich bill remains, while business leaders demand a clear revision or return to the Dingley law. It questions how Taft would justify backing the bill to critics and cites West and Midwestern voters as decisive.
The piece condemns government expenses as alarming and says costs for public affairs last year were 12 dollars per person, funded by taxes and tariffs. It accuses Republicans of raising salaries for Congress to 7500 and Cabinet officers by 4000, arguing the people must defeat the Republican national ticket to end this burden.
The Indianapolis News notes the removal of deputy Barnard by Superintendent Whittaker and a contractor’s expulsion at the Jeffersonville reformatory. It urges swift disclosure of any guilt, warns against the appearance of evil, and affirms the institution’s substantial good work despite possible misconduct.
Governor Marshall initiated a private probe into Jeffersonville Reformatory where Dr. Harry C. Sharp found evidence of a $100 monthly payoff to an assistant superintendent by the labor contractor. Barnard resigned after the charge became public, and Superintendent Whittaker’s possible awareness is noted.
Dr. Sharp says Mrs Garnard still has her ring while Mrs Whittaker and Mrs Barnard received rings as Christmas gifts. James Goodrich urged return of the ring to the contractor after months. The charges are published previously and a thorough investigation is demanded as the governor fights graft and bribery. Turn on the light.
The piece argues the Republican party faces a grim tariff crisis as the Aldrich led Senate blocks relief, promising a conference fight and possible House concessions. It criticizes Taft and Aldrich backed by trusts, noting Republican papers call the bill a fault and urge blame on multiple culprits.
President Taft proclaims opening of nonmineral agricultural and grazing lands in Flathead Spokane and Coeur d Alene reservations for homestead entries. Eligible applicants must file between July 15 and August 5, 1909 with James W. Witten in Coeur d Alene Idaho.
The proclamation details how to file for land registration in Flathead Spokane and Coeur d Alene reservations. It sets form requirements must sworn before designated notaries and outlines locations times and penalties for improper filings and multiple applications. It specifies oath sites Kalispell Missoula Spokane and Coeur d Alene and dates from 1909 through 1910 with entry procedures and post notices.
A local store ad promotes Brown and Fleck's CASH GROCERY and bakery offerings located one door north of The Democrat office inviting shoppers to save money on everyday goods.
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