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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
3
Editors and proprietors notice indicates post office entry in Corydon Indiana as second class matter. Office located in Democrat Building. Terms: One Year in Advance 1.25 81.15.
A column discusses U S tariff policy and its impact on competition, shipping, and railroads. It argues against the community of interest in rail transport, calls for repeal of duties on trust made goods, notes capital seeking access to Canada, and urges shipper activism to defend free trade against protectionist forces.
Death of Federal judge Wm A Woods creates a vacant seat viewed as highly desirable by the President. Rumors name several candidates including A C Harris Noble C Butler L J Minks Alexander Dowling and others from Indiana and nearby cities.
The Commoner argues that farmers merchants and workers suffer from watered stock and monopoly profits while corporations benefit from dividends and interest on un invested funds. It asserts that fictitious corporate privileges harm citizens and shift profits to manufacturers, disadvantaging labor and trade.
The speaker condemns a policy of governing acquired lands like Luzon without representation. It asserts constitutional liberty protects rights, argues against denying Filipino and Puerto Rican citizenship, representation, and statehood, and labels such policy monstrous for free government supporters.
The piece defines imperialism as a system of rule by a centralized power without accountability to the people. It criticizes inflated government revenues as taxpayer burdens and warns against triumphalism by partisans without acknowledging the cost to ordinary citizens.
Miss Helen Gould dedicated a New York Hall of Fame on May 20 with tablets honoring Washington Franklin Lincoln Jefferson Webster Clay Channing John Marshall John Adams Emerson and Henry Ward Beecher. The piece mourns America’s drift from these leaders' principles on liberty taxation representation and foreign policy.
The remark notes that if the focus is on people saved rather than tax revenue, it would be a reason for celebration. It emphasizes a value of human outcomes over fiscal measures. No specific individuals or organizations are named.
The Commoner laments eroded Webster and Emerson ideals of liberty and Americanism. It notes dedication of tablets to their memory contrasts with neglect of their counsels and violated principles.
List of expenses approved by the Board of Commissioners in July 1901 including road work insane hospital jail courthouse duties poor relief and various county official stipends with many named recipients and organizations such as Insane Hospital Com Court Bailiff Sheriff’s office and Bulleit Implement Co.
Henderson, North Carolina resident J. A. Kelly recounts a dysentery episode and praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief. He endorses the remedy after using it as directed and notes its superior performance to prior treatments. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
A fragment describes a prize eating contest and a remark about Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin as a remedy. It notes the product is sold by druggists and implies a claim that it prevents stomach trouble. The text is brief and not fully clear.
Statement from Robert Albin declares separation and disclaims any crediting of Rebecces J Albin on his accounts. He states they do not live together as husband and wife.
By decree of Harrison Circuit Court the sheriff will auction a property in Corydon Indiana between 10 a m and 4 pm. The sale will include rents and profits for up to seven years if needed and then the fee simple interest of defendants in the described land in Harrison County. Parties include plaintiff George W Applegate and defendants William Ripperdan Mary Ripperdan Joseph V Bauer John Waarene and Alfred Taylor.
Advertisement for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming to cure kidney and urinary issues. Promotes sediment test with glass bottle method, lists symptoms and benefits, notes availability of sample bottle and free book by mail, urging readers to mention the newspaper. Includes address Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Coroner W. S. Nye of Harrison County Indiana reports Margaret Dudley died in Corydon on June 24 1901 from morphine taken with intent to end her own life. The deceased was about 28 years old five feet tall medium build 108 pounds with dark hair and blue eyes. No valuables found on the body.
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