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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
4
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An OCR read shows a Corydon Indiana post office notice with scattered names and references to a local ticket. The fragment mentions Marion County figures and a political complaint about a primary vote and distribution of a platform.
Disconnected strings list names and terms including PHILID and JOHN BHABERMEL among scattered tokens. The text presents no complete sentences or clear events, offering only partial names and fragments for interpretation.
The readable fragment lists numerous individuals including Glenilersen Coaler Martin Walther and Philip, Mechany, Joseph Pitman, Frederick Gusy, McCauley, Hartung, and trustees like William Hausiwald and Longacre. The text hints at a local public notice or assessment involving multiple persons and roles.
The text rails at Bryan and Stevenson, warns of scams, and attacks Repurce and Marty Hanna’s money. It laments imperial overreach, cites a 16 to 1 claim, and condemns a large standing army draining pension funds, asserting the American people are stronger than political money.
The piece argues Democrats expose Republican policies and push antitrust reforms. It notes Stevenson’s 1500 vote win in Bloomington Illinois and a 4500 swing against Republicans, urging youth to vote for liberty and justice. It contrasts Filipino independence with American soldiers blocking it.
On the Corydon streets the day after Bryan was nominated by supporters extolled him as the greatest living American. They also compared him to Henry Clay and praised his bold stand for the right without faltering as an inspiration to honest men.
The Kansas City platform on the date stated reaffirms the 1896 Chicago platform and demands an American monetary system by and for the people. It calls for the immediate restoration of free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at a 16 to 1 ratio without awaiting other nations' approval.
Webster Davis of Missouri denounces the Republican party for abandoning liberty and justice and declares support for Bryan on the Democratic platform. He says many will follow his example in upholding democracy over personal gain and urges unity for a sweeping victory and currency restoration.
The editorial favors Adlai Ewing Stevenson for vice president, praising his early fight against ethnic discrimination and his consistent defense of American ideals. It argues his leadership fits a present struggle to reaffirm equality, freedom, and welcoming policy while keeping the nation distinct from older powers.
At the Kansas City Democratic gathering ex Senator David B Hill of New York seconded the Bryan nomination amid the convention's wild enthusiasm. He noted doubts about parts of the platform while praising the overall choice and backing Bryan's candidacy.
The Free Silver Republican convention in Kansas City last week endorsed Bryan and Stevenson and adopted a platform aligned with the Democratic line. Charles A. Towne urged this course as opposition forces unite against goldbugism trusts imperialism and militarism in the campaign. The American people have triumphed in liberty before and will again.
A Bryan quote warns that imperialism threatens the republic more than other evils by eroding government from the people. It argues economic wrongs can be fixed, but a root change in governance undermines democracy and leaves citizens powerless to right grievances.
A quotation questions where an honest American heart remains indifferent to the Boers in South Africa while accusing the Republican party of courting England, noting England’s rejection of sympathy for the struggling republic.
The text notes that Americans favor a brave man, showing strong support for Bryan while opposing McKinley. It frames a partisan mood and highlights admiration for bold leadership in a political contest.
Readers ponder the character of leadership as a compare and contrast prompt. The piece airs a question about whether bold decisive action or cautious maneuvering best guides a nation or organization.
Voters and observers deem Bryan and Stevenson likely to win, confidence high as election day nears and political momentum favors their tickets. The sentiment permeates discussions around campaigns and local races.
The prompt asks who forms the English party today in this country, but provides no verifiable facts or source text to summarize. No specific individuals, organizations, or events are cited to determine the current party in power or leading political group.
A large crowd from Pleasant Valley gathered at Corydon for a picnic. Miss Elia Hickman returned home after a week with Judge Cook. Leonard D. Hickman and family along with Rebecca Voyles Perry Smith Commodore Boley Peter Swarens and Tilla Wolfe attended the Leavenworth barbecue on the Fourth. SPECK
Former Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis delivers a forceful speech at the Democratic national convention praising liberty and American principles. He denounces party opportunism, defends past service, and urges support for William Jennings Bryan, urging unity under one flag and one destiny.
A druggist promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee. It claims to be the most successful bowel complaint remedy, pleasant, safe, and reliable, available everywhere.
A notice offers loans of $500 or more to farmers at 5 percent interest for terms up to five years. The program appears to be available in the Kinkuam area through the referenced lending authority.
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