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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat lists weekly publication on Wednesdays with a 2700 circulation and Lew M. O’Bannon as proprietor. Rates include one dollar per year in advance for subscriptions and ten cents per inch for ads plus ten cents per line for display copy. Obituary charges apply over twenty lines at a set rate, with payment via money order or stamp.
Kentucky lawmaker Langley reveals a hard and fast bargain behind tariff votes. He says Speaker Cannon and others promised restored duties on free coal iron ore hides and lumber if insurgents withdrew opposition to the rule. Taft supporters and voters faced a clash between promised tax changes and the people’s interest.
The Indianapolis News reports Langley’s confession that tariff protections were bought through a hard bargain with concessions to districts. It portrays lawmakers using protection to secure votes, not public welfare, warning that repudiating the deals could threaten the tariff bill and re-election. The piece notes growing GOP divisions amid such revelations.
The 1908 Democratic platform endorsed income tax and a constitutional amendment to authorize taxes on individuals and corporations. President Taft backed a push for amendment passage, with the Senate voting unanimous and likely House support to follow. Beveridge in Indianapolis claimed duty done, comparing himself to a Texas cowboy.
The Indianapolis Star criticizes W H Whittaker for resigning as superintendent of the Jeffersonville Reformatory while praising Governor Marshall. The Corydon Republican cites the Louisville Herald article to counter Star’s stance.
A Corydon Democrat editorial argues for a joint primary rule that awards the State Senate nomination to the candidate who wins the most votes across Floyd and Harrison counties. The Public Press of New Albany endorses this approach and supports primaries that give all Democratic voters in both counties a voice, favoring Mr Kelso in the joint race.
Indianapolis citizens praised Senator Beveridge for opposing tariff grafters in Congress. The author argues for a large public reception to honor Senator Shively on his return from Washington, noting his more than two decades of reform work.
The column criticizes Senator Beveridge for his vote on free lumber and the Payne Aldrich tariff bill. It contrasts Beveridge with Cox and Shively and laments the lack of coverage of Beveridge’s name by neighbors.
The Democrat reprints a passage claiming Speaker Cannon Whip Dwight and Ex Whip Jim Watson assured Langley of Senate action and that the Senate moved as promised. It notes Taft siding with Progressive Republicans and Democrats, uncertain how long this alignment lasts.
A Louisville Herald commentary praises Sereno Payne for shifting toward progressive Republicanism and aligning with White House policy on tariff revision. It argues the House should lead against Senate dominance in fiscal matters and predicts a Democrat year in 1910. The piece criticizes Republican protectionists and notes indictments of the Sugar Trust, with questions on Taft's response.
Despite Hemenway leaving the Senate and Jim Watson losing his seat the trusts appear to have arranged to keep both in Washington. The two Jims from Indiana are described as never having betrayed a trust and are portrayed as friends of the powerful interests.
A wide range of harness styles and types is on display at Geo B Wahl's store with many items offered at low prices. The advertisement urges customers to visit and inspect the selection.
The piece criticizes Republican tariff assertions and Payne Aldrich plans, accusing the party of masking higher duties. It notes Beveridge’s opposition, calls for local support for Indiana Senator Beveridge, and questions Harrison county Republican loyalties amid Cannon influenced conference actions.
Coroner Henry H Wise of Harrison County Indiana reports Josephine Thevenot died July 5 1909 from cerebral apoplexy. The deceased was about sixty six years old five feet three inches tall weight 140 pounds with light hair blue eyes and no valuables on her person. Coroner’s inquest completed July 2 1909 with seal.
Harrison County Indiana coroner reports Wm E Hammond found dead at his Spencer township home. Inquest records indicate death dated July 15 1909 by lightning strike. Hammond aged about 53, 5 feet 9 inches, 160 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes. Coroner Benry H Wise signs July 17, 1909.
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