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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat, established 1856 with a circulation of 3400, is led by editor and proprietor Lew M. O. Bannon. The item notes the Corydon, Indiana post office as a sand-class matter in local records.
Ad rates indicate 25 cents per inch and 5 cents per line for ordinary inserts. A special standing ad rate applies when the time interval exceeds three months, details available on application.
Rates list one year and six months subscriptions out of county with 61.50 for one year and 40¢ for six months, plus three months in county and other notes. Payment in advance required for out of county subscriptions.
The Corydon Republic editor explains his opposition to the Good rich tax law, claiming broader political motives. He states demagogues would use the law as a scapegoat for high taxes and questions why Senator Self voted against his own convictions to shield his party. He asks for clarity on his stance on Universal Military Training.
The Republican National Committee has settled contests between white and colored Republican delegates from Southern states to the Chicago convention. Reports suggest corrupt methods by both races in the South, with Democratic and Republican misdeeds contrasted. Indiana Democrats named a woman delegate at large while Republicans chose none. Indiana Democrats backed a war veteran for governor. a Republican candidate who served overseas received little support. Mr and Mrs Rimer or McMoniggle move from New Albany to Corydon as he seeks work. McMonigle is a Harrison county native who aims to return home.
President Wilson vetoes House Joint Resolution 327 to repeal war declarations and seek peace with Germany. He contends the measure abandons Allied aims, risks U.S. rights, and would undermine civilization and the treaty framework. The White House issued the veto on May 27, 1926.
The piece notes mixed editorials on Wilson’s Armenia mandate from Indiana papers and reports a dispute inside the Indiana Republicans over Ora Davis’s nomination for State Treasurer and Sen. James E. Watson’s alleged role. It highlights church support for Armenia relief and intra party tensions ahead of the Republican National Convention.
Indiana Republicans openly oppose Jim Watson political methods used to place a tainted candidate on the State ticket as State Treasurer. The piece notes criticisms of a Kokomo and Howard County treasurer record and questions future implications if elected. It compares Democratic delegates to Republican delegates, highlighting more women among Democrats and suggesting party fairness toward women in politics.
Local transportation ads list fares from Corydon to New Albany at 1.90 and 0.50 to Lanesville with daily departures from Corydon 6 20 AM 8 30 AM 1 00 PM 3 00 PM and from New Albany 1 60 PM 4 30 PM 6 30 PM Sundays departures 8 30 AM and 3 30 PM Corydon 8 30 AM 3 30 PM New Albany 10 30 AM and 6 30 PM stations include New Albany McDonald Stockdell Drug Co Pearl and Markee Burton's Restaurant price 1.00 each way Paul Argo Charlie Richard Bus Line routes New Amsterdam Corydon depart 7 AM Corydon 3 PM Roby Line connects at 8 30 and 3 00 Charles TNichard Line connects at 8 0 and 3 90.
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