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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
Corydon Democrat editors and proprietors Chas W Thomas and Chas B Ellis publish notice of post office entry as second class matter. Office location listed as Democrat Building. Rates show one year in advance and out of county pricing with apparent OCR errors.
A scrambled OCR fragment lists names and roles on a Democratic ticket with unclear towns and positions, showing inconsistent punctuation and stray letters. The readable items include partial surnames and some office labels, but most details are unreadable.
unreadable text with multiple garbled names and locations. no coherent event or participants can be identified from the provided excerpt.
A Democratic-leaning fragment from Corydon Republic published material offers a reward of 100 dollars per line for condemnation of alleged Republican defalcations in the county. The piece mocks Republican leaders and notes heated reactions at the Indiana State Democratic convention, highlighting criticism of Getzendaner and Self.
A Republican editor attacks Thomas and Self over alleged record flaws and election methods. The piece accuses opponents of fear and cowardice, pledging continued exposure of corruption and defiance against interference, while defending Democratic aims and public trust.
In a heated exchange, accusations fly over alleged record tampering in the Tuell case. Officials dispute who altered court records as investigations tie Self, Tuell, and allies to the affair with calls for accountability and disclosure. The column frames a partisan blame game centered on the Taylor versus Sir matter.
The Chicago platform was endorsed without reservation at the Site convention and with no voice of opposition.
The letter asserts that Democrats had a president and both houses in 1893 but did not face a widespread trust threat. It notes only about 100 of 4000 trusts existed then and accuses Republicans of creating most trusts in the two years before 1900, arguing voters will hold them accountable in 1900.
At the state convention, Hon. Frank B. Burke urged Kern’s renomination and warned that paid wealth interests threaten the constitution and independence. He invoked Revolutionary heroes and recent global struggles, urging voters to answer with liberty in November.
The American Steel and Wire Co. closed three mills in Cleveland and three in Joliet last week, leaving 4,500 men idle. No reason or reopening date was given, with the move seen as an effort to curb output and sustain high prices and wages.
The piece defines imperialism as rule by an emperor or expansionist aim to form an empire without consent of the governed. It contrasts Napoleon’s quests for European annexation with opposition to his bloodshed, and criticizes McKinley’s candidacy as endorsing Napoleonic expansion that the author believes free America would not back.
The piece denounces American reluctance to support a struggling republic in South Africa, criticizing McKinley and goldbugs for quelling sympathy and blaming Congress for refusing a vote of sympathy to a liberty-seeking nation.
The Democratic caucus plans to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment enabling Congress to regulate trusts. The board argues sincerity questions and warns the measure would strip states of regulatory power while tariff policy, not the amendment, is the best tool to curb trusts. The stance echoes a St. Louis Republic critique.
The St Paul Globe accuses President McKinley of abusively summoning Republican Congressmen to the White House and coercing them into endorsing a Porto Rico tax plan. It charges him with flouting the constitution and surrendering legislative power to the executive in the pursuit of supposed harmony.
Ben Hannel agent for Miller Bros. of Marengo Ind announces wool collection at the Red Mill on August 1 for carding. grease provided reduces price by one cent per pound. Bring wool to the mill on or before that day. Answer indicates local trading notice with pricing terms.
The New York Journal correspondent James Creeman extols William J. Bryan as an incorruptible idealist with physical strength and broad learning. He notes Bryan’s tenderness, tolerance, and hatred of personal attacks, calling him the most complete blend of mind spirit and body among leaders of his era. The article also mentions Bryan’s provincialism akin to Lincoln and his commitment to liberty and moral steadfastness. The county institute will be held during the week beginning August 7th.
Announcement names Decree A Keliot as candidate for Assessor of Harrison township subject to Democratic primary decision. Also names Charles Hofoater as candidate for Assessor of Tharrison township subject to Democratic primary, July 4, 100.
The Democratic primary on July 7 1900 will determine the candidate for Road Supervisor in the southwest district Harrison township with David Stonecipher as the announced contender.
The Harrison County Board of Review in Corydon Indiana will meet Monday June 1st for tax assessment equalization and other duties. Sessions run thirty consecutive days excluding Sundays with daily hours from 9 am to 5 pm. complaints should be written and filed with Auditor James A. Watson without delay.
Jonathan C. Murr is appointed administrator de bonis non of the estate of Hiram Babcock, deceased, late of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is believed to be solvent. Filed by the undersigned administrator.
Public auction announced by the administrator of Jesse O. Frank deceased for the estate at the late residence in Heth township Harrison Indiana on Saturday July 7 1909 at 1 pm. Horses cows farming implements harness lumber corn wheat and other property to be sold.
Terms of sale outline payment options: cash for amounts five dollars and under. over five dollars brings a nine month credit with a note bearing six percent interest after maturity. Purchaser requires sufficient sureties. Suddarth & Fleshman, Attorneys.
Andrew J. Fresusaux appointed administrator of the estate of Jesse O. Frank of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent. C L Fleshman attorney. My30.
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