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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
6
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Frederick Van Nuys challenged the Indiana convention to a showdown in autumn elections over national European policy and economic restoration. He contrasted Goodrich and McCray administrations with Mathews, Marshall, and Ralston, faulting state machinery for political use and detailing rising highway costs and state employment. He cited tax and budget figures to argue debt and patronage persist under Republicans.
The Indiana Democrat warns against fiscal waste by the state tax board and banks loaned funds for political reasons. He cites Governor McCray and Mayor Shank paying high sums for workers, urging oversight of wartime expenditures and campaign funding.
The text portrays lobbyists reentering Congress with the Republican return, pressing for favors in the Fordney McCumber tariff bill. It alleges insiders profit from high wool tariffs via Col John P Wood and others, claims the tariff will raise clothing prices, and accuses party leaders of accepting campaign contributions in exchange for influence.
The Washington Daily News reports on a speech favoring placing salt on the free list and discusses salt prices. It notes salt produced in the United States and sold to Canada at lower per barrel prices than salt sold domestically, highlighting cross border pricing and tariff questions. The piece references Sen Heflin and dates from May 29, 1920.
In a Lottisville Post by Sivevard, the piece predicts growing unpopularity of the Republican administration and Congress. It foresees tribulations for the GOP if the 1924 campaign and its contigents heighten tensions within the party and the household of the G. C. bo ROE.
A lettered attack accuses Kansas Senator Capper of pressuring war families to demand immediate soldiers’ return from overseas. The piece notes troops remained in Germany under Harding and questions Republican silence, labeling critics as “Cockoo” editors and asking about respect for such actions.
The May 30 1922 Washington Daily News report describes a turbulent Senate afternoon devoted to a tariff measure. Ton Watson attacked Harry Daugherty and Tom Felder while Pat Harrison mocked Republican absences. Oscar Underwood warned debates could extend for 1240 hours if 2000 amendments and four-roll-call tactics were used.
Rushville Indiana reports a clash over a letter read to the Congressional Record involving Attorney General Harry M Daugherty and Senator James B Watson. The exchange hints at political maneuvering as Learoot reportedly consulted with Watson before approval. Democrats tire of Republican partisanship influencing local business and politics, warning of a November rebuke.
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Jeweler A J Armstrong displays a two foot octagonal clock bought for 3.50 from Corydon National Bank sale. The bank had paid 87.00 to hang it as an ad, but the device runs without visible power. The clock bears the slogan Time To Start An Account and a compass-like device on the minute hand. Becker and Sons offer repairs for various mowers.
Governor McCray informed Judge Thomas B. Buskirk that he named him as an honorary Indiana delegate to the Lincoln Memorial dedication in Potomac Park Washington on Decoration Day May 30 at 2 30 PM. Buskirk received a formal invitation signed by William Howard Taft and commission members but cannot attend due to the delay in mail.
A local store, Miles Variety, lists two metal containers in stock, a 10 quart tin bucket and a 10 quart galvanized bucket, model M-31-3, at the store location.
Indiana State Highway Commission invites sealed proposals for surface treatment and bituminous macadam on four state roads in Floyd Clark and Harrison counties. Bids due June 28 1922 at 10 am local time. Bond equal to 1 1 4 times proposal. contracts awarded to lowest responsive bidder.
The administrator of John May's estate in Harrison County Indiana will auction estate items at the decedent's Boone Township residence. Items include a bay mare black horse cattle shunts wagon binder mower engine and tools plus farm implements and harness. Sale begins 9 am June 30 1922 with cash for sums under 5 and credit terms up to nine months on larger amounts.
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