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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
8
The Indiana Republican convention featured returned war veterans and Capt. Ind Jackson amid boos for the party leadership. Critics argue the event exposed Bull Moose fractures and weak turnout, while Senator New’s remarks allegedly alienated many and shifted momentum toward the Democrats.
Continuation of donations and contributors for the Red Cross including names such as Angeline M. Polson Ed Potts John B. Potts Herman Prage Frell James Rooksby Abe Rice and many others. The list also notes contributing amounts ranging from 25 cents to 50 cents and larger sums from various individuals and families.
A roster of monetary gifts shows Martha Lamb, Mrs. Charlotte Mc Cue, Carrie FE. McGillon, and others donating amounts from $1.50 to $15. Rev. and Mrs. New and Geo. Wolpert appear among supporters. continued next week.
Washington reports the Civil War pension increase bill passing the Senate after amending a House bill. It raises minimum monthly pensions from $25 to $80 for eligible veterans and sets new scales of $9 to $40 based on service, potentially boosting annual pension rolls by 235 million dollars. Also notes local transport ads and rural hatch egg prices in Corydon Indiana.
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