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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
2
New Richmond Wisconsin endures a cyclone that killed over 150 and injured more than 400. Wrecked houses, burning buildings, and panicked residents follow as crews battle blazes and search ruined streets. A second storm later strikes nearby towns and rural farms causing further damage.
A garbled historical account recounts devastating windstorms and tornadoes in America across centuries. It mentions deaths, property losses, and major outbreaks, including events around the Mississippi River, Louisville, Chicago, St. Louis, and Erie, with scattered dates and figures.
A cyclone struck Rug Neb Tuesday, killing twenty and injuring many. Survivors fled to shelter as two large trees collapsed near homes. residents recalled warnings but the storm intensified around dusk. Local authorities prepared aid and reported property damage across the village.
Chief geologist Prof. Gilbert predicts Lake Michigan land rise in the northeast and water level drop in the south will eventually drain the lake system toward the Mississippi. The event is not expected to begin for at least 2000 years, per the article. Judson Harmon, former U.S. Attorney General, seeks a Cincinnati judgeship.
The Democratic National Committee in St. Louis elevates two linked aims: destroy criminal trusts and secure protection from oppressive trusts. William J. Bryan says the party opposes monopoly, declaring war on all trusts, while observers in The New York Journal discuss whether trusts can be curbed or must be confronted anew if government power proves insufficient.
The Toledo News notes a split within the McKinley circle as the 1898 President’s stance on imperialism is contrasted with a newer outcry against territorial conquest. The current McKinley reportedly orders postal officers to bar pamphlets publicizing that earlier warning, signaling intensified political conflict.
William J. Bryan denounces trusts and militarism in St. Louis, stating the Democratic party will oppose Republican policies that favor large capital combines and aggressive imperial aims as central to next year's presidential race.
Dispute over Hanna and editorials warn of dangers to Meliley and party unity as the Press editor calls out the Buckeye State machine. Chicago Democrat labels the Republican platform an offense to intelligence amid boss influence. Cincinnati Enquirer notes sensational bias in Columbus trust conventions. Springfield Republican reports Merriam assigning census supervisors on partisan lines, sparking complaints in several states.
A critique argues the proposed Philippines government plan seems oddly Spanish and not American in spirit, labeling the approach as utterly un-American.
The article notes an Ohio Republican convention nominating Judge George Wilbon Nash amid a power struggle with boss Mark Hanna. It mentions opposition within Cleveland and Cincinnati factions, fears of anti-Hanna Republicans, and Bryan’s warning about a gold standard trust controlling currency.
The Ohio Republican ticket faces weak public support due to factional fights and a discordant platform. Across Ohio newspapers decry patronage and questions self rule, while dissident voters press for reforms and challenge party bosses. Strong elements worry about future loyalty amidst core disagreements.
The Philadelphia Press editorial cites Republican dissensions in Ohio tied to bossism and questions why McKinley’s Postmaster General attacks Hanna. The piece argues the troubles began when Sherman left the Senate to make room for the new Republican leadership.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Lincoln's remarks treasonous and urged censorship of his speeches. It argued that self government without controlling others amounts to despotism and implied suppression of Lincoln's words would be warranted.
The letters discuss Bryan’s anti trust stance and free silver in the Democratic platform. They critique trust protection, note Hanna as a leading stockholder in the American Ship Building Company, and predict a forthcoming anti trust platform by the Republican Party next year. The items reflect party rivalry and financial industry influence in early 20th century politics.
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