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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
4
Public notice listing councilmen for the four districts and proprietors office details. Entry indicates mailing and post office registration with standard second class matter and subscription price.
The document accuses Weaver of misusing tax money by visiting schools in Franklin and Spencer while neglecting Blue River, as part of a broader critique of Republican arrogance. It warns voters about arbitration refusals in the coal strike, shipbuilding trust plans, and political party control, urging accountability and awareness of state matters.
An indignant speaker questions Bishop Thoburn’s claim that missionary work in the Philippines is divinely ordained. He asks for a biblical chapter and verse supporting violent methods and contrasts them with preaching a peaceful gospel.
The beef trust raised prices beyond laboring men. The public saw the trust’s harm and should express views at the ballot box now that awareness has grown.
The piece urges voters to evaluate party platforms themselves, praising Democratic platforms for clear principles and accusing Republicans of deception and straddling. It argues voters should use personal judgment, avoid external influence, and rely on living issues to choose a self and country friendly ticket.
The piece reports C W F Neely a former Muncie newspaperman and ex post office thief freed by President Palma of Cuba under a general amnesty for Americans convicted during the occupation. W H Reeves also pardoned on April 22. Rathbone remains bonded. The writer condemns U S policy and praises Roosevelt and the Republican party.
The present Republican Congress has spent seven months with no laws or actions to curb trusts. The President, both houses, the Attorney General, district attorneys, and the Supreme Court are all Republican, leaving no excuse or shift of responsibility. The Republican party must stand responsible for the trusts and cannot dodge the issue.
A Republican editor uses the old bloodied shirt tactic to rally support, regardless of age, hoping to fan a breeze favorable to his party through repeated rhetoric.
The Chicago Chronicle notes Indiana Democrats foresee gains from possible two or three extra districts in the new Congress. It cites weak Republican gerrymandering and favorable slate with four current Indiana Democrats among thirteen total members. The party platform reaffirms traditional Democratic principles and campaign unity.
The Herkimer Democrat argues the Republican party has shifted from principled stand to greed driven conquest, contrasting past support for black suffrage with today’s stance on Filipino self government and independence.
Questioning a policy distinction about leaving Cuba to its own people versus withdrawing from the Philippine archipelago. The statement frames both cases as self rule and asks why one is called scuttling while the other is honorable withdrawal.
A historic examination notes 300 trusts with capitalization exceeding 10 billion dollars, more than the combined money of the U S, Great Britain, and Germany by over 5 billion. It warns these trusts wield vast political, commercial, and social influence and accuses the Republican party of collusion, urging voters to favor the Democratic party for relief.
A vivid call arises urging tariff revision and antitrust action against a powerful party described as an octopus expanding its influence. The public pressure targets the party fostering this scope and the expansive schedules it propagates.
A dated editorial condemns the Republican Party for nurturing trusts and harming the public through tariff policies. It argues voters should oppose trusts at the ballot box, questions flag rhetoric, and contrasts U.S. policy in Cuba, China, and the Philippines with domestic economic harm. It also notes discord over tariff benefits and platform messaging.
The Sugar Trust bribery actions implicate General Wood and touch the Secretary of War, illustrating a broader pattern in Republican administration after the Spanish-American War. The remarks suggest a potential shift in policy and governance.
A humorous column argues that women make a little knowledge go far and vanish. It satirizes tactless men who boast of reform ideas tied to breakfast moods. It jokes that a woman’s kissy moment arrives when a man struggles with his pipe.
The article notes opinions on legal and national holidays, stating Congress has not established nationwide holidays. Labor Day is recognized in the District of Columbia, with no effect elsewhere. Indiana lists holidays including Jan 1 Feb 22 Public Fast Day May 30 July 4 First Monday in September General election day Thanksgiving and Dec 25.
The Senate adopted a Spooner substitute directing President Roosevelt to secure the Panama route. The roll call was 42 yeas to 34 nays, marking a victory for Senator Hanna and a loss for Senator Morgan.
The undersigned offers a 60 acre farm six miles south of Corydon along a public highway. It includes some timber and fair buildings and will sell at a bargain. Cedar Wood, Ind. belongs to W. F. Deatrick.
All persons owing dog tax must call and settle by July 31. Jacos H. Voet, Trustee Webster Township. Also an advertisement for Cough remedy and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with claims of curing a cold in one day and price 25 cents.
Notice that estimates for supplies for the County Poor Asylum for July 1 to October 1 1802 are on file and bids are invited. Bids to be filed and opened on Tuesday July 8 1902 at 10 in the morning in Harrison County.
John F. William sues W. H. McNemer in Spencer township Harrison county Indiana for thirty two dollars with costs. Hearing set for July 21 1902 at ten in the forenoon. If he fails to appear the case will be tried in his absence. John Hildebrand JP.
Henry W. Denbo of Corydon Indiana offers hatching eggs from White Wyandottes with hatch rates from 933 to 94 percent per 15. He is now taking orders for February through May and guarantees first booked are filled first.
Boone township residents owing dog tax are requested to pay by July 15, 1901. E S Cooper trustee.
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