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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
4
Thomas and Chas B Ellis publish at Corydon Indiana with post office receipt and second class matter designation. Rates listed include year in advance within county and out of county pricing, indicating subscription terms.
The piece critiques the Indiana Republican slate over education policy and inheritance tax, notes renominations of Cromer and others, and calls Democrats to field a strong ticket. It references the Supreme Court actions on the Ft Wayne charter, a July convention date, and political maneuvering around trusts and public decency amid national events.
The Supreme Court through Justice Shiras refused the motion to file a bill in the Minnesota case to block the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger citing a defect of parties. The decision argues further amendment would destroy jurisdiction. Critics say the court favors trusts and corporations and politics will judge this at the next election.
The Salem Democrat urges Democrats to nominate honest capable and aggressive candidates. It stresses selecting the best officials over who wants office and asserts the party owes no member a nomination. It endorses higher standards and accountability to voters.
Capt. Stockslager announces he will not continue in the race for Judge. The note commends his honorable effort and suggests he would be a popular Democratic candidate if nominated. Judge Cook’s popularity and incumbent status made opposition unlikely, but Stockslager is praised as a strong future candidate.
An Indianapolis News editorial argues the nation must uphold liberty and democracy over expanding territory. It emphasizes lasting fidelity to old principles rather than conquering millions of square miles or imposing rule on occupied peoples.
A Michigan congressman openly backed trusts last week in Congress while praising the public’s eventual understanding of political conflicts. The piece contrasts open advocacy with the party’s secret support and questions his continued election.
Examinations for diplomas will take place on March 15 and April 19. Locations include Blue River at No. 1 Boone at No. 14 Franklin at Lanesville Harrison at Corydon Heth at Mauckport Jackson at Mott Morgan at Palmyra Posey at Elizabeth Scott at White Cloud Spencer at Frenchtown Taylor at McCauleys Washington at Valley City Webster at New Middletown.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised to cure a cold in a day with a money back guarantee. W Grove signs each box and the product retails for 25 cents.
A long list shows numerous individuals and towns subscribing or paying to TEE DEMOCRAT since the last report. Names span Indiana Kentucky Missouri and beyond including Corydon New Albany Lanesville Ramsey Elizabeth DePauw and Louisville with many others.
A promotional advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a quick cure for coughs and throat or lung troubles. It claims to soften mucus and remove the disease cause, with a testimonial from Justice of the Peace Jr. Hood and other users including L A Rusty & Sox.
The Harrison county Democratic Central Committee in Corydon Indiana meets February 15 1902 and sets a March 15 1902 primary for county and district offices. It outlines township polling sites a Australian ballot voting with pencils and erasures rules, canvassing on March 17, 1902, delegate rules based on county results, ticket printing, and executive committee duties plus payment deadlines for candidates.
The document outlines Democratic primary procedures including casting lots for nominations, precinct committeemen elections at noon on primary day, and March 17 start for term of office. It grants the county Central Committee chairman power to fill vacancies and assigns booth setup and compensation for election officials. It states eligibility to vote in the primary and lists associated officials and fees.
An ad fragment identifies Scott and Bowne as chemists in New York offering druggists services. The terse line lists their names and location without additional context or dates.
George K. Gwartney of Harrison county and William T. Zenor of Harrison county announce their candidacies for Congress, subject to action by the Democratic convention, on the primary date of Saturday, March 15.
A J Lopp of Heth township announces candidacy for Representative subject to the Democratic primary convention.
Harrison county candidate C. W. Cook announces his bid for Judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit which includes Harrison and Crawford counties subject to Democratic primary elections and judicial delegate action.
Hon. Smite Askren of Harrison County seeks the Democratic nomination for Joint Senator of the Harrison and Floyd County district in the upcoming primary elections. He aims to represent both counties in the senatorial seat.
James A. McRae of Taylor Township George L. Hess of Franklin Township Samuel C. Mauck of Scott Township and Jacob L. O’Bannon of Harrison Township are listed as candidates for Auditor subject to Democratic primaries.
Edward O'Connor of Boone township runs for re election to the office of county Treasurer subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election.
Harrison township Sheriff Philip E. Lotich faces the Democratic primary election action.
C H Ginkins David Miller Daniel M Sharp Smith Patterson James Brewster and Frank M Wilson are listed as Recorder candidates from Harrison and Posey townships, each subject to Democratic primary action or convention.
Andrew J. McIntosh of Jackson township and Thomas J. Stevens of Jackson township join David Kaylor of Morgan township as Democratic primary candidates for Commissioner First District. William Richert of Jackson township also seeks the post in the same race.
Amos W. Yeager of Heth township is a candidate for Commissioner of the Third District subject to the Democratic primary. Edmond B. Love of Heth township is a candidate for Commissioner of the Third District subject to the Democratic primary.
George A. Keller of Harrison township seeks the Democratic party nomination for surveyor in the upcoming primary election. He is listed as a candidate subject to party rules and the primary process.
W S Nye of Harrison township announces his candidacy for re election to the office of County Coroner subject to the action of the Democratic party.
DEMOSTHENES C. DAVIS is a candidate for Supervisor in District No. 2 Harrison township subject to the decision of the township. LUTHER STOVER is a candidate for Supervisor in District No. 3 Harrison township subject to the decision of the township convention. ANDREW J. ROSENBARGER is a candidate for Supervisor of District No. 4 Harrison township subject to the action of the Township Democratic Convention. ANDREW EHALT is a candidate for Supervisor of District No. 1 Harrison township subject to the action of the Township Democratic Convention. JOHN P. WURM is a candidate for Supervisor in District No. 2 Harrison township. ALVA HEISHMAN is a candidate for Supervisor of District No. 2 Scott township subject to the action of the Democratic primary convention.
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