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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat published since 1856 lists editors Thomas and Ellis and shows subscription terms, post office entry as second class matter, and display ad rates. Three months subscriptions offered with advance payment and special standing ad pricing on longer terms.
The piece notes Pan ama Canal zone trumps, Admiral Walker’s needed pass, and Mrs Chadwick’s possible move to a simple life. It recalls college students acting as motormen during New York strikes, and Washington hosting the Congress of Mothers. It mentions the Santo Domingan treaty author, the Rough Riders, and a telegram from J M Mesnerl of California, while the President extols fatherhood and responds to a teething child’s excuse for missing inaugural events.
The legislature enacted a strict fishing law banning seines dip nets gill nets ponds spears and traps except for Lake Michigan Ohio River and Wabash River use. Violations carry fines from five to fifty dollars per fish plus possible jail time. ice fishing limited to two trips. bass limit thirty six per boat day. dynamiting prohibited with fines up to one thousand dollars.
It is believed the new laws will be printed and distributed to counties by late next month and Gov Hanley’s proclamation declaring them in effect may come as early as May 1. Secretary Hunt says acts are in type and will be rushed. Normally distribution occurs by June 1, delaying effect. The urgency stems from towns and cities holding May elections under a former law, which changes election timing to November.
The Fifty eighth Congress closes with three Indiana Democrats leaving office James M Robinson of Fort Wayne Francis M Griffith of Vevay and Robert W Miers of Bloomington. Robinson and Miers lost in the national Republican landslide while Griffith retired voluntarily and Lincoln Dixon succeeds Griffith in Congress. Judge Zenor remains in Congress as the sole remaining Democratic member.
The writer notes a curious conflict between national and state liquor laws. Government officials allegedly ignore state law violations and conceal internal information. An internal revenue collector refused to confirm if a liquor seller held a government license, citing public policy and possible prison consequences for witnesses.
The passage argues the nation should require a state license before a permit to sell intoxicants is issued, claiming a partnership between illegal operators and government officials and condemning the arrangement as a queer situation.
A Colorado GOP power shift ousts Governor Adams, replaced by Lieutenant Governor McDonald after Peabody resigns. The event follows Miner clashes and a Legislature led maneuver. An appellate decision allows typewriter signatures on petitions for Nicholson law remonstrances and licenses.
Advert says Franklin Miles M D offers free trial treatment by mail for heart and other chronic ailments. It cites cured patients, asks readers to send case details to 826 to 83 Main St Elkhart Indiana, with a book and treatment free. Also lists horses for sale with contact in New Middletown Indiana.
A notice states a petition filed in Harrison County Auditor's office seeking gravel and macadamization of a two and a half mile public highway in Heth township under the 1928 act. Hearing is set for Monday April 3 1905 before the Board of Commissioners at Corydon. Frank K. Watson Auditor Harrison County signs the notice.
Sherman H. Engleman as administrator will auction multiple parcels in Spencer township Harrison County Indiana on Saturday April 8 1903 at 1 pm. The sale includes 18.5 acres of the northeast quarter subdivision and adjacent tracts with detailed boundaries and amassing parcels totaling about 20 acres plus unnamed portions. Payment terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with promissory notes and six percent interest, secured by the purchaser. Signed March 6 1905 by Administrator Sherman H. Engleman and Wm. Ridley Attorney.
William B. Ludlow announces a sheriff sale of real estate in Harrison county Indiana under a decree in which Frank H Dodge is plaintiff and Hattie Hartly and James Hartly are defendants. The sale runs 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse door in Corydon. Properties include multiple tracts totaling about 21 16 acres in section 35, town 4 south range 5 east, with rents and profits offered first for seven years, then fee simple if needed.
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