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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
Editors and proprietors office details appear from the Democrat Building in Corydon Indiana with a post office submission note indicating second class matter.
First District Councilman Leo Dierrist and Councilman T vote in district roll call alongside William I. Mauck Georia L. Shields George G Schafer Benjamin F. Davis as part of ongoing municipal governance notes.
The piece mocks Republicans and Democrats, praising peace in the Philippines while denouncing taxation and imperial policies. It targets Roosevelt, Miles, Dewey, Schley, Funston, and Senator Hanna, arguing party divisions and electoral prospects amid calls for reform.
The platform accuses Roosevelt of following the dangerous path of a dead predecessor and warns of political danger. The remark hints at calls for scrutiny of the late president’s ceremonial actions, suggesting concern over potential missteps and the direction of U S policy.
A harsh editorial comment questions American officers retorting with torture in the Philippines and contrasts it with Native Indian scalping reports. The piece denounces the idea of retaliatory violence by U S troops and condemns the indulgence of such actions as unthinkable and unacceptable.
The passage rails at Senator Beveridge and allies branding competition as a dead cock in the pit while noting the Republican platform insists that legitimate competition shall not be emborted or destroyed. It questions how st supportlers will reconcile this paradox when pressed to choose between reform and party loyalty.
The piece critiques Indiana Republicans for praising Cuba’s pending independence while ignoring Filipino and Boer struggles and condemning American actions in the Philippines. It questions the party’s selective liberty stance, condemns war conduct, and urges addressing Filipino and Boer rights in the platform amid a coming campaign.
A sharp critique accuses Grannie of using insinuations and lies to push readers toward a biased opinion. The piece recalls prior calls for investigations into county offices then held by Republicans and urges Grannie to provide verifiable facts for readers.
A health ad explains kidney function and how overwork harms the body. It cites blood purification by the kidneys and links uric acid buildup to pains, heart irregularities, and broader diseases. Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with sample bottle by mail and free pamphlet.
Advertisement copy explains how Scott's Emulsion claims to rejuvenate a thin, sleeping body by awakening hunger and stimulating flesh growth. It asserts fat gain results from renewed activity and asks readers to request a free sample from OTT & BOWNE.
A question asks if Tuk Corypon Democrat supports continuous urgent investigations by a bipartisan committee before officer changes and extending to six years of allowances and claims. It probes why the speaker has not always favored such probes and signals further questions to follow.
Senator Carmack of Tennessee criticized attacks on the President’s language about Filipinos as savages and barbarians. He said such denunciations were spread across the islands to provoke insurrection and argued the President’s rhetoric stemmed from being strenuous, not vindictive, likening him to a Tennessee horse that runs naturally away.
The Republican State Central Committee mails confidential letters urging supporters to hustle for the coming campaign and push votes for Representative and State Senator. Fairbanks and Beveridge are labeled as ship subsidy stealers to be saved at all hazards, while the alert is supposed to spur every Democrat in the county to work for the entire ticket.
The article notes another push to pass the Ship Subsidy bill in the House of Representatives. It cites Sen Faye and Hanna’s frustration at missing a chance to aid their allies, given the likelihood of a Democratic majority in the next House.
A directive to correspondents of THE DEMOCRAT urges balanced news from all readers. Editors remind reporters to share news about themselves and relatives along with other local items, cautioning against favoritism and urging equal treatment of all correspondents.
The M. E. church remodeling contract will be awarded to the lowest and most reliable bidder. Bids sealed, with plan and specs available at the Parsonage after May 12 1902. Bids open May 15 1902 at 3 p m. JOHN D. JEFFERY, Pastor.
C. L. Dick announces his Fourth Semi-Annual Entertainments at multiple towns from May 12 to June 21. Dates list nightly shows in New Middletown Elizabeth Buena Vista Laconia Mauckport New Amsterdam Central Corydon White Cloud Leavenworth Milltown Depauw Ramsey Palmyra Bradford TLanesville Crandall Georgetown with 5 cent admission.
H R Phelps of Plymouth Oklahoma reports selling five bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to threshers who could not stop work. They continued threshing the next day with no loss of time. A bottle should be kept at home. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
Announcements list names Michael Purtell and Clira Fletcher with other individuals including David E Nealy sip Annie Jones C Roy Brown Fannie M Funk Adam Casper Black Hattie C Mathes. Miss Hannel from near Chicago visits sister Mrs Rothrock near White Cloud.
The Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Indiana invites sealed proposals for an iron or steel bridge over Big Indian Creek at Jacob Maucks Ford, due Friday June 6 1902 at noon. Bid also for stone. Board may reject all bids. By order James A Watson A H C mi 3w
Joseph H. Stierstedter announces to Palmyra Morgan township Harrison county Indiana that he will apply at the June first 1902 meeting of the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail intoxicating liquor in a small front room of a two room one story frame building on lot 6 East Addition fronting Main street Palmyra The described room measures twelve by twelve feet with ceiling ten feet high and has two east windows and two front windows plus a door at center with side windows The license would cover spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a quantity under five gallons to be consumed on the premises.
A male resident of Gresham Jackson township Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1902 session in Corydon for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a defined ground floor room of a two story frame building on Front street Gresham. The room measures 21 by 18 feet with a 10 foot ceiling and includes multiple doors windows and transoms. Applicant: Jacob Isterling.
Philip L. Hirt of Lanesville Harrison county Indiana applies to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June session 1902 for license to retail intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises use. The front room of a one story frame building on Main street lot No 6 is described as 12 by 20 feet with a 10 foot ceiling and access to a ware room barber shop and hotel office.
Hardin Thompson gives notice to New Amsterdam and Washington township residents that at the June 1902 Board of Commissioners session in Corydon he will apply for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a one room frame building on Green street. He also seeks permission to operate a confectionery in the same room.
John Cain, a male resident over 21 in Depauw Blue River township Harrison county Indiana, will apply June 1 1902 at the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a first floor room at Smith's corner Depauw, 21 1/2 by 19 1/2 feet, 10 feet high, with two windows and double glass doors fronting Main street.
Harrison County Indiana coroner Ss. I. W. S. Nye reports that Edward Dirck, about 36, died April 19, 1902 in Franklin Township from organic heart trouble. Found on Mrs. Mary Arnold farm with $1.50, a pocket knife, razor and two foot rule. The death was natural.
Mildred Browse of Armourdale Kansas raises Punch a smart belligerent bantam rooster. The bird responds to her calls from the garden and barn, flies to her hand on command, and imitates a boxing match with Mildred’s grandfather as opponent. Judy the brown hen keeps him company.
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