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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
4
Editors and proprietors advertise post office registration in Corydon Indiana. The notice outlines second class matter status and subscription terms: one year in advance, with out of county rates and specific cents per year.
A column recalls a May 15 panic in California and national jitteriness amid Wall Street declines. It notes Republican defeats, pensions growth, and local Fort Wayne politics, while criticizing imperialism and urging reform of town governance and tax relief.
President McKinley in Roanoke Virginia argued the United States must extend markets beyond home demand. He said American production exceeds domestic needs and urged securing foreign markets for surplus, citing past similar rhetoric by Frank Hurd and an Ohio congressman.
The piece decries suppression of newspapers in Manila and Havana where editors faced exile, closure, or imprisonment for exposing army officials and port authorities. It argues constitutional rights are ignored, accusing U S imperial policy of eroding jury trials and due process in new possessions.
A railing piece argues Schwab of the American Steel Trust earns 1,000,000 yearly, twenty times the U S president and far more than senators congress governors or county officers. It questions the fairness of trust power fostered by Republican policy and contrasts the vast salary with common labor and farming incomes in Harrison county.
The Philadelphia Times likens Congressman Babcock to a bull in the tariff china shop and argues he would push to abolish duties on articles controlled by price-fixing combinations. It warns of a clash with trusts and defender of infant industries.
A Crawford County Democrat cartoonish jab claims Republicans grant favors for support and that Democrats fail to notice until the joke lands. It mocks self interest and vows to avoid similar ties in the future.
The President was offered a Pullman Palace Car with Imperial painted on its side but declined it in favor of a car named Olympia. In a Texas speech last week he said we are not as afraid of the word imperial as before. Irish authorities seized and destroyed all copies of The Irish People for criticising a royal address. If the editor is deported, the empire would resemble a free republic in suppressing newspapers.
The text questions how accidental gold discoveries influence the legitimate demand for money by business interests, arguing that the link between chance mining finds and fiscal needs is hard to grasp even for lawmakers and experts.
Sunday School advocate praises living a pure life and level best. Encourages courtesy to all kindness to the poor listening before judging and thinking before speaking. Upholds harboring clean thoughts standing by principles and avoiding gossip.
The article describes a historic panic on the New York Stock Exchange last Thursday with massive losses. Northern Pacific Railroad stock jumped from 124 cents to 1000 cents before settling at 200, wiping out thousands of investors as banks injected 16 million dollars to contain the crash.
A two cent stamp narrates its journey from a perfumed pink envelope through a dark mailbox to a girl with blue eyes. She reads the letter, tears the envelope corner with a hairpin, blushes, then places the stamp back and kisses it as she cradles the note and feels her heart beat faster.
The June Delineator explains the Di Vernon waist design with freer arm movement and a straight front style. It highlights fashion aligning with physical culture guidance and reflects current trends toward comfort and proportion in dress.
A Plymouth Oklahoma note from H.R. Preces praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for threshers who kept threshing without losing time. He recommends keeping a bottle at home and mentions Crosis er’s Corner Drug Store and D. M. Rowland’s wallpaper shop for supplies.
Public notice from Harrison Township Indiana Trustee William Hauswamp calls for sealed proposals to erect one frame school building in District No 11 Corydon. Bids due by noon June 8 1901. Plans at Trustee's office. Right to reject any and all bids reserved.
Notice is given to citizens of Lanesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana that Herman Bower will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1901 session in Corydon for license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than five gallons to be consumed on the premises described as the lower west room of the building on part of Lot 67 fronting Main street Lanesville Franklin township.
Philip Lhirt of Corydon Harrison county Indiana announces his intent to apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1901 session for a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors including spirituous vinous and malt drinks in quantities under five gallons for on premises consumption in a front room of a frame building on Main street Lot No 6 Franklin township Lanesville.
In Harrison Circuit Court May term 1901 Anthony M. Eisert as Executor filed his final settlement of the estate of Philip A. Zabel deceased. The hearing is set for Wednesday May 29 1901 to determine if the settlement should be approved. Creditors heirs and others are notified to appear and show cause. Witness Anthony M. Eisert dated May 7 1901.
Jacob Isterling applies to Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons on the premises described as the lower west front room of a two story building on Front street Gresham Jackson township. The space is 21 by 18 feet with a ten foot ceiling and multiple doors windows and transoms.
John A. Hause announces he will apply at the June 1901 session of the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in Laconia. The request asks to sell on the premises a small amount for on premises consumption in a specified front room of a one story frame building at lot 31 in Laconia, Harrison County Indiana.
Citizens of New Amsterdam and Washington township are notified that Harrison inhabitant Hardin Thumpston seeks a liquor license and confectionery privilege for a one room building at Green street New Amsterdam Harrison county Indiana. The Board of Commissioners of Harrison county will convene June 1901 to consider the application.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners in Indiana announces plans for a free gravel road in Posey township. Bids may be submitted by June 7 1901 at 1 pm in Corydon. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder if within estimate. Bids require bond equal to twice the bid. Work runs June 15 to November 1 1901. Plans are on file with the County Auditor.
William Stierstedt er, a male resident over 21, applies to Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon for a license to retail spirituous and malt liquors in Palmyra Morgan township in a two room front building on lot 6 East Addition Main Street. The proposed sales room is 12 by 12 feet on the ground floor with four windows and a centered front door. The hearing is set for the first Monday in June 1901.
In the Harrison Circuit Court May term 1901 Herman Meyer executor files final settlement of Philip Ott deceased. Court will hear on Monday May 27 1901 creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why settlement should not be approved. Witness dated May 4 1901 Herman Meyer executor. Stops the cough and works off the cold Laxative Bromo Quinine ad ends.
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