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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
4
Entry header for the Corydon Indiana newspaper shows editors W Thomas and Chas B Ellis and 480 proprietors. Public notice section details post office, building, and subscription terms with rates for in county and out of state.
Democratic ticket for Congress W T Zenor Prosecuting Attorney John H Luckett Representative A J Lopp Clerk C A Bl ine Treasurer Ed OConnor Sheriff Philip E Lotich County Assessor John Nabermel Commissioner 2nd District Geo H Mathes Commissioner 3rd District Ed B Love Coroner W Sirwell Nye Surveyor Daniel M Sharp.
Fragmented OCR lists names of several local officials including assessors and trustees such as Henderson Canlee, James Heft, Charles H. Kintner, Thomas P. Gibson, Josiah Nolot, George M. Melton, Peter Weilbaker, Joseph D. Pitman, Frederick Gos, Austin McCauley, and Joseph Hartung. The text appears garbled with misread titles and multiple spelling errors, lacking clear context or jurisdiction.
The Corydon Republican notes the Republican minority in Harrison county and mocks McKinley Cuba policy while reporting Otis returning home and Aguinaldo's northern Luzon activities. It cites Gen. Weaver praising Bryan alongside Jefferson and Lincoln.
The author argues that sending more figures like Chas. F. Neely to Cuba will persuade Cubans that they moved from the frying pan into the fire in the Spanish American exchange. The piece warns that all foreigners will seem alike and hopes for a peaceful annexation fade.
The recent election results show a drop in Republican votes in the gas belt. Republicans blame labor treatment by trusts and a form of imperialism and militarism developed by this administration as the likely cause.
The editor of the Republican fulminates against the Corydon Ring and its control over county tickets. Many honest Republicans refuse the self collar oath and nominate independent tickets in opposition to the ring. The article alleges township tickets were fixed in Corydon Republican offices with surplus campaign boodle and seeks to ostracise dissenters. The piece declares the yoke is being cast off in 1900 as self collars lose fit.
The piece notes Judge Lochren of Minnesota striking a constitutional note that US sovereignty over Porto Rico extends from the treaty of Paris and that Congress cannot legislate there without the full force of the US Constitution. It frames Democratic gains and Republican backlash as political factionalism, calling out partisan reaction to the decision. It recalls past charges of anarchism against Democrats in 1896 over income tax rulings.
The Republicans in Congress rejected all sympathy motions for the Dutch Republics of South Africa and for Britain’s foes. The piece derides a John Bull administration and notes the gold standard bill as Lombard Street driven. It argues Americans will reclaim liberty once more.
A Chicago delegate’s proposal to back the Boers met with howls at the Illinois Republican State convention last week. The speaker then questioned how German-Americans in the county view the rough treatment of German farmers in the young South African Republic.
A witty prompt questions a local trust editor’s habit of chasing slurs and asks how to render a candidate’s recent setback and a slice of his English history. The quip cites Grannie and previews a playful, literary look at political theater.
A $100 reward per line is offered for each line of genuine condemnation printed in the Corydon Republican concerning recent Republican defalcations in the county. The plea questions the honesty of Republicans and calls out the paper’s stance.
A Corydon Republic editorial critique targets Ed Tuell Getzendanner and Co for alleged tax and financial misconduct. The letter denounces Republican bosses and mocks pro Cuba sympathies, noting a Hoosier figure Chas F Neely linked to a Cuba postal scandal and embezzlement allegations totaling 80000.
The article touts Scott's Emulsion as a method to rapidly gain flesh, asserting that an ounce can yield a pound of weight by stimulating digestion. It states the product helps digest and absorb ordinary food, enabling healthy weight gain.
About twenty one voters in Corydon cast illegal ballots, leading to votes being thrown out. The incident raises questions about voter education and suggests alleged misconduct by the McKinley administration in relation to Cuba.
The Roll of Honor shows subscribers and payers since the last report including Hillary Keister Greenville WaF Deatrick Cedar Wood W J Conrad Wyandote Shelby Waltz Georgetown George G Schafer Lanesville Valentine Schefer Crandall Geo M Adams New Middletown M V Hanger Edwardsville Andy Ebert Elizabeth Geo M Jenkins Elizabeth John Denhart Ramsey B S Kirkham Elizabeth Dr W A Shreck Bertrand Neb J E Smith Parachute Colo Amos Cline Corydon Charles Feigh Ulan O E Johnson Buffalo Tl Jas W Johnson Elizabeth Jacob Schoen Black Creek Elba Fouts Britt Ia Levi P Farnsley Elizabeth Peter Fink Convenience Raymond Main Central Mrs Sarah M Breeden Worth David Goeswein Lanesville Wm S Longacre Hill Grove Jacob Fawyer Sharps Mills Martin Montgomery Cedar Wood E M Gibner Corydon Robert Hottell Dixie Mrs Margaret Bringle Hardinsburg Ind Geo H Neel Convenience Anna Fluhr
The Democrats of Washington township and all interested residents will meet in convention at New Amsterdam on Saturday May 19 for the purpose of nominating a township ticket. Maxim Pate, Committeeman.
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford testifies to the effectiveness of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recalls a shore vacation patient whose life was saved and a man who recovered after collapsing from colic. The remedy is sold by E S Crosier, druggist.
Complete May session allowances paid by Harrison County Board of Commissioners in 1900 include payments to Horace Bell and others for janitor, fuel, back taxes, and road work. salaries and poor relief. court and jail costs. school fund expenses. and various suppliers and officials, totaling numerous items and sums.
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