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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat lists post office entry details, office location in the Democrat Building, and subscription terms. It specifies in advance pricing for one year, within and out of county, with rates noted as 3- dollars and 1.25 145 in the readable fragment.
The slate lists W. T. Zeng for Congress Aviennes Jown H. Luckett for president Lon clerk J. Albline for treasurer Ed O Connor for sheriff Philip E Lotich for county assessor John Nabermelm er as district attorney H. M. Mathes as commissioner ABD Love as corsper Strwell Nye as surveyor Daniel M. Shard omy for another post.
A garbled roster of names and titles appears, listing assessors trustees and local officials such as James Rector, John, Albert, and others. The fragmented text mentions locations like Blue River and individuals including Philip Walther and Frederick Gas in unclear roles.
A May 25 notice in the Corydon Republic announces a one hundred dollar reward per line for each line of credible condemnation of recent Republican defalcations in the county. It denounces trusts, tariff politics, and high tariffs while praising Bryan and urging enforcement against trusts. The piece mocks Republicans, cites court matters and urges farmers to beware elastic currency.
The Corydon Republican excerpt quotes Lee Davidson in the Philippines warning that fighting will continue for years with guerilla bands. At present the government spends about 500000 dollars daily to wage the war, and observers expect a decade of conflict before peace.
The author calls McKinley weak and inconsistent, labeling him a silver man in Congress, opposing foreign territory yet supporting Western conquest, and endorsing free trade with Porto Rico alongside a tariff against it, arguing such a figure pleases trusts but may fail the masses.
The text attacks Wharton Barker’s platform arguing his anti trust rhetoric will fail to move readers. It claims Barker supports high protection in his paper for years and links trusts to monopoly backed by tariffs.
Andrew Carnegie warns he will not back William Jennings Bryan if he secures the nomination. He implies other megamillionaires like Rockefeller Pierpont Morgan John W. Gates may share the view, suggesting a potential moral issue with Bryan if the wealthiest oppose him.
The Third Congressional district delegates for the Indianapolis State convention on June 6 are: Clark 19, Crawford 8, Dubois 15, Floyd 18, Harrison 14, Orange 9, Perry 11, Scott 6, Washington 13. Total 113.
The text argues Republicans cannot consistently accuse opponents of favoring fiat currency since a recently passed currency bill by a Republican Congress would flood the country with non legal tender national bank shinplasters.
Frank B. Burke formerly of Jeffersonville now based in Indianapolis announces his gubernatorial bid before the Democratic state convention scheduled for June 6.
Said by Senator Allen of Nebraska at a Sioux Falls convention praising William Jennings Bryan as the embodiment of American virtue and a bipartisan ideal candidate for president. The piece notes support for Bryan and the Chicago platform, urging continued labor to renominate him.
The Youths Companion outlines offerings for 1900 including stories of former political campaigns and adventures of linemen, girls novels by noted authors, four serials, two hundred short stories, and a free calendar with a full prospectus. New subscribers receive remaining weeks of sod tree and a year’s access. Free Prospectus mailed to any address from 203 Columbus Avenue, Boston.
John Elbert returns home from Tlinois while Will Zimmaierman and Chad Saffer herd cattle in Texas. Mrs Clara Elbert of Louisville visits friends here. Frank Miller returns from Corydon where he visited his daughter Mrs Riehard.
A terse note argues that if any family member has a hard cold, the remedy will cure it. The source emphasizes a claimed curative effect for cold symptoms within households.
The U S Supreme Court rules J C W Beckham Democrat duly elected Kentucky governor, dismissing Taylor's writ of error and affirming Kentucky and federal appeals rulings. One dissent by Judge Harlan argues jurisdiction exists. Court remains six Republicans to three Democrats. The narrative ends with a call to justice for Governor Goebel’s murder and a look to future action.
Mr and Mrs Henry Zabel visited Brownstown Indiana while Philip Weissenberger of Wisconsin, formerly of the county, stayed locally. Mr and Mrs A Tappel after visiting relatives returned to New Albany. Miss Rosa Endris celebrated her 19th birthday with friends. Refreshments and a good time followed. Today Dro and Mrs Albert A Deig with Miss Mary Grantz and Mr and Mrs Anthony Bauer visited their mother Mrs Judith Deig.
Memorial services set for May 30 at the College Auditorium with music including America and Dixie. Invocations, orations by Kirkham and Bartley, recitations by Josephine Voyle and Stella Miller, vocal and choir performances, and a G A R decoration by Mander and Bartley. Public invited to gather at 2 p m to enjoy the day.
Report shows enrollment 409, average daily attendance 315, attendance rate 78 percent, with 89 percent belonging. Tardiness 230 time lost, tardy 123, truancy 25, not absent 19, neither tardy nor absent 18. Reentries 427, drawn 564, officials and parent visits recorded. J. W. Rippe, Supt.
The G A R John T Benson Post adopts a program for Decoration and Memorial services on May 36 1900. The post will decorate at Pfrimmer's Chapel at 10 am and later at two cemeteries in Lanesville. James A Hartson Com GrovcE Scraren Adjt invite all to attend.
An advertisement promises remedy options with a Bromo Quinine laxative product. It states refunds if ineffective and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is 25e with terms nov29-6m.
Hartford druggist A W Sawtelle praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a customer credits it with saving her life at the shore. A man collapsed with cold pains, received a dose, and recovered within minutes, prompting further recommendations. For sale by E S Crosier, druggist.
Monon Route offers Indianapolis round trip tickets at a single fare for June 4 and 5 to attend the Democratic State Convention. Return by June 8 with through service from the same route.
By decree of Harrison Circuit Court Josiah Gwin sues Thomas Blair and others. Between 10 am and 4 pm at the Corydon court house door the rents and profits of 30 acres in the southeast quarter of section 26, township 2 south range 4 east, Harrison County Indiana will be offered first for rents and profits for up to seven years, then the fee simple interest if needed. John M Baez sheriff. May 23-31.
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