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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

4

Post Office Notice From Corydon Indiana

Classified note stamped as entered at the Corydon Indiana post office and listed as second class matter with a 1.15 dollar fee shown.

Corydon, Ind

Local Officials Named for City Council Seats

A list of candidates appears for multiple council districts including First District Councilman and Second District Councilman positions. Names include William T. Zenor Christopher Cook John Luckett Andrew Lopp George Hess Edward O Connor Philip Loitch Frank Wilson Hugh Rhodes Andrew McIntosh Edmond Love William Keller and others.

William T. Zenor Smith Askren Lammissinger I Christopher W. Cook John H. Luckett Andrew J. Lopp George L. Hess Edward O’connor Philip E. Loitch Frank M Wilson TW. S. Nye Beeafin Hugh H. Rhodes Andrew J. McIntosh Coomissemier Laird Distrit Edmond B. Love William H. Keller St Jonos Arnold William Thomas William J. Mauck Georia L. Shields George G Schafer Benjamin F. Davis

Trusts and politics mix in 1903 editorial view

A May 28 editorial attacks trusts as insolent and powerful and links tariff policy, Cuban policy, and Roosevelt to the rise of concentrated wealth. It condemns Republican bosses and praises genuine Democratic unity while forecasting trusts may be owned by the people. It notes Judge Griggs’s slim electoral margin and questions future governance of wealth.

Ship subsidy plea to boost US shipbuilding urged

The article argues the United States must pay a sufficient subsidy to encourage the trust to build vessels at home or risk orders going to foreign yards. It notes higher US costs to build and operate under American law and cites Russia and Japan placing orders in American yards. It warns voting Republican in the fall supports the subsidy and alleged theft.

United States Russia Japan U. S

Wanted Men Honest Men The Commoner Editorial

The piece calls for men to fight on the people's side and endure defeat for right principles. It argues Democratic honesty and courage are needed as trust reform is debated. It cites Henry Watterson and Marie Henri while endorsing state or national control if trusts resist reduction.

Henry Watterson Marie Henri

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Offer for Kidney Back Troubles

Readers are urged to try Dr Kilmer Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The ad touts cures for lame back and Brights Disease and offers a free sample bottle and an information book by mail to those who mention reading the paper.

Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmer & Co Bing- Barathe All Y. ‘ Pere Cent

Pity His Little Soul and Cuba's Colors

The Marengo Observer questions Democratic editors who lament U S influence in Cuba while praising Cuban independence. It decries selfish opposition, wishing harsh judgment on those who oppose liberty and implies their influence is fading.

Cuba Marengo Observer Nero

Trusts Grow Powerful Under Tariff Rules

The piece argues trusts would dominate prices if tariffs were removed. It cites Morgan shifting to Europe to form a shipping trust to suppress competition, illustrating how monopolies guard railroad interests and hurt shippers.

England France Morgan Isthmian Canal Europe

Government Warns on Trusts Controlling Food Staples

The editorial argues trusts must stop dictating supply and prices of staples like meat or the public will face a grave crisis unseen in U.S. history. It warns that if people are forced to go without meat due to high prices, the danger signal should be raised promptly.

Republic

Republican disunity opens door for Democratic advantage

The text argues Republicans fail to unite on tariff concessions to Cuba financial legislation Philippine policy military and naval issues and even prosperity as living costs outpace wages. It suggests Democratic policy space to exploit Republican disintegration and seize opportunity.

Cuba

City budget for next year tops ninety eight million

The estimated funds needed to run New York City for the next year exceed 98 million dollars, about 700 thousand more than the previous year. The excerpt attacks Tammany and suggests GOPs would levied higher taxes to cover office costs.

New York City Tammany Tammany Administration New York Indiana

Carnegie Offer to Reimburse U S for Philippines Peace

Andrew Carnegie proposed paying the United States twenty million dollars the amount Spain paid for the Philippines if the administration guaranteed eventual independence. The offer aimed to avert national embarrassment and international dishonor, prompting discussion among thoughtful men.

Andrew Carnegie United States Spain Philippines

Citizens urged to choose between justice and privilege

A political exhortation divides voters into two camps, urging support for the Democratic party as the defender of justice and good government while accusing the Republican party of backing the privileged class. The speaker urges readers to commit and stop wavering.

Republican Party Democratic Party

Democratic counsel on Philippines war and Cuba ties

The speaker argues that adopting Bryan's advice and Democratic party guidance would have prevented the Philippine war and improved relations with Filipinos, placing the U S closer to Cuba in benefits and strategic advantage.

Bryan Democratic Party Philippines Cuba

Trust magnates vow to run business without outside dictation

The piece asserts that while trusts claim a right to operate freely, no man has a moral liberty to disrupt the community, and the law will someday require otherwise. It frames state of mind among trust leaders against communal harm.

Grannie Frees Waves Bloody Shirt Amid Copper Head Charges

In a newspaper glare the figure of Grannie rises to wave the bloody shirt again as Copper heads and Lincoln mud-slingers dominate talk. Loyal patriots are defended against mercenary motives amid sharp political rhetoric and memory.

Grannie

Georgia Judge Griggs Named Committee Chairman

The selection marks a push for young talent to leadership as Judge Griggs of Georgia becomes Chairman. Coming of age after the Civil War he shows no sectional prejudice, remains a strong Democrat and ardent Southerner.

Judge Griggs Georgia Democratic Congressional Committee

Submarine subsidy bill waits post election vote

The power of the ship subsidy bill as a vote-repeller is generally recognized, so Republicans are not eager for passage until after the fall elections.

Arrogance and stubbornness in trust magnates quoted

Opinion note arguing that pride and obstinacy among trust magnates hinder progress on reform. Promotion of a Malta garden plow sold by W. H. Bullett & Son as a practical solution in shared public discourse.

Malta W. H. Bullett & Son

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years Suffering

Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal narrates fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism and how Chamberlains Pain Balm brought immediate relief and a full cure. The product is sold at Crosiers Corner Score.

Josh Edgar Germantown Cal Chamberlain Crosier

Notice of Application for Liquor License in New Amsterdam

Notice to citizens of New Amsterdam and Washington township Harrison county Indiana that Hardin Thompson a male over twenty one will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1902 session in Corydon for a license to retail spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a room on Green street New Amsterdam described as a one story frame building 18 by 30 feet with two doors and three windows to be consumed on premises and for a confectionery in the same room.

New Amsterdam Washington Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corydon Green Street Said Street Ind Parseing Hardin Thompson Mys

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