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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
4
Notice indicates the item is entered at the Corydon post office and classified as second class matter. It notes the mailing address and the Democrat Building as the office location.
The Corydon Democrat and the Indianapolis Sentinel advertise a one year cash in advance subscription deal for Democrat readers in Harrison County priced at $1.00. The offer likens benefits of early access and steady delivery to premium status for local readers.
A garbled notice offers a one dollar yearly rate and mentions a Democrat party reference. The readable fragments reference times, presses, and local names, but details are unclear due to the OCR quality.
The item notes rising costs under a trust with farm tools priced at 27a pen dozen last May now 7 and predicts a ten dollar increase next year. It mentions Republican rage and potential candidacy of Thomas Busking of Paoli. References a Confederate flag reunion and quotes from Rev Breelow and Bryan Tuswell.
A reader cites a Bryan remark alleging corporations buy immunity from Republican Attorneys General. The quote questions why the party does not dismantle trusts and invokes a biblical maxim as a moral prompt.
The fall elections occur on November 7 with ballots in Ohio Kentucky New York Nebraska Maryland Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia New Jersey Mississippi Iowa and South Dakota.
The report notes a rising wheat price as agricultural implements see price gains due to manufacturers' protection by high tariffs. Farmers face pressure from both rising costs and tariff policies affecting farming inputs and equipment.
A bicyclist won $500 damages after being thrown from his wheel when a vicious dog attacked him. The ruling states dog owners are responsible for injuries if a severe rider sustains damage due to barking or snapping dogs.
The W C T U met in Seattle last week and censures President, Attorney Griggs and ex-Sec Al ger by name for anti-canteen law actions. They denounce the Philippine war and protest U S policy against governance without consent of the governed.
The New York World clarifies who fired the first shot in the Philippine war. It cites Gen. Otis’s Feb 4 report showing Americans fired first, challenging President McKinley’s Western speeches claiming Filipinos began the assault. It argues Du Pont history facts support the World’s view.
An Indianapolis Sentinel critique contrasts Britain’s colonial aims with America’s founding principles. It warns that English dictates threaten republican values in Africa and Asia, urging defense of Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson ideals against Whig and Tory revival.
The piece argues that one year and two months after the end of the war with Spain, temporary war taxes remain in force to fund the cart to free Cala. It claims internal revenue taxes cost $1,000,000 daily and over $300,090,000 annually, compares to Civil War peaks, and criticizes government for seeking more taxes rather than reducing them. It also denounces imperialism and militarism and urges impartial and courteous advocacy for peace and arbitration.
E. S. Bradley, vice president of the whisky trust, testified before the industrial commission that the trust saved money by discharging 880 traveling salesmen in Kentucky. The testimony highlights a major manpower cut within a key state.
Former Speaker Tom Reed says his resignation stems from beliefs in the Declaration of Independence and a misalignment with the administration over the Philippine question. He notes he could not serve as czar while holding differing views.
At Falls City Mr. Bryan challenged a heckler over Philippine policy and the future of the islands. He rejected the idea of commerce over lives, urged staying on the Lord's side, and drew cheers as the imperialist was silenced. A separate note reports Morgan County Treasurer Lankford’s $15,568.95 shortage and forthcoming suit.
The writer recalls Cleveland offering friendly offices to Japan China and Corea in 1894 to avert the China Japan war and questions if McKinley can do more to avert a looming war between two republics where destruction looms.
The article questions Congressman Roberts amid broader critique of Eastern diplomacy. It cites alleged incentives for leadership influence and moral stance in the Eastern seas, noting a government payment of 310000 annually. It expresses disapproval of regnar and other figures described as moral reprobates influencing policy.
The Floyd and Washington counties commissioners negotiate buying the remainder of the New Albany and Paoli turnpike through their counties. The plan would place the road under public use at no charge. It is appraised at $1,000 per mile.
A compilation of brisk editorial comments and quotes critiquing ex senator editors in Corydon and broader political figures. It contrasts alleged prosperity under McKinley era policies with alleged hard times, cites real estate price drops, and questions flag meanings and anti monopoly rhetoric amid national debates.
The letter argues farmers would suffer as input costs soar up to 150 percent while their products earn only 3 to 5 percent gains. It criticizes Mark Hanna and McKinley for alleged bribery and warns against policy shifts. It also denounces McKinley’s Sulu treaty and U.S. complicity with the Sultan’s regime.
In a preliminary move, party officials outline steps to nominate a candidate for the congressional race. Interviews and filings are expected as committees set timelines and eligibility criteria for contenders.
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