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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
4
A periodical column analyzes the 1900s Ohio and Rhode Island results, noting Republican gains amid Democratic weakness and trust influence. It critiques party unity with labor, tariff battles, and key figures like Mark Hanna, Senator Hanna, Governor Garvin, and Justice Gray, framing shifts in support and future prospects.
Senator Hoar argues the Sherman act suffices to control trusts while Attorney General Knox contends stronger executive will and courage are required to enforce the law.
Whitelaw Reid once ambassador to England and editor of the New York Tribune accuses President Roosevelt of insincerity and political maneuvering in the anthracite strike. He claims the President could have ended the strike in a day and says his recent Pittsburg speech sparked consternation in the Administration camp.
Grannie Self and local Republican leaders are accused of steering colored voters as wards of the party. On election day Grannie warned the colored boys against voting for Hess, asking if they want to vote bread and butter away. The boys replied with a curt "nit" and challenged how much food he has given them.
The piece dismisses a report against Mr. McGrain as false and credits Democrat efforts in securing a county victory. It notes stock declines since the election and argues that Republican gains in the West came from the irrigation bill, while praising Mitchell and James Brewster for their campaign leadership.
The report notes tariff reform and financial reform remain active policy topics despite temporary setbacks. It emphasizes ongoing debate and potential future progress without detailing specific events or dates.
Recent weakness in the New York market has not been explained. Following a Republican Congress victory, analysts lack the usual reason for the decline.
The passage argues that President Roosevelt’s civil suits to curb the beef trust were ineffective and purely performative. It contends the beef trust expanded into a larger combination, and Roosevelt failed to prevent it, viewing his actions as a grand stand play to mislead the public.
After forty years with piles, Mr C Haney of Geneva Ohio is cured permanently by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The ad promotes this salve as invaluable for cuts burns bruises sprains and eczema and warns to look for the De Witt name on the package.
The Chicago Tribune attacks administration efforts to aid Wall Street as temporary palliatives likened to pouring water on volcanoes. It argues the stock market needs cleansing, condemns trust-fostered tariffs, and notes workers face higher living costs while wages lag.
Gertrude E Fenner of Muncie Indiana caught a severe cold and cough after rain exposure and lost 48 pounds. She tried One Minute Cough Cure on her druggist recommendation, which quickly relieved the cough and phlegm and helped her regain her former weight of 148 pounds. The ad promotes the cough remedy as ideal for children and claims rapid relief and curing croup.
Nine large lots in Corydon Junction provide a prime business location. Includes two story 18x26 foot dwelling with cellar and large cistern, two warehouses 10x40 and 24x32, good fenvee, mature maples, and abundant fruit. Stand may suit grain feed fertilizer implements livery or mercantile use. Easy terms with possession at once. Call or write John F. Repley Crandall Indiana.
Notice of sale listing a three month old Polled Durham bull offered by John C May of Gilbert Indiana.
Advertisement copy promoting Scott's Emulsion as a fattening and nourishing tonic for invalids convalescents and children. Claims it builds bone flesh blood and nerve and offers a free sample with label on wrapper. Includes address Scott & Bowne 409 Pearl St New York and price 50 cents to 1 dollar.
Bonforts Wine and Spirit Circular urges wholesalers to condemn the average saloon and back reform measures. It calls for model license laws and character qualifications, arguing the trade should align with decency, law, and temperance rather than defend saloons.
The daughter of J N Powell injured her foot when a ten penny nail pierced it. Pain Balm was applied, pain subsided in five minutes, and within three days she wore a shoe with no discomfort. Powell, a Forkland merchant, endorses the antiseptic for fast healing. Sold at Crossergs Corner Drug Store.
Coroner I W S Nye declares an inquest into Benjamin F Brinleys death on October 18 1902 at the home of George W Cromwell Taylor township Harrison County Indiana The coroner finds Brinley about 28 years old 5 0 tall 160 pounds died of a pistol wound to the breast inflicted by Cromwell The evidence suggests Cromwell fired to hit Coroin Turner who was assaulting him with a club The weapon and body were examined and the body given to the father Nye n12 3w Coroner Harrison County
The undersigned W B Ludlow announces appointment as administrator of the estate of Samuel E Ludlow late of Harrison county Indiana deceased. The estate is believed insolvent. He has qualified to act as administrator.
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