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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
4
Corydon Indiana announces editors Ghas W Thomas and Chas B Ellis in Democrat Building. Terms: one year in advance. advertising rates $1.00 in advance, $1.15 out of state. Democratic district and county ticket listed.
The item critiques tariff tinkering, noting fourteen reciprocity treaties idle in the Senate and arguing for revenue tariffs over protection for trusts. It mentions Speaker Henderson and Republican splits in Orange County, Iowa, and lists nations connected to affected treaties including Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, and Argentina.
The Hon. David B. Henderson aligns with President Roosevelt on tariff policy, contrasting with his district Republicans who rejected renomination over tariff differences. The row suggests a rift between the President and Iowa GOP voters, with Iowa viewed as politically weak this year and others noted.
A 1920s editorial notes fourteen reciprocity treaties lie unused in the Senate for three years while a Republican majority in both houses fails to act. It urges voters to question lawmakers about the unacted treaties and calls for consistent reciprocity policy from Republicans.
A reader questions the claim of Democrats as anti trust while noting votes against a constitutional amendment to regulate trusts. The message points to a Republican dominated last Congress with a Republican president and asks who is responsible for that legislation.
The piece notes Iowa support for tariff reform and free trade to fix trusts. It cites Speaker Henderson declining re election due to district opposition to free trade and recalls his 1880 tariff battle with a slim majority. It closes with an ad for Laxative Bromo Quinaine Tablets promising cure for a cold.
The piece argues the Dingley tariff of 67 cents per ton on coal under 92 percent fixed carbon shields anthracite operators from foreign competition and freezes out strikes. It denounces Republicans for upholding tariffs as sacred while promising voters a chance to expose the perceived monopoly.
The piece notes Secretary Shaw argues trusts must charge more domestically than abroad. It recalls initial denials of the practice and portrays him as the administration’s defender on the issue.
Corporal Frederick V. Munzer writes from Manila on August 5 1902 praising the Twenty Seventh U S Infantry in the Battle of Bayan Mindanao. He recalls Colonel Frank D Baldwin negotiations with Moros and honors fallen soldiers while praising the regiment and its living members.
Abbreviated listing of transfers shows Jos L Walk admr selling 40 acres to Charles N Dome for 283.05 dollars and multiple deeds between U S presidents and heirs. Other entries include 95 acres for 850 dollars to Mary C Pindell, 40 acres for 950 dollars, 49 acres for 100 dollars, and 116 acres for 82 600 dollars. The page records numerous 40 to 112 acre tracts with prices, names and parties among a long registry of transfers.
Dr Larson of Bey Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a general store nine miles from town. He serves farmers within thirty miles and cites fourteen local cures with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the past year. For sale at Crosier’s Corner drug store. Notice to Scott township tax delinquents to pay arrears by October 15 or accounts go to the Prosecutor, W Bennett, Trustee.
Decree and order of sale issued by Harrison Circuit Court clerk rest on a judgment of record. Plaintiff Sarah Q. Cunninghiam versus defendants John B. Ellis Lizzie J Hills wife Burrel F Morbis. property levied and sale will proceed as directed.
Notice announces sale of land in Harrison County Indiana under decree and sale order. Property includes part of fractional section 23 township 6 south range 4 east with specific boundary lines and acreage around 18 acres, plus undivided interest in a part of fractional section 23 yielding 61 acres. The sale occurs at Corydon courthouse between 10 p m and 4 p m with rents and profits offered first for up to seven years, then fee simple rights if needed.
Lillie M. Curts sues Jesse A. Curts in Harrison Circuit Court for divorce. Complaint No 3070 alleges non resident defendant and demands appearance by November term 1908. notice requires defendant to answer or demur at the Corydon court house or face hearing in absentia.
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