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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1906
Page
6
Voters should study accurate instructions as ballot laws have changed. The piece outlines party devices the rooster for the Democratic ticket and the eagle for the Republican ticket, with each party’s column order shown for the upcoming ballot reading.
Detailed voter guidance on ballot types straight ticket marking and cross method, steps to vote privately, assistance provisions for illiterate voters, and penalties for buying or selling votes under the 1905 law. Includes description of state county township ballots and rules for correcting or safeguarding ballots.
Congressman Watson tells the Indianapolis Star that tariff is not a real campaign issue and tariff revisionists seek a Republican House to push changes. He predicts trusts will steer tariffs upward, urging reformers to back Democrats. Felix T. McWhirter criticizes Governor Hanty and party claims, and questions honesty of anti graft promises.
The piece contrasts Governor Matthews who shut down prize fighting and the Columbian Athletic club with Governor Hanly who is linked to the Columbian club. It claims Matthews pursued reform while Hanly does not aggressively target illicit liquor and poker activities in Indianapolis.
The piece accuses Republicans of silent approval for a three cent per hundred tax hike approved by the last legislature, pledging higher state expenses. It argues Democrats favor fiscal restraint and tax cuts, while Republicans promise steadier funding and potential tax burdens.
The piece argues Governor Hanly used public funds to hire outside lawyers and pay incidental expenses for Attorney General Miller. It accuses state officials of recklessly increasing the general expense levy by three cents per hundred, amid calls for tax cuts and fiscal restraint.
Indiana Attorney General condemns lack of effective anti trust law and accuses the Republican party of blocking anti trust measures to protect oil trusts and bridge trusts. He argues GOP control since 12 years has left taxpayers at risk as leaders prevent anti trust laws.
The Indianapolis News attacks the Indiana Republican machine, accusing Governor Hanly of collusion and noting excess spending and hiring of lawyers. It argues Democrats should watch opponents closely as funds flow and election tactics persist, warning that reform will require power shifts.
A historical note on Count Rumford’s Bavarian program to remove tramps and undesirables. Cavalry gathered in the state, arrests exceeded 10,000, and the labor regions employed the reforming aim under Rumford’s supervision. Public rewards and kindness later yielded measurable social improvement and citizen conversion.
An Italian newspaper reports a case where a man sued another for 50 rubles. The debtor promised repayment on St Henry's day, which does not exist in Russian Orthodox tradition. The judge, puzzled, ruled the money be returned on All Saints Day, regardless of the Saint.
A man named Ferguson plans to attend church but, realizing no umbrella is available, decides not to borrow from neighbors who rarely attend church. He resolves to punish himself for the oversight by staying home and reading the morning papers, as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
A group of well to do Italians who speak English with accents retire abroad and return to their homeland. They form a small, comfortable colony among the Italian mountains, living with their families in affluence after gaining fortunes in various countries.
A professor urges a student to write clearly so even the most ignorant audience can grasp the subject. The student asks which part remains unclear, prompting a brief exchange on accessibility in writing.
A quoted exchange notes surprise at an interviewer's misquote and a later remark that altered the speaker’s views on the discussion topic. The Washington Star is cited as the source of the remark.
The public asks why Governor Hanly does not display a chip from the Republican Columbia Club of Indianapolis, of which he is a member, while presenting to audiences. The missing display prompts curiosity about club ties and campaign symbolism amid current events.
At Zoar the Y P B C U meeting moves from Sunday night to Sunday afternoon. Mrs Sallie Wagner is able to sit up again Edith Sims recovers from pneumonia Edward Yenawine family visited Georgetown relatives F M Crandall and wife of Mott visited J Ro and Wm Thomas Roy Howland and family visit Mrs Howlands parents in Howard Park and other locals attended services and visits
James Elis will move from this place to the Sigler farm. Only school is progressing nicely with Mand Eaton at the loh. A music party was given at Joseph Heahn's last Saturday night. Mrs Amelia Heuser and two children of Louisville are visiting relatives here. Arthur Kanzinger of Louisville spent the past week with Joseph ioelin and family. Charles Young and family of Louisville visited Mr and Mrs Jos Hoelin the past week. A party was given at the residence of James Ellis last Thursday night and all present had an enjoyable time.
Moberly Charles Marchery is on the sick list. A teachers institute was held at this place last Saturday. Rev W G Morgan and family moved last week to Orwell Pike Co. Rev Kendall will preach his first sermon here next Sunday. C J Grabill Abe Pitman and wife and Mrs Amanda Borden attended Lee Pitman funeral Monday. Mrs Henry Gyauill of Corydon and Miss Satis at Sharp's Mill visited Mrs Zetta White last Friday.
Miss Ela Kitterman visited Hill Grove with Vina Stairrett on Saturday and Sunday. Reverend Foster preached three sermons over the weekend. P F Windell stayed with Abe Rhodes and family. Services scheduled at Hill Grove each second Saturday night and Sunday. I B Lanusg advertises two in one buggies on sale with quality and price emphasized.
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