29 Oct 1902
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
1
James A. McRae issues a public statement to Harrison County Democrats denying loyalty questions after his defeats. He emphasizes three prior losses, ongoing support for the Democratic ticket, and urges unity and renewed effort before the next Tuesday vote.
Elmer Harritt and John Lyskowinski, prominent Franklin township residents, were both struck by a heavy weight last week. Each weighed about 10 pounds as tributes are paid to the two gentlemen.
A quoted warning accuses a named political faction of spreading unverified claims just before voting. The statement urges members of the Democratic Party to stay vigilant for stories lacking scrutiny as the election approaches.
A campaign card urges electing W S Nye as coroner. The message highlights Nye as a modest, faithful officer serving his first term and emphasizes integrity and duty.
The M. FE church concert Friday evening featured prominent town musicians. Pianists Mrs. C B Ellis Nettie Briffett. mandolinist Ora Briffett. singers Mrs G W Applegate Chas Buchanan Wilson Cook Anna Stevens and others performed well. Door receipts were 32.40 with net proceeds about 27. Credit due to Mrs Dr Daniel for organizing the affair.
A call to support Zenor a congress candidate praised as a friend of the common people and a foe to trusts. The message touts his service for constituents including the humble and urges voters to back his bid.
The piece warns of Republican tactics to sway or silence voters and urges Democrats to vote early next Tuesday. It endorses Askren as farmer’s candidate for senator and promotes Judge Cook and John Luckett for re election and Prosecutor, with Nye for Coroner as trusted officials.
A voter from Corydon denounces party bosses for pushing a bobtail Republican ticket in Floyd County. He laments lack of a full slate, questions trades with self styled leaders, and urges a fair, complete ticket to confront the Mill Town and Marengo pressures. The letter urges honest, square campaigning.
Theodore Roosevelt writes about The Presidency ahead of his Vice Presidency nominating period for The Youth's Companion. The November 6 1902 issue will feature the essay and a free 1903 volume prospectus with sample copies offered to new subscribers who send 1 75. The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company reports September 1902 subscriber growth and totals showing net gains of 1 403 for the month and 87 025 subscribers in all.
A political pitch urges voters to support continuing the current administration in county affairs next Tuesday. It warns against historical envelope and carbon paper schemes allegedly tied to Republican ringsters and appeals to Democrats to back honest governance.
A call to Democrats to fulfill their duty during a pivotal election, emphasizing heightened stakes and responsibility for voters and party members amid mounting public pressure.
Voters urged to ignore Republican misrepresentations and cast ballots early as elections approach. The message emphasizes mobilizing Democratic turnout and warns against deceptive messaging.
An advertisement touts the Success Air Tight Heater with front ash removal for easy fire starting, a tight draft for durability, and safety from sparks. It claims steel lining with gaps to prevent warping, a draft integrated with the stove, fuel efficiency, and no ash pan to reduce child risk and insurance costs.
The Saturday night event drew little enthusiasm as Republicans faced a near-empty courthouse. The speech blamed trusts on tariffs but failed to persuade voters to back Congress and Legislature candidates and urged returning Fairbanks to the Senate amid Ship Subsidy debates.
The piece argues Republican leaders Hanna Fairbanks and Beveridge defend trusts and questions county alignment. It challenges Harrison county voters to oppose these leaders and predicts a political earthquake when next Tuesday's results are counted.
The passage asks residents to question their trustee about the meaning of two and one half times the general average and how much town ship levy was raised to meet the law. It notes a Republican Legislature enacted the measure and links tax increases to that statute.
A longtime Democrat urged Harrison County supporters to prepare for a large off-year vote. He urged every Democrat to turn out on election day and vote, insisting, “Let’s do it.” He emphasized the need for a strong showing as ballots approach.
A political voice attacks Corydon county Republicans, denouncing a self constituted blue blood faction seen as monopolizing influence and campaign spoils while working class members labor in campaigns and receive little reward. The speaker targets Wilsons Williams Wright and Reader as emblematic of the issue.
Mr Stockslager spoke to good crowds last week in Crawford Dubois and Warrick counties. He says the canvass runs hot in the First District with Spencer the Democratic candidate for Congress favored over Hemenway the present member. After finishing in this county he moves to Pike county tomorrow to close the campaign.
A post office site is involved in a county nomination case, with party traces noted. I B Lahue is reported to be gravely ill.
Frank Breitner a German citizen of Boone township died hours after taking morphine in a personal crisis. He was ex Sheriff Joseph L. Marsh’s son in law, survived by a wife and two children, and buried at King burying ground. The piece then denounces Republican accusations of a Democratic ring in primary and cites county vote tallies in Harrison township showing a free open fight with broad participation.
Republicans tout harmony while presidents and cabinet members campaign publicly. Clerks and postmasters join rallies, and even the President tours, prompting questions about whether political tensions exist despite claims of no issues. The author wonders why so much campaigning if there are no partisan differences.
Citizens along the Heth Washington Blue River and Harrison pikes challenge Peters GOP claim to divert more county funds to Posey township road. The critic argues Peters lacks breadth for county commissioner and notes his current proximity to the office remains unchanged.
A critic attacks Jay and his bone dust companies as a ravenous trust harming farmers who must buy bone dust at high prices. The speaker calls for political caution about sending a bone dust trust agent to the Legislature while noting Jay as the Republican candidate for Joint Senator for Harrison and Floyd counties.
The county taxes were cut 27 cents by Democratic taxing officers, while the last Republican Legislature pushed a bill to raise the levy to 35 cents per $100. The note asks readers to consider what their tax would be without the Democratic reduction and to give credit to the party for the lower levy.
Republicans recall Beanblossom and Sonner being turned down by the bosses at the Fair Ground Convention last August. The note suggests the dismissal may have been performed by someone who did not yet hold a job.
E B Love appeals in a public letter to Harrison County voters and editors of the Democrat. He stresses his near two years as commissioner and urges support on November 4. He accuses opponent Friend Peters of making empty promises and vows honesty, better qualification, and no corruption if re elected or serving a second term.
The passage urges voters to oppose those who would “be pleased” by a smaller Democratic majority. It labels postmasters, government workers, trust supporters, tariff backers, and backers of a European colonial system as enemies and calls for united effort for the entire Democratic ticket.
The remark frames the ballot as the path to influence Republican policy. It emphasizes electoral action as the method to affect party direction and governance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.