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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
11
The piece profiles George L Hess 37 son of the late Philip Hess of Franklin township praising his honesty and work history from farmer to glass blower to deputy auditor. It also urges support for Sheriff Philip Loitch and legislator Andy Lopp, criticizing vote buying under reform laws and noting campaign turnout.
The piece predicts a sweeping Democratic win in Indiana with control of the legislature and a U.S. senator possible, citing unity, distrust of trusts, and anti trust rhetoric. It urges voters to back Zenor Askren Love McIntosh Lotich and stresses trust domination as the key campaign theme.
A local opinion endorses George Hess for Auditor, praising his honesty and qualifications while labeling him a self-made candidate with no prior campaign seeking office. The note argues no Democrat in the county should oppose Hess.
Voters applaud Comptrollers Love and McFatosh for reducing the county tax levy from 724 to 45 cents per $100 and for denying advance claims. The Democratic Third District candidate praises the two commissioners as leading farmers who have managed public business well and urges a three year continuation to erase county debt.
The piece argues the settlement by commission favors operators and curtails miners gains. It criticizes Republican delay in addressing miners’ grievances, noting election pressures as the turning point and condemns judges that the strike exposed humanity’s political motives and delayed arbitration.
The piece argues Democratic and Republican views on using Congress power to regulate interstate commerce to control trusts. It cites Knox’s Pittsburgh speech claiming Congress can destroy or restrict trust activity under the Sherman Act, while criticizing Knox for not pursuing lawsuits and accusing Republicans of a let-alone policy and grandstanding on constitutional amendments.
The sketch extols Hon. Andrew J. Lopp as a 50-year-old farmer and teacher with a record of integrity. He is praised for lowering taxes, serving two terms in the Legislature, and defending the people against corporate influence and a proposed salary law. Fellow lawmakers Omar F. Roberts and Cyrus E. Davis commend his honesty and alignment with public interests. The Harrison county voters are urged to support him over a rival linked to the bone meal trust.
A Lanesville baby boy, born to Mr and Mrs Peter Sehbuckel of Plat Woods, is reported. Relatives from Louisville visitations include Mrs John Pressler and Mrs Phil Voelker. Solemn High Mass at Bradford with Mather Pekskamp officiating and Bishop Davis O Donoghue delivering a sermon to 51 confirmants.
A local candidate, Jay, promotes a plan to revive a bill allowing a bone dust trust a lien on crops to fund fertilizer payments. Supporters see it as aiding farmers while opponents warn of overreach and impact on cash crops.
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