Corydon Pie-Counter Trust Hindering Local Republican Ranks
A heated accusation claims Harrison county Republicans are controlled by a Corydon ring. It brands the self styled Self Wright & Co as a nepotistic trust that distributes government jobs to blood relatives, urging voters to oppose McKinley era favoritism and vote the Republican ticket out.
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Harrison County
She Han
Corydon Ring
Washington
McKinley
Corydon Pie-Counter Trust
Self, Wright & Co
G. Self
Fe de Peblean
Boodle
Frank Tout Ho
Gr. Self
Llarrigson
Republican Party
Corydon Ring Or Trust
Corydon Vie-Counter Trust
Voting cue urging Democrats to back Bryan over McKinley
The piece promotes a straight Democratic ballot with blue pencil marks inside the rooster circle. It urges voters to fold ballots to hide names and to hand them to officials, calling for defeating imperial McKinley and trusts. It frames the election as a liberty battle and contrasts prosperity for the masses with prosperity for the trusts.
Bryan Attacks Policy Shift and Republican Money Power
In a fiery address, Bryan condemns colonial policy as a halt to progress toward higher ideals and warns of a return to force and fear. He claims Republicans rely on money, decrying it as corrupt influence, and urges a rebuke at next Tuesday's election, accusing them of deceiving farmers.
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Bryan
Indiana Vote Selling Law Advocates Disfranchisement
A 19th century Indiana measure makes selling or taking money for votes a crime with 10 to 20 year disenfranchisement. It offers a $100 reward to informants and empowers county treasuries. The text frames opposition to McKinley and accuses trusts of imperial policy.
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General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Death of Henry Frederick After Wagon Accident Near Home
Henry Frederick, respected Jackson township resident, died after his team bolted on a hill near his home. He was thrown from the wagon and dragged by a wheel, suffering fatal injuries. He left a wife, multiple children, and is remembered as a good man. his son John Frederick is an engineer on the short line.
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Henry Frederick
Jackson Township
Hursttown
Daniel
John Frederick
Look Out and Then Disfranchise Him
A local notice accuses Republicans of corrupting Delphi voters with a two part payment scheme, offering $20 with half cash and a receipt, intending to control the voter for future elections, part of broader Mark Hanna style tactics to win the election.
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Delphi
Mark Hanna
Corydon Rally Draws Large County Crowd
Warrum and Lawler spoke at a major county meeting in Corydon last Friday afternoon. Warrum warned of trusts harming farmers and imperial policy harming the Republic. Lawler, a Civil War veteran, criticized McKinley era pensions and questioned a Republican soldier circular.
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Corydon
J.C. Lawler
Vienry Warrum
Indianapolis
Warrum
Republic
Judge Lawler
McKinley
Evans
Republican Committee
Stand and Deliver Says the Republican Party
A brief noisy line claims the Republican party issue or stance with a vocal call to action. The wording implies a political slogan or rallying cry without specific events or figures.
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Republican Party
Tax deadline notice for Sappenfield county taxes
The county warns taxpayers that Monday November 5 1900 is the last day to pay taxes without penalty or costs. Signed Levi SAPPENFIELD October 17 1900 and T. H.C.
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Levi Sappenfield
T. H.C
Stops the Laugh and Works off the Cold
A 19th or early 20th century advertorial claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure eight colds in one day. It offers a no cure, no pay promise and lists a price of 25 cents with augury style branding.
Jones predicts Democratic victory on unity against corruption
James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, warns of a public uprising against venal politics and government overreach. He says the nation will decide whether Hanna’s administration tramples the constitution and flags over liberty and colonized peoples, citing New York Indiana Ohio and Illinois as pivotal.
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New York
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland Predicts Landslide for Bryan in Interview
The six President Cleveland told a reporter last Monday that a landslide for Bryan is certain after the election. He cited reasons from an extended interview, asserting strong support among rekeniites and young voters.
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Cleveland
Bryan the Rekeniites
Reeetasy
Milton Funk as Pike Champion Debated in Posey Township
The Republican candidate for Commissioner of the third district Milton Funk is accused of political capital about the Posey township pike. Critics say the levy funding the road is set by the County Council and not by Commissioners and collected countywide.
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Milton Funk
Posey Township
Fraudulent Recruitment Letters Target County Youth voters
An observed scheme linked to GOP tactics uses nationwide firms sending jobs offers to local young Democrats. The letters aim to pull volunteers from home just before voting to suppress turnout, with several already returned after the election.
Tuell Linked as Deputy to Bill Dyer if Republicans Win
It is reported that Tuell, the defaulting Republican Recorder, would become Bill Dyer’s deputy should the Republicans secure victory next Tuesday. The statement questions the honesty of taxpayers and frames the move as an imposition and outrage.
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Tuell
Bill Dyer
Republicans Surrender Key States in Electoral Shift
Republicans concede Kentucky and Maryland to Bryan, giving up 21 electoral votes. The article notes further concessions of additional states after the election.
Republican boodle funds threaten county voters in Corydon
The Corydon Republican office displays new uncirculated one and two dollar bills described as stolen from taxpayers by Republican trusts. Voters are warned to reject receipts and avoid labels that could lead to indictments, as the scheme allegedly buys votes and indebts the county treasury.
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Corydon
Big rally in Scott township before election
Democrats of Scott township will rally at the Precinct on Monday before the election. Congressman Zenor and Hon S M Stockslager will address the people. The Corydon drum corps and glee club and a large delegation from Leavenworth will be present. This will be the last rally in the county before the election.
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Scott Township
Zenor
S. M. Stockslager
Corydon
Leavenworth
Republican bosses hold sinkhole meeting in Harrison township
A late night meeting of local Republicans in Harrison township drew attention to a would-be preacher who reportedly played a large role in the proceedings.
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Harrison Township
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