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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
4
The piece urges voting Democratic and opposing imperialism and trusts, warning of taxation and citizen rights. It questions Filipino citizenship, warns against Republican influence, and notes wheat at 64 cents with poor farmer prospects. It advocates cross voting to support the rooster symbol.
The writer denounces Republican prosperity claims amid falling farm prices. Wheat sits at 64 cents per bushel in Corydon, corn 25 cents, potatoes 25 cents, with goods from nails to threshing machines rising due to trusts. Warns of looming distress if trusts are not halted.
An endorsement style notice touts Albert Bline as a popular, honest, and qualified candidate for County Clerk. It cites his past role as Corydon postmaster, his fair treatment of all, and his support for his elderly mother to appeal to voters across parties.
In a party appeal readers are urged to vote straight Democratic on state county and township tickets. The piece questions tax reductions under Democratic control and criticizes Republican stance on taxes and national policy, urging support for Hanna and warning of higher taxes and trusts under the opposition.
A critical review accuses Harrison County Republicans of multiple cash misuses from 1894 to 1898. It cites Getzendanner defalcation totaling 2695.23, school funds misappropriations, Tuell deficit, poor farm contracts, inflated bridge bids, tax increases, and alleged nonindictment by Republican juries, urging voters to reject the party locally.
Voters urged to elect Ed O Connor to run the treasurer s office praising his honesty reliability and unquestioned integrity. The appeal compares him to the current faithful administration and notes his father s reputation as a county citizen. Harrah for Ed O Connor.
A political appeal warns that a McKinley victory will push the administration to divide China or grant Uncle Sam a sphere of influence. It urges readers to vote against the party accused of promoting subjugation and distant territorial gains.
The author notes no president since Grant served consecutive terms and condemns Republicans who claim an exception for the current president. Voters are urged to consider the toll paid to trusts and to recognize that every stealing trust in the United States opposes Bryan and supports McKinley.
A provocative claim alleges Republicans will attempt to purchase votes on election day and then disfranchise Democrats for two decades, signaling a charged political controversy.
The notice endorses Daniel Sharp for Surveyor and Sirwell Nye for Coroner. It praises both as honest and qualified, noting Sharp, a cripple, cannot perform manual labor, and Nye, a hard working young man, is worthy. Sharp is the son of Reed Sharp, a prosperous farmer, and Nye is the son of Elder S. S. Nye.
A call to vigilance as Democrats urged supporters to monitor voting through to polls closing next Tuesday amid accusations of Republican schemes and calls to stay active and work hard.
The fragment hints at a ballot time next Tuesday with a conflict framed as a wrestling of power between two forces the Dollar and the Man. It suggests a Republican victory would crown the Dollar as master and reduce the Man to a slave in a political metaphor.
An old advertisement promotes Scott s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a helpful supplement to stay well through seasonal changes. It claims it is easy to digest nutritious food and invites readers to request a free sample, noting price and availability from Scott and Bowne in New York.
The Democrats of Harrison county present a strong county ticket and denounce Republican attacks as slander. They urge voters to elect the Democratic lineup next Tuesday, promising continued honest county management and an end to defalcations and public plunder. Many Republicans are said to favor the current clean administration.
A historical notice proclaims the Agricultural Implement Trust will fix all machinery prices after January 1 1901. It states factories, patents, depots, and travel agents will be absorbed or dismissed, with prices braced and purchases routed through the Trust. The piece forecasts McKinley’s reelection securing no challenge to the arrangement.
The piece urges all district veterans to vote for Judge Zenor, praising his responsiveness to letters and noting he has long served the brave in Congress. It claims he is the district's most faithful representative and that his majority will grow beyond two years ago.
A public notice references an upcoming vote next Tuesday about making teasts perpetual across the country. The fragment hints at a political move affecting national leadership and governance despite unclear context.
A political appeal promotes Philip Loitch as a hardworking loyal Democrat for sheriff. The candidate is described as honest, competent, a German citizen, and in need of office to serve the people as a model sheriff.
Morgan township resident John Habermel is presented as a prepared candidate for County Assessor. The testimonial stresses his hard work, qualifications, genial nature, and trustworthiness, claiming he will deliver faithful service and attract strong voter support.
The notice questions Mc Kinley era prosperity, arguing trusts have grown rich while taxpayers borrow to pay taxes. It warns that government policy widens the gap between rich and poor and urges voters to act at the polls.
A party persuasion piece urges voters to back the Democratic ticket next Tuesday in Indiana. It argues lower prices under McKinley and Cleveland contrasts, praises one day of voting, and promotes a straight Democratic ticket with Harrison county aiming for a 500 vote majority for Bryan and the slate.
The senator states that his manifest destiny concept applies only to Earth and does not advocate subjugation of any planets.
A wealthy benefactor cured of deafness donated $10,000 to Dr. Nicholson’s Ear Drums institute so deaf people unable to pay can receive the devices free. The Nicholson Institute at 780 Eighth Avenue, New York, is cited. The note mentions a Deaf audience and charitable support.
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