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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

4

Corydon Ind Classified and Subscription Rates

Local notice details subscription options in advance and advertising rates. Includes pricing for in county and out of county, discounts for standing ads, and charges for church events and admissions. Also notes editorial practices and typographic charges.

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Republican attacks on tariffs salaries and campaigns in 1903

A letter from The Democrat cites Republican raises for judges and governors, tariff increases benefiting manufacturers, and campaign finance concerns. It contrasts Taft and Chicago backers with Bryan as the people's choice, urging a fair deal for farmers and workers against millionaire beneficiaries of Republican rule.

Taft Am Chicaga Htemecer Bryan

Falsehood Exposed in Prohibition Governor Debate

The Corydon Republican rebuts a Prohibition candidate claim that a Prohibitionist Quartet member saw Watson’s portrait in Nashville saloons. Alfred I. Martin and J. T. Kitchen state no pictures exist in saloon windows. The dispute centers on wording, not veracity.

Indiana Nashville Watson Corydon Republican Alfred I. Martin J. T. Kitchen Martin Kitchen Democrat

Republicans Shift to Personal Attacks on Bryan

The piece reports Republican national headquarters planning to campaign against Bryan by attacking him personally rather than debating his arguments. Campaign managers allegedly prefer appealing to voter prejudice, though Bryan’s high popularity and broad following may limit damage.

Republican National Bryan

Omitted Plank Highlights GOP Salaries Proposal

The text argues the Republican platform should pledge salary increases for public officers from top to bottom. It claims the party has raised officer pay without public knowledge or consent, making offices more lucrative and desirable, and proposes further raises for U S Senators Congressmen and Indiana state officials including judges and the Supreme Court reporter.

Republican Party U. S Supreme Court of Indiana

Vermont Republicans win with record small plurality

In Vermont the Republican candidate for Governor won on September 1 with the smallest plurality for any Republican in a presidential year since 1892, signaling a general slump in GOP support this year.

Vermont

Salary Grab of 1907 Spurs Indiana Taxpayers Angry

Citizens in Harrison County protest a $320 000 increase in salaries and expenses for state officers claiming the move lacks taxpayer explanation. Voters show rising concern over the so called salary grab amid ongoing political tensions.

Indiana Harrison County

Republicans Raise Officer Salaries Without Voter Consent

The Republican party increases officer salaries by hundreds of thousands of dollars, funding higher expenses without asking the public for approval or including the measure in their platform.

Republican Party

Indiana Debt Rise Sparks GOP Housekeeping Debate

A report notes Indiana state debt increased last year by about 525000, with critics claiming Republicans siphon funds for similar work as the prior year. The tone questions fiscal propriety and party accounting.

Peruna endorsed for hay fever relief by Ohio reader

FOR HAY FEVER. ISS MAYME E. SMITH of Columbus writes that Peruna has helped her catarrh and hay fever and recommends it to others. The piece explains hay fever is endemic catarrh caused by local irritants and notes Peruna may help some cases but is not infallible. It also advertises Man-a-lin the Ideal Laxative.

Mayme E. Smith East Mound St Columbus Ohio

Why Not Tell It Straight About Prohibition and Local Option

A letter argues the Republican liquor influence backed Watson and opposes Marshall Corydon in a temperance context. It accuses the party of rhetoric without action, noting Watson’s past opposition to local option and doubting a future enactment by a Republican legislature.

Watson Rashville Richmond Item Corydon

Suburban Republican Paper Frames Subsidy Jim as Whiskey Fighter

The Harrison County Republican organ questions Subsidy Jim's temperance claims and veteran status, suggesting he lacks a home record while noting similar misrepresentations in other states. The piece casts doubt on his assertions and portrays him as a controversial figure on the state ticket.

Jim Harrison County

County Republicans face mass convention backlash claims

Some defeated candidates at the late mass convention allege unfair dealing by county party bosses. The remarks suggest tensions within the Republican ranks over the convention outcome and leadership influence.

Violate Law to Get Campaign Funds

A public letter from Fred W. Upham dated August 21 1908 to corporate officers urges Republican donors to fund the campaign in defiance of a federal ban on corporate political contributions. The piece accuses the party of trying to buy the election through corporate money and hopes such funds will fail to influence the contest.

Republican Party Republican Congresses Fred W. Upham Republican Committee Chicago New York Republican National Committee Taft Sherman National Committee Congress

Why Wasnt It Leyden The Corydon Republican Exposes Derby

A Corydon Republication reprints New Albany Tribune remarks on Thomas R Marshall speaking at Glenwood Chautauqua. It notes Michael C Thornton and Joe Louden voting on the high license bill and criticizes Republican claims while attacking Roosevelt era policies and the salary grab.

Corydon Republican New Albany Tribune Thomas R. Marshall Glenwood Chautauqua Marshall Michael C. Thornton Floyd County Joe P. Louden Michael R. Thornton Joe

Salary Grab Sparks Indiana Taxpayer Debate

The piece argues Indiana officials received 330000 more in salaries and expenses last year than in the prior year. It questions Republican support for a state primary law and notes county Republicans did not hold a primary. It urges the party to acknowledge salary increases in its platform.

State of Indiana

Parry Opposition to Prosperity Placards Stated by Parry

D M Parry president of Parry Manufacturing Company Indiana polis writes to Democrat Kern opposing manufacturers posting prosperity placards promoting Taft and Sherman. Parry says most manufacturers will refrain, calling the tactic unjust and distressing to workers and notes prosperity cannot be date fixed.

D. M. Parry Parry Manufacturing Company Indianapolis Jobn W. Kern Parry Taft Sherman National Association of Manufacturers Kern

Taft Faces Rough Times on Party Unity and Policies

Taft defends popular senate election, campaign disclosure, income tax, and railroad valuation though the GOP convention opposed them while the Democratic convention supported them. Senator Hopkins warns Taft cannot bind the party, as Kansas adopts a deposit guarantee plank amid Oklahoma’s law. Taft should focus on the Philippine situation.

Taft U. S Albert Hopkins Illinois Kansas Oklahoma Philippine Islands

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