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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
4
The Corydon Gazette listing names new councilmen for the First Second and Third Districts including William J. Mauck Georgia L. Shields George G Schafer Benjamin F. Davis. The editors are GHAS W THOMAS and CHAS B ELLIS with publication details in the Democrat Building.
The piece notes Secretary Shaw warning treasury clerks against gambling, and describes a split among Republicans over trusts, with Whitely and several party figures crossing to Democrats. It cites Roosevelt’s stance on trusts, anticipated constitutional limits, and criticizes Republican rhetoric while praising Democratic prosecutions.
The piece argues the tariff is a decisive issue the President dodges. It claims households face higher costs in groceries meat and daily goods due to trusts and wholesale prices. It says infant industries show ingratitude and that Republicans ignoring the tariff would aid Democrats by risking a revote.
A letter questions Corydon Republican editor George’s honesty about soldiers pensions. It contrasts 1897 praise for Tracewell’s pension work with 1909 claims denying Congressional action helps pension allowances, praising Judge Zenor as a loyal soldier ally and urging voters to see through partisan contradictions.
The piece argues the President Congress and Justice Department can curb trusts through tariff revision strengthened ICC action and Sherman Anti-Trust law tweaks. It cites Knox and Roosevelt and claims anti trust talk without action is empty noting the Republicans held power for six years due to campaign funds from the Trusts.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues free traders blame a protective policy for political evils, while noting the McKinley bill began in 1890 and Wilson bill took effect in 1894. It asserts the 1893 panic occurred under Republican policies and challenges the blame narrative.
The quote argues that tariff revision is unlikely when supporters are its main beneficiaries and implies that tariff reform would require opposition from the tariff's allies. The statement frames factions within the party as impediments to change.
The New York World urges J Pierpont Morgan to act on the coal strike after his European trip asking what step he can take. It recalls a prior election period when he spoke and operators yielded a 10 percent wage increase, arguing the public needs a lasting settlement now.
After Republicans handed county affairs to Democrats in 1899 the tax levy on $6,500,000 of property was 9 cents per dollar. In 1900 it fell 10 cents more, totaling 19 cents below the Republican levy. In 1901 another penny drop left 20 cents beneath the prior levy and this year another seven cent cut was made.
Maine swung Republican yet with a reduced plurality from 40 000 to 25 000 while Vermont failed to elect a governor, forcing a legislative choice. The piece notes rising voter fatigue toward trusts and tariffs, cites a Third District GOP nominating convention in New Albany and predicts Judge Zenor will win all counties, including Orange.
Democratic officials claim a total tax cut of 27 cents over four years from 1899 to 1902, with yearly reductions of 9, 10.6, 1, and 7 cents respectively. They contrast this with a last Republican assessment of 7 1/3 cents and an current Democratic assessment of 4 5/8 cents, as voters face a fall decision.
An old note advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a claim that the bottle lists iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It states No Cure No Pay and mentions a five cent price with novelty wording.
Hursttown reports Thomas L. Wright ill with typhoid fever. Church members prepare for a new pastor. Neighbors have attended court this week. Andrew Conrad of Marengo moved from his old homestead. Randy Davis and Reader Marshall lost a horse each. Gus Sieg with wife and daughter Eva of Frenchtown visited relatives here.
For sale the famous Ox Brand fertilizer with high available phosphoric acid content. It is kept in good mechanical condition and used by leading wheat growers in the county, delivering satisfaction. Stock always on hand at our Corydon warehouse. Visit us before buying fertilizer. Jy23-3m Baxter & Wolfe.
The undersigned will be at his store room in Laconia on Sept 29 and 30 and asks all parties owing him to call there and settle their accounts. 13-3W John A. Hause.
Rev J H Holladay of Holaday Miss praises Kodol for curing dyspepsia after doctors gave up on him. The ad touts Kodol as a reconstructive tonic that cleanses purifies and sweetens the stomach and aids nourishment by aiding digestion. Take after meals. L A Reily & Son endorse the remedy.
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