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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
4
A Corydon Indiana notice discusses the 1900 presidential ticket William Jennings Bryan and Adlai Stevenson. It rebuts Republican claims of Democratic paper endorsements in Minnesota and accuses the party of deceit in campaign operations.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Porto Rican tariff and misstates figures, with references to Ex-President Jarrison and Ex-Secretary Olnex. It cites mass political talk about tariffs, republicanism, and public figures, plus scattered names and local notes lacking coherent context.
The document by Mr. Assell and the Diehard Olney letter are described as the campaign’s most important artifact. Olney, formerly Cleveland’s attorney general and secretary of state, now a Boston lawyer, argues that McKinley’s reelection would advance a syndicated presidency, tariff favors for wealth, land grabs with other nations, and aggressive Philippines policy, while Cuba remains a focal issue threatening commerce.
Avie IIX of Mr McKinley's treaty with the Selran c of Sulu states that any slave in the Archipelito of Sulu may buy freedom by paying the master the usual market value. The text leaves unclear origin of the slave and how market value is set, and notes the difficulty of determining a fair price in such cases.
At the New York Democratic State convention on the 12th John B. Stanchfield was nominated for Governor after ex-Senator Hill withdrew Bird Coler. The motion to make Stanchfield's nomination unanimous passed amid enthusiasm, and the rest of the State ticket was also unanimously nominated. Stanchfield is the law partner of David B. Hill and will receive united support.
The State Federation of Labor af Unca New York on the 13th adopted a resolution opposing a large standing army. It declares no contingency could warrant abandoning the safe humane course followed. The text includes garbled remnants and names amid the protest.
Fragmentary text from a TR era report notes weavers at a town mill voting on a pay cut. The article mentions a reduction in wages and a corresponding impact on production with likely consequences for Prosperity.
Farmers face higher costs as wire prices rise, with many delaying fence posts and waiting for affordable wire. Republicans in the county criticize the practice, warning the public about the baneful influence of trusts and urging action to protect farmers from exploitation.
Nine columns of honour ei] type for McKinley’s letter of acceptance filled with material on colonial policy and Philippine question. The text questions why imperialism and Republican colonial policy receive so much printer’s ink if they are not the pivotal campaign issue.
A quote notes Bannon likening the Republican platform to a railroad car platform, suggesting it serves to get in rather than to stand on, made Saturday night at the courthouse.
An old medical elixir advertisement promotes a product available at druggists for 81.00, marketed by Scott & Bowne, New York. The copy emphasizes suitability for summer use and access through chemists.
A Hanover College invitation brings Webster Davis to speak Sept 25. A student poll shows 47 to 19 in favor of Bryan over McKinley. Colleges nationwide reportedly favor Bryan, driven by principles on trust policy taxation and imperial issues.
John S. Walloway of French Camp Mississippi reports thirty years of diarrhoea and inability to labor or travel. After using several bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he was entirely cured. He urges others to have it on hand. Sold by E K Dresier, Druggist.
Tennessee Commercial Company of Nashville urges wheat farmers to use Famous Ox Brand Fertilizers. The ad claims high phosphoric content and soil suitability, with reasonable prices. Agents Baxter & Wolfe solicit patronage and thank customers for past favors.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets pledge a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee from FE. W. Grove on each box. Available at all druggists for 25 cents. August lyric note.
Isaac Cotner announces he will apply to Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a small room on Main street Elizabeth Posey township. The room measures 16 by 22 feet with eight foot ceiling and includes a cigar and tobacco sales component. The filing targets the first Monday of October regular session.
Executor Anthony M. Eisert Sr announces a public auction of deceased Philip A. Abel's real estate near Lanesville Indiana after a Harrison Circuit Court order. The property includes 73 acres more or less in two adjoining sections with a 1/3 cash, 1/3 in six months, 1/3 in twelve months plan, 6 percent interest, and buyer provides promissory notes with surety. Wm Ridley, Atty.
The administrator of Teary Keehu deceased will sell at public auction near Palmyra at 1 pm the east half of section 6 township 2 south range 4 east containing 80 acres more or less. Also part of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 6 township 2 south range 4 east described, plus the north half of the south half of the northwest quarter of section 5 and portions of other tracts totaling about 18 acres, with terms: one third cash in hand and the balance in six and twelve months, with interest and good title. Attorneys listed and order by Harrison Circuit Court.
The coroner Peter S. Wrigue of Harrissi County issues an inquest to inquire into the death of Chattie Wiseman found dead at the house of her husband in Wiseman township Tadisn county on Auust watch day. The deceased was a dark complected woman about five feet eight inches tall, dressed in a dark dress with no valuables. The inquiry names J Wise Man as person connected to the death and calls witnesses for the hearing.
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