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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
12
A Republican committee asserts that state taxation rose under Republican rule, contrasting 1896 and later years with Democratic policy. It claims higher rates and taxables, noting debt payments and overall disbursement growth, and cites 1906 Republican figures showing increased state and general fund burdens.
Ohio Republicans launched their campaign with a Wick Park parade led by steel mill workers from the Republic Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and U S Steel firms, despite mass mill shutdowns. The crowd in uniform numbered about one tenth of attendees, and a cheer for Taft sparked a Bryan shout. The event highlighted tensions within West Virginia Republicans and ongoing legislative power struggles.
Alexander H. Revell a Chicago businessman and former Republican issues a pamphlet praising the Democratic proposal to insure bank deposits. He argues it will prevent depositor losses promote sound banking reduce bank failures curb runs protect failed bank assets foster competition raise bank standards and bolster public confidence.
Sam A. Garber recounts assisting a gravely ill woman on a Pendleton to LeGrande OR& train. He used Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, gave doses to the fevered passenger, and aided by others until the car reached Le Grande. Passengers thanked him for the lifesaving aid.
Governor J Frost Hanly drew 25 from city school funds for delivering the commencement address to Manual Training High School students. The warrant passed to the city controller, though the money came from school funds, prompting questions about official handling and frugality comparisons to national figures.
The article discusses Republican support for Taft amid questions of Wall Street influence and Roosevelt policy continuance. It cites notes from the News-which and names figures like Hitchcock, Cromwell, DuPont, Bliss, and Spies Penrose, suggesting bankers may back Taft to protect or ease enforcement of Roosevelt policies.
The Missouri Valley’s National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City faced a run after false rumors by Standard Oil. Deposits fell from 25 million to 9 million, prompting liquidation and heavy losses for stockholders. The piece argues a government guaranty of deposits would prevent runs and costs, predicting widespread demand for such guarantees after the election.
The New York Press accuses William Nelson Cromwell of donating 50 000 to the Republican national committee and demands a full explanation from Taft supporters. It claims Cromwell influenced Sheldon’s selection as treasurer and sits on Taft’s advisory committee. The piece asserts Harriman and major trusts back Taft and will steer the campaign.
Governor Hanly calls a special session to fix four items but the motive appears party driven over county local option reform. The dispute among Republicans over local option is cited as the real trigger, potentially costing taxpayers about 100000 dollars.
The speech cites a Bryan remark from 1849 accusing laborers of begging and demanding justice not pity. It accompanies Hearst’s portrayal as supportive of Taft and a critique of costly state expenditures by Governor Tlanty. The piece argues for budgetary restraint and better economy in state institutions.
In New Albany the Hotel Ashland at Market and Bank streets advertises comfortable rooms and meals under proprietor Mrs. N Button and manager Mr. J B Walker. The remodeled St Charles Hotel promises reasonable rates and a homey atmosphere. Feb 12. The Republican party opposes guaranteeing bank deposits yet supports guarantees of a reasonable profit to trusts with the steel trust earning 160 million dollars in 1907.
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