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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
2
The notice directs that all business correspondence be addressed to The Democrat rather than any individual affiliated with it. It states a subscription price of $1.50 per year.
Stephen Moss of Linton is the Democratic County Convention candidate for sheriff. He is presented as the party’s pick in the official notice.
Democrats of Greene county plan a mass convention at 1 p m on April 9 1592 to select delegates for the county convention in Linton on April 12 1592. Delegates are listed by precinct with numbers from Richland to Worthington and Switz City. The county delegates will meet April 22 1592 to nominate county officers and ratify delegates to higher conventions.
A cartoon urges fair taxes as farmers complain of higher burdens while small taxpayers pay more. Democrats held a rousing Saturday convention nominating a strong ticket and instructing delegates R. C. Houston and W. A. Cullop to Chicago.
Stehen Moss announces in this issue for sheriff. He lives at Linton where he owns a livery stable. He is a brother to Joe Moss and a son of W. G. Moss, who was elected sheriff of this county three times. Those who know Steve intimately think he is the best man of the name.
Washington correspondent reports Representative Bretz addressed the house on tariffs. He impressed with study and promise in his first term, drawing congratulations from Indiana Democrats. The dispatch also notes local tax changes for James Sullivan in Center township and discusses political prospects for Cleveland and alliance hopes in Midwestern states.
In a quiet stance, the silver bill is shelved until December as the 1892 campaign centers on tariff reform. Box. JouN G. SHANKLIN sharply criticizes Grover Cleveland, questioning his remarks on Indiana Democrats and Mugwump tactics before the convention.
A southern paper urges careful selection of strong Democratic candidates in twelve days amid limited field, praising unity and harmony. It cites examples of Republican defections to the People’s party, warns against harmful intra party criticism, and stresses united effort to defeat Republicans in November.
The Republican County Central Committee meets to set a delegate convention for June 3 at 3 p m amid a dispute over the venue. Bloomfield is named as the preferred location by the end of the report.
The Sentinel and Shanklin face heavy criticism for a double leaded editorial favoring Grover Cleveland over Isaac P Gray. The piece argues Indiana should unite behind Gray to ensure a Democratic victory and accuses the Sentinel of sowing discord and diminishing the party's prospects.
Editor John G. Shanklin spoke at the Gen Jams Shields club in Indianapolis on Democracy and unity. He urged suspending personal differences to support Grover Cleveland, praising Cleveland as the living apostle of Democratic thought and condemning Indiana’s push for Cleveland’s renomination.
A publisher arranged a free year long subscription to The American Farmer for readers who pay all arrears and one year in advance. New subscribers paying one year in advance also qualify. The magazine has nationwide reach and is a leading agricultural paper from Springfield and Cleveland. Call at the office for sample copies.
A New York World summary notes M Lafargne faces charges for urging breadstuffs tariff relief as France battles high prices after its ultraprotectionist tariff. The piece questions French acceptance of American protectionist ideas and calls ministerial outreach. It also reports Reading mill workers face a 10 percent wage cut as McKinley tariff critics urge results. Additionally 8000 tons of British tin plates to New York aboard the Massachusetts will be loaded in Swansea, the largest US tin plate shipment since the law’s enactment.
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