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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1888
Page
2
A fragmentary piece extols Opanveravy as fearless and generous guarding honor and aiding the humble. It hails the sentiment as a driver of liberty, property, and rights, while condemning corruption and despotism in grand, if garbled, terms.
The DEMOCRAT announces that certain subscribers will not receive further mail due to time constraints. Named individuals include Tainton Joe Moss, Dugger W Gr Moss, Midiland M Louthan, Jasonville WJ F Lintiicurn, Pleasanteilte Thomas B Claver, Switz City Joe Grice, Scotland W H Burke, and postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensborg Cincinnati Lotsberry Hobbieville.
The statement announces Emerson Snort as a candidate for Judge in the 14th Judicial Circuit, pending the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. The notice presents a formal campaign filing in a local political arena.
S W Axtell is a candidate for prosecuting attorney subject to the democratic nominating convention. William C Hulse seeks re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the UK Judicial Circuit contingent on the democratic nominating convention decision.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Blaine as a complete physical wreck and notes Mannix county returning to its old Democratic majority. Nine of ten trustees were elected by Democrats, a gain of five seats. Wright township’s Wav McCariey seeks the third district commissioner post at the Democratic convention.
The piece notes Garrone and Martin counties share a township name and both elected Republican trustees while suggesting a Democratic sweep could carry G&EENE county from president to coroner. It asserts Republicans are down and urges keeping them down.
A brief notice invites readers to follow ongoing trustee reports, urging subscription for continued access. The text signals a continuing story and public interest in the panel’s records and forthcoming details.
The News notes a Republican trustee paid men four dollars a day plus board for election board service, prompting indignant taxpayers in Grant township. The piece cites broader political fallout, including congressional and local races and pension claims, as it links salaries to party strength and voter sentiment.
Louis Jordan argues that Democrats hold Greene County and Indiana, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket in November. He accuses Republicans of hypocrisy on tariffs and contract labor while praising Democratic majorities and local trustees.
A Baptist plan promotes freedmen building own churches and schools, seeking white oversight end, and receiving help as needed. The approach, tested in Montgomery Alabama in May 1880, is now used where colored communities justify separate institutions, aiming for self respect and progress. The piece contrasts Democratic circulars and party arguments, arguing shifts in voting and township outcomes across Taylor Grant Highland Wright and Jefferson areas.
The text argues the next Greene County superintendent must be a Democrat elected by eight Democratic votes. It says he should feel his election owes to the Democratic Party, not the Republicans, and condemns Republican editorials blaming a Democrat for removal from the poor asylum superintendency as timely when opportunity arises.
A reader letter argues a Democrat trust should nominate and vote openly to expose bribery aimed at swapping county offices for party advantage. It urges eight Democratic trustees to caucus, nominate, and cast an open ballot to deter paid influence and preserve party integrity.
Voters statewide are urged to participate in meetings to select representatives for the Indianapolis delegates convention on Thursday April 26 1888. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Governor Isaac Gray in 1884 with one per two hundred votes and fractions over one hundred. Committee structure includes permanent organization platform credential and reporting roles plus national and state electors and officers. By order of the state central committee secretary Kh O Johnson.
A fragmentary catalog shows phrases like Please don't ask for credit Our terms are cash or produce and small price notes 5 to 10 cents each. It includes a subscription line for a weekly paper at 1.50 per year and bargain terms.
An article outlines Metz defenses with walls, moats, and forts. It notes nine surrounding forts including Fort Quetin and Friedrich Karl, plus dense troops and strict officer discipline. It contrasts German military democracy with aristocratic restraint and cites disciplined daily routines of soldiers and officers.
The piece argues that liberal Japan has shifted toward despotism under Premier Ito, detailing arrests of reformers, a purged army, and a declared martial law after a December coup. It cites an imperial rescript and alleged plots to assassinate Ito as pretexts to justify crackdown and suppression of opposition.
Gen. James S. Brisbin argues irrigation will transform water use across the Missouri and Mississippi basins. He cites Nebraska Colorado tensions over the South Platte as an early example and warns that water distribution will drive future interstate legislation and widespread adoption of irrigation beyond the western states.
Professor Stephen G. Williams argues the United States should establish a naval station in the West Indies, selecting St Thomas as the ideal site. He notes the need for a base between Cape Horn and Florida, estimates the total cost around 3 million dollars for St Thomas plus Santa Cruz and St Johns, and suggests Denmark may sell to the United States. He warns Cuba and Haiti are less suitable and highlights strategic value if a canal connects Atlantic and Pacific.
A log cabin built and occupied by a 16 year old George Washington and George William Fairfax while surveying Shenandoah Valley is described as a wilderness lodge near Shenandoah and Winchester. The structure, moved by Col. Daniel Morgan to a spring house, remains largely as Washington left it though logs have been replaced over time.
Market notes from Indianapolis show light supply and steady to higher activity. Receipts include hogs 1,550 with strong demand from packers. cattle ranges from common to good, veals fair, and lambs around twenty head. Wheat reports No 1 Mediterranean and No 2 red with mixed quality. overall market indicates cautious optimism amid typical regional fluctuations.
A new eatery named Ashatble Wither has opened a first class restaurant and lemonade stand in front of Vansiyke's saloon. The venue features lemonade, Cuties, mitts, cigars, and du available at all times. df invites friends to come by.
WT Young of Newark declares himself a candidate for county superintendent pending Democratic trustees agreement. A prominent county Democrat, he attended Broomington School, nearly graduated, taught for years, and ran a Newark mercantile business. Licensed MEB minister, he preaches engaging sermons. He is James Crawford’s relative and was raised by him.
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