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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1892
Page
2
The document states that all letters from a business character should be addressed to THE DeMocRAr rather than any individual connected with it. It notes a subscription price of $1.50 per year.
The candidate William L. Slinkard announces intent to seek re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney subject to the Democratic nominating convention.
A historical quote extols democracy as fearless, humane, and the guardian of liberty and equality. It argues democracy opposes despotism, expands sympathy, and elevates humanity, praising its natural law and universal rights.
The piece notes the free wool bill passing by over three to one, with Democrats voting for cheaper clothing and Republicans urged to accept responsibility. It contrasts stock market gyrations in Rhode Island with reactions to the tax act and calls for Western talk to spur national growth.
The piece urges building an admirable political ticket and a vigorous campaign to win. It argues the new tax law raised taxes but could have been worse, notes corporate opposition, says the Democratic Congress could deliver cheaper clothing cotton goods tin plate glass and farming tools, and maintains voters must elect the Democratic party to gain reductions.
The Greene county Democrats met in convention at Linton last Tuesday and elected J. P. McIntosh permanent chairman W. L. Slinkard secretary D. J. Terhune and Wm. Moss assistant secretaries A resolutions committee was formed with one member from each township The convention reconvened at 1 30 p m and reported delegates to the state congressional and judicial conventions.
A Greene county Democratic convention adopts resolutions denouncing the Republican party for backing Judge Woods, the Force Bill, and McKinley tariffs. It endorses tariff reform, school book laws, and miner protection, backs Voorhees Yurpre Bretz, and denounces wage-cutting by mine owners while praising Democratic tax and public-works policies.
A Greene county Democratic platform lists preferred state and county nominees including Samuel W. Axtell for lieutenant governor, Mrs. Wa. Franklin and Newton Crooke for appellate judges, W. N. Slinkard for prosecuting attorney, and Dr. John W. Gray as alternate delegate. It condemns Republican tax policy, noting higher levies in Republican strongholds and urging party unity at the State Convention.
The State convention endorses Thomas A. Tendricks and Joseph E. McDonald in prior runs and notes no Western sentiment for Hendricks and McDonald. It argues Governor Gray should be endorsed to secure Indiana’s equal chance with Illinois and Iowa, and if Indiana Democrats rally as Republicans did for Harrison, Gray could secure the nomination if it goes West.
The new rule requires residents leaving the state for months to register at the county clerk to preserve their votes. Republicans are registering promptly while Democrats lag. Young men heading to work for the summer must register before departure or their votes may be lost. Several have already gone and some are expected to return.
A Bloomfield writer argues pension politics are distorted by claims of Democrat voting. He asserts working people must vote for the Democratic ticket to end the war for profit and praises Indiana Governor Gray as a viable 1904 nominee, capable of carrying New York and other key states.
Excerpts from the Courier reveal harsh critiques of Tilden and Thurman. The paper defies support for Tilden, calling for Western Democrats to bolt the ticket and vowing not to attend Thurman’s wedding. The tone shifts between dismissive and combative.
A 1802 era note from Evansville highlights Hon. J. G. Shankin ex editor of the Evanville Courier and casts the paper as a Democrat foe of Governor Gray. It quotes the Courier supporting the single tax, urging a meeting, and condemning Grand Army of the Republic veterans for patriotic rhetoric.
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