Bloomfield Democrat notes Tariff Reform and local politics
The Bloomfield Democrat lauds Indiana tariff reformers and the Indiana Tariff Reform League, praises editor Wm C Ball and the Terre Haute Gazette, and discusses political predictions for 1890 1892 and 1896 while praising local figures including W D Bynum and various Greene county residents.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Wm. C. Ball
W. D. Byxum
Indianapolis
Greene County
Bloom- Field
Congress
Harrison
Bynum
Bloomfield Democrat
Terre Haute Gazette
Local editor celebrates measure's victory amid town politics
The piece credits townspeople and editors for a decisive majority while noting opposition from News of the town. It praises Moss for backing incorporation, laments past defeats, and cites Greene county courthouse news. It adds Terre Haute Gazette on binding twine and Mills bill politics amid farmer views.
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Clay Caty
Moss
Democrkat
Bloomerelb
Greene County
White River
Carlisle Argus
Dream of Hades Draws Tariff Reform Message
A gentleman’s dream from weeks ago imagines Democrats roasted, Republicans frying in a vat, and western farmers hanged for protection votes. The piece argues farmers pay for tariffs, receive little benefit, and urges tariff reform education by the Indiana Tariff Reform League to inform voters.
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Hades
Indiana Tariff Reform League
Incorporation Vote Sparks Public Debate and Offense Claim
The article defending the incorporation vote denounces opponents as dishonorable while praising supporters as “fathers of the baby.” Judge Moss allegedly sentenced dissenters for a year, and the piece accuses a local newspaper of deceit as citizens spoke on April 1 with 152 to 94 in favor.
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Moss
Democrat
Tariff Debate and Factory Shutdowns Highlighted
Indianapolis Sentinel argues over production surges and widespread wage cuts as mills and factories close. It blames the Republican embargo for curbing exports and calls for tariffs to be reduced to a revenue basis to allow cheap raw materials and competition in global markets, restoring employment.
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Indianapolis
Democratic call for free trade gains in 19th century view
The passage argues that restricting imports harms trade and that buying from other countries is as profitable as selling. It claims the Democratic party advocated free commerce in the last campaign and predicts events will prove this view, even to farmers in the Northwest.
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Democratic Party
Northwest
Judge Woods Boldly Reputes Bribery Law Says Vote Deals Not Bribery
A harsh critique accuses Judge Woods of redefining bribery to mean only offers to pay for votes. The author condemns rulings allowing payment before voting and post vote payments as non bribes. They compare the judge to tyrants and warn of democratic decay if such interpretations prevail. The piece urges the people to reclaim lawful governance.
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Woods
Indiana
Harrison
Judge Woods
Ceaser
Brutus
Charles
Cromwell
George
Washington
Feejee Islands
Greene county postmasters swept out by party boss
Democratic leaders replaced Greene county postmasters on Wednesday with friends of John A. Pate. All appointments were dictated by the party boss. Most appointees were Democrats. Phabe Hunt, a Republican sister to Trustee Hunt, was the sole exception and was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
John A. Pate
Cincinnati
R. V. Yoho
P. G. Riddle
Hotbieville
Adison Cox
J. A. Phillips
Koleen
Walter Hays
J. N. Hardesty
Linton
Homer Law
T. D. Blackmore
Solsberry
R. W. Johnson
John Weaver
Switz City
A. BR. Tryon
Phebe Hunt
Phabe Hunt
Trustee Hunt
Fairplay Township
Bloomfield
Second Biennial Report of the Bureau of Statistics Issued
The eighth volume for 1887 88, 553 pages, details crops, county expenses and indebtedness, j ail incarcerations, marriage and divorce, naturalization, railroads and strikes, building and loan associations, and other topics. Copies by mail require fifteen cents postage to Wm A Peelle Jr chief of the Bureau of Statistics Indianapolis Ind.
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Bureau of Statistica
Wm. A. Peelle, Jr
Bureau of Statistics
Indianapolis
Ind
Excursions to New York for Centennial Inauguration
Announcement of Pennsylvania Short Lines excursions to New York City for the Centennial celebration of George Washingtons inauguration with low round trip fares west of Pittsburg. Tickets available at principal stations. details from ticket agents. Hog cholera warning notes appearance in localities with a guarantee product for prevention and cure.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New York City
Pittsburg
George Washington
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall
Town Visitors Record in Greene County Watch List
A long list notes residents and visitors in Greene county towns from Linton to Robinson, detailing dates of in town visits, political affiliations, professions, and social calls. Names include Simeon Smith, Oliver Rankin, Frank Sares, Captain Oliphant, Edn Stropes, James Hert, N Robertson, Joel Ellis, and many more.
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Millard Cox
Hobbeville
Thomas VanBuskirk
Terre Haute
John Fitzgerald
Linton
Edn Stropes
John Arthur
Beech Creek
Jesse LaRue
Solsberry
Capt
J. Pf. Oliphant
E.R. Hunter
Smith Township
Henry C. Feutz
Mineral City
L. L. Kirkpatrick
Robinson
Joel Ellis
Wright Township
James G. Hert
Bedford
Owensburg
N. Robertson
Joe Moss
N. Yeoman
Ben. F. Lindsey
Center Township
Gilbert H. Wendren
Marco
Fred Meese
Aaron Kaufman
Lyons
Harmon Switz
Switz City
Richard Yuho
Cincinnati
Thomas VanDeVenter
Highland Township
Squire Edwards
Washington Township
Ambrose Rollison
Andrew M. Bucher
Andy
John Davidson
Simon Ashcraft
T. P. Osborn
Henry Barter
Taylor Township
Daniel Riggs
Worthington
Andrew Campbell
Stockton Township
Local juror panel drawn for April court term
The following individuals have been drawn to serve as petit jurors for the April term: Sam A Maxwell Stafford township. John W Moore Jefferson. Wo Gilbreath Stockton. John W Arthur Beech Creek. Josh D Neal Stockton. John T Baker Center. Thos P Freeman. Wm D Ball Smith. Albert W Ogg Beech Creek. Homer Tf Fields Jackson. Joseph Strauser Fuairplay. John A Baldridge Beech Creek. Also noted is an advertisement for Ladies Girdles Bangles and other ornaments at the Model Bazaar.
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Sam
A. Maxwell
Stafford Township
John W. Moore
Jefferson Wo
R. Gilbreath
Stockton
John W. Arthur
Beech Creek
Josh. D. Neal
John T. Baker
Center
Thos. P. Freeman
Wm. D. Ball
Smith
Albert W. Ogg
Homer Tf. Fields
Jackson
Joseph Strauser
Fuairplay
John A. Baldridge
Neighborhood News Reports Social Center Events
Ethel Perris of Worthington visits friends at Onezee as the Pemperviece Organization draws crowds each Friday evening. A lecture by Prof. Marlow of Sullivan is planned for the next meeting and the public is invited to attend.
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Ethel Perris
Worthington
Sullivan
Fragmentary notices mix names and anecdotes from a local page
A patchwork of fragmented items mentions Riley Edwards in Ki hoona on Tuesday and a pensions examiner falling behind. It notes various people and places including Stave Factory, John J. Combs, Dresden, and Bloomfield with scattered references to legal and business matters. A nostalgic Castoria ad ends the fragment.
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Riley Edwards
Ki Hoona
Specia
Stave
John J. Combs
Wiley Andersen
Dresden
Phere
Bennet
Gilt Edge Mill Company
General Flynn
Bloomfield
Migs
Josie Buutz
John Feutz
Mintral City
S. Kern
Koteen
Pleasant weather ushers in hillside zoo prospects
The report mentions pleasant weather as a background for a zoo prospect among hills and valleys. It notes social visits from Miss Nettie Clemens to Nora Thompson, and Revs. Love and Benfiam staying with Jeff Jones. It also covers health updates on Mr Liz Good and Mrs Sallie Burcham, a Park summer school need, and travel plans of Miss Nannie Jones to Bloomfield.
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Nettie Clemens
Nora Thompson
Love
Benfiam
Jeff Jones
Liz Good
Sallie Burcham
W. K. Barcham
Nannie Jones
Bloomfield
Miss Jones
Local Notes from Avoca and Nearby Towns
D Lutes moved his gallery to Avoca. Rev J Breeden preaches here Sunday and Sunday night. Starling Carmichael visits relatives and friends. Sunday school attendance is strong. Mormon preachers were guests of BR Johnson on Tuesday. R W Yoho bought a large lot of Aaron Combs sheep at 4680 dollars per head. Rob Johnson went to Bloomfield and had Dr Cravens remove a cancer wart from his hand. Wim Cox, Koleen house mover, moved two buildings for Kinsey Cullison and shifted Riddle brothers store room twelve feet. a new dry goods addition is planned.
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D. Lutes
Avoca
J. Breeden
Starling Carmichael
BR. Johnson
R. W. Yoho
Aaron Combs
Rob Johnson
Bloomfield
Dr. Cravens
Wim, Cox
Koleen
Kinsey Cullison
Riddle Boys
Toitans
Fire at Stafford Brewer dwelling claims family escape
Plowing for corn occupies farm work. The Brewer residence in Stafford township burned last week while the occupants slept. Billy Brewer escaped with his wife and children by a ladder from an upstairs window, narrowly saving their lives. The Stafford-Beck infant died last week.
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Wm. Brewer
Stafford Township
Billy
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