Bloomfield Post Office Notice
Entry indicates the item was admitted at Bloomfield Indiana Post Office as Second Class Matter for mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-ofice
Bloomfield
Indiana
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1888
Page
2
Subscription notice for The Democrat newspaper
The Democrat explains how unpaid copies are handled through paid-for time. It states jail papers stop at the end of the paid period, and that the date after a name shows the payment deadline. Readers can extend by sending payment before the due date to avoid interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Democrat
Anourt on the Tariff Question Appears in News
A brief, fragmented note claims Anourt the thinest two cola ar fickle on the tariff question appeared in last week's News. The sentence contains garbled phrasing and unclear names, with no coherent events or dates.
Tuk Republicans Back Free Trade in Whisky and Cigarettes
The Tuk Republicans advocate free trade in whisky oleomargarine and cigarett es while supporting high taxes on all life necessaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Democratic free trade reform spins tariffs into warm clothing
A statement argues that tariff reform will convert free trade into benefits for workers, delivering warm woolen clothing for laboring men and their families rather than cheap shoddy goods.
Democrats Remember 44 Individuals On Pension List
The Democratic Pension Office publishes a list on Pri day honoring A Astinis Lyons and 41 other Indians. The notice hints at political motives behind pension dispositions by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astinis
Lyons
Democratic
Priday
Old Soldiers Pension Rise Tops Previous Records
In the fiscal year ending June 80 the government approved and paid 5,000 more original pen sions than in any prior year, marking a historic increase in veterans benefits.
Trustee Kiisty Crimson Opposed to Cleveland Badge Wearers
Center township trustee Kiisty Crimson, elected with Democratic votes, vows to eject any man from his house who wears a Cleveland badge. The remark prompts questions about how those voters feel about such conduct and the political tone surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiisty Crimson
Center Township
Cleveland
Porter Declines Governor Candidacy in Republican Race
The Labor Signal reports Ansert G. Porter has written a letter refusing the Republican gubernatorial nomination after the Chicago convention, signaling belief he cannot carry the state. Emanuel Timmons of Richland township denies charging politics and notes his past as a Jackson Democrat. The GOP struggles to find a Democrat willing to vote for Harrison in the county, with denial when named. It is alleged Harrison opposed overtime pay for government workers during his Senate term, a charge the paper awaits official records to verify next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansert G. Porter
Chicago
Emanuel Timmons
Richland Township
Harrison
Senate
Wages, politicians, and party loyalties in Indiana and California
A Bedford reader explains wage laws via supply and demand and cites labor unrest. The piece critiques Harrison’s stance on taxes and Chinese immigration, contrasts Republican and Democratic positions, and condemns party-published notices as state-backed propaganda. It notes California cigar workers and Mongolian curse remarks and ends with a jab at party finances and newspaper influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Indiana
Harrison
If Those Believe They Can Afford to Support Noah Elgan
The speaker questions supporters to invest in the paper instead of claiming belief. They offer to sell at three times last year’s profit, promising a 33 percent return on investment if the buyers manage the paper with the same care as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Noah Elgan
Organizing a Stock Company to Buy It
A polemic discusses forming a stock company to purchase a publication and critiques Noah Elgan and the Dempcrat. It argues against endorsing Elgan’s election, cites free trade as harmful, and predicts decline in country papers without a Republican protective platform. The piece accuses the Indianapolis Journal of bias and asserts market reports contradict its editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Elgan
Dempcrat
Mr. Elgan
Indianapolis Journal
Democratic Principles and Patronage Debate Preface
The excerpt argues that average Democrats act from principle not revenue and that patronage influences support for Noah Elgan. It asserts Democratic papers bolster the party, support better talent, and benefit Democratic readers, while opposing Republican papers weakens the party. It frames voting against Elgan as aligned with Jacksonian and general party practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Enterprise
Noah Elgan
Democratic Party
Jackson
Elgan Promises Printing to Win Votes Stir Local Debate
The Linton Enterprise attacks Mr Elgan over funding the Worthington Times printing as a political reward. The piece argues he promised printing to Republican supporters to secure votes, while Democrats say the pledge was unnecessary and unfair to the county’s 2,400 Democrats. It claims voters could name the men involved if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Mr. Elgan
Linton Enterprise
Democrat
Worthington Times
Jefferson Township
Jefferson township Republicans aided Elgan and Cox in 1886
The Linton Enterprise criticizes a political claim that a few Jefferson township Republicans helped elect Elgan and Cox with Democratic support. It argues that Ramsey’s election could have occurred without township GOP votes and questions patronage implications, noting the overall Democratic gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgan
Cox
Ramsey
Jefferson Township
Linton Enterprise
Bryan
Rameey
Court House Fight and Votes Over Print Deals
The piece questions Noah Bryan's vote tally tied to a promised share of the Worthington Times printing. It asks who the voters are and if they could be bought, urging disclosure of the full truth about the campaign financing and alleged favoritism by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Elgan
Chronicles of Benjamin and Levi in the Western Metropolis
In the fourth year of Grover a council of wise men gathers in the western metropolis to decide his successor. After days of casting lots and political maneuvering Benjamin Harrisonite and Levi Mortonite emerge as leaders while Grover and Allen face a rising tariff reform movement leading to an anticipated political reckoning in November and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crrover
Thare
West
Grover
John
Shermanite
Walter
Greshimite
Jamies
Land of
Benjamin
Hoosiers
Levi
York
Allen
Nebuchadnezzer
South Land
North
de la Fe
Tariff and its costs on smuggling and profits
The text argues that high protective tariffs raise prices and costs for consumers, enable smuggling and merchant gains, and force wages higher as production and competition are affected. It contends protection enslaves industry and inflates labor costs, narrowing the pool of capable workers.
The Rise of Monopolies and The Trusts In American History
The text traces economic cycles from high wages and tariff protection to overproduction and price drops. It describes capital seeking gains through protected profits, the growth of trusts, and the clash of monopolies with labor and immigration, ending with calls for the democratic party to steer the nation to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South America
England
Slid Atote Books
Democratic Party
Wool industry factors and tariffs across borders
An analysis from Marion Ohio on why American wool and woolen goods face competitive pressure from England. It explains duties on imported coarse wool, the need to blend fine and imported wool, and how tariff removal would raise US price competitiveness. It argues for a robust home and world market for US wool and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Ohio
London
Boston
Marion
Republicans Perceived as Overworked in Pension Panel
Critics claim workers from the prior era are overburdened by pension examinations and approvals, alleging lingering claims from years under Republican rule. The speaker urges resignation and asserts replacements can be found readily.
Hendricks Club to Meet In Highland Township
Democratic groups in Highland township and Center precinct plan meetings tomorrow night at local schools and churches. J P McIntosh J B Young and C E Davis D B Hatfield to speak. W M Moss spearheading Center precinct address. officers listed include E B Combs Moses Crockett Feorge Brannon Benjamin Holtzsclaw and Granville Anderson. A large turnout of ladies and Republicans attend as the party aims for a November majority against free whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
J. P. Mcintosh
J.B. Young
C. E. Davis
D.B Hatfield
Vest
Center Township
Holtzseisw School House
W. M. Moss
E. B Combs
Moses Crockett
Feorge Brannon
Benjamin Holtzsclaw
Granville Anderson
Ridgeport Church
Andrew Humphreys
Central Committee to bill select gentlemen for club speakers
The chairman of the central committee may bill listed gentlemen for spe ches anywhere in the county at his pleasure. Presidents of Hendricks clubs must notify ten days in advance who they wish to hear. The preserved list includes Sen. L. P. Mullionix Joel Ellis Hon. Andrew Humphreys D J Jerhune Hon J P McIntosh J B Young W L Rude Thos J East W W Moffett Cyrus E Davis 8 W Axtell Emerson Short W F Gallimore W L Shinkard E M Moss W M Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Hendricks
Sen
L. P. Mullionix
Joel Ellis
Andrew Humphreys
D. J. Jerhune
J. P. McIntosh
J. B Young
W.L. Rude
Thos. J. East
W W. Moffett
Cyrus E. Davis
W. Axtell
Emerson Short
W. F. Gallimore
W. L. Shinkard
E. M. Moss
W. M Moss
Republican foes split over coats and whisky plea
A historical excerpt quotes speeches and editorial stances from 1888. General Warrison at the Marquette club in Chicago opposes cheaper coats while Republicans advocate repealing internal taxes. The Peador editorial from July 7 1888 supports abolishing internal revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrison
Marquette Club
Chicago
Republican Party
Peador
Taxation debates and southern votes in 1884 party clash
The piece cites the Democratic platform urging cheapening home necessaries to aid labor while Cleveland’s tariff message criticizes internal taxes on tobacco and liquor. It then details southern delegates selling votes to Sherman or Alger, noting financial transactions and accusations of corruption within the Republican side and newspaper commentary from Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Democratic National Platform
Seans
President Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland
South
Sherman
Alger
Michigan
John Sherman
Por Sherman
Alrer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pensions Granted In Local View Attract Attention
Pensions were granted in this vicinity on Thursday to G Brittain of Worthington and 76 Indians. The piece faults Republicans for prior inaction and mocks the Indianapolis Journal over criticisms of pension clerks. The writer suggests Democrats are overworking pension staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Brittain
Worthington
Indianapolis Journal
Harrison
Calvin S Brice Named Democratic Chairman In New York
Calvin S Brice of Ohio, chosen by the national Democratic committee as chairman, has established national headquarters at 10 West Twenty-ninth Street New York and begun coordinating early reports from several states. Brice, born September 17 1845 in Denmark Ohio, served in the Union Army, studied at Miami and Michigan, and built a major railroad and corporate law career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Stewart Brice
Ohio
National Democratic Committee
West Twenty-ninth Street
New York City
Calvin S. Brice
Denmark
Miami University
Union Army
180Th Ohio
Calvin
BRICE
Twenty-third Army Corps
Tennessee
Georgia
Carolinas
Law Department
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
United States
Lima
Lake Erie and Western
New York, Chicago and St. Louis
Mobile
Birmingham
Kentucky Central
Richmond and
West Point
East Tennessee, Virginia
Duluth, South Shore
Atlantic
Democratic
New York
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-ninth Street
Recantation on Seth Low and the Sunday School Politician label
The New York Tribune withdraws a former Democratic slur against Seth Low calling him a Sunday school politician. It cites Republican origin for the term and notes historians credit John F. Smith and the St Louis Republic with the phrase in critiques of Folger’s supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Seth Low
John F. Smith
Folger
George William Curtis
St. Louis Republic
Greenbackers Align With Democrats Across States
The piece argues Greenbackers should join the Democratic Party, noting war taxes, monopolies, and national debt in greenbacks are settled issues. It cites Brooklyn Citizen and Rochester papers about tariff debates and party alliances, ending with a humorous note from Troy Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Brooklyn
Polarized Politics and Republican Defection Feared
The Pittsburg Post warns that results from the northwest and California in November will reveal a major mistake by Republican managers. It claims their platform shows a monopoly stance and predicts defection on a scale comparable to the Chinese population on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northwest
California
Golden Coast
Pittsburg
Congressman's Warning On Tariffs Describes Economic Barriers
The quote compares tariff levels to physical obstacles between producer and consumer, labeling twenty percent as a bad road and a hundred percent as a drain on merchants. Congressman S. Cox argues high duties strip merchants of nearly all they possess and elicit gratitude for merely surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 8. Cox
What Makes Wages Low in Europe
A Providence Journal letter asserts European wages stay low due to density of population and tariffs. It argues tariffs rise where wages fall and notes continental Europe has many people per square mile, implying crowding drags pay down. The writer counters tariff-focused explanations and stresses population pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Providence
R. I
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Bloomfield Democrat
WM. M. Moss
Wrsday
Ind
Ignton
Joe Mosa
Dugger
W.G. Moss
Midland
M. Louthen
Lazenville
J. F. Linthicum
Pleasantville
Thoreas B. O' Haver
Switz
Joe Grace
Scotland
W. H. Burke
Marco
Sanborn
Newberry
Mineral City
Kelsep
Robinson
Owensburg
Cincinnati
Solaberry
Hobieville
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Thames
Cobb
John E. Lamb
B. Vance
Courtland C. Matson
William R. Myers
Robert W. Miess
Charles A. Munson
Thomas B. Byrnes
Supreme Court
John W. Kern
Jonx KR. Wilson
E. E. Gerrits
W. E. Niblack
G. V. Hows
Allen Zollars
Hox
O’neall
Jozz Exxis
Jostia W. USA
M. D. Chillon
Wm. McClannen
Thos, Grace
D. H. Dilley
Word Democrat
Bloomfield News
Republi
Can Organ
Greene County
Hendricks Club
Torre Herrt
Bedford
Harrison Club
Hert
Ben Harrison
Mr. Harrison
China
Indianapolis Sentinel
Sentinel
Chronicles of
Benjamin and Levi
Vv. F
Washington
Pensions
Calvin Brice
Sensible Greenbackers
Rochester
Rochester Union
Republican
Albany Journal
Rochester Democrat
Union
Troy Press
RoyAl Waking Powder Co
Qubllc
Toomfield
Horace
Norman Cvits
Henry Miller
Worthington Engine
C. H. Roberts, My
Oliver
Oliver Gap
D. M. Osborne
Dr. Morgan & Co
M KY
Scott & Wal
Newberry, Indiana
Bey
Cinci Greene County
Tad
Ihis
Chas. E. Barre
Indianapolis, Ind
Search the Bloomfield Democrat Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bloomfield Democrat?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.