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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1888
Page
2
Democracy as a Sentinel of Liberty and Equal Rights
A reflective passage extols democracy as fearless and humane, rebuking despotism and corruption. It frames democracy as the sole guardian of liberty, labor, and property, and a natural law sustaining freedom and equal obligations.
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Democrat
Democratic Ticket and Electors Listed for State and National Races
The document lists presidential electors for Grover Cleveland and Allen G Thuebman, with a full slate by district. It also covers the Democratic state ticket including Governor Courtland C Mason, Lt Governor William R Myers, Secretary of State Roskild W Miles, and other state officers, plus candidates for Congress, representation, treasurer, surveyor, commissioners, coroner, and Supreme Court judges.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Allen G. Thuebman
Ohio
Thomas BE. Cobb
John E. Lamb
Dobbins
Charles L. Jewett
Nicholas Corner
John R. East
Thomas J. Study
David 8. Gooding
B. Puett
John F. McHugh
D. D. Dykeman
John N. Turner
John JH. Base
M. A. O. Packard
Courtland C. Mason
William R. Myers
Roskild W. Mikes
Charles A. Munson
Thomas B. Byrnes
Supreme Court
Joan W. Keen
Joan HK. Wilson
E. E. Gbrivvitth
W. KE. Niblack
G. V. Hows
Allen Zoollars
News challenges proprietor to public political discussion
A reader or group challenges the newspaper to a joint discussion on political issues. They dispute being labeled a democratic paper, asserting the News is an independent paper and has always been. They propose multiple forums at agreed times and places.
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the News
Philadelphia Record
Winchester Hero Suenipax Dies After Sunday Night
Gen. Pvt. Suenipax, celebrated for heroism in Winchester, died on Sunday night. The report laments his loss and notes few of his generation remain.
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Pvt
Suenipax
Winchester
Excursion Train Delivers Polls on Prohibitionists and Democrats
An excursion train run by Tuk EL and West on last Saturday carried 265 passengers headed to call on Gen. Harrison. A poll taken aboard showed four prohibitionists and sixty six Democrats among the voters.
Labor power drives strong resolutions against Harrison this week
The state federation of organized labor passed firm resolutions against Harrison this week. Republicans attempted to seize control but suffered a setback. Organized labor remains resolved to oppose Harrison, justifying their stance with strong messaging and unity.
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State Federation of Organized Labor
Harrison
Organized Labor
Vigo County Democrats Nominate Strong Ticket
The Vigo county Democrats nominated on last Saturday one of the strongest tickets ever placed in the county. Andrew Grimes for state senator and Con Meagher for representative were believed unbeatable, and the full ticket is expected to be elected.
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Vigo County
Andrew Grimes
Con. Meagher
Senator Voonnes Delivers Strong Terre Haute Speech
Senator Voonnes gave a masterly address at the Terre Haute Democratic county convention. The speech was one of the ablest ever delivered in the city and described as a powerful rallying message likely to win hundreds of votes for the party when circulated.
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Voonnes
Terre Haute
Republican state convention nominates Hovey and Chase for Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The convention met on Wednesday and nominated Gen. Hovey of Evansville for Governor and Rev. Ira D. Chase of Danville for Lieutenant Governor. The ticket is strong but not as strong as Porter would have been.
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Hovey
Congress
Evansville
Ira D. Chase
Danville
Porter
Greene County selects Hatfield as coroner
The Democratic Central Committee met on Wednesday and accepted Dr. L. H. Dilley’s resignation as coroner. Jeremiah Hatfield of Owensburg was chosen as the replacement, described as an old soldier and lifelong Democrat. supporters predict a 500 vote margin.
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Democratic Central Committee
L. H. Dilley
Jeremiah Hatfield
Owensburg
Hatfield
Greene County
Editor Skepticism Sparks Public Respect Claim
The News would not believe the Democrat editor on oath and apologizes for questioning veracity. It asserts the editor’s men may be sober moral law abiding citizens, yet declines to praise their standing to avoid ridicule.
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the Democrat
Settlement plan shifts offices within Sullivan county
The Sullivan County Democratic Central Committee favors a written pledge to allocate county offices to Greene County over time. The plan would move the judge and prosecutor to Sullivan now, then add the senator and prosecutor later, followed by further offices. The aim is tax reduction and a political victory over Republicans, notably Mr. Alexander.
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Democratic Central Committee
Sullivan County
Greene County
Sullivan
Proscutor
Alexander
Prohibition Speech Sparks Political Tension in Worthington
Local jeweler Mr. Fox was killed after a prohibition speech. Republicans allegedly avoided attendance by paying a janitor to darken the hall while Rev. Crane spoke. Democrats arrived early and filled the room as Fox delivered an earnest address.
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Fox
Worthington Jeweler
Jewel
Mr. Fox
Local editorial attacks on Republican officeholders and offices
The Bloomfield News accuses Republicans who backed Ramsey Cox and Elgan of enabling a ring and corrupt campaigning. It alleges G H Hendren uses the clerk's office to distribute Democratic literature and claims Sundays attract political mockery of churchgoers. A rebuttal from Jack Cox says the accusations are false and that only editor Frank Pate was insulted.
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Frank Ramsey
Jack Cox
Noah Elgan
G. H. Hendren
Bloomfield News
Seneff
Frank Pate
the News
Sunday card rooms in county offices exposed
The piece alleges that for years a pair of Republican county offices were used as Sunday card rooms with doors closed and lights burning, while others deny any such activity and note occasional visits by Mr. Hendren who writes letters in an open office.
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Hendren
Tariff Oppression in Bloomfield and the Lumber Monopoly
A speaker argues high tariffs harm American consumers in Bloomfield, detailing how a 25 percent lumber tax raises a five hundred dollar project to six hundred. He contrasts prices with Canada and mocks the tariff as a trap for ordinary workers, praising freedom in America.
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Lamber
Bloomfield
Lumber Trust
Greene County
Norway
Canada
America
Tired American Workers Decry Foreign Labor and Tariffs
A Cleveland Plain Dealer critique argues that American workers are underbid by foreign labor, blaming Carnegie, Oliver, and Pennsylvania tariff barons for hiring pauper labor and importing Italians to replace Americans in mills and mines. The piece denounces protectionism as a pretext for tariff robbers to reap profits.
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Carnegie
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Irishmen, Glance At This. Editorials on naturalization
The Cleveland Leader advocates Blair’s naturalization bill urging passage. It would require five years residence, good moral character, English language ability, a one year voting ban after naturalization, and a cap of twenty naturalization trials per judge per day. The piece condemns current abuses and calls for adoption.
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Republican Party
England
Cleveland
Blair
United States
Days of Robeson and Chandler Naval Sale Commentary
The Antietam, a rotting United States man-of-war at League Island, cost about $500000, never left the Delaware river, and was never commissioned. The New York World cites this as a critique of Republican governance and naval management.
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Robeson
Chandler
Antietam
League Island
Delaware River
New York World
Merchants Warn Republicans on Business Scare Tactics
The Bodton Globe reports merchants warn Republican managers that a business scare would ruin fall trade and hold them strictly responsible. Merchants may not stop the scare but will chastise those who engage in such political tactics.
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Bod Ton Globe
Seth Low Backs Cleveland Stirring GOP Debate
The Brooklyn Republican leader Seth Low backs Cleveland while The New York Tribune calls him a Sunday school politician. The Alta California notes the clash and invites readers to side with the opposing faction.
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Seth Low
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York Tribune
Morton
Alta California
Quote contrasts Andrew Carnegie with his workers
Harrisburg Patriot notes a distinction between Carnegie and his laborers, claiming one builds castles in Scotland while the other must build them in the air.
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Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Harrisburg
Scott Eyes Pennsylvania to Carry Ohio Rival Vote
In a remark cited by the Boston Globo, Congressman Scott suggests Pennsylvania can deliver a victory akin to carrying Ohio in backing Cleveland. He urges Vermont to show similar resolve, asserting Pennsylvania proved it can win.
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Ohio
Scott
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Vermont
Boston
Morrison’s Friends Seek Expulsion of Chinese From Country
A wartime era note reports Morrison's friends urging the removal of Chinese people from the nation. The piece suggests the time may be late in the season for such manifestations.
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Morrison
Atlanta Constitution
Agreement to arbitrate Democratic dispute ends in unity
In Bloomfield Indiana on August 9 1888 Moss and Elgan a pair of loyal Democrats agreed to submit their quarrel to two arbitrators chosen by each side with a third if needed. The commission will report in writing to the county central committee and the parties pledge to honor the decision. Peter C. Van Slyke and W. W. Moffett named as arbitrators. All is well that ends well.
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Greene County
Democratic Party
Bloomfield Democrat
Moss
Mr. Elgan
Aaid
County Central Committee
Wa. M. Moss
Noau Eteau
Bloomfield
Ind
Peter C. van Slyke
W. W. Moffett
Fowler & Pickens
Mary E. Rogers
Dora Rogers
Elizabeth Rogers
Joseph Rogers
May Sylvia Rogers
Indiana
Greene Circuit
Seaid County
Spess
Bloomfi
Franklin Rap
Tariff Debate Affects Overcoat and Cloth Costs
An itemized tariff comparison from the New York Star shows spring overcoats and fabrics priced with duty included. It details costs per yard and coat components, noting a 45 percent tariff under proposal and urging industry figures to verify the calculations.
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Cally
Scandinavian settlers in northwest push tariff reform over cheap American goods
The San Francisco Examiner reports Scandinavian immigrants in the northwest cite higher prices for American farm tools and machinery at home versus Europe. McCormick testified that reapers sold abroad for far less than domestic prices, with American firms maintaining separate home and export price lists and shipping exports duty to keep American consumers paying higher prices.
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Europe
Northwest
Norway
Sweden
McCormick
San Francisco Examiner
Bitter attack on Republican senators from Kansas City Times
The Kansas City Times criticizes Republican leaders Chandler of New Hampshire and Blair, accusing them of political meanness and dishonesty. The piece questions national pride and denounces their tactics as betrayals of republican ideals and naval corruption symbols.
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Chandler
New Hampshire
Blair
Ophir
Kansas City Times
Free Whisky and Oleomargarine in Republican Tax Plan
Editorial argues that Republicans favor repealing all internal taxes including the oleomargarine tax. It says repeal would hurt dairy farmers by removing protection while choosing to aid big manufacturers. The piece accuses the party of sacrificing farming interests to monopolies and permitting fraud in butter production.
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Chicago
Republican
Bes
United States
Republican Party
Sfudson
N. Y
Wage contrasts and tariff criticism in opposition editorials
The text contrasts English mason wages with American pay under tariff regimes and argues protectionist tariffs do not raise wages. It notes that wages have historically been higher in England and in non protected sectors, and mocks a tariff backed subsidy to Carnegie. The pieces frame Free Trade England against Protection America and label a Harrison vote as continuing subsidies.
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England
America
Germany
Europe
New York
Harrison Tears Stir News As Montana Belle Faints
Indianapolis dispatch describes Gen Harrison's law partner W H F Miller's daughter at the nomination scene in Montana. A visiting society belle kissed him causing tears and a faint, while a hospital nurse reacted in hysterics amid the crowd. The report notes no threat to the White House, and mocks the idea a strong man would fail under a presidential handshake.
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Indianapolis
New York Sun
Harrison House
Gen. Harrison
White House
San Francisco Examiner
Porter declines Indiana governor run shifts GOP strategy
The Record reports ex Governor Albert Porter declines to run for Indiana governor citing engagement pressures. Porter remains active in party efforts and will support the national and state tickets, signaling possible harmony questions within the Republican campaign team.
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Albert & Porter
Indiana
Porter
Philadelphia
Public Flour Sale at Gilt Edge Mills Exchange New Terry Ind
Public sale at the Gilt Edge Mills Exchange New Terry Indiana offers all stock of flour mexal and mill feed. Flour guaranteed best straight grade in Indiana with money back if unsatisfactory. Terms: cash price or exchange for wheat. Manager Paris Lukinbll Newberry Ind. Flour made by Celebrated Gilt Edge Mill Worthington.
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Gilt Edge Mills Exchange
Newterry
Ind
Indiana
Paris Lukinbill
Newberry
Worthington
Public Sale Notice by Henry Miller
Notice of public sale at Henry Miller’s residence two miles north of Toomfield on Saturday August 18 1889 at 10 am. Items include brood mare five horses two Norman ponies span of mules harness and buggy farming implements wheat drills cattle hogs corn planter plows harrows saddles bridles two horse wagon low farm wagon and other items. Terms: cash under five dollars, credit four months for larger sums with note secured at 8 percent interest if not paid when due.
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Toomfield
Auguste
Henry Miller
Tax Reform Benefits From Mills Bill Demonstration
Mr. Franz R. Chambers of Rogers Peet & Co. argues in The Journal of Commerce that under the Mills tariff reform American clothing production would cost about 10 percent less than under the present law. He outlines a method comparing costs of garments produced domestically and abroad, using actual material and labor costs, to show how reforms would lower consumer prices and aid manufacturers and dealers.
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Franz R. Chambers
Rogers, Peet &Co
Journal of Commerce
Chambers
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