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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
3
A fragmented OCR shows names for president vice president governor and county offices. The list includes WILLTAWA BU VAN STEVESON for national tickets, ADLATI FE and JOAN WW ETN for state and Marion County roles, and local officials such as ANDREW J. O'DONALD Andrew Bucher John D. Haseman Peter Oliphant William Herrington Henry Flory James Dixon Basil Dishon Frank Skinner Mont Poster for various township and peace officer posts.
The new census of Indianapolis reports a population of 168000, marking a 60.2 percent increase since 1890 and a very fine showing for the city.
The report notes David B. Hill will follow Theodore Roosevelt in the campaign, suggesting Hill can be put to better use while Roosevelt carries his own poison with him.
After fiery speeches against imperialism, Senator Hoar and Mason must work hard to back McKinley and avoid being ridiculed for wavering.
The convention in Indianapolis announced its intention to support Bryan, arguing they could not do otherwise and remain consistent with their views.
Hav Hinsuan, already serving a life term for his wife’s murder, now claims new evidence will clear him. The former minister argues the discoveries warrant a reevaluation of his conviction and sentence.
The Populists will notify Bryan of his nomination in Topeka on August 23. Thomas M. Patterson of Colorado will give the notification speech followed by Bryan's reply.
Hawna warns of a grim Maryland outlook as he orders Senator McComas to return from Europe. He says the state's fate tilts to Republicans, but the defection of Senator Welling ton solidifies the Democrats' path.
Gen Wheeler saved W J Bryan’s twelve year old son at a Chicago hotel when the boy nearly fell from a seventy five foot window. He seized the youth by the feet and pulled him into the room, averting tragedy.
Tax call involvement centers on Ryan and Steven in relation to Jones the Chairman. Officials debate governance and fiscal duties amid regional scrutiny. The article notes procedural steps and potential implications for oversight and policy direction.
The Democratic National Committee urged Democrats everywhere to meet Saturday evening September 1 to organize Bryan Clubs in Bloomfield and respond promptly. The article notes relief over the allied army entering Peking on September 10 and the Empress and Emperor fleeing. It also reports Caleb Powers found guilty of conspiracy to murder Goebel, with life imprisonment as the penalty.
The piece argues that apparent apathy hides deep reflection on core U S principles. It warns that drift from Washington to Lincoln could erode national greatness and liberty. When action arrives, a decisive movement will affirm the republic as a beacon for future generations.
The piece argues Maine will vote Republican, boosted by McKinley’s British ties and imports of speakers, but warns against treating Maine as a national bellwether. It claims Maine’s British-leaning populace sways its result and urges readers not to generalize to other states.
In Bloomfield Greene Sullivan counties held a Democratic convention for the 14th judicial circuit. Orion B. Harris of Sullivan county was nominated for circuit judge and John A. Riddle of Sullivan county for prosecuting attorney. Harris heirloom career and schooling traced, Riddle praised for views on the Philippines. The party adopted the rooster emblem and adjourned after nominations.
An urgent call from national Democratic leaders and William R. Hearst urges formation of Democratic clubs across cities and precincts. It stresses organized political action, loyalty to the Kansas City platform, and prompts county and local committees to rally voters and support Bryan and Riddle in Greene County and Indiana elections.
A formal address issued from Democrat headquarters in Chicago on August 9 and signed by both candidates along with chairman Jones.
A stream of town notices records visits and social events. Names include Cora Sparke Ada Owen Nora Knor Mary Strickland Lilly Sullivan and Sam Sparkes with mentions of Bloomfield Greencastle Mineral and Clay City. Residents travel to visit relatives attend parties and attend church services.
Adel visitors Tom Edwards Charles E Carpenter Mrs John Carpenter convalesces at present several residents transacted business in Spencer and New Hops Emmet Livingstone travels to Illinois for broom cor harvest Carpenter Bros quit threshing and shed machine Russell Williams moves to E B Marshalls farm Leonel Ooley visits Freeman neighborhood L M Carpenter with family visits Vilas area Master Walker Ooley visits grandparents Roy Oaley visits Freeman J P Oaley attends Owen county Christian churches meeting Bryan advocates in Freeman Republican figures Green Milam press Bryan Subscribe for the Democrat in Greeve county.
Mrs Joan Jenson expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during her husband’s illness and the passing of his wife.
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