The Bloomfield Democrat Advertiser Profile
The Bloomfield Democrat proclaims itself the county’s only all name print paper with the largest circulation. It instructs advertisers to address letters to the paper and notes its post office entry as second class matter.
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Bloomfield
Indiana
Democracy as Liberty and Equal Rights Manifesto
A historic fragment extols democracy as a fearless, humane force defending liberty labor and property. It proclaims democracy as natural law pervading the land, opposing despotism and safeguarding equal rights and obligations for all citizens.
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Indiana Debt and Gray Endorse Election Reform Plan
The Indiana public debt totals 6,870,608.34 dollars. Governor Gray advocates decisive election reform, asserting no past political improprieties. Electors from states met last Monday to cast votes for president, while Gray urged a constitutional amendment to limit county and state offices to a single four year term.
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Gray
Hus Preps of Bills Introduced in Legislature
A terse note explains that bills have been introduced and readers will be updated on enactment. It highlights the difference between introducing bills and passage, stressing that many introduced measures fail to become law.
Texas Dividing Into Five States Advocated in 1845 Note
A historical remark recalls Texas reserved power to split into five states upon admission to the Union. The idea would yield eight more U S Senators and eight electoral votes for the Democrats, highlighting long history of sectional and political strategy.
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Texas
Union
United States
Governor Gray Urges Early Consideration of Election Reform
The governor stresses earnest, early consideration of election reform to prevent defeat by the constitutional expiration of the session. He urges timely action on his measure.
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Gray
Governor Gray
Indiana Legislature’s 1887 pledge to reform schools and trusts
The speaker urges the Indiana legislature to crush the school book trust, enact a wholesome election law, and place benevolent institutions under separate boards of trustees. If fulfilled, the 1887 legislature would be remembered as immortal for its reforms.
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Indiana
School Book Trust
Worthington poor farm plan rejected by people
Turxie declares no demand for a new poor farm. A 40 acre creek bottom tract and a superintendent like Clifé Dixon would suffice to make it self sustaining. The Worthington Times should not worry or waste space. The plan won't change as the people will not permit it.
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Clifé Dixon
Worthington Times
Ballot Printing Policy Emphasized by Governor Gray
Governor Gray urges that ballots be printed by the state and only obtainable at polling places. He stresses restrictions to ensure each voter can select their ticket privately and without interference, banning congregating and electioneering at polling sites. The message outlines fair access and neutrality during voting.
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Gray
Jupee Woops Attacks Grand Jury and Judge Over Dudley Case
A partisan complaint accuses Jupee Woops of pressuring the grand jury to avoid indicting Harrison’s ally Dudley. The critic calls Judge Wounds’ political rulings outrageous and demands the judge be indicted for “raping justice.”
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Jupee Woops
Harrison
Dudley
Fairness in Governance Urges Balanced Legislation
A political opinion urges the Democratic majority in the general assembly to be fair to Republicans, pass only good laws, and minimize overall legislation to avoid self serving measures that harm the party and the people.
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General Assembly
Governor Hovey Delivers Inaugural Address Policy Pleas
Governor Hovey advocates local option and high license, proposes using license revenue to fund gravel road construction, and supports state printing of showbooks. He seeks a new election law, relief for the supreme court, and nonpartisan control of state benevolent institutions. He calls the speech a solid Republican address.
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Gov. Hovey
Supreme Court
County officials urged to redraw precincts after elections
Governor Gray advocates that each election precinct hold no more than two hundred voters. If any precinct exceeds this limit, county commissioners should, at their next regular session, reorganize the precincts to reduce the voter count as required by law.
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Gray
Democrats urged to compromise for party success
The piece urges Democrats to balance conflicting interests and make personal concessions for the party's good without sacrificing principle or self-respect. It notes that true Democrats must align with the party and avoid remaining in opposition, while cautioning against sacrificing core beliefs.
Greene County Indiana Delinquent Lands 1887 1888 Tax List
Returned and remaining delinquent lists from Greene County Indiana show taxes for 1887 and prior years with penalties and advertising costs. The document names numerous individuals and properties with totals for taxables, penalties, current year amounts, and added costs across townships and wards.
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Greene County
Indiana
Compiled taxpayer listings from Indiana district records
Detailed enumeration of individuals and properties across townships with taxable values, deductions for pen and interest, and net yearly totals. Includes names, sections, lots, ranges, and various real estate holdings showing overall taxables, deductions, and adjustments for many residents.
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