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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat proclaims its circulation lead and invites advertisers to use its inscription book. The issue condemns protectionism and McKinleyism, arguing labor opposes the Republican party and noting 50,000 railroad workers in Indiana as potential voters.
A satirical note warns against judging the Taromy tiger’s age by teeth as a metaphor for credence. It also chides Republican leaders whose private affairs take priority over governance this year.
The Franklin Democrat and the Miami County Sentinel are praised as the cleanest, handsomest newspapers reaching the exchange table, with a call for Democrats in those counties to be proud of them.
In 1888 Carnegie cut wages to finance a coaching trip in Scotland and to endow libraries abroad while also aiding his campaign contributions at home.
Debated slogan claims protection will secure American wages for American workers while critics accuse proponents of inviting foreign labor and pay at gunpoint. The exchange centers on whether labor protections truly shield domestic workers or pressure them to accept foreign competition under coercive terms.
Secretary Tracy declares the President remains the servant of the people while critics accuse him of misreading the public mood. They say the people have spoken by a million majority against McKinley and Force Killa and urge Congress to resist what they view as an improper leadership stance.
Miz Markzz, Tipton canning factory owner and Republican, argues tin costs rose post McKinley bill and favors tin on the free list. He notes no domestic tin is produced locally and discusses tax levies for school funding. Candidate VanBuskirk runs for the legislature but won’t state his stance on the levy.
Readers demand clear answers from Mr. VanBoskirk before Greene County votes. The questions, deemed vital to every voter, hinge on his planned actions if elected, and the editorial argues he should refrain from any vote until he commits to these issues.
The Democratic states of New York and Indiana have ruled against employing armed mercenaries within their borders. Pennsylvania may follow when its governor and legislature align, possibly soon, if the Homestead object is impeded.
The text contrasts three Rs as a fate for Mr. Harrison and links Raua's Bowen Record to the slogan while noting M. Harrison's persistent responsibility and Burchard's alliteration as Blaine's misfortune.
The record notes Thomas Jefferson as a three time Democratic presidential candidate with one defeat and two wins, Andrew Jackson as three time candidate with one defeat and two wins, and Grover Cleveland as a notable figure in Democratic history.
The writer argues the McKinley tariff would not have prevented the Homestead lockout and wage cuts, insisting no believer remains that the tariff will deliver its promised relief.
Brother McKinley, notably quiet, has not spoken on happy homes contented workers high wages or the blessings of protection since the Homestead troubles began. A lack of speech suggests he may be weighing his position amid current debates.
The piece accuses the local press of double standards in labor disputes, alleging it abandoned miners in their bread fight while avoiding antagonizing iron mine owners. It claims the paper seeks both miner votes and mine owner campaign contributions, calling out perceived hypocrisy.
The county superintendent’s association endorses resolutions for wide publication. A trust formed to raise school supply prices is denounced and trustees urged to stop buying from named houses and their agents. The call targets township treasurers and all counties to expose the combines.
Sap Chauncey M. Depew in 1890 extols Grover Cleveland as the quintessential American, a man loyal to country, steadfast in duty, and selfless in service, highlighting his accomplishments as embodying the highest possible American citizenship.
Henry Zwillinger, a prominent Worthington Republican and active party worker, declares for Grover Cleveland. Nine others support him but are not named. Zwillinger, a tailor, has voted for Democrats in the past and aligns with workingmen, believing Democrats are their best friends.
A Brazil school board, fully Republican, allegedly refuses hires based on party. Democrats criticized the policy, arguing it mirrors Andrew Jackson's spoils doctrine. County Democrat superintendent and most trustees in Clay county are named, while partisanship raises questions about local governance.
The Green Castle Banner and Times denounces labor organizations as anarchists and murderers. It accuses laborers who strike during disputes with iron mill owners of subverting law and supports employer wage reductions under Harrison. The piece contrasts unionists with Democratic allies and defends workers’ rights against Carnegie and his associates.
Allen County district committeeman Hanna and County Chairman Veasy resign signaling a Blaine revolt. The pair left amid anger over President Harrison’s recent appointment of Judge Chapin to a Northern Pacific lands commission, souring Blaine Republicans in the Twelfth district.
Grover Cleveland states Democratic principles including equal justice for all, peace, commerce, honest friendship with no entangling alliances, state rights, strong federal government, election rights, majority rule, civil over military authority, fiscal restraint, debt repayment, sacred public faith, commerce, and freedom of religion press and person.
The speaker asserts Frick should be tried for treason and suggests the same Pennsylvania law used to send Milton Weston to the penitentiary seven years ago would convict Frick, arguing he belongs in prison.
A CHE P man in a dear coat is the only type allowed to earn bread this year as iron barbons of Pennsylvania enforce protection. The dear coat stands, but the high-priced man is only useful for food for Pinkerton powder.
Thomas H. Carter of Montana was chosen as chairman of the Republican national committee after William J. Campbell declined the post. Several others were offered the role but all refused to lead the forlorn hope.
Mr PavYwne of Wisconsin declines the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee as party leaders resist a retreat that appears headed toward rout before the campaign ends.
Gravat W Curtis is very sick with no hopes of bio recovery. A brilliant man is soon to leave the land. Wheat prices are expected to fall from sixty five cents to fifty cents. The piece references promised Marrison times from four years ago.
Chairman Taggart orders 10 600 copies of Senator Voorhees speech from last Thursday to the senate on the Home stead affair. The plan is to distribute the copies throughout the state.
A fragment questions the value of John French as a candidate and praises the treasurer, lingering over calls to maintain the status quo without specifying date, place, or event.
Farmers voice satisfaction with Harris on times as wheat sells at record low prices, marking a notable shift in market conditions for growers.
W F Hae airy of Pennsylvania is expected to be made chairman of the Democratic national committee. He is described as a fitting choice and likely to perform well in the role.
A collection of editorials argues Congress should create a national labor commission to mediate conflicts between labor and capital. It urges arbitration over strikes, warns against military occupation, and stresses education on workers' rights and societal relations.
The piece urges every Democrat and independent and workingman to elect Grover Cleveland. It argues his victory would restore Democratic principles, end Hillian-Dollarism, defeat the force bill idea, curb Tariff taxation, halt centralization, and remove a climate of personal scandal. It promises government by the people and equal rights for all.
A Chicago Herald column attacks the Frick family as emblematic of tariff-protected industry. It alleges they profit from blood money and demand that protected industries be run by ruthless stewards who siphon wealth, fund campaigns, and corrupt ballots.
The text depicts oppressive forces and potential surrender terms under threat. It references liberty, the Coumageres, and a tainted promise of clemency. It mixes unclear names and locations, with warnings of consequences for resistance and mentions of pardon contexts.
A Louis Republic excerpt argues the People's Party cites Republican policy as the root of national ills. It contends Democrats would have corrected abuses earlier, urges Western states to join reform, and calls for defeating the shared foe to aid the agricultural West and South.
Lyons WCTU issues a correction denying claims that local residents accused Van Bennett of abusing the Republican party and denouncing churches, stating the report overstated opinions and defending loyalty to party members. The notice cites church hypocrisy and appeals to biblical authority.
Local column records varied updates from Greene County residents including Davidson leaving St. Louis for a carpenter position at Lying Brick and Lumber Co. at $35 per month for a year, J. Wells celebrating a baby girl, and Thomas Wilson visiting JH Quillen. Also notes a gravel road project, new business at Main Street, and a testimonial for Chamberlain’s remedy by a Craig editor.
Pleasant Ridge reports hot dry conditions with uncertain location. Local events include births, marriages, church notices, and repairs. Agricultural notes praise crops after rain, mention threshing machine interest, and record social visits and illnesses. A child’s lighthouse story ends with a recovery after Dr King’s New Discovery.
Revenue agent inquiry on cigar and tobacco stamps. Andrew Livingston visiting his daughter. Fort Wilson school house speech held Saturday night. Mrs. Rachel Cousins seen en route to Solsberry. Ask Tom Carter about his hat. Rev Bruner led Methodist service Sunday night and Lord's Supper. Resler's barn struck by lightning with minor damage. J B Young buys mowing machine and rake. Grass cutting available from Jacob. J O Frame and Rob Wilson traveled to Spencer. George Pickard of Owen county greeted local youths. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised by professionals for many cures. Woods Pilla marketed for jaundice and biliousness.
Worthington residents attend a pleasant Myers Lake picnic hosted by local youth. Visitors include Mrs. J W Middleton from Spencer and Luther Hatfield from Effingham. Miss Emma Smith of Bloomfield and Miss Coralluffman of Cairo visit relatives. Louise Barker hosts a birthday gathering for her eleventh year.
Charles Housten was reeport Saturday. Michael Gran and Winnie New som of Martinsville were guests of Mrs. Robert Warnick over Sunday. Several from here went to Indian Springs Sunday. Cholera infantum has lost its terrors since the introduction of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. When used and directions followed a cure is certain. A. W. Walters of Waltersburg Illinois says it cured his baby after other remedies failed. 25 and 60 cent bottles for sale by Cavins and Isenhower July.
Edwards returns home from her sister's. Job Bick ens visits. Mrs Ida Flory and mother hosted N E Flory. John Workman suffers lung bleed. Dr Cravens and son treat him. Corwins plan to attend next Sunday. Town debates unity and politics. Noah Fiery praised. Laura Axe seen. Storms east and wind here. church crowd Sunday. J A Smiths visit. Ida Catt passes through to Bloomfield. Women voting discussed with Cleveland as a feared outcome. Sherman Dixon and grandma travel through. H T Smith visits namesake. organ bought for Henry Sarver’s new music.
Mrs Ada E Hurd of Groton recounts a severe lung illness that progressed to consumption. She says four doctors gave up, then took Dr King s New Discovery, consuming eight bottles to recover fully. Trial bottle offered free at 8 Startups drugstore, regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
The QHE basket meeting at New Hope was well attended and enjoyable. H M Heaton and Rosa B Livingston married with Dr W H Hixon officiating, best wishes to the couple. Nancy E Moore returns home to Morgan county after visiting friends here. Thomas VanDeventer shipped fifty head of rice and other stock notes. People's Party organizers formed at F N Wilson school house. Democrats urged similar action. Local hunting, new blacksmith tools, Golda Dunn ill, harvest underway, and Grandmatier Snyder celebrated 7th anniversary with about two hundred guests and a large dinner. J E Pratt notes using Dead Shot for hog and chicken cholera.
The fragment lists Mivacs Sadie Bach and Ida Hancock at E'liston on Friday. It mentions Miss Pate of Bloomfield, Mea Charlotte Chaney, Lena Bach, John Hastier, Nellie Ockerman of Wazut Grove visiting Lessie Haeder, described as a charming lady, with several other names and brief notes.
General health is good though some WT epidemic cases are severe but not fatal. Local workers stay busy with wheat threshing oats cutting and blackberry gathering while John M. Meredith handles repairs and wagons. Wm Pethel returns from Illinois seeking a peaceful life. Uncle Billy Holtzclaw visits Ridgeport and Mrs Sallie A Nance remains gravely ill with expected demise.
Mr. Giron spoke at the Philadelphia Engineer's club on the world trade in Portland cement. He cited European annual production over 20,000,000 barrels worth more than £7,200,000, with England producing 8,300,000 barrels yearly. The first factory began at Northfleet on the Thames and the industry grew from crude methods since 1850.
A new British process coats ordinary paper with a thin layer of barytes sulphate to replace imported German paper for silver printing. The technique reveals greater detail in finished photographs, previously lost in the paper texture.
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