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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1888
Page
2
Peremporary Sentiment Defined in Old Text
A fragment describes a sentiment praised as liberating and humane yet accused of corruption. It hails freedom and equality as natural law, contrasting it with oppression and danger, while labeling it destructive of despotism and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearleas
Notice to Subscribers on Paid Subscriptions
A historic notice explains The Democrat is not mailed until payment is received. If you get a copy you did not pay for, a friend may have paid. Subscriptions end after the paid period and renewal should be requested before the date shown next to your name.
Subscriptions Waived for List of Subscribers and Posts
To accommodate subscribers the following persons will receive and for ward money to the Democrat for new subscribers or those whose fine is about to expire Linton Joe Moss Dugger W G Moses Midland M Louthan Jasonville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B O Haver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W H Burke postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Kolven Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solsberry Hobbieville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Linton
Joe Moss
Dugger
W. G. Moses
Midland
M. Louthan
Jasonville
J. F. Linthicum
Pleasantville
Thomas B. O' Haver
Switz City
Joe Grace
Scotland
W. H. Burke
Postimasters
Worthington
Lyons
Marco
Sanborn
Newberry
Mineral City
Kolven, Robinson
Owensburg
Cincinnati
Solsberry
Hobieville
Democratic State Ticket and Electors Listed
The document names GROVER CLEVELAND and ALLEN G. THURMAN for president and vice president with electors listed by district. It also outlines the Democratic state ticket including Governor Courtland C. Matson, Lt. Governor William R. Myers, and several other state officers, Supreme Court judges, and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
New York
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
Largo
Thomas R. Cobb
John E. Lamb
B. Vance
Dobbine
Charles L. Jewett
Nicholas Cornet
John 2. East
Thomas J. Study
David S. Gooding
S. J. Puett
John F. McHugh
D. D. Dykeman
John N.turner
Wass
M. A. O. Packard
Democratic &State
Courtland C. Matson
William R. Myers
Robert W. Miers
Charles A. Munson
Thomas B. Dyrnls
Supreme Court
Joan W. Renn
Joan K. Wilsox
E. LE. Uriffite
First
W. FE
Niblack
Scond
G. V. Hawk
Allen Zollars
Greene County Pensioners Gain Three Month Checks
Greene county reports 677 pensioners receiving quarterly payments totaling 20 279.75 dollars. The Bloomfield Republican urges support for a candidate and offers five dollars in gold for any newspaper that backed a similar Democrat with Mr. Elgan under comparable circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Democrat
Elgan
Card Reduction and Waees Advance on Front
A fragmented report notes a reduced card and Waees beginning to advance on the front. The text is incomplete but indicates actions in a continued battle line and shifting positions for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waees
Inauguration Risk for Grover Meveland and Louisiana Pensioners
The article notes risk surrounding the inauguration of Grover Meveland and reports that the number of Louisiana pensioners has increased by one half. The piece highlights potential financial strain and policy questions for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Meveland
Ladiana
Manion and Vige Counties Lead With Pierre Men on Pension District
In the latest pension status, Manion and Vige counties report Pierre men among the state’s pension recipients. Cian Greene notes the unusual concentration varies by district and raises questions about eligibility and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manion and
Vige
Pierre
Pension
Ratis Cian Greene
Trade debates claim wages and tariffs impact labor
The text asserts no one has claimed free trade lowers English wages while noting wage declines in the country since 1860s and arguing tariffs have kept wages low, listing Russia as highest and others like China Bohemia Puray Spain France Germany and Holland in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Chinas
Bohemia
Pury
Spain
France
Germany
Holland
Pioneer Sets Lower Tariff and Higher Wages Than Germany
The note claims Pioneer imposes a lower tariff versus Germany while paying higher wages. It questions how wage policy relates to tariffs and asks Republican colleagues to explain what it calls a striking coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Germany
Texsia Faces Economic Debate Over Wages and Tariffs
Text fragment argues Texsia has strong protective policy but cites low wages compared with other regions. It rejects the claim that high tariff barriers raise wages, suggesting a contested economic theory within the region.
Coyler Critiques Party Policy With Free Pipes and Whisky
River Doctor Coyler a Republican labels the party’s stance as worse than taking from the garden of life proposing free pipes and free whisky as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyler
Republican Party
Greene County pension ranking in Indiana counties
Greene County trails only four counties in pension disbursement among Indiana counties with Marion leading at 55 040.25 dollars and Bartholomew Jackson and Vigo totals around twenty thousand dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Greene
Marion
Bartholomew
Jackson
Vigo
Republican leader Overmyer calls national ticket unworthy
David Overmyer a prominent Republican and brother of former state party chair John Overmyer says the national ticket is unworthy of the support of an American citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hox
David Overmyer
John Overmyer
Republican State Central Committee
Wages in United States Versus England Noted
Protagonists claim higher U S wages than England but do not explain that skilled German weekly wages for protected industry reach 3.60 while free trade England averages 7.60. The contrast raises questions about labor cost comparisons and protection policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Germany
Debates on Tariffs and Wages in 1860s Politics
The excerpt notes that under a democratic administration with low tariffs wages averaged $200 a year in factories, while under a republican administration with high protective tariff wages rose to $277. It challenges the claim that high tariffs yield higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1860
Isso
Free trade and tariffs cited in wage debate
The piece argues that free trade yields higher wages than any Eastern country and contrasts Germany’s high tariffs with England’s higher wages. It notes Republican politicians claim high tariffs raise wages, labeling this assertion audacious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Edward Taylor Defends Free Trade in Republican Line
The Washington era quote claims free trade improves English conditions by thirty percent in feeding forty percent in clothing fifty percent in housing and one hundred percent in education, attributed to Edward Taylor a Republican speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward Taylor
Economic Tariff Comparison Reveals Shifting Wages Share
The record cites a 1860s democratic tariff yielding a 23.2 percent wages to product ratio, contrasted with an 1880 republican protection tariff at 17.6 percent. The author calls these figures decisive, framing them as a clear economic argument.
Greene County Newsroom Riles Local Discourse Over Space
Publisher vows to dedicate thirty-two columns and a supplement to pivotal issues amid local dissent. The statement frames the battle for influence as a life or death struggle for party newspapers in Greene County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Democrat Jonx O'DonaLd Denies Harrison Vote
In Cass township a Democrat named Jonx O'DonaLd disputes a prior News report claiming he would vote for Harrison. He says he will not, accusing the paper of frequent lies and urging readers not to trust its published statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonx O'Donald
Cass Township
Harrison
Democratic Critics Question Noah Elgan Support
A political note argues Democrats lack consistency as they push back on Noah Elgan while claiming opposition cannot harm him. The piece questions why opposition would hurt him now if support had no value two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thost Democrats
Noah Elgan
Stephen Neal Leaves Republican Party for Cleveland and Thurman
Stephen Neal a leading Boone County Indiana lawyer and de facto author of the 14th amendment has left the Republican Party and will vote for Grover Cleveland and Allen Thurman. He denounces the party platform on free whiskey and taxed clothing and calls for tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Neal
Boone County
Indiana
Cleveland
Thurman
Heean
Miners in Linton Back Sheriff Egan by Narrow Margin
In Linton the miners totaling about 500 voters largely support Sheriff Egan, though they have shifted in past elections. The text portrays miners as quick to drop untrue friends, yet generally open hearted and charitable, valuing steadfast loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Sheriff Egan
Cleveland Enmity Toward Soldiers Highlighted in Pension Bill Totals
The record shows President Cleveland approved 1,200 private pension bills on March 4, 1885 and July 1, 1888. Combined with Republican presidents only signing 1,521 private pension bills, the figures label Cleveland an enemy of the soldier and imply the GOP would have fared better had they shown more support for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernekenx
Cleveland
Grove
Is Protection a Benefit Book Prompts Voter Read
The Deiortar notes past apologies from critics and predicts broad support in future. Mason de Nibnasek thanks Edward Taylor for his book Is Protection a Benefit and urges county voters to read it before casting ballots. Mr Taylor, a Republican, argues the negative side of protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason de Nibnasek
State Central Committee
Edward
Contract Taint on Times Printing Ties Election Power
A reader accuses Bigan of offering a free printing contract to the Times to influence voters before the election. The note calls this aristocratic corruption and urges defeating him regardless of whether a promise was written or implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yr Bigan
Times
The
Mills tariff bill passes House with party lines
Democrats claim duty on Mills tariff bill and report a 144 to Loz vote. Snowder of Pennsylvania Greenomisn and Bliss of New York oppose. Fitch of New York and Nelson of Minnesota support. Four independents vote yes. Bill moves to the Republican Senate facing possible defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loz
Snowder
Pennsylvania
Greenomisn and
Bliss
New York
Fitch
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate
Political railing on temperance and tariffs in a sermon
Rev Dr Theo L Cuyler quotes Dr Stoxis mocking democracy and advocating woods exile. He says Republicans opposing free trade and whisky should imitate Dr Storra, warning if followed the woods will be full by next November.
Wages and Hours Compare In Mills Across Nations
The record notes English cotton mills pay $251 annually for 56 hours weekly while American mills pay $244 for 66 hours. It argues American workers endure longer hours and higher living costs, and asserts expected pauper labor claims about England are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Republicans Debate Free Whisky Plank In Chicago Tribune
The piece argues that the so called free whisky plank was drafted by a few men and rushed into the convention without proper reading or understanding. It claims delegates would have rejected it had they seen it in print and weighed its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
West
Wind of political favors and railroads push at convention
Straws indicate support for Harrison and Morton with efforts to draw crowds to the Indianapolis convention. Railroads offer excursion coaches at low rates, including $2 round trips for Island coal company miners, and will cash the company script. Railroads and coal operators unite for high tariffs and cheap labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison and Morton
Indianapolis
Island Coal Company
Strike with the ballot to topple the robber tariff
The Signal urges wage earners to tear down the tariff harming their pay. It calls for action through the ballot, not riot, warning workers to strike hard and strike to kill the tariff foe. It frames the tariff as industrial slavery and urges decisive political effort this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
Knights of Labor
Prohibitionists Fear Meeting After Vicious Act
The letter reports that in Jennings county a Christian minister Elder John Brazelton faced violence when a planned speech by prohibitionists in Elizabeth town was postponed by postal notice. The article accuses Republicans of spreading a campaign lie while presenting the fear of violence as a fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk
Bazelton
Jennings County
North Sun
Elizabethtown
John Brazelton
Republican platform surprise blunder on home industry tax
The Chicago convention overstepped its authority by repealing the federal whisky tax without prior party ratification or instructions. The Chicago Tribune notes Republicans had no directives from constituencies to insert such a proposition in the next national platform, calling the move a surprise and a blunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Ilinois
Wages and Purchasing Power Across Countries
The article discusses wages as a factor in accuracy of cost and value. It compares purchasing power between England and the United States, noting that a Delhi in England equates to a different unit in the U S. It alleges a large gap in weekly earnings between American and English mechanics reflecting currency and living cost differences.
Letter from Paris argues whisky tax repeal undermines reform
The writer quotes Mr. Rhiine claiming SP will not advise repeal. A medical view says lowering whisky price to 20 cents a gallon would boost consumption and ruin high license across states. Rev Dr Thea L Cuyler agrees it would invite widespread vice and disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhiine
Paris
Sagae Fousty
Ss SP
Blaine
Hinds
Thea
L. Cuyler
Wages under protection differ by industry shows tariff effect
Census reports from 1880 mock protection by showing average wages across manufactories. Woolen goods workers earn about 298 while protected iron and steel cite 243, silk 291, and overall average 346. Authors argue higher tariffs correlate with lower wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theostton Busines
Street politics etiquette warned against three on one
A reader describes a scene where a Democrat discusses with a Republican and is joined by two others who dominate the conversation. The note alleges an organized effort to silence opponents and urges walkers to disengage if conversations become crowded. It compares street political talk to business discussion and condemns interruptions.
Indiana Ballot Strategy for Cleveland Victory
The text argues Cleveland will win the presidency and urges Democrats in Indiana to mobilize strongly. It warns that remaining passive risks Harrison and Porter victory, while decisive action could deny them power and end the political struggle in Indiana. It stresses voting unity and energetic support to ensure Cleveland’s win.
Greene County Democrats Endorsement and Sheriff Candidacy Duty
The article defends steadfast Democratic principles in Greene County against shifting support for Noah Elgan. It argues the party should not abandon its core beliefs to back a candidate and asserts the party’s long lasting principles guide conduct beyond individual campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Noah Elgan
Eigan
Democratic Party
Information on tariff question sways Greene county voters
In Greene county Republicans who have long backed their ticket seek tariff literature as the sole issue this year. They say they will vote for the party championing tariff reform, preferring cheaper clothing and groceries to whiskey and tobacco. The piece argues Democrats win if voters are educated. Republicans win if ignorance keeps tariff reform off the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Worthington Contingent Sees Dewoer Opposition as Likely
Axtell allies claim Dewoer opposition will elect him, noting past defeats and party splits. They argue Elyan’s defeat risks, with three votes behind, but cost concerns favor Axtell if elected this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Dewoer Wa
Fhrean
Mr. Axtell
Questioning Party Pagers and Patronage in Newspapers
The writer questions how parties sustain political papers without patronage and asks if editors and noncandidates act as party supporters. He cites Boon Oatfield and wonders whether officials owe printing favors to party papers when not candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
American wages compared to England contradicts to measure value
A historical analysis argues nominal wages in America exceed English wages yet real output and purchasing power favor English workers. It cites per week productivity, with US labor producing far more value per worker than England, while a dollar buys more in England than in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Engand
Ex-Gov. Sr. John Faults Tariffs in Staten Island Speech
Ex governor criticized tariffs, recounting suit prices in Kansas Halifax and Nova Scotia to argue high duties. He compared clothing costs and wages, claiming high taxes burden consumers while opponents push tariffs on tobacco liquor and clothing to protect competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Staten Esland
Kansas
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Teilor
The Enterprise Clarifies Noah Elgan Nomination Issue
The Tur Linton Enterprise explains the historical nomination conflict between the Democrat and Noah Elgan. It argues the key question is whether Democratic officials should support the Democrat papers or the Republicans, and predicts Elgan would align with neither the tariff, whisky policy, nor party lash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Linton Enterprise
Noah Elgan
Enterprise
Elgan
Democrat and the News
Republican Central
Wage comparisons challenge tariff claims in labor cost
The Labor Signal argues that English workers earn more for the same work than American laborers, undermining Republican claims that tariff cuts will lower wages. It notes many English factories pay higher wages and provides a comparative cost of production to avoid being misled by high tariff rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cotton goods production costs and wages across regions
The article compares cotton weaving costs and labor wages in Ash ton, Woonsocket, Blackburn, Providence, Southport, Fall River, Lowell, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and England. It highlights import tariffs and notes England’s lowest wage at Blackburn as 6 1/2 cents, arguing tariff policy sustains a domestic monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
England
Lowell
Mass
Fall River
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Tariff Claims and Calico Prices Debated in Local Speech
James R Baxter argued that tariffs lower prices, countered by a local critic who exposed errors in the claim about six cent calico. The debate centers on tariff per square yard versus per running yard, with examples from 1886 imports and retail prices, and calls the assertion partisan and false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llos
James R. Baxter
Tarrison
Morton
Gallis
Baxter
Platt
Ewell Plamer
Is a Party Organ a Democratic Newspaper
The piece debates whether a newspaper can be a party organ while remaining independent of party control. It argues that an organ should advocate democratic principles and candidates aligned with those principles, not blindly praise or denounce others. It cites the Indianapolis Sentinel and Journal as examples and questions ownership versus party allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss
Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis Journal
John C. New
State Corgan
Democrat
Billy
Charohan
County Central Committee
Democratic Party and Patronage Dilemma in County Race
The text argues against endorsing patronage practices and questions the Democratic Party’s right to back a candidate who aligns with questionable principles. It criticizes leaders who abandon allies, contending true party loyalty requires supporting candidates who uphold democratic integrity and oppose improper funding.
Excur sion Offer From Michigan City At 800 Round Trip
Round trip by Monon route from Michigan City and intermediate points offered at 800 with return valid in ten days. Prof Travis, expert on cave geology, will accompany the party and share insights from his research. For rates and Pullman sleep car details contact Monon agents or E O McCormick in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Travis
E. O. McCormick
Dearborn St
Chicago
Public sale of flour and mill stock at Gilt Edge Mills
The sale at Gilt Edge Mills Exchange Newberry Ind will offer all stock of flour meal and mill feed. Flour is claimed as the best straight grade Indiana flour with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory. Terms cash or wheat and Pakis LVKinnit is manager Newberry. The flour is made by the Celebrated Gilt Edge Mills Worthington praised for quality and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilt Edge Mills Exchange
Newberry
Ind
Indiana
Pakis Lvkinnit
Worthington
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