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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1888
Page
2
The Democrat highlights its status as the county’s largest newspaper and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records. It notes entry at Bloomfield Indiana Post Office as second class matter.
The fragment extols democracy as fearless and humane, opposing despotism and defending liberty, equality, labor and property. It asserts democracy as natural law preserving rights and freedoms across the land.
The Democrat is not sent until paid for. If you receive a copy without paying, a friend may have paid for you. Do not fear being asked to pay. The paper stops at the end of the time you have paid. The date on your name is the paid period, and you may extend by remitting before that date.
To Accommodate Subscribers the following persons will receive and for ward money due the Democrat, either for new endscribers or those whose time is about to expire: Linton Joe Moss. Dugger W G Moss. Midland M Louthan. Jasonville J F Linthicum. Pleasantville Thomas 8 O Haver. Switz City Joe Grace. Scotland W H Burke. and the postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owenaburg Cincinnati Solsverry and Hobbiev il e.
The announcement names 8 W Axtell as a candidate for prosecuting attorney subject to the democratic nominating convention and WM C Hulse for re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the 4th Judicial Circuit also subject to the democratic nominating convention.
The Democratic congressional convention for the second district will convene at French Lick Springs at 10 a.m. on Wednesday June 13 1888 to nominate a candidate for congress. Mason J. MBlack, Chairman. Vincennes April 27 1888.
Notice announces the Democratic judicial convention for the 14th circuit Greene and Sullivan counties to meet in Linton Greene county on June 15, 1888 at 1 p m to nominate candidates for judge and prosecuting attorney. W H Hawks and H V Norvel serve as judicial committee members. May 24, 1888.
Prohibition leaders boast of a 50 percent inmate reduction at the Kansas penitentiary and praise the Mills bill while claiming the Republican party is dead. Delegates at the Prohibition national convention raise over 25000 for a campaign fund, and multiple pensions are approved for workers including J. T. Carney’s minors. The piece vents on tariff politics and criticizes a Democrat editor for desecrating the flag during Decoration Day.
The Cleveland scene shows general approval for the nominees Cleveland and Thurman with expectations of broad support. Observers note Thurman is highly regarded, while the field is considered strong with no obvious superior candidate.
The DemicRaT editor feels flattered by the amount of space given to him in the bloody shirt organ published from the county clerk’s office. A remark notes that large quantities of powder are never wasted in a small game shooting incident.
A convention passes a resolution endorsing the prohibition army of the blue and the gray, pledging support for its patriotic labor of fraternization between former foes in the name of God and home and native land.
On Wednesday a pension was granted to the widow of FE E Rose in Bloomfield. The same day 47 Indiamans were similarly remembered, marking a daily record of a democratic administration. The piece claims the administration’s actions prove democratic hate is more helpful to soldiers than shirt shakers’ love.
Pensions were granted on Saturday to W. Mullins of Newark and J B Sunday of Switz City along with fifty-one other Indiana veterans. The text notes political rhetoric from Republicans while confirming continued pension approvals.
James C. Carlton, Bedford democratic postmaster, votes Republican at the town election. The Democrat editor criticizes Carlton, noting the Republican paper first published his controversial comments and questioning his loyalty.
The text traces Prohibition Party presidential vote totals from 1872 to 1886 and projects near 600,000 votes in the current year if doubling continues. It attributes growing appeal to the sanctity of the home and asserts a shared, if cautious, alignment with some party aims.
The News republishes an original editorial from a Washington telegram to the Indianapolis Journal about Congressman O Nealls tariff speech. Greene county readers receive a verbatim report to judge its quality themselves and are invited to compare with any Republican remarks.
The piece notes Allen G Thurman as Democratic vice presidential nominee and describes a red bandanna handkerchief he wears. Republicans dubbed him the red bandanna statesman and the symbol spreads among Democrats from Ohio governors race to the St Louis convention.
Republicans face criticism for delaying pension approvals until after the election while Democrats accuse officials of electioneering. The text notes daily pension allowances increasing now and expected through a four year Democratic term, with Indiana records cited at forty to one hundred per day. It urges the public to be informed on pensions and other matters.
The prohibitionists choose Gen Clinton B Fiske of New Jersey for president and Dr John A Brooks of Missouri for vice president. Fiske a former Republican and Civil War general led the 1886 Missouri gubernatorial bid with over 20000 votes. Brooks a Campbellite preacher and Kansas City pastor ran for Missouri governor in 1884, losing to Marmaduke by 420 votes. Cleveland carried the state by 83000.
The Bloomfield News notes Moss attended Decoration Day events in Greene County and hints at a forthcoming pension list. It criticizes party politics and questions pension policies, suggesting soldiers receive pensions regardless of party lines. The piece emphasizes Moss's long involvement and promises to publish the pension list.
The piece denounces a Bloody Shirt editorial digressing on Decoration Day by attacking President Grover Cleveland. It argues Cleveland had right to furnish a substitute as many Republicans did, and notes Cleveland attended the New York Decoration Day exercises.
A fragment from Bloomfield News notes political friction around Dixon and Evitus from Dixon being discharged amid accusations of misconduct. It contrasts Democrat and Republican actions, cites public reform rhetoric, and praises Mr Bullocks as a solid Beech Creek Republican figure amidst a contentious county scene.
The letter from Theo Menges of Bloomfield Indiana to Wm Mogs requests Dick Thompson Tariff Histories to examine both sides of tariff policy. It reflects Republican concerns over tariffs and hints Menges may quit the party after thorough inquiry. Regional commentary recommends Leib and recent tariff speeches as balanced sources.
Mrs. Phoebe Chesley Peterson Clay o Iowa claims Electric Bitters renewed her youth and freed her from kidney trouble and lameness after years of pain. She could not dress herself but now does all home tasks. A bottle is available at S. Stalcup's drug store for 50 cents.
The convention unanimously renominated Grover Cleveland on Wednesday and adjourned until Thursday. The press was held until 6 pm Thursday awaiting a vice presidential telegram, with indications pointing to Allen G Thurman as a likely nominee though not confirmed.
Harrison Brown appears set to be the Republican sheriff nominee as voters discuss township races. An accidental hand injury occurred while Hiram Jean resawed in his planing mill, resulting in two fingers severed. A near drowning incident on the Eel River was averted thanks to two quick helpers named John Haxton and another rescuer. A severe accident involving a Branillette and Joe stable horse injured Mr HW, with Dr McCabe tending to his concussion and spinal injuries. he is reported resting well.
A housekeeper article argues cheaper baking powders use harmful acids and alum. Royal Baking Powder is praised as pure and strong. Professor McMurtie cites tests showing Royal powder free from lime and deleterious substances, asserting superior quality and healthfulness.
Mr W E Morgan of Lake City Florida fell to a severe cold that worsened into a cough and consumption in late stages. After using several remedies he grew weaker and could not sleep. He tried Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and found rapid relief after about six bottles, with no relapse. A trial bottle is offered free at S Staloup's drug store.
An ad note claims spring fatigue weakens the body after winter and promotes disease. Wood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a tonic that builds up the whole body and purifies the blood to meet seasonal illness.
Mr Jo Currows of Nebraska and Mr B S Whiting of Illinois led a Chicago tariff reform gathering. They argued high war tariffs harm farmers, noting Illinois prosperity has fallen behind Massachusetts per capita wealth and that mortgage loads on Midwest farms rose. They urged justice over protection and decried Republican policies favoring capitalists. The speeches were among the period’s most significant on tariff justice.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Mr Read of Maine and Maj. McKinley arguing the Republican stance favors unlimited tariff taxation to protect domestic industry. They dismiss any tariff revision toward lowering duties and liken current taxes to a Chinese wall surrounding the nation.
The piece argues free importation of raw materials benefits industry and labor, citing silk hides and wool as examples. It notes gains for American producers, tanners, glove makers, and leather goods, while contrasting opposing views from Congress and press. It references Breckinridge, McKinley, Reed, and regional anecdotes to illustrate free trade versus protectionist concerns.
The New York Herald argues for free wool copper ore and salt to restore trade with Australia Chill and the British West Indies, while condemning monopolistic data businesses and Carnegie profits. It claims proposed bills would stabilize markets and aid legitimate industries amid threats from monopolies.
The Kansas City Times notes Mr Breckinridge praised the Mills bill as practical and common sense not a rigid economic measure. It aims to reduce surplus, aid producers, and minimize investment disruption with broad tariff reform support across parties. Republican Nelson and Fitch are highlighted among strong speakers.
Hon. W. C. P. Breckinridge argues in House Debate that protective tariffs cannot fix wages. Labor, like any commodity, finds value via supply and demand. tariffs only distort this and may cause unemployment if they restrict labor supply or empower capital to set wages. He cites the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to illustrate regional wage variation. He asserts free labor bargaining occurs when demand meets or exceeds supply.
The Democrats back the Mills bill and tariff reduction while Republicans defend the tariff as sacred and push removal of whisky and tobacco taxes. The piece argues the election will let people vote for Cleveland and reform, noting some Republicans prefer treasury surplus to dispose of debt.
The Detroit Free Press notes doubt over whether the Mills bill removes duties on potatoes. It cites a 15 cent per bushel tariff and a proposed free list for vegetables in natural state or in salt or brine, with ambiguity on potatoes.
The Department of Agriculture reports US farm labor wages averaging 18.24 dollars monthly without board and 12.36 with board, while Pennsylvania averages 22.24 without board and 14.50 with board. The piece argues these wages show unskilled labor earnings and critique protective tariffs as burdens without benefit.
Hon. Thomas C. McRae argues in House Debate that farm wealth grew slowly from 1870 to 1880 while manufacturing states surged. He contends protection policy centralizes wealth among a few, impoverishing farmers who produce most exports.
The piece argues tariffs on wool and potatoes aim to delude farmers in New York and Ohio to win backing for Republican tax increases. The New York Tribune claims free potatoes would ruin farmers, while opponents warn a revival nation cannot grow crops without tariffs.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues against tariffs claiming they force one class to fund another. It contends American farming and industry depend on profit but warns if potato farmers suffer and demand protection, the system collapses. It questions pension schemes and the idea of robbing Peter to pay Paul as economic balance frays.
The Kansas City Times notes Fitch of New York challenged Republican tariff pledges with Garfield and Arthur quotes urging reform. He vowed to vote for relief bills for constituents despite consequences, calling for honesty over party loyalty. The piece portrays GOP weakness and demoralization ahead of Cleveland's message and the Mills bill.
Anxious Sherman shows concern over Mr Blaine’s intentions as the political contest warms, with observers noting his tense outlook may melt into stronger support as summer approaches.
Notice announces sale of all flour meal and mill feed stock at Gilt Edge Mills Exchange Newberry Indiana. Flour claimed as best straight grade in Indiana with money-back guarantee if unsuitable. Terms: cash prices or wheat exchange. Manager Aris Lukinbill. Flour made by Celebrated Gilt Edge Mills Worthington noted for quality and cost efficiency.
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