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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1888
Page
2
The Democrat notes it has the county’s largest newspaper circulation and instructs advertisers to call and inspect subscription records. It also records entry at the Bloomfield Post Office as Second Class Matter.
A garbled OCR passage presents a spirited defense of democracy praising liberty equality and rule of law. It extols fearless generous humane sentiments and opposes tyranny while tying freedom to labor property and natural law across the nation.
The notice explains that papers stop after the paid period ends and that the date after the name shows the paid-until date. Readers are urged to remit before that date to extend coverage and avoid loss of delivery.
To accommodate subscribers the following persons will receive and forward money due the DeMocRat for new subscribers or those whose time is about to expire Linton Joe Moss Dugger W G Moss Midland Al Louthan Jasonville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B 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 Solaverry and Hobbieville
We are authorized to announce Emerson Short as a candidate for judge of the 1th Judicial Circuit, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention.
WM C Hulse announces candidacy for re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the lah Judicial Circuit subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention.
The Wright township Democrats meet on Saturday March 17 at 1 pm to nominate a township ticket and handle other business. Reports note Republican struggles in Richland and Sullivan counties with multiple candidates and internal divisions. The U S Treasury February receipts total 25 000 000 with 18 000 000 expenses and 7 000 000 surplus. Senator Daven Terrie pleads in the Senate for a bill aiding indigent ex soldiers. Tariff duty on cleaned rice stands at 113 percent. last year duties reached 758 957. Democrats in Sullivan nominate a ticket including Beastly French Dawkins Martin Pittman Pond. Republicans in Indians clash with Harrison and Gresham factions. Chicago Tribune urges Gresham, not Harrison, for the national ticket. The Tribune predicts further Republican banter before the Chicago convention.
The National Committee’s action signals a new era for the party, rising from past disasters into confident, aggressive leadership. It chooses Grover Cleveland as a historic nominee, seeing a national issue unmatched since slavery and secession debates. The move aims to energize supporters and demoralize foes for an invincible campaign.
Democrats nominate Henry Porter for township trustee promising an economical administration and low taxes. Porter is described as a careful financier and model young man likely to win broad support. He should receive Democratic votes and attract some Republican votes in Taylor Township.
A Highland area note claims George W. Calvert is the Democratic sheriff candidate with local debate at the polls. The letter asserts that Bland supporters back Bland for trustee and Calvert back Bland for sheriff, signaling a partisan crossfire.
A political call urges readiness for an upcoming campaign. The message emphasizes organization, collective effort, and marching toward a victorious outcome despite vague specifics. It frames the moment as a decisive, unified effort led by party members.
The Greencastle Star Press urges Hon. C. C. Matson for Indiana governor highlighting his long public service in Congress and leadership qualities. The editorial lauds his honesty, experience, and Democratic loyalty, arguing his nomination would unite and strengthen the party and state administration.
A divided crowd witnessed a wedding derail when poisoned dust briefly sickened Groom Hatson as Bride Miss Fenner descended the aisle. Doctors treated Hatson after a suspected arsenic lapse. rival suitors and social chatter follow.
A nationwide strike by Chicago Bar- Paginen and Quincy engineers and firemen pits the core labor organization against a top railroad. If prolonged, 14 000 direct workers plus 25 000 Engineers' Brotherhood members nationwide could face losses, crippling operations across six thousand miles of lines in Illinois Iowa Missouri and Nebraska with wide economic impact centered on a vast western system.
Jameervaows New York Feb 24 A Kennedy county man Frank Bemus returns from the West to fetch his son. At Ellington the tale ends as he learns the son Will Bemus a New York P and O brakeman died in a cave accident near Union City after boarding the same train.
Crieana reports Nina Van Zandt plans to stage a play about her lover's fate with five people aware. One is an anarchist leader and another a German red headed newspaper man writing the script. The project has run two months and nears completion with polishing by diligent work.
Henry B Hill a temperance evangelist aiding Francis Murphy in Buffalo was arrested in Brrrazo N Y after Lizzie Liefenbach age seventeen accused him of following her into a kitchen on February 10 and attempting to assault her. Mrs Broad accuses Hill of swindling her out of 300 to 400 dollars and says she will prosecute.
In Peerve Dakota Belle Cora Fellows of Washington, connected, prepares to wed Chaska a Sioux man with a checkered past known for thefts. The ceremony is scheduled for March 1 amid talk of family and Pension Department prominence.
A two year old girl of James McAndrews was bitten by a mad dog near her home this afternoon in Cnuatraxooud. The dog remains at large and the incident has caused widespread alarm.
Norwann O February 26. John Monahan a well known city contractor and his wife were asphyxiated by gas escaping from a coal stove last Wednesday night. He died this afternoon while Mrs Monahan remains in critical condition but is thought to recover.
Port ag o Feb 26 The schooner Nellie Bowers from Rockport reports wreck near Richmonds Island Captain Somers and two notes and the cook are reported drowned four crew saved No particulars at hand
Franklin Stump a U S prisoner from Cincinnati was shot in the head and killed by a guard in Conemars O Feb 96 He attacked with a hammer after refusing punishment He was serving an eleven year sentence for passing counterfeit money.
A dispatch from War Law says a false fire alarm triggered a panic in a Jewish synagogue. Four women were killed and sixteen others seriously injured in the scramble to escape. The incident occurred yesterday in Lospos.
Washington reports from the Senate and House detail measures on public buildings at multiple cities including Chattanooga Omaha Bar Harbor New Orleans and Bay City. Debates cover pensions for the deaf and dependent beneficiaries and a push to extend Usa laws over new lands with adjournments noted.
A partial list shows trusts protected by high tariffs across sectors such as steel iron sugar rubber copper and various manufactures. The fragment references Bessemer steel patent refining sugar and paving pitch among others, indicating broad tariff-based shielding of key industries.
In the Greene Circuit Court notice dated February 20, officials are listed for multiple townships. Richland, Taylor, Jackson, Center, Beech Creek, Highland, Jefferson, Smith, Wright, Etockton and Stafford townships each have positions including Justices of the Peace, Constables, Road Supervisors, Trustees, Assessor and other roles.
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