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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1888
Page
2
The Democrat boasts the largest circulation in the county and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records. It notes entry at the Bloomfield Indiana post office as second class matter.
A paragraph extols democracy as a pure sentiment that resists corruption and oppression. It claims democracy upholds liberty, labor, property, equal rights and obligations, and stands as the natural law pervading the land.
The notice explains payment rules for a paper called the Democrat. It states the newspaper is not sent until paid, that a copy received without payment implies a friend paid, and there is no demand for payment beyond the period prepaid. It notes subscriptions end at the expiration date shown after the name and urges remittance before that date to continue service.
To Accommodate Subscribers the following persons will receive and for want money due the NxmocRaT, either for new subscribers or those whose time is about to expire: Linton Joe Moas, Dugger W. G. Moss, Midland M. Louthan, Jasenville J. F. Linthicum, Pleasantville Thomas B. O Haver, Swiss City Joe Grace, Scotland W. H. Burke, and the postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solsverry and Hobbieville.
The notice names Emerson Short as judge candidate for the 14th Judicial Circuit and BK. W. Axtell as prosecuting attorney candidate, both subject to the Democratic nominating convention. It also lists WM. C. Hulse seeking re election as prosecuting attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit under the same condition.
Delegates of the second district will meet at French Lick Springs at 10 a m on Wednesday June 13 1888 to nominate a candidate for congress. Maron J M Black chairman Vincennes April 27 1888.
Jason W. Brown wins the democratic nomination for Congress in the Sid district. The county eyes Dr. F. H. W. Norvell for county treasurer. The Sun debuts a new one cent paper in Indianapolis, and the senate committee backs Sen. Tupie keeping his seat amid past Democratic clashes.
New York instructed delegates to vote as a unit for Cleveland with no separate ballot. The question roars about Hill boom as Republican press has long discussed.
Sullivan county reformers clash with Greene county political bosses as they demand fair shares on the Republican ticket. They denounce machine nominations and threaten consequences if parity is denied, insisting on justice over party machines.
A playful verse adaptation from Tid Bits notes a red headed girl and a white horse in a lighthearted rhyme. The fragment suggests a humor page item or quote from a compiled humor section.
The piece attacks Governor Rusk of Wisconsin for a disputed assertion about preserved slave lists and indemnity, arguing his remarks reflect dangerous demagoguery. It contrasts Northern business ties and Southern reconciliation with Rusk’s alleged aims, urging restraint and unity in the postwar era.
The piece argues Blaine’s health is debated by Republicans while Democrats pay little attention. It asserts Blaine likely withdrew and will not seek the presidency, noting his belief he cannot be elected and criticizing efforts to turn the southern question into a national issue.
A chorus of 19th century editorials condemns the Republican party for incoherence and zeal in tariff talk. It contrasts Sherman’s Nashville stance with Blaine’s cautious path and denounces splinter moves to admit Dakota in segments as “rotten borough representation.” The pieces critique graft, book theft anecdotes, and Cuban labor dignity in a mosaic of op-ed fragments.
The St. Louis Republic argues that conceding to Confederates would abandon the Union and accept secession as precedent set by Republicans in the West Virginia case.
Editorial excerpts denounce Louisiana Republicans and Wells Anderson dynasty schemes while warning of 1876 style theft. Other items recount Rhode Island suffrage shift boosting Democratic prospects, plus commentary on Sherman Hayes ties and Indiana near-certain Democratic vote.
The Democratic national committee chairman William T. Barnum is highlighted as a pivotal figure before the upcoming election. Born in Connecticut sixty years earlier, Barnum rose from shop floor work to U.S. senator, praising the Democratic stance and the party unity amid efforts to curb spending and favor revenue reform.
John L. Sullivan issues a world challenge amid political taunts and parliamentary rule quarrels. A Rhode Island election wave favors Republicans by large margins, boosting party morale while the south keeps a cautious stance on national issues.
A Kansas City Times report quotes Vermont Populists backing Blaine and denying claims of a physical collapse. The piece argues Blaine can still carry Vermont and portrays opponents as spreading sensational talk.
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