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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1892
Page
2
The report details an alleged Republican scheme to raise $1.5 million in local taxes, arguing the burden fell more on railroad and personal property while state taxes rose. It cites 1890–1891 assessments, noting large gains in both Republican and Democratic counties and questions the law’s role in tax increases.
The piece argues Republicans misstate tax settlements across Indiana counties, detailing how state revenue is allocated to schools and reform institutions. It cites county comparisons, railroad tax increases, and alleged schemes to manipulate public opinion against the new tax law, with references to journals and political figures.
A broad critique outlines a six and a half cent levy raising 3371.79 to cover state debt with railroads and telegraph property bearing the bulk of shifts. Republican officials in two townships and three corporations are accused of disproportionate increases totaling 9521.46 while a shell of indirect taxation burdens the masses. Franklin Democrat attacks Republicanism as an unjust, hidden tax. Harrison is cited on the subtlety of indirect taxation. The piece argues for truth to free the people from ignorance.
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