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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1888
Page
2
The readable lines extol democracy as incorruptible and humane, praising freedom, equal rights, and the rule of law. The text emphasizes liberty, labor, and property as core Conservator ideals in a pledging voice.
The piece rails against tariffs and democratic victory while praising reform and political loyalty. It cites Indiana delegates, county election results, bribery concerns, and local figures, noting Cleveland’s national lead and a Republican triumph in some races.
A fragment notes that boodle was the sole factor in the actions of Ben Harrison and Levi Morton, with a sense of ongoing dulling of Tris as hours pass. The text presents a curious, truncated judgment on motive.
The piece accuses the Tar administration of continuing liberal pension grants to Indiana soldiers and warns it will show the Bloomfield News as a falsifier. It argues tariff reform is needed before the Democratic voice against monopolies and trusts can rest.
Mason J Niuiack of Vincennes announces candidacy for speaker of the house. The Democrat says he is highly qualified and is prepared to use party power to aid his election.
The Democrats plan immediate countywide effort to elect any body in Greene county. The party will be organized at once with plans laid and men appointed to execute them.
The Indianapolis Sentinel keeps open a $1,000 reward for W. W. Dudley to come to Indiana and swear his vitatet circular is forged. It also contains a long political editorial urging tariff reform, party accountability, and upcoming Thanksgiving features, plus requests for reader notices of visiting relatives.
The Indianapolis News praises Grover Cleveland as a splendid president and candidate, urging Democrats to support him and push for three election reforms: room voting with one voter at a time, ballots sealed with voter identity, and a registration system to compare ballots with registries. It predicts calmer business days ahead after recent heated political exchanges.
Findlay Ohio November 13 W H Hammake postmaster Loraine Sid dall deputy Postmaster and all letter carriers of Findlay post office have forwarded resignations to Washington to take effect on and after March 4 They are believed to be the first federal officials to announce readiness for a change in the administration M D Crohen former foreman of the office last winter is superintendent of the letter carriers mentioned.
The Terre Haute Gazette quotes sympathy from an unknown friend sending a mourning envelope with Cleveland’s portrait and inscription. It lauds Cleveland as a clear minded reformer, opposes tariff for protection, and argues unjust taxation must end, with Cleveland seen as essential in the ongoing tariff reform battle.
A brief nostalgic note recalls Castoria used across generations from infancy to parenthood, highlighting its enduring role in soothing children and comforting mothers through the years.
Greene County letters praise Indiana Democrats for standing firm after a national loss. The writer urges continued support for honest taxation, hints at tariff debate gains, and notes Highland’s victory. Also recaps Cass Township celebrations for Harrison and Franklin, plus two local marriages and a denial of selling out for Harrison.
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