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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
4
The Democrat, Bloomfield Indiana, founded 1861, weekly edition details editor W L Slinkerd. Subscriptions listed at 1 year 1.50 in advance, six months 75 cents, single copies 5 cents. Advertising rates by line, post office second class mail.
The directory lists Congressman W A Cullop of the Second District Vincennes County Representative Clyde O Yoho Bloomfield Ind Joint Senator James H Humphreys Linton Ind and other state and national officials.
County officers include Clerk Circuit Court E K Ashcraft Auditor George E Kidd Treasurer John W Johnson Recorder Chas E Fuller Assessor Lilburn Jackson Sheriff Weeden C Jackson Health Officer Dr W R Cravens Coroner Charles B Collins County Attorney Claude HB Gregg Surveyor S N Yeoman County Commissioners Thomas A Henry President A M Miller Sec Vincent Hoke Judge Circuit Court Theo E Slinkard Prosecuting Attorney W Ray Collins
Clerk Treasurer Walter Brown Marshall Joshua Cook Health Officer Dr P M Cook Attorney Allen G Pate Board of Trustees Byron Titus President Harvey Greene Albert McLaughlin named in civic leadership slate for upcoming term.
The Democratic Party lauds Woodrow Wilson’s re election as a victory for Americanism and peace at home while condemning Republican tactics. It notes heavy spending and manipulation in Indiana and cites the Adamson eight hour law as a political weapon.
The Bloomfield News asserts that Democrats carried the district and county by supporting progressive policies and a strong state administration. It notes the state debt paid off and institutions run on a moral, economical basis with lower taxes, yet voters rejected the incumbents. The piece credits Democratic success to overall party influence and criticizes partisan impact on choices.
The border states of Texas New Mexico and Arizona chose to refrain from armed conflict and supported President Wilson. Despite agitation from northern hubs for war the region voted Democratic and rejected aggressive measures south of the Rio Grande indicating clear opposition to war fever. TheReferendum underscores informed Southwest resistance to bloodshed and stands as a rebuke to agitators.
The column muses on superstition in elections noting presidents and vice presidents whose names end with on such as Washington and Wilson. It questions if Bryan and Tilden would have fared differently with changed spellings and cites Hughes losing by 13 electoral votes from California. It also notes women voters in 13 states where Hughes carried only two.
The campaigner spoke in Phoenix Arizona where voters favored Wilson. He addressed Gallup New Mexico where the state shifted to the Democrats. In Denver Colorado the Democratic majority set a new record. Kansas delivered its electoral vote to the Democrat for the first time since 1896. Maine showed its Republican edge shrink by about half.
A remark notes the Colonel's presence tends to generate strong approval wherever he travels, suggesting broad backing and possible momentum for his causes as his stops influence local sentiment.
The speaker, a proud American, says the people repudiated the man who said his country was too proud to fight. He attributes the result to about 1.5 million more votes than 1912, tallying roughly 3.7 million more than the Colonel received then.
The passage argues Cullop could be defeated but questions the difference with Wilson in leadership. It critiques staunch supporters like Uncle Joe and suggests if Oscar falters he would be sidelined, losing influence and status.
A brief political shoutout praising four more years of governance and independence from Democratic influence, urging New York and Wall Street to accept the consequences or withdraw.
A political observation notes that if Roosevelt had spoken less prior to the election he might have been able to shape political discourse after the tally. It discusses potential timing of remarks and influence on subsequent actions.
Charlie sends a telegram of congratulation, prompting a sportingly warm reply. The message signals a friendly triumph and extends good wishes in a cordial exchange.
The campaign season highlights the persistent fault line between race and faith communities. Analysts warn that rhetoric risks widening divides, with leaders urging restraint to protect civic unity and inclusivity.
An advertisement asserts Wilsons soothing syrup will cure scours on Bull Moose calves promising relief for farmers. The notice emphasizes veterinary use and practical livestock care in rural settings.
A brief notice titled to Tobias Hert reports a lost item during the Western Campaign period. The notice seeks any information on the missing object and identifies Hert as the claimant, with no additional details on location or item type provided.
The election returns show that the progressive and the progressive Republican factions supported Wilson in Greene County where the area is usually Republican by 200. Wilson won Greene County by 112. California elected Johnson, Progressive, by about 200,000 votes and gave its electoral vote to Wilson.
The verse mocks millionaire Senator Dupont of Delaware as Josiah O. Wilcott, a Democrat, defeats him. It jokes the shift to popular vote for Senators will reduce millionaire influence and hints at Dupont’s munition plant troubles without naming details.
The editor of the News objects to a prior editorial answer referencing a date Nov 2 item. The piece defends that an editor of a newspaper drew $35 more than due on a claim and rejects the implied reflection on the News.
A Greene County altercation critiques an editorial claim about the county fund. The writer defends their printed facts as accurate and challenges the editor to investigate records to verify truth and expose alleged falsity.
The writer argues that money centers and manufacturing regions no longer govern the nation’s politics. They claim New York’s role has shifted to manipulating interest and prices, while farming areas bear the burden. A banker’s warning about future rate hikes signals renewed banker influence over policy. Mr. Farmer urged to study political maps showing Republican gains.
D Alonzo Bryson as executor of Emaline Twibelfs will has filed his account in final settlement. The Greene Circuit Court in Bloomfield Indiana will examine the account at the November Term 1916 on the 2nd day. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved.
A Christian church revival gains momentum with large crowds and cross church delegations from Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist congregations. Rev. Merritt Owen delivers forceful sermons on Old Jerusalem Gospel while Mr. Harbison conducts music. Schedule outlines Methodist Thursday, Baptist Friday, Bible school Sunday, and Home Mission Week next, culminating in a special annual offering.
The M. E. Church pastor will speak next Sunday at 10 30 on The Ideal Sunday School and at 7 p m on Blind Bartimeus Miss Jessie McCracken will sing in morning service A mixed quartet will provide evening music Sunday School Superintendent Walter Brown notes a prior meeting with 178 present and 200 expected attendees
The Presbyterian Church lists events for Sunday November 19 with a 9:30 Sabbath school, 10:30 morning worship where the pastor preaches The Ministry of Silence, 6:00 Christian Endeavor Hour led by Mr. Smith, and 7:00 evening worship featuring the first sermon on Discipleship. Emma Ryan to sing solos. all are welcome. Regular Wednesday prayer in the pastor’s study by Rev. Horn.
preaching by Rev. F. H. Levell on Christian Boldness Sunday morning and A Man Determined To See Jesus Sunday night. A church business meeting is set for Monday night. The public is welcome at all services.
Indications say Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana defeated Harry B. Mitchell for Congress making her the first woman to serve in the U S Congress. Rankin, an Independent Republican, would have no female colleagues. Eva Harding of Kansas was defeated.
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