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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR describes train arrivals and departures tied to routes between Indianapolis and Vincennes. Mentions stations, times, and destinations with unclear details, indicating a railway schedule or service note from the era.
A historical travel snippet describes Michigan southbound routes from Chicago via Indiana toward Lafay ette and a Gulf coast Florida path by way of Kentucky and Pensacola. It notes special rates, Pullman cars, and services on a corridor offering two main itineraries and sleeper options.
A reader questions tariff policy and its impact on prosperity, tracing highs and lows from 1800 to 1867, noting protectionist laws and economic cycles. The dialogue touches on wealth concentration, farmer fortunes, and calls for further discussion with Mr. Blossom in Cincinnati.
The New York World notes Maine failed to repeat a four year old Republican plurality of 19 709 and sees a barbed victory ahead for November while The Tribune recalls past gains and Cleveland’s persistence in the latest Maine results.
The Tadang canvass shows Republicans leading by about 1,200 votes after counting doubtful ballots, with estimates suggesting up to 16,000 possible affected voters. An additional poll and special arrangements were proposed to address the discrepancy.
The Boston Globe argues Blaine should tour America to see labor poverty and degraded conditions at home before praising foreign labor. It urges Blaine to visit Italian quarters, Pennsylvania coal mines, Carnegie iron works, and steel wage cuts to understand American workers' plight.
The text reviews Republican opposition to war taxes and tariff reform in the late 19th century, highlighting figures like Justin S Merrill John Sherman Allison and others. It notes organized manufacturers opposing reform through a protective lobby and recounts efforts to repeal the tariff and limit tobacco duties while stressing the debate over protection and jobs. It cites comments from Mr. Powderly and references to Blaine and the Washington Critic.
A newspaper item reports Blaine’s New York speech urging voters to hear his abroad experiences and hints at protections worth 1.5 million dollars a year for a friend. It notes Blaine’s claim that American laborers’ wages cannot be cut without consent and references a Carnegie works notice ordering a 10 percent wage reduction.
The Brooklyn Citizen argues that high tariffs do not raise wages and cites Spain as evidence. It contrasts protectionists and free traders, noting English wages are high despite tariffs, and Spain’s economy suffers under protection while labor remains cheap.
The Brooklyn Eagle cites Speaker De Witt C. Littlejohn expressing sympathy with protectionists in an interview. The piece notes his support for tariff reform to regulate the domestic market and curb combinations and trusts. The article argues he should vote for Cleveland and Thurman if consistent.
The piece asserts copper and tin trusts dominate English trade as protected France and French financiers conceived them. It notes U S copper producers back the copper trust, with 13 cents a pound fixed price, and claims the tin trust was crushed by British consumers seeking low prices amid a broader free trade clash.
The Providence Journal notes subsidies could let steamship owners run ballast voyages profitably, but this would not lift trade enough to compel foreigners to pay a dollar for an American jackknife when a similar quality knife costs 25 cents elsewhere.
The 1854 Republican platform pledges to correct tariff inequalities and reduce the surplus. The 1883 platform states it will do nothing of the kind. This note from the Albury Argus highlights the shift in tariff stance over time.
The Boston Herald notes no clear gain from Plaine speaking from a manuscript versus offhand Blaine as both suit the Democrats. The quote Go in Jim! is cited as a crowd reaction and the piece hints at Democratic alignment in the election.
The record recounts 1820 naturalization of seven Chinese laundry workers in Indianapolis who voted Republican, enabling Gen. Harrison's rise to the Senate. It notes legal debates over their eligibility and cites Democratic challengers' protests as doors closed by Republican judges.
The Wheeling Register notes that Mr Blaine opposes tariff changes to avoid political missteps. Viewpoints split over the Ebony platform advocating free whiskey, while some predict the GOP will embarrass itself regardless of action.
Editorial clippings critique Harrison and Cleveland policy stances on foreign affairs and immigration. Comments from New York World, Detroit Free Press, Brooklyn Citizen, and Rockford Elm reflect mixed reactions to Harrison's letters, Maine politics, and Republican plans.
A fragment notes two figures, Cendor and Clencm, delivering remarks with measured, ringing style. It praises their ability to present party views without being dogmatic, reflecting Richmond State era discourse.
Fragmented letters from Chicago and Springfield discuss a largely private farmers protest about a barbed wire shipment. Entries reference Republican figures, political reactions, and mixed calls for restraint while urging health products like Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a booster note.
A retrospective on The Chicago Daily News tracing its rise since 1875, noting record circulations, seven daily editions, and a one cent price. It praises independence, concise presentation, and AP membership, arguing the cheap paper delivers fresh news without excess verbiage.
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