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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
1
The Democrat urges unity to elect the county ticket, notes legal changes on voter eligibility, registration, and challenged voters, and remarks on politicians Dick Huffman and Sampson Cox with critique of past legislatures and school book law positions. It cites local papers and Republican reactions.
The party pledges not to spend for illegitimate aims and vows to prosecute anyone involved in vote buying. It targets those who buy, fund, or advise on influencing votes.
A political notice urges rail workers and miners to question Darnell about his vote against repealing the intimidation act and to demand an explanation before voting. It calls him unfriendly to working men.
A Republican attorney claims Frank Ramsey rarely visits his office, joking he would live there to be present more. The News editorializes that the paper cannot be trusted to report truth.
Remarks question whether a current Democratic coroner candidate is stronger than the previous colored opponent Franklin faced two years ago. The speaker notes Republicans backed that man almost unanimously and questions why Democrats should push for scratching or replacing candidates.
The speaker imagines challenging the paper editor for a representative seat while recalling Enoch Fuller's failed county campaign for state senator. History may repeat itself as a political metaphor.
The writer compares Sau. HH. Carnahan to Frank Ramsey as a strong gravel road advocate and argues anti gravel road opponents should still vote for Ramsey rather than block Carnahan. The author stresses votes should not be tied to gravel road stance.
Critics claim the Congressional Record distorts actual debate as speeches are revised excessively. They argue the journal fails to reflect what was truly said, undermining its purpose as a history of session records.
The group pushes for free school books claiming the new law will allow selling books to the state at high prices and raise taxes. Dick Huffman vows to oppose the tax if elected, arguing he should not be given the chance and that people do not believe he will tax them.
The writer urges Democrats to organize, recruit qualified election board members, educate voters on the new law, ignore Republican boasts, and vigilantly spot imported voters to ensure a large victory on November 4.
Fragmentary party slate lists Democrats John O Henderson for Auditor Ivan N Walker for Treasurer Andrew M Sweeney for Superintendent of Public Instruction William T Nobles for Superintendent and Eli J Robb for Public Instruction James N Johnson for Purisaction.
InNew Carpets. No trouble to show them. Also Draperies Lace Curtains Veall Papers Etc.
Tas talk of the Republicans of the extravagance of the last legislature is all boeh. Every legislature that has convened in this state for twenty years has appropriated $125020 for the expenses. This is true of both parties. That is what the sessions cost the state, and it doesn't matter whether one legislature gave its door keepers, and another to clerks or not.
The piece accuses Republicans of not educating voters on how to prepare ballots. It claims they publish no sample tickets or instructions and rely on voters stamping the square at the head of the ticket, calling them cowards for not trusting their voters.
The speaker blasts opponents for double standards on re elections. He notes eight year cycles, cites John Harrell Tom Owens J G Smith William Thompson Ed Bull and Jack Cox as examples and urges opponents to quit if their plan is to deny Cox two terms.
Mr Lamb accuses John French of incompetence for treasurer while noting Bloomfield ties and Stafford township. He cites past licensing disputes and argues French, though not college bred, is a good honest farmer with sufficient ability and education to run the county office.
The editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel denies forging an article in favor of the single tax. The Republicans of the first district supported Mr Wright on a single tax platform, accepting and endorsing it in the nomination. The Journal notes he was nominated by the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association yet remains a staunch Republican.
The piece asserts Republicans tell voters a mixed ticket is dangerous, claiming they can lose their entire vote, while insisting such warnings are false and that the instructions and sample tickets make it easy to vote correctly.
The county superintendent says he will publish questions and answers from all applicants who failed the license exam and feel unfairly treated. He accuses certain licensed teachers of incompetence and warns of public posting of failed applicants' responses without consent.
The piece describes a scheme where a Republican targets a key voter to secure support for their favored candidate. A son in law confronts his father in law to oppose Carnahan while pressuring him to back Huffman, using mutual edits of votes to secure agreement.
A local political clash centers on pledges to vote for the present school book law and oppose free books. Jacob Bucher and allies back the present law. Huffman and his party back free books, with Republicans and press lining up for free books. Citizens are urged to question Huffman’s consistency and voting future.
The piece critiques tariff policy and party divisions across Democrats Republicans and independents. It notes opposition to McKinley tariff, cites millionaire influence, records a Republican rally in Highland township with Thomas J. Nelson as speaker, and reports low turnout and waning enthusiasm among veterans and Democrats, signaling a political shift.
Bloomfield News criticizes Moss for a minor misstep at the Greene County star funeral of Benjamin Stalcup. The letter accuses the News of shaming the deceased’s family and exploiting the event to attack Moss and influence voters.
The Republican candidate for auditor, Thos. C. Owens, states he joined the F M B A only after deciding to run. The piece brands his past association as a political misstep and scrutinizes his claim.
The Democrat notes a clandestine Masonic lodge near Hobbieville with about sixty eight members that gathers in public, recites catechisms, and signals to regular Masons. A deputy from Sheriff Thompson’s county rides through Hobbieville, provoking outrage among Republican lodge members who urge Masons nationwide to oppose Thompson. The piece asserts there is no politics in Masonry and cautions members against voting for Sam N Fuller due to perceived insults.
A county debate on F M B A allegiance contrasts Dick Huffman and Jacob Bucher. Huffman, while opposing F M B A early, now seeks votes. Bucher supported organizing efforts and stands with the F M B A while maintaining party ties. The piece argues Bucher aligns with both party and F M B A.
Alvin P. Hovey denounces Congress for a disability act he says will only aid a few veterans in asylums and the poor, calling it a pauper pension act and accusing its authors of hypocrisy and concealment. He insists most veterans cannot earn a living through manual labor and urges proper oath requirements.
Note the introduction of new card styles for visiting reception and related functions in the Engraving Department. The update outlines revised visuals and usage for official notices and guest interactions within the department.
A fragmented advertisement list promotes Sure Cure products priced 25c 50c and 81.00 per package and a Dead Shot rat poison. Numerous sellers are named including Jas Campbell Worthington Williams Son Owensburg J B Terhune Linton W H Mansfield Koleen Simon Ashcraft Robinson Roland Haywood Mineral City John Morrison Scotland A W Tilburn Newberry N Yeoman Marco W H Criss Lyons J W Edwards Pleasantville T Bidwell Dugser Albert Larr Wright AM Latham Midland Jef Jones Park Guach Nichols Switz City Gaston Bros Calvertville J E Bowell Jasonville M J Dixon Dixon Lewis Walters Elliston and Dr N C Burgs Park Ind Paria King Scotland Ind.
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