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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1892
Page
2
The piece argues that the 19th century political fight hinges on labor interests. It claims Republicans threaten union power and highlights Reid as a pro-employer pick. It notes Depews Fricks Goulds Pullmans Carnegie interests guiding the ticket and cites Carnegie praise and Pinkerton involvement.
The Minneapolis convention backed Benjamin Harrison and White law Reid amid railroads influence. Chauncy Depew and Count George M. Pullman supported the ticket, signaling a plan to curb organized labor. Observers warn railroads would push federal action to curb strikes and union power.
The nomination of Whitelaw Reid was not inspired but aimed to test the temper of organized labor. The convention authors hoped workingmen would be misled on postestion and biased to their own ends.
The article argues the Republican Party is lifelong enemies of labor, citing tariffs favoring employers, use of European pauper labor, eight hour bill delays, railroad safety couplers, trade dollars harming workers, voter property qualifications, and anti labor laws in Indiana. It claims Democrats advanced labor gains and Republicans seek to overturn them via courts.
The piece argues that Republicans uniformly opposed labor-friendly measures, citing historical Chinese immigration restrictions as a case. It claims party-wide opposition in Congress to immigration limits and notes a 1880 Indianapolis incident involving Chinese voters aiding Republican interests and Dennison Harricon’s U.S. Senate bid.
The piece argues that a Republican win would subjugate labor, naming railroad magnates and coal mine owners as the driving force behind the ticket. It claims labor must oppose Harrison and Reid, highlighting alleged nonunion contracting by the New York Steam Company and quotes Roger Harrison of the Engineers Union predicting engineers and firemen will back Cleveland.
The article discusses labor concerns with Carnegie and Frick’s Republican support and predicts the Supreme Court will rule the apportionment law constitutional after the election. It explains voting instructions to ensure a straight or mixed ticket using the new system and notes a quote from John Henry. Mentioned names include Harrison, Marriach, Reid, Frick & Co, and Elizabeth Crane in a local note.
An examination of Indiana labor legislation contrasts Democratic and Republican roles. It credits Democrats with repealing the conspiracy act and enacting protections for miners, fair wages, eight-hour days, and prohibiting Pinkerton guards, while noting school book relief and tax reforms benefiting workers and wage earners.
Indiana Republicans and Populists clash as secretary Vincent accuses Crandall editor and Mrs Lease of aid to the Republicans. Crandall visited Terre Haute and Bates House amid suspicions of federal influence, while Taubeneck’s St Louis visit is denied harming the party. The paper also questions tariff effects and offers $100 for ten article list proving tariff price rises.
Fragmentary line argues that presis support for Republicans stems from Ohio, denying any broader Ureasbery influence and implying no evidence of notable Ureasbery activity.
A editorial notes that paying Democratic voters to stay home is despicable and unmanly. It argues men avoid openly selling votes to avoid shame and suspicion, as well as legal penalties for corrupt practices that could ruin reputations.
In a countywide argument, assertions that the new tax law lowers corporate taxes are disproved by auditor records. Data show telegraph, telephone, express and sleeping car companies pay over three times under the new law compared to the old. Two companies fight the new tax, estimates place their tax rise at about $1,800 annually.
The Peru Sentinel notes that the man opposing organized labor and the man who says eight dollars a day is enough form a fit Republican running mate pair. It calls this stance a sign of intolerance to workers and ties it to the current unfair tax system.
The notice explains straight and mixed ticket voting with stamps beside chosen names. It cites an Indianapolis News interview with the Non conformist editor alleging a People's party sellout to Republicans. It warns Democrats to reconsider before supporting the ticket and notes a new line of millinery at M Quackenbush's.
The piece denounces the Republican platform for backing a force bill to federalize election oversight. It argues Republicans would use federal workers and treasury funds to run campaigns, end popular government, and threaten fair voting. It urges voters to oppose Republicans, citing Indiana and Kansas contrasts and urging specific regional voting alignments to defeat force bill advocates.
The Oregon Republican Party reels after nominating Judge Hare for elector at large. Hare resigns, denouncing GOP policies as pro-corporate at workers’ expense. The document includes a coal miners’ address praising employer Brevson and the McLean County coal company for fair wages and stable relations in Stevensonville.
Voters are instructed to mark the large square at the ticket head for a straight Democratic vote, stamp only that area and keep the stamp dry, then fold the ballots before casting.
A speaker blasts tariffs on clothing and food while opposing free entry for laborers. The message claims workers from Japan and other nations flood the market, forcing locals from jobs and demanding protection for domestic labor.
The policy states stamping the square at the head of the ticket invalidates the entire ticket. any additional stamp elsewhere does not restore validity and the ticket cannot be counted for anyone.
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