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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1892
Page
2
The piece debates Republican gerrymandering claims and contrasts fair state redistricting with past GOP actions. It questions voter safety under the secret ballot and discusses tariffs, wages, and labor protection, arguing wages follow supply and demand and unions protect workers.
The piece attacks Mr Beasty and claims the bill’s passage shows no fraud. It accuses Republicans of incompetence and ignorance, cites Gov. Hovey and Richard Huffman as examples, and argues the party would unfairly miscredit or insult those buried in the past. It hints at partisan wounds and calls out supposed misreadings by supporters.
Cyrus Davis of Bloomington, renowned orator, is slated to deliver the Democratic address at the Old Settlers Meeting in Odon next Thursday. The piece defends Owen and lambasts Republican tactics while arguing for fair apportionment and court independence in Indiana politics.
A Tariff Reform picnic at Worthington drew a large crowd last Thursday. Speakers Sen Turpie and W D Bynum argued for protection and against the Force Bill while praising democratic alignment and vowing to keep the rally's influence active in Greene County. Congressman John L Bretz and Hon A E Stevenson were announced for future talks with related railroad excursion plans.
A Davenport County Democrat argument urges reducing tariffs to a revenue basis as a method to expand money in circulation without farm mortgages. It contrasts government money issuance with mortgage schemes and claims a 15 percent drop in living costs could free substantial funds in Daviess County and Indiana, advocating a Democratic recovery over a People’s Party mortgage plan.
A historical piece criticizes tariff policies and export journals that favor foreign buyers. It compares English and Spanish editions of The Mail and Export Journal, showing how the Ann Arbor Agricultural Company advertised lower prices abroad than at home. The text highlights alleged price discrimination by U.S. manufacturers.
An editorial attacks protectionist tariffs citing American labor costs and hopes for cheaper global manufacturing costs if free trade prevailed. It also outlines steps for a Columbus Day public school celebration including local committees, flag provision, and civic ceremonies to engage communities.
Ann Arbor Agricultural Company advertises Advance brand farming equipment for one or two horses including mowers plows hay tedders cultivators and cutters with various attachments. It lists horse power equipment and tiger hay cutters as unique offerings and notes export specialties with prices current.
A Scots butler to Sir William Hamilton humorously backs into logic with a retort about drawing inferences from proverbs. The piece contrasts wit with philosophy in a light, anecdotal style from Harper's via David Ker.
New York board of women managers of the Columbian exposition proposes moving the World’s fair dedication from October 12 to October 21 after Albany discussions. A member notes a sentimental link, arguing October 21 also falls on a Friday, aligning with historic Friday voyages between worlds.
Congress passes joint resolution authorizing a presidential proclamation for a general holiday on the 21st of October 1802 to celebrate the discovery of America. Over 50,000 public schools will host local observances with demonstrations and exercises in their districts.
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