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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1888
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists Democratic and Republican ticket candidates by district and office including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, supreme court judges, congressmen, and local officials with numerous garbled names and districts. The text preserves names and offices but details are inconsistent and partially unreadable.
The piece argues over war Democrats and a group of party factions. It discusses protection for capital, free trade in labor, and a Morrison bill opposed by Republicans who later supported a similar measure. It portrays Democrats as shifting positions on tariff cuts and labor policy, accusing them of vacillation to please various blocs.
The article states the Tus News will support Mr Elgan with the same earnest backing as other candidates and that he will be elected along with the Democratic ticket from top to bottom.
The Indiana labor movement advocates tariff reform to reduce the cost of living. Union members insist cheaper necessities for workers and families, opposing free whisky as a misaligned priority.
A gray-haired locomotive engineer told the Lavor Signal that after twenty-five years of voting straight Republican he will vote for tariff reform this year and predicts a similar shift for most railroad workers.
Tik News reports poll strategy cost concerns as the Republican committee faces high expenses. If funds run short, they must secure enough money to deploy necessary votes to win the county by the campaign's end.
The article recalls Senator Sherman's Springfield speech from Tyne 1 47 noting tariffs cannot set labor prices. Only supply and demand determine wages, laws cannot alter them. The quote emphasizes labor prices adjust via market forces, not legal fiat.
The Wally beg Timrman pleads for a visit to testify their gratitude for relief after oppression. In IV, 1:85 the miners faced picanest oppression. A year after defeat Thurman as arbitrator raised wages 10 percent and the next year employers added another 10 percent.
In Worthington Raxten notes four more quinine factories opened after tariff removal, rising from two to nine. Powers and Whitman now employ around 150 men, later stated as about VOG. Baxter argues tariff cuts benefit quinine and other industries, while a Democrat decries taxes and calls for war tariff reduction to a peace basis.
The article lists states and years for prohibition laws from Maine to Rhode Island and Vermont to Kansas, noting mixed party control and outcomes. It claims eight democrats, four whigs, three republicans and no known American party, with four states sustaining and others repealing or challenging constitutionality.
A garbled report hints at proposed tax reductions and tariff changes amid fiscal strain and debt concerns. The piece cites political fallout in the Indianapolis area with shifting wage policy debates and party tension as struggles over economic measures intensify.
Unclear OCR passage references an administrative order and costs within a department. It mentions veterans or liveliness and a possible 4.4 cost figure, but the details are garbled and names or dates are not decipherable.
A historic congressional debate centers on a bill to ban Chinese laborers from the United States regardless of prior residence, with Republicans split and Democrats pushing the measure. Senate discussion, led by lawmakers like Mr Sherman, asserts Congress may supersede treaties by formal legislation.
The Sept. 1 public debt statement shows a treasury surplus of 107,675,520 and 100,000,000 in coin as a reserve for redeeming legal tender. It argues releasing funds would spur business, warns surpluses would vanish with bond buybacks or wasteful spending, and calls for tax reductions focused on essentials.
The passage describes a contentious joint discussion between Baxter and C. E. Davis, with Baxter marginalized by his party. It portrays Baxter as inconsistent and ignorant on current affairs, while portrayals of the party focus on free whiskey and tobacco and oleomargarine as opposed to other tariffs and lower prices.
Jastes G Blaine argues that taxation of whisky curbs consumption and supports high license reforms. He warns that lowering prices would boost illicit distillation and undermine nationwide temperance efforts. He emphasizes federal tax as a key instrument to maintain reform.
John Brady a wealthy farmer seven miles north of Montgomery Davies county was shot in his home during a card game by an unknown midnight assassin. Neighbor Carpenter was also shot, losing a front tooth and sustaining a gunshot wound near the ear, believed in a dying condition. Police hunt the killer, with district residents in wild excitement.
The fragment recounts voices at a community event with references to Addie George, Grombee Wale, and Miss Addie George. It mentions Mr Danielson praising or challenging political lines, talks of pensions for soldiers, tariffs on playing cards, and a speech by F George about local carpentry. There are scattered notes on speakers, moods, and political positions.
The report covers a recent sermon by Hews who will preach here for a year, an evening with the Sendricks club and Bandanna Glee club, a pole raising to 135 feet, local speeches and crowd turnout, and town social remarks. It mentions Mr. Raper and a lady named Mite, Bent George securing a house contract, and various visits and plans for upcoming events.
Frank Wright travels to Kentucky next week for Neptune & Co. of Vincennes and William Baker closed a meeting here Thursday night for the Rapid church. Seven of our folks attended three basket meetings Sunday. Social Christian church meetings are well attended each Sunday. Miss Man from Dresden visits Charlotte Stutts. Dr Lowder and others attended Llarriven club gathering. Dane Beal of Bedford visits relatives this week. Laura Pagh visits the depot to see friends off. Harrison club sick last week sent for Dr Lowder, who arrived Saturday with Biz Jim Little Lige and Jimmie the committeeman. Bat Lum, president, could not preside. Garrison led. The doctor offered protection, and Col Cavins planned a bloody shirt cathartic as Humphreys would deliver a lecture next Saturday. The club’s pulse is low. several members stand apart, and Big Jim looks worn since four years ago.
Local residents including Lily Clevelandt Thurman and J Cleaton discuss layoffs and visits. Webster Rush of Arkansas visits. Martha Long and Jane attend speaking and pole raising. Dr. Welch of Bloomfield and JT Nance seen on streets. Democratic and Republican exchanges noted ahead of an election in the county capital.
The notice promises sale of property at the northwest corner of the public square, offered at a genuine bargain with long terms and low interest. Inquiries are to be made at the office, targeting recipients and those whose prior arrangements have expired or are not currently engaged.
Delegates from Ha. A. R. posts convened in Switz City to set the next reunion venue at Bloomfield on September 26. Officers elected include Walton, Todd, Wotbleton, and Still with an executive committee from Worthington, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Switz City, Linton, and others. A council meeting in Worthington is scheduled for September 1 with a dinner and a free pass for attendees at the Bloomfield reunion.
Friday evening September 21 at Lyons Congressman Bynum will discuss political issues. He is a prominent national figure known for broad views and a consistent record. The public is invited to hear a fair, conclusive presentation of pending issues and compare his arguments with those of opponents.
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