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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1893
Page
2
Ex Speaker Reed pursues presidential chances while Congressman Bretz is named. D J Murr, editor of the Paoh News, is praised as competent. The great Voorhees financial speech is urged for broad reading and circulation in Ohio. The President returns to Washington and is urged to act against “rascals” in Congress.
Hon Will H O'Brien of the Lawrenceburg Register is mentioned as a potential challenger to Hon W S Holman for Congress. O'Brien serves on the state committee from the fourth district and is described as a hustler and a young talented politician who would represent his district with credit.
The piece urges residents of Bloomfield and Greene County to work for a successful fair. It emphasizes reputation over profit and asks everyone to contribute to exhibits and speak fairly through September 1.
The piece notes Dan Voorhees sharply criticizing national banks and the Republican currency system while now proposing a bill to expand national bank发行. It questions whether the move aids banks or people and argues the Voorhees measure is a Democratic tactic to pull the public from the hole created by Republicans.
The article defends Len Voorhees finance speech in the United States Senate, criticizing Democratic papers for belittling it. It asserts the speech ranks among the greatest ever delivered and invites readers to judge its merits themselves. It questions when or by whom a greater speech was made.
A Pennsylvania protest declares 26 Union soldiers will lose pensions and face poverty, outraging readers who defend veterans. The letter condemns false claims about Grover Cleveland and vows to expose fraud while asserting every valid pension will be paid and abuses stopped.
Editorials from Worthington Times and Indianapolis News criticize actions by Indiana state leaders and trustees at the state normal school. They defend President Parsons, condemn removal attempts of Professor Tompkins, and warn trustees about legal disputes over unspent funds and state tuition revenues. The piece urges stability and respect for authorities.
The Spencer Democrat condemns a Bloomfield News for likening Grover Cleveland to Benedict Arnold and Jeff Davis. It defends Cleveland as honorable and patriotic, and mocks the paper’s maligning remark as a cowardly act that discredits the press.
A reader argues that veterans who sacrificed health for the flag should not have pensions stopped by Democratic control. The note extols the old burbons as pro-South and questions whether undeserving pension recipients should be paid, asking taxed citizens for their view.
The Ways and Means Committee began hearings Monday with all interested persons to be heard for sixteen days. A bill is to be reported by October first or earlier and pushed to final passage, with effect expected by January first.
The speaker denounces a planned tariff hearing urging immediate action or resignation, arguing Congress is elected to craft a revenue bill and should not delay tariffs.
The Hon. John L. Bretz offers remarks under the five minute limit of the silver debate. He avoids the main question and focuses on explaining his planned votes. The speech will attract interest due to differing opinions on the issue.
The piece notes daily gains for Democrats with rising money, expanding business, and advancing prices while signaling the fading Sherman-McKinley panic.
The piece discusses party fault lines over the McKinley tariff and the repeal of Sherman, noting Democratic votes for repeal and the resulting split mood. It calls for local bond issuance in small denominations to fund ditches and roads, and sketches Indiana Democratic prospects for congressional nominations and likely candidates.
The Terre Haute Gazette argues for a bi metalist approach with gold as the standard and silver kept at par to circulate as money. It rejects full silver coinage and asserts moderation in mint policy, citing 16 to 1 ratios only if aligned with other nations. The Rockville Tribune endorses the Gazette’s stance and predicts alignment with Grover Cleveland and Horace Boies.
Auditor Henderson announced the 1893 state levy allocations: General fund 10 cents per $100, Benevolent fund 5, School tuition 13, Debt sinking 3, Permanent endowment fund IU 4, plus 50 cents per poll for state purposes and 50 cents per poll for school tuition.
A long editorial argues Republicans misfire on tariff reform and praises Thomas Dolan of the Philadelphia Manufacturers' Club for urging restraint. It contends repeal would restore confidence and prosperity, cites mutual blame between parties, and stresses industrial recovery before next presidential election. Obituary and marriage notes follow with local society items. It also urges farm youths to stay home, warning city life risks and citing two tragic cases of young men drawn away.
An editorial argues that advertising remains profitable in summer as readers stay active on porches beaches and in resorts. It asserts people buy earlier, the mind stores desires, and top advertisers keep campaigns running between seasons to seed future sales.
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