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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
3
The document lists multiple statewide and county candidates including Vice-President Adlai E. Stevenson and Governor John W. Kern. It names a full slate for Supreme Court judges, public instruction, county officials such as treasurer and assessor, and township roles with districts and counties represented.
Democratic candidates for representative and county offices will attend all speaking events. The gatherings invite voters and encourage engagement with party nominees and local campaigns.
Hon Cyrus E Davis candidate for Representative announces a series of campaign meetings across multiple towns. Events include Calvertville Newark Cincinnati Owensburg Scotland Newberry Marco Lyons Linton Jasonville Worthington with afternoon and evening sessions from Oct 1 to Oct 6.
Hon. Seymour Riche addresses Switz City on Monday September 17 at 7 p m and Linton on Wednesday September 19 at 7 p m. Community notices indicate voluntary talks in the evenings.
Hon R W Miers announces candidacy for Congress with a series of speaking events. Cincinnati Monday Oct 8 at 7 p m Koleen Tuesday Oct 9 at 7 p m Lyons Wednesday Oct 10 at 1 30 p m. Public notices outline campaign appearances and dates.
Community notices list events in Linton on Thursday October 11 at 7 p.m. Jasonville Friday October 12 at 7 p.m. Worthington Saturday October 18 at 7 p.m. The text outlines remaining dates in the October meeting series.
Campaign notice lists Hon. John A. Riddle as candidate for Prosecutor with a meeting at Stafford School House on Saturday September 22 at 7 p.m. Local residents urged to attend and hear platform.
A burst of horror spread nationwide as a massive tidal wave struck Galveston on the Texas coast. The city was submerged and casualty figures were not yet known, with fears rising for many lives.
The Democratic and Silver factions in Nevada endorse Francis G Newlands for Congress. The Silver party also passes a resolution denouncing Senator Stewart for betraying the Silver cause and calls for his resignation.
The text argues American forces may be withdrawn from China, describing the move as plain duty to the President. It questions how Hanna and his fellow trusts will interpret this stance and whether the phrase plain duty will hold when those men surround him.
The Cleveland Steel Mills restarted after idle since May 1, cutting wages by an average of 23 percent. Workers formerly labored eight hours at 3.50 dollars daily, now 12 hours at 2.50 dollars daily, illustrating McKinley era prosperity.
Bryan received the ovation of the day at a Chicago labor celebration as attendees praised him as a friend and sympathizer. Teddy Roosevelt attended and spoke, but was far from Bryan.
Ex Secretary Olney pledges backing Bryan and is described as influential in Cleveland’s cabinet. His endorsement is expected to mobilize a strong Gold Democrat following that could sway the election outcome.
President McKinley publicly accepts the presidential nomination after nearly three months, drafting a full page in the Enquirer nonpareil type to declare his consent. The piece notes the GOP would have faced a tough position if he delayed acceptance any longer.
The Ohio Democratic opening will be held in Columbus on Friday September 14 with Col Bryan and former Governor Patterson of Pennsylvania as principal speakers. Marching clubs from across the state will attend creating a historic gathering for the Democratic hosts.
Returns from 240 of 312 towns show Hill winning 54648 votes for Republicans and Lord 30252 for Democrats. Four years ago Powers led Republicans 60574 and Frank Democrats 24784. Republicans fall about 11 percent and Democrats rise about 18 percent, signaling a shifting political wind.
A letter from Foraker attacking Olney’s Bryan backing is dismissed as a vain attempt to vilify an opponent. The writer claims Olney has greater brains and judgment, and suggests Foraker knows his arguments fail.
Davin B. Hitt spoke at a Democratic gathering in Herkimer New York emphasizing support for Bryan. He condemned President McKinley for calling free trade with Porto Rico a duty and criticized a tariff bill pushed through Congress by exerting pressure on members.
Fragmentary line indicates debate over a policy with accusations that some backed it to appease the President. The text hints at political maneuvering and disagreement within the ranks about supporting a controversial vote.
An eminent WV figure Hon. Wm. Lt. Wilson endorses Bryan, joining Paler and Buckner supporters from 1896. His influence is expected to persuade many Gold Democrats who would have opposed Bryan or voted McKinley directly. Supporters rise quickly to join the Bryan camp.
Forevter Depew and Hanna spoke at Youngstown to a sizeable audience of about six thousand idle workers, three months without pay due to wage cuts. They responded skeptically, with one man declaring the promised “big dinner pail” was merely full of wind.
Mayor Jones of Toledo, who ran well in the governor race, attracts the Democratic delegation in his district for Congress. In a Republican district that shifts to a united Democratic and Labor vote, his momentum could aid Bryan and help carry the state.
A political column criticizes McKinley accusing him of favoring trusts and tariff barons while ignoring the workingman. It claims his view limits workers to toil and a daily dinner with no room for recreation or leisure.
At the Wayne meeting Attorney General Taylor and R B Hanna spoke in defense of imposing government on others without consent. Col Robertson presided and warned the administration would not grant Cuba freedom but would thrust the Cubans and Filipinos into the Union with or without consent. Democrats say McKinley will break his promises to Cuba.
The Vermont results show Republican efforts failing to mobilize voters while Democrats gain about 15 percent, expanding their House presence from seventeen seats in 1896 to over sixty. If this trend matches other states, the Democrats may carry all key battlegrounds and secure Bryan's election.
The piece argues Ohio is crucial for Republicans and Hanna fears a Bryan surge. It notes 1896 McKinley win by 48,497 with 10,808 third party votes. It cites 49,023 GOP plurality for governor last fall and 106,721 votes for Toledo Mayor Jones, suggesting Bryan could capture three quarters of Ohio votes.
A dated advertisement urges readers to evaluate their constipation remedies and proposes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsini as a relief, offering 10 doses for 10 cents and larger sizes at 50 cents and 1 dollar. The notice credits Geo E Cravens as agent in Augusta.
Ex Secretary Olney of Cleveland denounces McKinley in a letter urging citizens to act. He argues neutrality is false and voters must weigh party stances on vital issues, condemns McKinleyism and calls for using the ballot as a trust to influence national policy. The piece ends with a note promoting Chamberlain's remedy.
The Muskingum Conference of the Methodist Protestant church closed its session by condemning the McKinley administration for extending liquor traffic in insular possessions, opposing the army canteen, and accusing the president of anti temperance actions. The majority of ministers align with Republican ties, and the conference covers most of Southern and Southeastern Ohio to Tiffin.
Ade Heston visited Sadie Traiti Sunday evening. families and neighbors gather for meals and church. Rev Grim retires after forty five years in ministry at Prairie Scaffold with farewell sermon. Eva Killinger and Sven Hamlin wed at Killinger home. Dr King New Life Pills extolled in local ad.
Tulip notes list sick include Tona Osburn and other town residents. Mrs. Otto LaRue returns from Indianapolis. Attendees at Tulip and Allen Chapel church services include Marion Sims family Ellington John Workman and wife Pearson's Grove meeting. Visitors include Mrs. Alice Hogland Union Valley and Mrs. Lythia McCreary Owen County. Harriet Smith and Pearl move to J Smith property. Katherine Axe visits Coal City then returns home. Tulip church social next Saturday night for the benefit of the preacher. admission ten cents.
Civil War veteran G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan suffered ulcers for two decades until Buacklen's Arnica Salve cured them. Advertises it for cuts burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure sold by J B Stalcup druggist.
The note records local social activity including Simon Reed visiting kin last Sunday, May Ashcraft calling on Lilly Tucker Tuesday, and attendance at an association meeting at the Ridge on Sunday. It mentions Lady Kirk and her mother at a Koleen lecture Monday night, Walter Tucker Jr. returning from Fayettesville, Hassie Ashcraft and sister visiting Koleen, and Asa and Bert Ashcraft sightseeing in Chicago for a favorable impression.
Rooey Pearson and wife on the sick list. Fay Bradford attends school at Bloomfield. Addie Biaker visited relatives at Pleasant Ridge last week. Sven Hamilon made a business trip to Bloomfield. Rev. McClung preached an interesting sermon at the Chapel Sunday evening. George Boltz and wife of Bloomfield are mentioned in the neighborhood notices.
Dixon and nearby towns report residents visiting or staying with family. James Duke spent Sunday in Dixon while Clara Nwsnin remains sick at home west of the town. Various residents, including Ros Lewis and J N Hatfield, were seen at the county seat and Lyons respectively.
McVille reports include Wilson Watkins of Newark visiting Thursday and Jo on Mchaley and Jady attending a speaking in Weaver's Grove. Livington moved back to his home farm in Northower County. Sam Miller and family joined a birthday dinner for Mrs. Henry Miller. Julie Mchaley to teach the winter school. Squire Wright and wife from Freedom were guests of W. D Wright. Donjrd Boruff to move to Newberry this fall to farm with his brother. Mrs Finie of Spencer visited a sick brother Miligan Hudson. Milt Isom and wife visited Mrs. Lou Pugh and family and took Mrs. Isom’s mother Rachel Pugh of Bruceville home.
A concise reflection on the ancient Museum of Alexandria founded by Ptolemy Soter, its storied scholars like Euclid Archimedes and Eratosthenes, and its role in shaping science and ethics before Moorish and medieval disruptions altered its course.
An article touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as proven for female ailments with a long history of cures. It argues against experimental medicines and cites testimonials and widespread use as proof of safety and effectiveness for women seeking relief.
Personal testimonials from Miss Jazz Saur of Dover Michigan and Miss Rosa Helen of Canton Ohio claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures monthly suffering backache bearing down pains and related menstrual symptoms.
Two letters from Mary A. Stan of Watsontown Pennsylvania and B Davins of Binghamton report using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb tumors and leucorrhea. Stan recalls four tumors formed in two years and relief after taking the remedy. Davins claims complete cure after following guidance from a Pinkham correspondence.
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