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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1888
Page
9
Trains arrive and depart on Central Standard Time as listed by the Indianapolis and Vincennes Railroad. The note clarifies time standard used for schedule accuracy.
The passage describes the Monon railway line starting from Lake Michigan, passing Chicago and Michigan City, extending to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and beyond to the Gulf and Florida via Kentucky and Pensacola. It advertises Pullman cars, special tourist rates, buffet sleepers, porter and chair cars, urging readers to seek booking details and routes.
A lengthy piece argues Republicans squandered naval funds by patching old wooden ships rather than building new ironclads. Lieut Fullam lauds Secretary Whitney's modern program, citing the Vesuvius, Puritan, Maine, Texas and other vessels as proof of a strengthened coast defense navy. The piece contrasts Democratic reforms with Robeson and Chandler era waste, praising recent ship design and in-country gun manufacture.
A damaged OCR fragment from the New York Post references political figures and a reliability claim about a storehouse plunderer. It mentions General Harrison, a decedent of Jolien, and a double-bonded press event with President Cleveland. The text is garbled and uncertain.
A garbled OCR passage cites President Clovel, Baler, and unnamed figures amid partisan jabs and scattered phrases. The text hints at debate over leadership and support, with references to Democrats, Republicans, and a New York setting, but missing clear events or outcomes.
The text presents a garbled snippet with nonsensical phrases and names lacking readable context or verifiable facts. No coherent event or entity is identifiable for a proper summary.
A St. Louis Post Dispatch note states English women abandon a feminine toilet accessory. It suggests Mrs. Cleveland’s recent removal mirrors British support and goodwill toward the administration.
The Philadelphia Record notes Republicans celebrate George Yellott from the court of appeals expected to vote for Thur and Judge Yellott, arguing his grandfather’s influence and long-advocated bench change. The piece critiques his past votes for Mugrvissn and calls for timely placement on the bench.
The Utica Observer notes expected defections among stalwarts tied to the Tolaine faction with Gen Harrison and Miller as contributors. Conkling and Folger are recalled despite Warner Miller stepping into a Senate vacancy, amid ongoing cruel political reprisals.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mitlind and Cleveland with unclear retaliation and bluster. It references Fugglers and a possible tie to America 534 and Telbit. Details are too garbled to confirm names, dates, or outcomes.
A fragment from the Rockville Tribune describes a contentious session with sparse readable details. It references Farey and various political figures, noting vetoes and past practices as a backdrop to a Tuesday decision and long-standing traditions in government.
A fragmentary discussion argues that tariff protection secures wages and industry for glass makers and related workers. Critics warn removal of tariffs endangers domestic producers, while some claim inflation would hit workers and the economy. The piece cites 1860 wage levels and calls tariff rates essential to prevent decline.
The San Francisco Examiner notes a Republican speaker appealing to workingmen on tariffs while questioning wage disparities. It cites varied wages across Chicago Sl New York Presne Leadville Lake Superior Pennsylvay San Francisco and other places under the same tariff.
A Rockville Indiana Tribune column argues wages reflect intelligence freedom and land. It contrasts Germany Rugland United States Mexico Russia China and notes wage ranges, tariff history, and claims wage gains require higher intelligence leadership tax cuts and fewer monopolies.
Secretaries of state William A. Evarts and James G. Blaine state in their reports that the average American worker performs from 1.5 to 2 times as much work as the average European worker. They note wage inequalities among English and American operatives are offset by greater efficiency and longer hours of American labor.
The text contrasts P T Darius's stance on sale offers and real estate value growth with critiques from newspapers. It notes Blaine ally Carnegie warning against tariff cuts on steel rails and cites a single share profit of 1,500,000 under current tariffs as evidence of labor concerns.
In Rockville Indiana the Tribune quotes a congressman deeming foreign trade generally an evil. The barb likens such views to a person named Pig Iron Kelley and notes the absurdity of a world shaped by such thinking. An asteroid the size of Pennsylvania is invoked as a hyperbolic contrast.
The Kingston Leader rails against Republican tactics claiming fifteen years of ruin and wage-cutting memes have damaged the party while asserting the American people are not "an ass." The editorial frames the public as wary of repeated political attacks.
A distorted fragment portrays Blaine condemning private trusts as public crimes and criticizes coercive organizations. It references capital power moving prices and public opinion, with garbled phrasing about a prince and burial.
The piece notes Nathaniel P. L. Barts contemplating a congressional bid in Massachusetts amid broad warnings about electoral power shifts. It references Gen. Banks and historical supply missteps, then mentions Jen Dutier switching to the Republican side and compares to Benjamin Butler's political maneuvering in Massachusetts.
A Harlem valley speaker blasts farmer complaints as unjust, urging economy and hard work while criticizing tariff hostility and luxury in a rebuke that targets billionaire manufacturers and political profiteering. The piece cites Warner Miller and argues labor must protect itself against protected capital. It notes unions raise wages and questions tariff efficacy, referencing John Jarrett and tin plate lobbying in Washington.
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues free hides did not injure boot and shoe manufacturing. It cites growth in exports from 1837 to 1871, rising production from 80,627,244 boots and shoes in 1870 to 125,478,511 in 1880, and employment increasing from 91,702 in 1870 to 111,052 in 1886, asserting workers benefit from free materials.
Judge Thurman cited directly from the secretary of the treasury the precise surplus in the United States treasury on August 1, totaling 138 million 420 thousand 9.87 dollars. The commentary argues taxes must fall, warning the Republican Senate faces a political trap either way.
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