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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1894
Page
4
The document lists candidates for multiple county positions including Edwin C. Vaughn for judge Jay A. Hindwan for prosecuting attorney Michael C. Blue for representative Robert F. Cummins for clerk George W. Studabaker for auditor Benjamin F. Kain for treasurer John F. Stine for recorder George W. Huffman for surveyor John H. Trostel for assessor Thos J Sowards and W. W. McBride for coroner Joshua Grove as commissioner 1st district.
The paper proposes a 25 cent cash subscription inducement from now until after the November election. Despite Baxxer being the largest circulaton, editors aim to grow readership by expanding into new homes and securing permanent subscriptions. They acknowledge the price is below cost and seek new names from friends.
State convention of Democrats convenes in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 15. Delegates are apportioned by one for 150 votes and one for each 75 plus votes for Matthews in 1892, totaling 1747 delegates with Wells County getting 18. Delegates and alternates listed by township include Jackson R L McFadden Phanuel McIntire and others across Chester Liberty Rock Creek Union Nottingham Harrison Lancaster Jefferson.
The country has seen a surge of interest in foreign emigration as labor troubles push thoughtful citizens to investigate. The prevailing view is that immigration from eastern regions contributes in excess to undesired elements.
The article argues against widespread immigration from Europe, blaming pauper labor and socialistic aims for labor unrest. It laments open doors and calls for strict emigration limits to protect American workers and preserve national identity, urging “Not numbers, but quality” as the guiding policy.
The article examines public sentiment at the start of the Pullman strike with broad sympathy for labor over capital. It notes initial support for strikers and the railway union, followed by concern as reports of lawlessness emerged and actions like interfering with mail and detaining commerce occurred.
In a patriotic assessment the piece condemns rioting and property destruction during labor troubles while distinguishing peaceful workers from incendiaries. It criticizes Debs led strikes, notes railroads’ reprisals, warns against foreign pauper labor, and urges lawful means and protective policies to restore order and support native workers.
Editorial extols Grover Cleveland as a steady president who meets duties without showiness. It notes emigration reversing since 1820 and predicts up to 100000 more leaving before October as foreign workers seek better conditions at home. The piece lauds honesty and prudent decision making.
The piece extols Governor Matthews as a war governor noted for firmness in handling lawlessness including Roby outbreaks, coal strike, and railroad boycott. It credits him with national respect for prompt executive action and loyalty to duty over policy, warning against demagoguery and catering to lawless classes.
The speaker argues that true Democratic times are coming after thirty two years of Republican governance. It will take years to remove strikes, trusts, and the tramp. but an era of legislation for the people will end these evils and bring peace between labor and capital.
The 1877 strike caused widespread destruction with $10 million property burned in Pittsburgh alone and multiple deaths: nine in Baltimore, sixteen in Pittsburgh, and twenty in Chicago. Eleven states saw bloodshed as governors called out militia. trade and commerce halted for weeks.
The passage argues lasting lessons from the 1894 strike will guide better laws. It contends the era is wise enough to settle labor capital conflicts and prevent July 1894 disturbances from repeating. It reflects optimism in stabilizing relations between labor and capital through thoughtful policy.
By a vote of 173 to 43 the house last week passed a tax law on green backs. Senate likely to concur and those who held wealth in greenbacks to dodge taxation may face the assessor. The measure is described as just and reasonable.
Dess and his associate leaders are in jail in Chicago after being brought into federal court on charges of defiance of an injunction. Bonds were set at 3000 dollars each and they refused multiple bail offers before being placed in cells at the criminal court building.
The riotous scene in Chicago and Governor of Illinois protests against federal troops threaten faith in the permanence of the government as tensions flare over national interests.
The editors show less interest in the so called stuffed prophet and more in the size of his collar and the breadth of his patriotic actions and statements.
An exchange lists Hill and Gorman among possible presidential timber. The piece does not specify the political party each man seeks for the nomination.
The text explains that the 1877 strike arose from widespread wage cuts driven by commercial and industrial stagnation. It notes the downturn compelled reductions across sectors, triggering labor unrest and collective action.
The terms DessisM and Coxeyism are described as twin monuments of crankism from 1894, now retired to niche places in the national gallery of follies.
The report notes the House shows less susceptibility to sugar influence than the Senate, suggesting a contrast in ethical or procedural responses to sugar-related pressure among lawmakers.
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