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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
9
The Indiana Democratic State Convention unveils a strong ticket led by Reinhard Daily Myers Fanning Chandler Griffith Welman Thomas Fulton Jordan. Governor Matthews lauds the platform as progressive and prudent, pledging forward drive, labor protection, and tax reform while condemning Republican policies.
The Indiana State Convention endorses Democratic reform legislation, including eight hour public labor, miners safety, labor liens, and charity oversight. It denounces tariffs, supports income tax, greenback taxation, and bi metals, and praises Cleveland and Governor Matthews while calling for generous veteran pensions.
Governor Matthews was named permanent chairman after the convention opened as Thomas Taggart introduced him amid enthusiastic applause. The address urged voters to support the party’s welfare and government reforms and called for a renewal of public trust.
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