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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1893
Page
2
The Republicans won the entire city ticket except auditor in St Louis on Tuesday making the city the only great metropolis voting Republican. They largely abandon the McKinley protection idea and seek new issues to drive future success.
Secretary Morton of the Department of Agriculture acts to free the department from confusion and to show this is not a hastily assembled administration. The text notes Canada’s opposition to annexation, relevant ahead of spring elections where annexation could become a heated issue.
Governor McKinley’s debts paid and a banquet noted as part of a tense political landscape. The piece critiques Republican press bias on silver, wartime affiliations, and postmaster appointments, then details Chicago’s sweeping Republican victory with Harrison securing a large plurality and the Democratic slate defeated.
Secretary Hoke Smith announced a sweeping purge in the Census Bureau and other bureaus to remove politically appointed or incompetent staff. About 29 census clerks were discharged with more to follow as records are reviewed. The aim is to finish census work by December 31 under the last appropriation.
The Bering sea arbitration congress began in the French foreign office hall with packed galleries. US delegates led by Mr. Carter oppose England's demand for new arguments and a supplementary British report. The board heard protests over admissibility of documents and the interlocutory question on indemnity as deliberations continued.
Passaic April 5 Eugene John Newman a plumber laborer is said to have killed his six children and officials have ordered an autopsy. It is alleged that Newman sold his children's lives for a small life insurance policy.
April 5 report notes Carter Harrison II was elected Chicago mayor by a large majority amid festive crowds and a clash between supporters and opponents. The night featured a public banner incident at The Times office, a 20,000-strong ovation for Harrison, and widespread city turmoil including fire, drums, and drunken revelry as results came in.
A switchback elevated railroad car started early causing a head on crash with an oncoming car. Twenty one girls from St Marys college were aboard eight suffered broken limbs and serious injuries while thirteen were hurt. Two may die.
A fierce fire in CamperLane Cumberland Md swept the heart of the city last night driven by strong winds. Thirty buildings were destroyed as bedding and furniture cluttered the streets and the blaze remained out of control until early this morning.
Cable reports from Brazil say revolutionists under General Tavarez routed national forces from Rio Jinyziero. An estimated 600 were killed on both sides.
Charley Bennett signs with Boston. Senate confirms most nominations. Ericsson to be name of torpedo boat No. 2 built at Dubuque. Rubber goods surge 30 to 40 percent due to dealer trust. Mackay son back from Paris, heading to San Francisco. Whisky Exchange rumor stirs Cincinnati. A L McDonald admits forgeries of 10500 dollars on Gloucester banks. Trunk line association cuts world’s fair rates by 20 percent.
Reports from New York, Philadelphia and Rome describe naval parade participation, political clashes over an agricultural department, morphine cases, and social claims. Fire, prison mutiny, and church matters mix with elections in Little Rock, Milwaukee, and YoknapKas.
Market quotes show wheat oats cattle and hogs with bid prices across Indianapolis Chicago New York and St Louis. No. 2 red winter wheat and corn futures appear with April May and July delivery. live cattle and sheep and lambs pricing listed for various grades and weights.
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