Local 1894 Bloomfield Democraft Gossip and Politics
Advertises Slinkard and Hendren as sole publishers in Bloomfield Indiana with subscription rates. Notes December 7 1894 edition and reports on Congress free silver moves, Alabama election law, free silver conference in Lansing, Illinois Central and Vanderbilt rail ties, and a proposed public health bureau. Also mentions President Cleveland floor presence and a cheeky remark about football law.
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Cleveland
Bureau of Public Health
Congress
Trans-Mississippi Congress in the alkali desert debate
The Indianapolis News on November 30 uses charged phrases about the Trans-Mississippi Congress and its silver positions, arguing readers should extend courtesy to free silver men despite strong suspicions about the stance. The excerpt critiques civility in coverage of monetary policy.
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Indianapolis News
Trans-Mississippi Congress
Unclear race for House speaker between Harpy and Reed
The fragment notes Con Harpy and Tom Reed as likely sole contenders for speaker. It offers no decisive outcome and mentions Reed's hat and girth as odd details.
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Con
Harpy
Tom Reed
Reed
Reed Faces Col. For Champion's Crown In District Legend
In Vincennes Sun, the debate centers on Reed potentially yielding to Col. as the district legend of the sheep and the stone is recalled, while Hardy holds the longest wind and the largest presence in the region.
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Hardy
Vincennes Sun
Sugar trust laborers brutal wages and political critique
The piece denounces the sugar trust laborers paid eighty cents a day in extreme heat, contrasts corporate salaries with political pay, and questions a proposed change to elect the county superintendent. It argues the remedy should focus on better qualifications without turning to politicians, insisting Greene County can supply suitable candidates with plain good sense.
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Sugar Trust
United States
Greene County
Contested Township Race And Presidential Policy Highlights
In a neighboring county a Democratic nominee a Union veteran faced a Republican rival with a penitentiary record and won the town assessor post. The President’s address urges sugar duty repeal army expansion mail reform extra federal judge coast defenses civil service Indian policy currency reform and a national Health Board.
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National Board of Health
Secretary of the Treasury
Cost Of Indiana’s Militia Report Calls For Camp And Expanded Guard
Indiana Adjutant General Robbins releases annual militia report noting costs of 22,360.71 dollars for the year ending October 31, plus 1,995.14 from the governor’s contingent fund. He proposes a central state camp with a rifle range, governor payment from the general fund, and legislative boosts to 75,000 dollars plus three new companies.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robbins
Indiana
Indiana National Guard
Notable Growth in Bloomfield as Local Firm Expands
Bloomfield reports steady town growth and pride in its business community. A casual courthouse visit reveals Slinkard & Hendren expanding their services with Franklin Ramsey joining as a full notary public, bringing a new desk and chair and enhancing the firm’s prestige.
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Slinkard & Hendren
Franklin Ramsey
Slinkard and Hendren Firm Expands Roles and Real Estate Plan
The Bloomfield Democrat publisher Slinkard and Hendren expand into real estate lending and abstracts led by M. J. Timmons. The firm touts a complete law library and the only full set of abstract books in Southern Indiana. They loan over 100000 dollars in the last ninety days and plan a statewide real estate catalogue. Delegates and congressmen debate money and currency policy at a different event.
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Slinkard & Hendren
Bloomfield Democrat
M. J. Timmons
Indiana
Shnkard & Hendren
Hendren
Byron K. Elliott
Slinkard
Virginia Law University
Court House
Trans Mississppi Congress backs free coinage of silver demand
At the Trans Mississppi Congress in St Louis on November 23 a majority report urged immediate restoration of free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1 and opposed current paper money plans while calling for remonetization of silver to aid bimetallism. A minority report favored silver use within existing standards but discouraged free silver in the United States.
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St. Louis
Congress
Committee On Resolutions
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Baltimore
Stannard
United States
Lone Star Wedding Ends In Gunfire On River Ferry
In Montague County Texas a bride’s father clashes with her groom Calvin Dobbs during a quickly arranged wedding aboard a ferry. Uncle Henry Harris fires at Dobbs as May Harris joins him at the ceremony while a pistol duel erupts over the matinee rite. The pair depart with witnesses and taunting remarks echoing along the river.
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Montague County
Tex
Henry Harris
Red River
Henry
Calvin Dobbs
May Harris
Dubbs
Tobe
Uncle Henry
Calvin
May
Dobbs
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Urgent Medical Visit Ends With Silent Urgency
A renowned surgeon is summoned to an urgent case only to find a wealthy man with a minor wound and little courage. The doctor orders the servant home to fetch a plaster while the patient fears imminent danger. The surgeon bluntly confirms there is immediate danger, revealing a tense exchange about perception and risk.
PIERCE FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION PROMISED FOR PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH
Advertised claims claim Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription eases labor by preparing the system and shortening confinement. Mrs. Fred Hunt of Glenville recounts a 12 pound birth with no pain, crediting the remedy and Smart-Weed extract for relief and quick recovery.
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Berecay
Association
Main St
Buffalo, N.Y
Fred Hunt
Glenville
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Night Clerk Reports Odd Odor From Room
A night clerk recalls a strange odor in a room described as worse than any sewer, mistaking it for a gas leak after suspecting a gas smell. A granger insists the odor cannot be gas since he blew it out an hour earlier.
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the Granger
Norwich Bulletin
Local notes include deaths marriages and upcoming game
Corn husked weather and housing updates as Tom Raper and Monroe Wilbern prepare new homes. Jesse Rowdiebush died November 23 in Owen County aged 36. Schuyler Coffey and Lizzie Sacks wed November 29 in Indianapolis with Schuyler acknowledged as a longtime Owen County teacher. Newark Reds vs McVitie Stars scheduled December 9 at 1 pm. Joe Hickman and Theo Fry visited. a social at Hickam’s drew a large crowd.
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Joe Hickman
J. R. Carmichael
Ohio
Monroe Wilbern
Theo. Fry
Joe Hickam
Newark Reds
McVitie Stara
Jesse Rowdiebush
Owen County
Old Home
Mt. Olive
Schuyler Coffey
Lizzie Sacks
Indianapolis
Ind
Schuyler
MeVille
Bloomfield visitors and funeral tenor in town
Sam Browand and several locals are in Bloomfield this week while Rev. Baker conducts Marshal Reitjes funeral. Plans for elaborate Christmas entertainments proceed as Dr Tolbert joins Dr B Rose to practice. Senator Humphreys heads to the legislative halls around Jan 15.
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Marco
B. A. Rose
Andrew Humphreys
Raleigh Wirod
Denver
Col
Epworth League
Lester
Methodist Church
Nine Mile
Linton Amateur Comedy Co
Thanksgiving visits and sidewalk plans noted in town
J L Riddle reports Thanksgiving remarks as George Burks’ house on East Washington Street will soon have new sidewalks. Peter and Odus Sexson passed through town Sunday evening. Kinsey Cullison, Mineral City merchant, was in town Sunday night. Robert Fowler shared Thanksgiving turkey with his brother in law from Monroe county.
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George Burks
Washington Street
Peter and
Odus Sexson
Kinsey Cullison
Mineral City
Robert Fowler
Monroe County
The Mystery of Life and Nerve Centers
A speculative article explains life’s mystery localizing in the upper spinal cord and brain base, claiming nerve center damage causes organ derangement. Dr Miles’s Restorative Nervine is promoted as a cure with guarantees and prices, sold by druggists or direct from Dr Miles Medical Co.
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Masks Miies
Miles
Christmas Eve Ship Invites Townsfolk to Festive Gathering
James M. Burch visits town and Dr. Oliphant is injured after a buggy accident. The community anticipates a Christmas Eve ship event with family guests and neighbors sharing baskets and good cheer. Teachers report strong attendance at Worthington meeting. Grandma Cox turns 90 with vigor.
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending December First
Real estate transfers for the week ending Saturday December 1 reported by Slinkard and Hendren abstractors of titles real estate and loan agents. Office Room
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Slinkard & Hendren
Costly Henry Clay Sobranos Cigar Cabinets Sold by Rothschilds
The Rothschilds buy three cedarwood cabinets housing 42,000 cigars and 20,000 Havanas. Each Henry Clay Sobranos is wrapped in gold leaf and tipped with gold, stamped with an imperial N. One batch was originally made for Marshal Prim as a gift to Napoleon III, costing 30,000 francs.
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Marshal Prim
Napoleon III
Exchange
Relics of Shakespeare In Stratford Attract Visitors
In Stratford the signet ring bearing W. S. and the grammar school desk are among the few Shakespearean relics kept. The poet’s home and church draw about 23 000 visitors annually with roughly 6 000 from America.
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Shakespeare
W. S
Stratford
Detroit News
Why Horses Stand With Fore Feet on Curbs
A Louisville Post reader notes the habit of horses along sidewalks lifting a fore foot onto curbs. The writer asks why this occurs and doubts offered explanations such as easing rein strain. The query remains unanswered.
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