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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
3
The Bloomfield Democrat urges readers to boost circulation and support party effort ahead of the upcoming election. It highlights ticket lines, party unity, and the need to reach doubtful voters with information on Democratic principles and local candidates. The piece discusses the sheriff race, central committee selection, and the potential future of electric railways in Des Moines and Bloomfield.
The piece attacks new tax laws as unconstitutional, praises Indiana Democrats for tariff reform, and argues for strong party unity. It highlights the role of editors, the speakership fight, and calls Greene County readers to subscribe to the Democratic paper. It notes January political deadlines and the influence of local newspapers in Greene County.
In Dec 7 dispatches pressure surges for high offices as President Harrison weighs many prominent posts. Clerks note life appointments and lucrative commissions from the interstate commerce panel to China missions and the court of claims. Analysts say the president reads faces and objections to shape selections, with many papers on file from leading lawyers and businessmen. MITCHELL Ind Dec 4 Henry Tow case continues. Bass sues Tow for shooting. Tow vs Bass faction failed to settle on a jury. A monument to Alvin P. Hovey planned by Indiana Grand Army of the Republic. donation goal set at 5000. The Stratford Ceamu Peetos Mra Theodosia Laanpsen dies at 102, known as Lunt Doce in state lore.
In a lengthy Democratic caucus in the House, Charles Frederick Crisp of Georgia emerges as speaker after a 30 ballot fight, with Mills and Springer opposition melted away. Other officers named include Clerk James Kerr and Sargeant at arms S. S. Yoder.
A brief notice urges voters to fill out the ballot, align their name to it, and submit to the specified election office. The directive emphasizes proper alignment and timely return in the upcoming election cycle.
Washington reports that New Mexico and Arizona are likely to win statehood before the current Congress ends, with Utah pursuing admission as well. Enabling acts for NM and AZ may pass by spring or summer, though none would vote in the 1896 presidential election. Utah lingers due to past Mormon influence.
Felix Bohannan eighty six marries Miss Ameritus Legg eighteen near English Indiana at the bride’s parents home. He reared her as a child and intends to leave his wealth to her, avoiding will complications after his death. The groom is described as weak and the bride as his comfort and sole nurse.
Dale Welsh, night clerk at the Big Four depot restaurant, was shot in the breast by Tom Gains after ejecting him for causing a disturbance. Gains escaped. The incident occurred late Monday night in Greensscree Indiana.
In Washington on December 4 Sir Julian Pauncefote and British West Indian representatives met with Mr. Foster to discuss a tariff act reciprocity agreement. Colonists show willingness to cut duties on US goods without harming the motor country, signaling possible progress toward a deal. A Krupp note says war between Chile and Argentina may loom, ordering agent Bergner to Valparaiso.
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