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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1893
Page
2
The piece argues for repealing the 10 percent tax on state bank notes and criticizes tariff theories. It warns that McKinley era protection lowers wheat prices and urges Democrats in Greene county to organize for 1894. It attacks free trade myths and advocates revenue-based tariffs and reform to aid common people.
The piece argues the McKinley tariff protects American farmers by limiting foreign competition in horse markets, noting horse prices rose after its passage and praising protection for local breeders amid a chorus of humor about mice.
Indiana industry sees a brighter outlook with factories and packing houses expanding and employing hundreds that week. Critics warned the Wilson bill would ruin the market, but supporters urge passage to curb weekly price shocks.
The Salem Democratic faction names Cyrus E. Davis as Greene County’s candidate for Congress against the incumbent. Davis described as the tall Cottonwood of the Wabeh, positioned to run in the forthcoming election.
John L. Brett is nominated in Mackfield and seen as likely to win after a previous narrow margin. The Indianapolis section promotes the Commercial Club Building restaurant with a six course dinner for fifty cents. Holiday excursion rates are offered across ten states on multiple rail lines. Other items include a Christmas lamp sale, marriage licenses, and garage and real estate notices.
Ashland Ohio December 9 Tobias Crone a wealthy farmer was swindled out of 500 by confidence men. A Kentucky man offered 60 an acre for Crone’s farm then left for Mansfield promising to return in a week. A second dealer offered 100 an acre and Crone paid 500 to withdraw the first contract. The second man was not present and has not appeared.
The Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee switch the tinplate tariff from ad valorem to specific duty at 1.15 cents per pound, slightly under the current state rate. In Millersburg Kentucky, the Kentucky Central depot was burglarized Sunday night with a blown safe yielding cash, marking about the 20th break-in in two years.
Cincinnati and Pittsburg markets show varied prices. Wheat 10c, corn 3 84 4c. Cattle outcomes range from selected butchers at 10 435 to fair 800 400, sheep around 1 25 30, lambs 2 50 14 00. Hog grades vary with prime butchers at 5 25 5 82, packing 5 10 5 25. Pittsburgh reports prime cattle 5 40, good 4 23 450, hogs 8 35 5 45, sheep extras 3 40 3 75, fat 1 73 50 80.
Summary of Honolulu unrest and Washington diplomacy overthrows. Minister Willis statements cited by The Star and The Bulletin show US aid would be limited to peacekeeping. President Dole seeks assurance, while Congress debates restoration and possible use of force amid tensions with native Hawaiian authorities.
A lone thief robbed the National Bank of Sovurn Benn of 15500 dollars on December 9. He entered from the rear, unlocked the vault, carried 4000 in gold and 11500 in currency, and escaped unseen. Directors offer 1000 dollars for info and 25 percent of recovered funds.
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