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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1892
Page
3
The piece calls for road law reform without tax hikes, praises the Clay City Sentinel’s enlargement, and comments on Indiana political prospects. It notes hope for ex governor Isaac P. Gray as Postmaster General and broad support among Indiana Democrats for his cabinet inclusion.
Bloomington sees the launch of The World a new Democratic newspaper from John W and Cesar Cravens The first issue promises liberal patronage by readers drawn to its spirited presentation and clear political stance.
The election returns show California carried by 152 plurality for Cleveland with one split elector. The Republican elector led the Democrat on the ticket by a small margin, signaling an uncomfortable close result in a key state. The committee plans direct presidential elections and a constitutional amendment may pass this session.
The Democrat party supports amending the election law to stop publishing tickets in newspapers and proposes adding a counting board with a fixed salary of one and a half dollars for each inspector. The note argues that good men can be bad even if unpaid.
The Democrat supports arbitration of labor disputes with a bill from Indianapolis commercial club and state labor committee. It proposes a two member arbitration panel, one from each side, and a neutral third governor appoints if needed. The panel can summon involved parties and require sworn statements of profits to judge solvency. No layoffs or lockouts during disputes. Per diem pay only when actively handling cases.
The piece argues offices should be filled by qualified seekers not mocked. It asserts that every office worth leaving is pursued and condemns sneering at applicants while noting duties, salaries, and honor vary.
The U S Treasurer's report to the Secretary of the Treasury notes the public debt rose in the year ending June 1892 to 643 million. It criticizes the Reed Congress for appropriations totaling 1.06 billion, 300 million over the eight prior sessions’ average. It calls for Republican withdrawal following election sentiment.
A Linton Call delegate Terhune of Greene county opposed the road district report at Indianapolis per a Journal report. The Democrat disputes the quoted statements and defends the road supervisors work as underfunded and the county rich in gravel resources.
The season centers on children's happiness through toys rather than wealth or necessity. It contrasts the joy of blue toy fingers with new clothes, noting many children lack this sense of Christmas, unaware of the delight their peers enjoy on December 5th and beyond.
The Democrat favors repealing improper funding for farmers institutes. The county finds them excellent in theory but a total failure in practice despite good leadership and heavy publicity. Similar results appear in exchanges showing a nationwide pattern.
Official results show Weaver electors elected in North Dakota by a narrow margin while Harrison gains are limited and other candidates rise. Electors vote in a tight statewide race as returns consolidate.
World’s Fair board delays action on the Donkey Printing contract after committees from the Trades assembly and Typographical union No. 16 request a hearing. Commissioner Massey promises a conference after hearings by the national commission awards committee. President Palmer and President Higinbotham defend the contract as business, urging labor disputes be settled with the company. Community leaders warn of plant walkouts if demands are not met.
Delegates in Philadelphia on Homestead and Coeur dAlene cases debated union strategy and responses to strikes. A $1000 aid allocation backed Homestead defendants, plus $500 for Coeur dAlene and a further $500 for Tennessee miners, as the day closed at 5:50 pm.
In Chicago on December 14 the Hook Island telegraphers show no shift in stance. The strikers stand firm awaiting General Manager St John to meet demands, and other railroad organizations will not be called out. Chief Ramsey welcomes the decision and no related strikes are foreseen.
Reported decisions include scrapping a St Louis operators strike after an executive committee meeting at the Palmer house and a 12 percent wage increase acceptance. The Marble Critics convention focuses on convict marble elimination and the St Louis city hall contract with a $10000 penalty clause for convict marble use. Kansas City Industrial council members pledge to donate a day’s wages for Homestead strikers, aiming to raise over 10000 dollars.
Cincinnati Presbytery in secret session voted 31 to 46 to suspend Professor Smith until he renounces alleged errors and vows not to propagate them. The decision followed charges about doctrine and inspiration of the Scriptures amid a mixed response from prosecutors.
A list of prominent individuals including Colonel Jonx Ryax, Dr Hoy in Racine, Professor Joan Strong Newbelry in New Haven, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, ex-Judge J T Sniivan, Ross Bull, Danis Field, Henry Guay, and Pansons G Ouden were noted at various U S locales. The items place them in Kan, Racine, New Haven, New York, Belvidere, Port Carbon, Kalamazoo, Coushatta, Cincinnati and Lafayette with no single event tying them together.
A wide range of incidents spans from crime in Bellaire to a murder at Mary S Storey and a suicide, office violence in Chicago, a large Mississippi firm collapse, drought impacts in New Mexico, and political notes across Illinois Indiana and New York. Reports cover trials lynchings portents of Prohibition and labor strife plus fires and accidents.
Parsons G Ogden of Cincinnati dies of heart trouble at his home. a Missouri Pacific freight wreck at Little Blue leaves brakeman Oglesby fatally crushed while crew members escape. Apache renegade Kid’s wife surrenders near San Carlos, says Kid is nearby with few resources. Blaine reportedly near conversion to Catholicism, Bancroft’s killer’s charitable check sent. Various arrests, murders, and legal notices span Wiscon sin to New York. notable figures include Susan B. Anthony named NYS Industrial school manager.
Wheat and corn prices moved on December trading, with futures closing mixed while oats and lard showed modest shifts. Live cattle and hogs were steady or firm with varied grades, and produce items such as butter eggs and potatoes posted typical winter market levels across Chicago and Detroit.
The Vermillion Democrat editor J. L. Suita is described as a literary gentleman by nature and education. He is praised for his Democratic newspaper work in a Republican stronghold and is said to possess Jeffersonian qualifications and party service deserving respectful consideration by Democratic legislators.
The Reform Club’s failure to invite Speaker Crip to deliver a prepared address is unclear in intent but is likely to bolster the Democrat’s standing as the speech hints at true Democratic sentiment and could win Crip favorable attention.
The Indianapolis Sentinel describes a benevolent effort to aid Perischildren of Indianapolis as its noble charitable act. The piece praises the Sentinel as a great paper and highlights its community service role.
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