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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1891
Page
2
In Bloomfield Indiana the Demockay newspaper touts unusually high circulation and urges advertisers to inspect subscription books. A county sheriff election slate is listed with Democratic and Republican candidates while noting only Democrat tickets will be counted.
The Greene county party schedules a mass convention at Bloomfield court house on Saturday January 2 to appoint delegates to state congressional and judicial conventions and to choose a Central Committee member for each precinct. The call outlines delegate ratios and districts with dates for state committee actions in Indianapolis and Bloomington.
During the session 612 bills and eight joint resolutions were introduced. Highlights include a bill to pay for occupation of churches and colleges for government purposes, funding for a Pacific coast gun factory, extending the Chinese Exclusion Act, establishing postal savings banks, and reforms such as free coinage and a public health department. Senate actions included nominations, Geodetic survey, Smithsonian vacancy filled, and inquiries into state purchases in Mexico.
Senator Cullom proposes a federal act to adopt a uniform automatic car coupler for interstate rail freight. It allows voting by carriers and organized railroad employees, with a national standard to be chosen by vote or a five member commission if no clear winner. The bill mandates equipment rules and penalties, with funding and patent terms for government use.
In Cherokee county Thomas Seidler faces arrest after neighbors report multiple poisonings in his household. A dying daughter prompted visit refusals, and a sickly son died with others ailing as investigators find almanac solutions and poisonous drugs in use. Police call the case brutal and shocking. In Ireland, Waterford riots see police accused of rougher treatment of fcarthyites than Parnellites.
A Washington Herald dispatch reports Chile delays reply on Valparaiso incident to time the Capitan Prat launch. US officials consider a Harrison message to Congress within two weeks to warn of extreme measures, including war if needed, to block the vessel’s completion and protect Atlantic cities.
Cincinnati reports a new fuel gas venture with capitalization of 82 million as a branch of United States Fuel Gas. Huston, former U S Treasurer, to head the company. Harris retort tests claim high efficiency and smoke-free combustion. Possible applications include railways with claimed 50 percent fuel savings. Separate items note a fatal stabbing in Vacant?o Ind and Jamaica trade talks, plus Russian Lutheran school controls beginning June next.
President Morrison prepares a proclamation under the McKinley act to embargo countries lacking reciprocity treaties. The measure, effective January 1, will impose retaliatory duties on imported sugars, coffee, and textiles from those nations and aims to secure reciprocal trade.
Claims from Haines and Garrison that Royal Baking Powder is unmatched in strength purity and wholesomeness. Ads quote tests showing greater gas release and economy, asserting no lime or alum adulterants. Testimonials from RusH Medical College Chicago and Chicago College of Pharmacy professors support superiority.
Attorney General Miller will test the right of railroads under the interstate commerce law to issue free passes. The suit targets a New Hampshire railroad likely the Boston and Maine, with an assistant attorney general to represent the government.
Grain and cattle prices across Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago and Toledo show Wheat around 91 to 94 cents in Cincinnati and 9 54 cents in Toledo. Corn at 42 5 1 2 cents in Cincinnati and 43 5 cents in Chicago. Cattle varied from good to choice 8 75 to 4 25 in Cincinnati, 4 25 to 5 50 in Chicago, and hogs from 3 40 to 3 95 in Chicago. Lambs and sheep reported broad ranges with Lambs near 3 50 to 5 0 in Cincinnati and 3 50 to 5 0 in Toledo.}
Stores announce substantial post holiday reductions to clear inventory. Officials say prices will drop as the year ends to reduce stock levels. Demand is expected to rise with seasonal shopping and clearance events.
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