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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
2
District commentary notes Republicans plotting Senate opposition after March 4 while Democrats unite behind Col W R Morrison for a Cleveland cabinet post. Indiana and Illinois figures discuss cabinet prospects, civil service firings, and tariff tax ideas amid partisan maneuvering.
W E B Navalee editor of the Clay City Sentinel applies for a public office. The author argues a political paper in a small county town deserves the position and praises Navalee as competent and fit for the role.
The article argues that while the General Government cannot aid Confederate veterans, individual states should take responsibility to support destitute CK soldiers who served with the Confederate army. It stresses moral duty and state relief over federal action.
An editorial argues against postmaster elections by the pope and warns the process would divide parties and invite corruption. It favors merit over “hale fellow well met” influence, urging support for those elected and opposition by those not bound to any agreement.
Turpie appears set to lock up renomination as lawmakers consider the Indiana Senate race. John G. Shanklin says he will not run, while ex Governor Gray hints at not contesting Turpie and waits for Cleveland’s call. Democrats discuss replacement possibilities if Voorhees retires, with Gray favored over Shanklin.
Washington dispatch cites Senator Voorhees saying his Indiana mail is overwhelming as he weighs many worthy applicants for limited offices. He plans careful notes, aims for fair hearings, and cautions timing of final decisions to avoid denying anyone a chance, amid public service duties.
The Democratic county central committee calls a meeting in Bloomfield at 10 a.m. on Friday December 30 1892. Democrats and committee members are urged to attend per state direction. Signed by Wm. W. Morrett chair and W. L. Sitncab secretary. Also notes decision on Jefferson Township versus Worthington school taxes.
Four armed robbers seized a Chicago and Eastern Illinois train at Fifty third Street. Officers Bailey and his brother tried to arrest John McGrath and Walter Gaynor. McGrath resisted, shots fired, passengers scattered, gang fled as the train stopped near Englewood with no arrests yet.
In Helena Arkansas arsenic poisoning is confirmed as the cause of six convict deaths with Robert Lane’s stomach containing large arsenic quantities. Ten more convicts fell ill early yesterday while Captain Dunlap and a guard remained seriously ill as the camp was dissolved and convicts moved.
Patrick Gallagher was sent to jail and J M Davidson was bailed for 3000 dollars after appearances in Pittsburg court. The coroner’s office continues the Homestead poisoning investigation and will disinter and analyze the stomach contents of all suspicious deaths.
Curiaco reports the telegraphists strike remains static as the strikers accuse the company of using detectives to provoke unlawful acts. An alleged detective tried to recruit Ramsey at the Palmer House, but Ramsey blocked him and the man fled, remaining at large. Mrs Painter faces trial for arsenic poisoning of her husband.
Avouet Simon Lucé a noted historian in Paris. M M SLATTERY an electrician in Fort Wayne Indiana. J H DUBARRY vice president of the Pennsylvania Railway in Philadelphia. Daniel Hichardson leading Indianapolis businessman. John Cockrell son of Senator Cockrell in Warrenburg Missouri. Joan Harry Jones capitalist in Detroit. Theron Barrows financier in Elgin Illinois. Henry N Holden lumberman in Chicago. Heggy W Hilliard ex minister to Brazil in Atlanta Georgia. Colonel S S Bern pioneer Creston Iowa. Mrs Blair business leader Grand West Liberty West Iowa. W W Batt editor of the Wapste Index West Liberty Iowa.
The Senate and House met amid holiday mood with limited action. The anti option bill remained contentious, adjournment lingered, and notable items included pensions for Mexican War veterans and a few minor military bills. The death of Lemster Gibson prompted solemn resolutions in the Senate.
Dennis E B Sibley a long time Chicago Board of Trade dealer is forced into bankruptcy after a margin collapse from a heavy December corn purchase. He faces liabilities around 7 000 000 with assets uncertain, and over forty traders are drawn into the failure. Previously president of the Sibley elevator company he was regarded as wealthy.
The American Federation of Labor finished its session in Chicago with a strong push for government control of communications, transportation, and production. The convention endorsed clemency for imprisoned anarchists and urged railway telegraph and telephone nationalization along with eight hour work days and limited immigration. Samuel Gompers was reelected president with a raise to 1000 dollars annually, Evans as secretary, Maguire as vice president, and John B Lennon as treasurer. A failed bid favored compulsory arbitration. Reports also note warrants sworn for Hawthorne race track officers over illegal bookmaking in Oak Park suburb.
The bulletin reports Mr. Blaine sleeping soundly after a long night with attendants hard pressed to awaken him for nourishment. A physician assessed the situation as natural rest aided by soothing opiates, with no coma or immediate danger evident. Separately, in St. Louis, the city treasurer vault was robbed and taken papers burned. Ed Voerstel, son of the treasurer, and his assistant died by suicide.
A chaotic digest reports on murders in Seattle and Brooklyn, a golfer’s tragedy in Michigan, and a police shooting under a kingpin governor. It notes political shifts with governors and presidents, a comet of fires in Tokyo, earthquakes in Athens, and a Purdue-like race across Idaho. It finishes with financial woes, scandals, and a war on crime in varied locales.
A Johnson family note from Busti New York recounts a rescue from kidney disease after using Dr Fenner or Penner Kidney and Backache Cure. The man claims rapid digestion and kidney improvement and credits the remedy with restoring health. Also claims cure for many ailments and offers money back if not satisfied.
Reports detail violent acts including acid attacks on youths beside a building in New York, a murder alibi dispute in West Virginia, horsewhipping in New York, and a drunken brawl in Kentucky with fatalities. Also noted are hangings in New York and Columbia, prison sentences, civic notices, and a burned flour mill in Illinois.
Chicago board quotes show mixed grains and staple futures with December wheat around 6 1/2 to 7 cents, corn and oats varying, and lard and pork futures steady. Union Stock Yards prices list live cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs with steady to higher tonnage and notable demand for packing and shipping grades.
Federal officers arrested a well known post office employee on charges of robbing the United States mail. They recovered 800 dollars hidden where he said the money was buried. He was committed in bonds of 1000 to await trial, name withheld due to family illness. A confession is in the hands of the department.
District Attorney Burleigh secured warrants for Dempsey and Davidson in the Homestead poisoning case. Dempsey surrendered and was bailed for 2000 dollars, waiving a hearing. Davidson had not been arrested at last accounts.
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