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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1891
Page
3
The Bloomfield Democrat boasts the paper’s circulation and urges readers to examine its subscription office. It publishes a sheriff election slate with Democratic and Republican tickets listed and reminds that only the Democrat ticket cut will be counted.
The 1891 Holiday number of the Bloominton Eye is praised as a standout issue. The piece surveys Congress with remarks on free coinage and protection, party splits in Louisiana over lotteries, and speculation about committee appointments. It notes Senator Turpie’s first speech advocating elected U S senators by direct vote, and comments on Blaine, Elkins, and Shively.
A supporter urges appointing Democratic leaders to prominent positions of honor and trust. The speaker warns against placing individuals in roles they oppose or fear may provoke anger, insisting those who deserve these posts should receive greater prominence.
The piece attacks Judge Woods appointment as disgraceful and criticizes Republican leaders. It praises Judge Gresham as a potential resignation alternative and highlights needs for tax relief over costly government buildings. It notes Senator Prouty's death, and discusses county commissioner roles, potential candidates Phillipps and Slinkard, and a shift from Republican control.
The Demulkals of Indiana endorse Mills for tariff reform, praising his decade on the committee and previous chairmanship. They note his refusal of a lower position offered by Speaker Crisp, viewing it as an insult but affirming his loyalty to tariff principles and supporters nationwide.
The Indianapolis News endorses Mason Niblack as ahead of nine Democratic contenders for governor. It praises his leadership of young Democrats, noting his extensive acquaintance and role in party reforms in law and education, calling him a shrewd and successful political operator among Indiana’s rising leaders.
A harsh critique condemns William A Ward for a circuit judgeship, accusing President Harrison of patronage and alleging repeated partisan rulings to shield criminals. The piece targets Harrison Wanamaker Dudley and Woods, calling for accountability ahead of the 1892 national campaign and detailing party delegate procedures for Indiana’s state committee selection.
The State Committee will meet in Indianapolis to elect officers and organize work. Greene county Democrats plan a mass convention at Bloomfield courthouse on Saturday January 2 1892 to appoint paid delegates to state Congressional and Judicial conventions and to nominate one Central Committee member per voting precinct.
The president sent Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia as secretary of war to succeed Redfield Proctor. The nomination was read in a secret Senate session and referred to the military affairs committee for action. Elkins, born in Peery county Illinois in 1841, has a long record in law mining and politics.
From San Francisco reports dated December 22 indicate possible war with Chili. Admiral Brown moves to secure vessels including the tug Fearless and four Spreckels steamers for transport and coal service while San Francisco and New York sources note ongoing naval and army preparations and torpedo boat conversions. Public belief remains that Chili may yield to U.S. demands.
Senate sessions adjourned with mourning for Senator Plumb and a funeral held. Grain and cattle markets in Cincinnati and other cities list prices for wheat corn oats and livestock with regional variations and futures. Prices span wheat 0.894 to 0.895 per bushel, cattle ranged from 4 to 5 dollars, and sheep and lamb values noted alongside bacon and petroleum prices in Cleveland and Pittsburgh reports.
Washington reports United States Senator Preston B. Plumb of Kansas died at noon Sunday in his room on Fourteenth Street. Cause given as apoplexy after a day of fatigue and overwork while planning a vacation. Ex-Senator Ingalls mentioned as possible successor. body to be sent to Kansas for burial.
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 23 a miner delegates convention is planned for Thursday. Vice President Penna says funds are available to supply strikers with food for winter and clothing fuel distribution will be organized. No plan to end the strike or seek wage cuts from black miners is being discussed.
Thorman and Schloss urge early shopping as they slash prices on overcoats and suits this week. Men’s coats drop to 6 18 14 18 25 and suits to similar ratios with many items under 10 dollars. Buyers are urged to bring the boys for new suits hats and gifts including umbrellas mufflers and jewelry.
A Times dispatch from Los Angeles notes President Harrison misstated a California district court decision on the stata affair. The Trumbull and Burt prosecutions and the schooner Robert and Minnie matter are confused. Judge Ross declined to rule on an acquittal motion, aligning with long-standing adjudications.
Kansas City reports an ammonia tank explosion at Armour's packing house on Wednesday morning. Four men died and several others were wounded in the blast. Separate dispatches note an engagement with Mexican revolutionists near Rio Grand City leaving Corporal Edstrom dead and Lieutenant Hayes wounded. A postal draft balances accounts for former Duncan's Falls postmaster Jd. P. Pierce.
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