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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for the Blo omfield Indiana publication with options for annual, six, and three month prepaid terms. It notes post office entry as Second Class matter in Bloomfield Indiana.
Congress plan to erect The George Rogers Clark Memorial Hall in Vincennes is introduced by Congressman Myers. Indiana University values at 400000 dollars with 620 students enrolled and over 1000 yearly. Trustees seek 157300 for Science Hall. Mrs Brice widow of Senator Brice dies in New York. Hamilton county grand jury probes alleged election frauds affecting Landis' vote and a county officer bet.
A Republican paper praising McKinley era protectionism quotes the Austrian farmers seeking an almost prohibitive tariff to shut out foreign grain. The piece contrasts this with American manufacturers seeking to block foreign products to set prices, calling the stance hypocritically consistent.
The court hears whether Porto Rico and the Philippine islands are colonies or rights-bearing parts of the United States. Cases include John D. Goetze & Co. challenging duties on Porto Rico tobacco and Manuel Papke, a soldier in Luzon, contesting seizure of fourteen rings for duty nonpayment.
The excerpt argues whether Luzon was part of the United States and if its goods fell under duty. It notes the Supreme Court's upcoming decision will reveal fundamental principles of government and whether this land allows subjects or only free people.
Forty three men are arrested on warrants filed by Charles Benjaman chairing the Democratic Committee over vote selling in Montgomery county. Receipts show money paid for votes and expect convictions. A correspondent notes long standing corruption with many floaters and fear among sellers. The drive targets the Caraway law and includes praise for Salvation Army Christmas dinners in New York.
Joan W. Kern, the late Democratic candidate for governor, was one of the speakers at the Jefferson Club banquet in Lincoln Nebraska on Wednesday night. He responded to the toast. The Rank and File of Indiana.
Cleveland notes the condition of democracy on entering office in 1892 and the state he left it in 1896, framing a critique of political reform and governance. The piece reflects on the challenges faced and the remedies proposed during his tenure.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals rules Kentucky holds exclusive jurisdiction on the Ohio River to the low water mark on the Indiana side, with one judge dissenting. The decision narrows Indiana police authority and prompts possible Supreme Court review.
A reader from Hillsboro Illinois reports severe corn pain but Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured it. The ad touts magic healing for sprains bruises cuts sores burns scalds ulcers and skin diseases with a guaranteed remedy by J B Stalcup and J B Staleup.
A nostalgic note on old time gospel singing contrasts with a dense Indiana population table. It lists five cities above 25,000 in 1900 with their populations and growth, then notes Indiana has 399 incorporated places and counts by size. It concludes with a river and harbor bill summary: $60 million total, $23 million direct appropriations, $37 million contracts, and comparisons to prior bills.
Notice announces an Union Watch gathering on the last night of 1900 at the C P church. The piece reflects on witnessing the dying century and the birth of a new cycle with awe and anticipation of future events for humanity.
The C P church hosted a large crowd for a children's program with a grand march prayers songs duets and recitations. A doll drill and Santa Claus distribution of presents followed a Christmas tree with gifts. Other churches also drew big audiences but no special features were reported.
A short letter from George BE Cravens seeking female correspondents with stomach trouble and promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a guaranteed cure.
The Worthington Times reports William Hoagland was killed by T Alex Browne in a street fight at 3:30 pm after a dispute over an account. Browne, claiming self defense, surrendered to the marshal and was jailed. Autopsy noted multiple chest wounds. Hoagland left a widow and a son Roll.
Ex-President Cleveland writes on democracy in the Saturday Evening Post arguing a return to his brand of democracy. The piece contrasts his money views and loyalty to Wall Street with Jeffersonian ideals, accusing Cleveland of injunctive power use and bond deals, and urging the Kansas City platform as the path to victory.
Poem reflects on Christmas season and the journey of souls through space and death. The speaker contemplates divine peace, love beyond life, and the eternal voyage of souls toward God as stars and prayers illuminate the night. The piece ends with reverent trust in celestial guidance.
Winter advertising proclaims Benson's Porous Plasters as the best external treatment for coughs and colds. The ad claims rapid relief when placed on chest or back, with claimed cures for lung bronchial and kidney issues, plus many awards and endorsements from physicians. It urges genuine Seabury & Johnson manufacture and offers 25 cent postpaid orders in the United States.
An advertisement extols Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best remedy for female ills after thirty years of use. It cautions against trying new cures and urges reliance on proven medicine backed by physician approval and testimonials.
The advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for ovarian and menstrual disorders. It quotes multiple testimonials from women in Visalia California Haverhill Massachusetts New Orleans and Cold Spring Harbor detailing long histories of illness followed by improved health after using the product and Blood Purifier.
Backache and womb troubles fade after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Monett Missouri woman reports ten years of invalid status with inflammation easing after treatment and a 40 pound gain. A second user Miss May Benson Alliance says one bottle brought relief after four years of illness and fatigue.
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