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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1888

Page

4

Unclear Text With Mixed Fragments From Chicago Rail Menu

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Chicago, Lafayette, Gulf Coast, Florida and Kentucky travel themes. References to Pullman cars, buffet sleepers, parlor cars, special rates for tourists, and visits, with scattered mentions of Pollman and other garbled terms. No coherent event or outcome discernible.

Chicago Ludeubo City Pollman Ear Ranies Gulf Coast Flovide Kentucky

Steamboat Disasters and Losses on the Mississippi and Surrounding Rivers

Reports detail the sinking and burning of vessels including the Katy Adams on the lower Mississippi near Commerce, Miss, with many passengers lost or rescued. Survivors faced cold water and froze hardships while crews and officials organized aid in Plaquemine and Memphis. A separate wreck, the John Hanna near Plaquemine, sunk after catching fire with over a hundred aboard, killing many and prompting widespread rescue efforts.

Taras Mississippi Kate Adams Memphis Arkansas City Truidey Commerce Miss. Futts Catton Mar Lothos Pia Omer Dartan Breusht Bavan George Corbett Bt. YL Raik Truve John Woods Harris Playuesmixe Wall Adams John Hanna New Orleans Onchita River Jones Vo Clerk Powell J. Holnes Plaquemine W. L. Brule Hiltost Lorain Otto Miube Siube Iy Annie Pollaer Sidney Sveoveline Flo Jess Redke Catlfacer Mateksou Tin Mountaineer Alisa Awa ‘Polner Sidney Joel Nereous Nereous Brickyard Company Bidnes Jack Simamous Tosmitha Smith, Taylor & Colby Waties Snown Tia Vot Edad Tert Sherman, Company

Welcome of the Troquois to Jacksonville Harbor

The Troquois steamship, greeted with cannon and martial music, arrived at the dock amid cheering crowds and astonished onlookers. Citizens and refugees gathered, speeches were delivered by local notables, and a grand repast was served in the vessel’s saloon as curiosity and joy filled the scene.

Troquois Kemble Jacksonville Santa

Pro‑gress of Senate and House Actions End Year 1890

The Senate approved a 38000 deficit for public printing and a 5000 appropriation for solar eclipse observation, with a resolution to investigate the supervising architect. in the House, a Louisiana investigation and the Nicaraguan bill moved forward, adjournments planned for January 2. Oklahoma settlement bill gains attention amid mixed support and potential obstruction. Winocester reports an organ for the White Caps led by H C Newcomb, publishing weekly in Mount Orob.

Senate Chandler Louisiana Lake Borgne Wilkins Ohio House Wasurxatoy Congress Oklahoma Indian Territory House Committee On Territories Committee On Territories White Caps Winxcurster H. C. Newcomb Ohio Sentinel Mount Orob

Minister,Killer in Coffee County Church Tragedy

In Coffee County Georgia a preacher killed a man during a church disturbance over ongoing factional fights. The assailant stabbed the pastor’s critic after a heated exchange. the pastor then fatally stabbed the assailant. The killer fled the country, motive unclear. The article also notes political and other regional items.

Georgia Macon Coffee County

Notable Disasters And Trials Across The Nation

A roundup of incidents from December reports including a Maryland swindle convict, derailment fatalities near Houston, a Pa shooting and accidental death at Shaffersville, a flood of fires in Cincinnati and Marblehead, labor strikes in Denver, and political notes with mentions of notable deaths and legal actions.

Controversy Over Indemnity Demanded On Haitian Vessel Release

A New York Tribune dispatch from Santiago de Cuba questions claims that indemnities of 200000 for the vessel and 150000 for its crew were authorized by the United States. Officials deny any orders, noting no communication from Haiti and no Navy directive to demand a salute or money.

New York The Tribune Santiago de Cuba Haytian Republic Luce Tritmie Washington Schairad Lieffren Acuiral State Department Navy Department Admiral Luce Hayti Jesie Mrr Preston Bayard Puort-au-Prince Whitney Maytian Republic Tes

Wreck on the L and N leaves two dead in Bardstown junction

A rear end collision on the Louisville and Nashville line near Bardstown junction killed Mrs. Mary Perkins and Willie Houston and injured ten others including engineer McFerran and fireman Charles King. The Knoxville bound train was stationary when it was struck by the Nashville line, destroying the baggage car and rear coaches. Additional items report a fatal pistol shooting in Indiana, a large rabbit hunt in Blackford county, and a elopement case in Localsport Indiana.

Wungry Doo Binko Maryland Henry G. Ransomer Arkansas Pass Houston Tex Henry Roberts Antoine Carleson GW. Bailey Berry Brothers John French James Warner Wilkesbarre Shaffersville Daniel Goodman Jacob Isetr Kdward Gallagher Albany N.Y J. P. Wilcox Wichita Kan St. Pinch R. 8 Orenson John Nels Peter Ohio Coal Company Duluth Minn John Jackson John Oleson Louisville Louisville & Nashville Bardstown Junction Knoxville Mary Perkins Old Deposit Willie Houston Otter Lerug County E. R.R. Dickinson Bardstown Bertha Flownbacker Mary Canard Bertha Rheer East Bernstedt Nashville Bowling Green McFerran Charles King

Indiana Farmer Turns Thirty Three With Brighter Prospects

The Indiana Farmer, a leading weekly agricultural paper, closes its thirty third year with promising outlook. It notes national reputation for sound farm content and practical stock-raising articles. Editors and a large corps of correspondents contribute to its continued growth and improved typography.

Indiana Farmer I Ts Ageiouis Trust Tatiana Indiana Indigna Farmer Co Indianspolis Ageat

Conference Notes and Legal Delays Reported

A fragmented dispatch outlines conference discussions between Min Qungy and President elect Har oa, plus delays in a federal court session and a term extension for Rep Colbie. It mentions rejections or recalls related to Maysides and Houston to New Orleans movements, and mixed immigration and political tensions across several regions.

Min Qungy Eleet Haroa Mitelehees Storeime Ian Dip Colbie Tind Tom Hab Dhe Masochusett Paris Seerecof Ansd Pateehild Medison Wis Paul ‘Istic ePeerre de Papewe

Harrison Rumor Links General to New York Visit

A Tribune report suggests Gen. Harrison may visit New York midwinter to be hosted by Adolph Elkins at 46 West Twenty eighth, with Mrs. Harrison instead traveling to attend dressmakers and shoppers. The story cites Russell Harrison as origin but notes Mrs. Harrison is the likely visitor with Mrs. Morton hosting in Indianapolis.

Shre Ain Davi Tribune Pih Avenue Erie Gen. Harrisc Wils Gen. Harrison New York Ad. Elkins West Piriv-eighth Street Russell Tlarrison Unis Tibet Clonieeet All Bikins Philadelphia Mr. Hikins Gen Marvison Flere Elkins

Organizing G A R Fails in Firlinva Baile

A News special from Indianapolis reports Adjt Gen Koontz failed to organize a Democratic Grand Army in Firlinva Baile and surrounding counties. No endorsements came from southern counties despite many war survivors voting Democrat. many members already enlisted withdrew or will follow. Indirectly, Gen Harrison will not accept holiday callers as he plans cabinet work and an inaugural address. Bauereisen guilty in Aurora case. sentenced to two years in penitentiary.

Firlinva Indianapolis Journal Harrison Bauereisen Grxeva Aurora Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Market Review Quotation Feed Prices on Wheat to Wool

Market review notes December 26 quotations from Cincinnati and other markets for wheat corn and oats. Prices show bids for stockers and feeders sheep and lambs with ranges for butter and cheese products. No. 2 red wheat quoted cash and futures, and live weights around Toledo.

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