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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
3
The text notes shifts in Sarrison and Clavelad e votes with large gains and losses, mentions J R Dorsiey and John G Whit ters estate at 130000, predicts a total solar eclipse at high noon March 4, and argues for direct election of U S Senators while framing Ohio's 10,000 vote Democratic majority as a reaction to McKinleyism with Ingalls reevaluating McKinley as Napoleon in tone.
The piece reports a Montana Supreme Court decision in an election case on Saturday and notes Republican judges tend to gain eight points in such cases. It also thanks Hon Joan L Bretz for bound volumes of the last Congress and offers access to complete volumes from the forty fourth Congress.
The letter envisions Hon. John G Carlisle as Treasury secretary and others in Cleveland's cabinet while noting Tulip post office closure as a political punishment. It predicts reestablishment after March 4 and urges caution in postmaster race, stressing Democratic unity despite rival preferences.
The piece endorses Nellie Abken for State Librarian, noting four years as assistant and urging civil service reform principles. It lauds her loyalty to the Democratic ticket and calls for county support, while praising Joe E Turner’s Linton Call leadership and urging patronage to his venture.
The Democrat wishes readers and all mankind a happy, prosperous New Year with best wishes for health and success in the coming year.
The author predicts a Democratic Senate after the next vote and argues about federal jobs, teachers' failures, and a total presidential vote split led by Cleveland over Harrison. Weaver and Bidwell totals are listed with Cleveland holding a 361,375 plurality.
The World’s Fair Commissioners request the legislature grant an additional 135000 dollars, adding to the initial appropriation of 75000 dollars already approved.
Juper L. Q. Lamar of the United States Supreme Court may die soon. Judge Fields is expected to retire before March 4, opening the way for Mr. Harrison to place two friends on the high bench for life in the final days of his administration.
In a neighboring column an advertisement extols the Courier Journal as one of the greatest newspapers. It claims leadership on political questions, Tariff Reform pioneer work, and a broad, prairie-like landscape of clear reporting encouraging every Democrat to read it.
On December 10 Chairman Taggart acting for the Democratic State Central Committee offered $250 for the arrest and conviction of those who desecrated soldiers' graves in Hendricks and Morgan counties. Gowdy, Republican chairman, has not replied. The GOP press rails but declines to aid in catching offenders. Morgan County grand jury failed to indict.
The author defends government employment as honorable and notes that active job seekers will prevail. He argues government, state, county, and local bodies need workers and that in modern times officials win jobs by hustling rather than waiting for patronage, echoing Washington era shifts.
A December 23 dispatch from New York lists a provisional Cleveland cabinet with debated picks for all key posts. Names include Edward J Phelps for secretary of state and John G Carlisle for secretary of the treasury, with several alternate candidates for interior and other offices.
A four story brick Continental block at Fifteenth and Douglass streets was engulfed by fire last night, nearly destroying the structure and its contents. Estimated loss reaches $200,000, with Orchard & Co. carpets and furniture and the Continental Clothing Company among the burned firms.
The fall salmon run along the Northwest coast including Coos Bay Alsea Nestucca Yaquina and nearby points was unusually large and fish were of high quality. Canneries operated in some areas packing significant lots while others exhausted supplies of cans salt and barrels, preventing utilization or contracts for salt salmon due to last year's light run and perceived lack of profit.
The custom house reported a discrepancy in a $15,000 gold coin shipment from George W. Sheldon & Co for import duties. The coin’s face value remained $15,000 but its weight indicated about $2,000 less value, prompting a return of the funds and issuance of a gold certificate.
The Wyoming supreme court orders the state canvassing board to rely on two justices and the county clerk's abstracts, not the clerk alone, affecting party control of the house. The decision also clarifies vacation writs and return-based determinations, with implications for Republican moves on irregular nominations.
At a Populist meeting in Indianapolis on December 28 General Paul Vandervoort pushed changes to the Memphis founded Industrial Legion. The revised constitution abolishes the ritual and classes, adopts a common oath pledge, and opens membership to all who support the Omaha platform, renaming it to handle political interests of the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union. The order becomes political, with Vandervoort as commander in chief.
The Times reports President-elect Cleveland opposes Edward Murphy's bid for the New York Senate. Cleveland cites a need for a seasoned, issue-savvy senator to defend party principles and shape policy, naming Murphy as not the right man. Also notes California’s official vote and other political updates.
Secret Service Chief Drum Mond warns agents to curb counterfeit souvenir trade at the World's Fair. He urges vigilance against fake items and urges the public to scrutinize merchandise for authenticity.
Reported on December 28 that Mexican soldiers 200 strong and revolutionists 500 strong fought Monday at Las Animas Mexico. Thirteen soldiers were killed and a score of revolutionists wounded. soldiers defeated.
The death record lists J. M. Fisk director of the American Exchange Bank in New York Montain Williams London barrister Judge Samuel S Burton LaCrosse Wis Daniel C Blodgett retired New York Albrecht Becher New York John Townsend tragedian Hamilton Ont Mrs M A Newcomb army horse Lingingham Ms General J N Dest Denver Cole Orange editor of Orange Judd Farmer Chicago Judge William Ssypen Belleville Jill Hina S Ligget St Louis tobacco man San Antonio Tex
The case of Father Mefilynn of St. Stephen's church ends with restoration of his priestly authority. Satolli announced the terms for his frocking, McGlynn accepted, and he may officiate where assigned awaiting Corrigan's decision on a return to St. Stephen's in New York City. Also reports of fatal and injurious incidents in Delaware, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, and related events.
A long recap covers trials and crimes from Des Moines to Chicago, including Rev Geoge W Baxter on trial for improprieties, a Columbus statue unveiling, Mexican defalcations, ship travelers, legal cases, fires, robberies, and notable deaths and pardons. The items span cities like Des Moines Chicago New York and Philadelphia with various officials and public figures mentioned.
Fire nearly wipes Slater Missouri business district with losses around 825000 and insured 885000. Omaha lawyer Edward Daniels vanished after leaving Oct 15. National Republican committees plan New York meeting. Beatrice Champlin and Frank Pulsifer wed in Portage Wisconsin. Senator McMillan invests 22000000 in Detroit gas works. A West New Brighton woman dies in bed fire aged 7. Wyoming New York M E church and multiple buildings burned with 100000 loss fully insured. Fire in Detroit causes a fatal fall from cornice. Pasteur awarded Academy medal at age 70. Paris notes American colony activity and Sarah Bernhardt politics. Dover Kentucky riot leaves four blacks shot. Milwaukee tannery fires kill two firemen. Georgia negro editors organize against lynch law. Cincinnati distilleries stock up ahead of whisky tax.
Quotations on commodities and live stock from Chicago show December wheat at 77 1 2, corn 45 1 4, oats 62 3 4. Park December 14 55, cattle and hog prices higher with steer ranges 3.75 to 4.50 and lambs 3.26 to 5.50 per 100 pounds. Butter eggs potatoes and produce prices listed. general market activity noted along with miscellaneous notes.
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