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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1893
Page
2
The Supreme Court declines to grant a new hearing in the apportionment case forcing the legislature to redistrict for legislative purposes. The article also notes political forecasts, insurance debate, and upcoming senatorial elections with party shifts and state mentions.
Washington reports the death of James G. Blaine, the Great Commoner, at 11 a.m. at his Washington home. The end came after a gradual decline marked by Brights disease and tuberculosis lung involvement, with family present and President Harrison and Cabinet notifying. Congress adjourned as tributes poured in and private funeral arrangements were announced.
Col. W. T. Dennis, late fish commissioner, publishes a new monthly titled DennIs Fish and Game Talk from Titchmond. The salutatory outlines its goal to protect and propagate food fishes and native game, inform the public, and appeal for readers to subscribe at a dollar, promising value for hunters and anglers.
The Sullivan Times endorses Senator Chas T Akin as an experienced, influential, and trustworthy member of the General Assembly. A former House member noted his quiet integrity, straight dealing, and avoidance of lobby influence.
The funeral for Blaine will be at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Georgetown, with Dr. Hamlin officiating. Interment follows at Oak Hill cemetery on the Stuck Creek slopes, near Sheridan circle and Kalarama Heights. Blaine’s family graves lie there. Emmons Blaine rests in Chicago. Only twelve former House members who served with Blaine remain.
Washington scene details the burial of James G. Blaine with public ceremonies at Oak Hill cemetery and services at the church. Presidents, diplomats, and notable officials attend, while Mrs. Blaine mourns privately at Lafayette Square.
Washington reports indicate the administration supports a United States protectorate over Hawaii rather than immediate annexation. President may back a treaty approach via Senate approval, with no British protest noted. In Congress, Chandler’s resolution on annexation was referred, while Dolph urged aggressive U.S. policy and spoke on Hawaii’s population and trade.
Arch bishop Feehan, leader of Chicago's church, has been dangerously ill at the arch episcopal residence on State street for two weeks or more due to a severe cold and stomach ailment. His crisis is reported to have passed though relapse remains a risk. Dr. Feehan of St. Louis was summoned to the bedside.
Indiana reports detail efforts to add a cabinet labor representative, a McLean bill restoring patronage to the governor, and apportionment talks. Non union protection measures fail, the governor issues his first veto, and a Roby race track inquiry is set. Washington notes cover senate sessions, Panama canal probes, option bill, and Hawaii annexation talks.
Duncan dies from back shot after robbery attempt as Fred Monahan and W F Nolan alias Young, both identified as his killers, face murder charges. Autopsy planned. recognition of remains ties to Weber murder tale in Indianapolis. Trial of will case in Nomlesville continues with Butler testifying on McDonald era. Prisoner Louis Lender dies after self inflicted fire in Indiana prison. Freight wreck near Atherton interrupts rail service.
Jeffersonville Indiana February 1 A senate and house committee appointed to probe the Indiana prison south resumes its session Tuesday. Expert bookkeeper John W. Coons reports that in his review Warde Patton's accounts appear correct. Break-Up of the Ice at Evansville Indiana February 1 A Great Gorge at Three Mile Island broke Tuesday afternoon and arrived at Evansville by evening. The river gauge reads 8.8 feet as current drives ice downstream toward Green River mouth.
Washington and Kilgore spark a filibuster in the House delaying action on the bankruptcy bill while Utah statehood advances in the Senate. Naval expansion attention rises as a bill sponsors a larger fleet amid routine confirmations in McComas’s District Supreme Court appointment.
A fire at Werner's Porthind Cement company in Warner, eleven miles west, destroyed the entire plant except the office and builder room. Loss estimated at 175000 dollars with 108000 dollars insured. Fire attributed to spontaneous combustion in the rotary room where minimal oil was stored.
Nevada senator says he can deliver a two weeks speech at a moment's notice. Obituary notes include Judge Alexander Walker former editor of The Daily Pietyone and The Times-Democrat dying at Fort Smith Arkansas. Ship Star of India sighted with crew of thirty seven presumed lost. Grand View hotel fire in Fort Hamilton New York causes heavy losses. Cardinal Foulon archbishop of Lyons dead. Court records and local incidents wrap city pages with diverse items.
An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney and Back Ache Cure as a universal remedy. It claims to relieve kidney and bladder issues female weaknesses back pain blood diseases skin eruptions scrofula swellings headaches and fatigue with money back satisfaction guaranteed and a free trial offer.
Rescue efforts report fifty seven saved from a coal mine disaster at Lokod with seventy three presumed dead. Other items cover Panama Canal scandal links, Hawaii deposition protest, local fires, labor unrest, royal intrigue, and notable deaths and legal notices.
Markets show varied activity with cattle and sheep receipts and steady or mixed prices at Union Block yards. Butter turkey and apples prices listed. grain futures and cash wheat noted with opening and closing quotes.
An excerpt from All the Year Round explores King John as both seeker and hider of treasure. It describes supposed buried chests on Lincolnshire estuaries and stores in strongholds, plus tales of Edward II’s gold carried during flight and lost after capture.
A pupil recalls Professor Chrystal using math to manage his class. A student drops a marble at the end of bench ten, provoking muffled laughter while Chrystal, facing the board, asks who will stand on the marble, turning the moment into a teaching gesture.
A terse Chicago Post note describes astonishment as someone counted marble falls from step to step, focusing on visual dilation and measured progression in a described staircase scene.
The late Leopold Morse advocated outsourcing all U S shipbuilding to private contractors rather than government yards. He urged spreading work along the coast to win support from seaport congressmen, aiming for a fully built navy in about three years.
A blind man on Rue de Rivoli wears a painting that may depict an earthquake or firedamp explosion. A passerby asks the man's origin of the catastrophe, but the beggar cannot tell and claims the painting was bought at a auction sale.
January and February special offer to readers of the St. Louis Republic and Twice a Week Republic. Send three new yearly subs with three dollars before March 1, 1893 to receive one year free. The Republic promises early news and varied departments for every family member. Sample copies available by request.
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