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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1890
Page
2
The Democrat proclaims it has double the circulation of any county newspaper and invites advertisers to inspect its subscription books. It directs business letters to the Democrat, notes a subscription price of 1.50 per year, and records entry at Bloomfield Indiana Post Office as Second Class Matter.
Notice to subscribers explains that the date after a name shows paid through date, all payments are in advance, and the paper may be stopped for nonpayment. It warns against irregular pay, notes bills are due Saturday nights, and states papers to distant subscribers must be prepaid and will be stopped at expiration.
We are authorized to announce W L Suiskanp as a candidate for prosecuting attorney subject to the Democratic party. E W McIntosu as a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the fourteenth judicial district subject to the will of the Democracy.
Fragmentary political quotation urging C. Davis nomination for Congress. The excerpt declares the world needs strong minds and hearts, true faith, ready hands, and warns against demagoguery. The text appears as a historical sentiment excerpt attributed to John G. Holland.
The Democrats of Greene County Indians will hold a mass convention at the Bloomfield Court House on Thursday February 13 1890 at 1 oclock pm to select delegates to the congressional convention All candidates for congress are invited to be present G H Henpe Rex Chairman G W Calvert Secretary
A Democratic primary will be held at several voting precincts in Greene County Indiana on Saturday April 26 1890 at 1 p m to determine the Democrats choice for prosecuting attorney. Each precinct committeeman reports results to county central committee chairman G H Henpres on Monday April 25 1890.
The Democrats of Greene County precincts will meet at their voting places on February 8, 1890 at 1 PM to elect a precinct committeeman by ballot. The newly chosen committeemen will assemble at the Bloomfield Court House on February 13, 1890 at 11 AM to elect a chairman secretary and treasurer and address other business. G. H. Hexprex, Chairman.
Indiana Tariff Reform League calls its annual convention for March 4 1890 in Indianapolis at 7 30 pm. Delegates from every club urged with reduced round trip fare via railroads. Office at Grand Hotel and contact Thomas J. Hudson for details. Executive Committee led by Epgar A. Brows, president.
A writer notes with satisfaction that Indiana election law is being broadly copied by other states. The piece highlights implications for voting procedures and regulatory alignment across the U.S. It references potential national impact on campaign processes and governance.
The letter argues for a one cent tariff on each newspaper, questions why wool rose to 70 cents a pound under the lowest tariff, and cites Congressman Blancb accusing Speaker Real of tyranny in a sharp address to the House.
Ixprana positions herself as a leader in breaking the school book trust. States including West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Iowa and Illinois align with her initiative, signaling a regional shift in publishing control and education policy.
The county party urges every Democrat to attend the Mars convention next Thursday while expressing pride in supporting a fellow citizen for congressman and aiming to give him a grand ovation to advance his campaign.
A growing feeling of unpleasantness arises between Hon. Thos. R. Cobb and Mason J Niblack as open letters fly back and forth. The Sullivan Democrat notes the district should nominate Hon. C. E. Davis and let the candidates settle their contest.
The congressional contest in Knox County grows tense as letters between Megs Niblack and Cobb hint at factional divides. Both candidates claim confidence, with the convention or Knox County Democrats likely to decide the result.
from reliable authority four farmers in Helt township are not blistered with a mortgage yet. the piece notes farmers have spent decades in political battles and neglecting private affairs. it warns that when foreclosure arrives the sheriffs hammer will fall and the home may be lost.
Knox county party rift grows as the committee orders neither mass convention nor primary. Delegates from March 6th precincts will choose Cobb or Nibblack supporters, yielding a divided delegation. Cobb delegates won’t back Nibblack and vice versa, signaling continued political tension and anticipation of further clashes.
The Clarion, a new Democratic paper from Worthington in Greene County, challenges the Bloomfield Democrat and provokes smiles from Republicans. The Odon Journal notes its bold moves, predicting it may deepen rivalries and influence, while dismissing rival slander as ineffective against the Democrat.
The Argus argues Vermillion county should wage the spring campaign on principle, not individuals. A protection township victory would rally farmers and laborers to support current party policy, influencing later elections for U S Senators and Congressmen who back protection. A Republican win would bolster monopolists, coal barons, and protected manufacturers, harming reform and promoting robbery.
New Castle Democrat calls for trustees who failed to secure adoption of new school books to be removed at the coming election. It accuses them of letting patrons pay two prices for outdated volumes and demands accountability or repayment where possible.
Ex Speaker Carlisle and all minority members sign an address detailing a political clash in the U S House. They denounce Speaker Reed for ruling without established rules, argue that a quorum must be present and voting, and warn that counting nonvoting members risks despotism and tyranny by the majority.
On February 6, the House seated Smith after a contested election case with a 166 to 0 vote. Virginia's O Ferrall argued for the contestant's claims while speakers Greenhalze Outhwaite Lacy and Wilson weighed in. Four roll calls culminated in Smith taking the oath of office as Republicans praised the seating.
Charleston February 6 Judge Fleming was declared elected governor by a 40 to 43 vote after an eight to ten party line struggle. The investigating committee exonerated Goff and Fleming from attempting to corrupt legislators but warned of suspicion against Stellings. President Carr voted with the Democrats on key seating motions.
Washington February 5 After the senate met in executive session Senator Sherman moved to ratify the Samoan treaty. Opponents argued the United States would be disadvantaged relative to Britain and others over harbor rights at Pago Pago. Sherman and Dalph maintained U S rights remained intact. The session ran until four o clock with twelve dissenting votes.
Mrs Alice Coppinger eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine died at 5 oclock Sunday morning after brain fever from La grippe at the Blaine mansion. Funeral from St Matthews church Tuesday at 10:30. Interment expected at Oak Til cemetery. Rev Thomas Sherman to officiate.
Gas explosion in the Nottingham shaft of Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company near Portsmouth at dawn Saturday injured several men. Horace Humphreys died while debris was cleared. John Crossing buried under rock. his fate not yet known. Molin Roberts, a boy, missing. Three others gravely injured likely fatal.
A basement blaze at Secretary Tracy's residence between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets fatally burned Mrs. Tracy and her daughter Miss Mary Tracy. Secretary Tracy survived unconscious. Mrs Tracy died soon after. A French maid Josephine perished, and Mrs Tracy's body was found in the stair hall. Fire destroyed the house valued at $9,000 in furniture. insurance totals $25,000. Suspected incendiary robbery motive. Senator Chandler aided at the scene.
Washington reports Secretary Tracy recovering but in mental distress after the White House fire that killed his wife and daughter. Funeral plans for Mrs Tracy and Miss Tracy outlined with Rev Dr Douglass officiating and pallbearers named. services to be private at the president's mansion with remains to Rock Creek cemetery.
Summary of congressional actions across the Senate and House from the Thirty-Fifth to Thirty-Ninth days. The Senate considered a census funding bill, silk duty measure, and race debate, adjourned various days. The House faced journal approval, contested elections Smith vs Jackson, seating intents, and adjournments with speakers ruling quorum by counting present members not voting.
A brisk miscellany reports Townsend's accident resulting in a playmate's death in Brighton Pa, rising rumors about Cincinnati industry, gas strikes in Sebree Ky, and a heated Salt Lake City campaign. It notes Cuban sugar duties, Mormons backing priesthood, and a spate of local Indiana incidents from courtroom deaths to fires, accidents, and pensions.
The piece notes opposition to the government at upcoming elections and reports on the Socialist bill rejection in the Reichstag, claiming it could lead to full recognition of rights. It lists other incidents including crimes in Missouri and Pennsylvania, fires across several states, and notable deaths and appointments in academia and music.
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