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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1890
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat of Bloomfield Indiana boasts it has double the county circulation and invites advertisers to review subscription books. The editor is WM M Moss and all business letters should go to The Democrat. The paper is entered at the Rioommeid Indiana post office as second class matter.
Notice to subscribers explains that the printed date after a name shows the paid until date, urges advance payment, and notes that papers may be stopped if payment is not prompt. It states out-of-county deliveries must be prepaid and may be halted at the end of the paid period.
The notice names WL Slinkard and Daniel W. Crockett as Democratic candidates for prosecuting attorney and mentions Ww. Meixrosa as a candidate for prosecuting attorney in the fourteenth judicial district. All are stated as subject to the will of the Democratic party and to the Democratic primary.
Fragmented quotation emphasizes noble leadership and public service. The text argues for nominative support, praising strong minds and steadfast honor over office spoils, urging stand against demagoguery. The piece reflects historical exhortation rather than a concrete campaign plan.
The Democratic primary will be held at voting precincts across Greene County on Saturday April 26 1890 at 1 pm to choose the party’s candidate for prosecuting attorney. Precinct committeemen must report results to county central committee chairman by Monday April 23 1890. Exrox County Democrats nominate their ticket March 6.
In Washington market a stall keeper earns more from buying carving and selling an ox than the farmer receives for raising it. The note adds that this could be superb for the farmer and reflects on market dynamics mentioned by Hugh McCullough. The Terre Haute Gazette marks its 21st birthday with a Benton Waldo self spacing type, a new local invention cutting labor in typesetting.
The Democrat lauds a county agreement to rotate judicial and prosecutorial posts between Greene and Sullivan counties. It provides Greene Democrats half the offices, and Sullivan Democrats pledge to honor the pact. All committeemen signed, binding locally to uphold it, with only one critic among Linton Call.
The Indianapolis Sentinel lauds the candidacy of Hon. Cc. E. Davis, praising Greene county's strong show of support. Voters traveled rough roads to testify to his worth, declaring no second choice and urging delegates to vote Davis until he quits.
Hugh argues that protection hurts consumers and benefits a few. He notes manufacturers form combinations to curb production and raise prices, while foreign competition bans and price regulation favor incumbents. He questions prosperity when cities grow rich yet farm lands lose value, rents soar, and farms attract tenants only if rents are oddly low.
Hon Cyrus E Davis of Bloomfield sought the Democratic nomination for Congress in this district. He spoke pleasantly and impressed local Democrats with his suave address. He is described as tall, sanguine, courteous to opponents, and ordered the Washington Advertiser to be sent to his address.
The Davis County Democrat urges active efforts to elect Democratic officers in each township in April. The piece emphasizes the township trustee holds strong local influence over schools roads and taxation and notes the four year term. It argues for nominating and electing a Democrat as trustee to shape home life and local policy.
The Linton Call argues that Democratic candidates were defeated since 1880 due to a conspiracy involving the Democrat and Moss. It claims Republican money did not win in Ui county and accuses Greene and Sullivan county committees of forming the defeat. Further comment is unnecessary.
The document lists district by district appointments and names for a county central committee. It names chairmen, secretaries, and treasurers including G. N. Hendren as chairman and G. W. Calvert as secretary, with multiple county districts and officials such as W. McM.tt, J. F. Slinkard, John W. Skerd, Daniel Riddle, John W Arthur, Marshal Block, Vincent Wilson, Lorenz Sims, A. B. Huffman, Wm. Powell, Andrew Maxwell, L. D. Ferguson, Jas. Carpenter, Nathan O’Neall, George Clitch, Joseph Grace, and others.
A blast at a Merthyr area colliery in Monmouthshire trapped 300 miners ten miles northwest of Newport. About 150 rescued amid severe burns and smoke. Officials fear 150 dead with half killed by fire and concussion and half by suffocation. Rescue efforts battled fumes and damage, while ownership faces possible criminal negligence charges. The latest count reports 155 bodies recovered.
Inspector Hanna, traveling from Washington by AG Miller order, pursued Henry Fanz the Fort Wayne tinner famed for cutting down Secretary Proctor’s effigy in Aberdeen. Fanz moved from Lexington to Knoxville and then Indiana, with Knoxville ties and a noted Democratic background.
A latest report places the number of bodies recovered at seventy with the total loss expected near one hundred ninety. Ventilation restored, aiding the relief effort as workers witness grim scenes including a father and his five sons found together. Some rescuers fell ill after handling the burned remains.
Botanist Porte of the agriculture department states a method enabling ramee fibre to be woven into cloth at low cost, potentially dethroning cotton. He cites Thomas Mabbett of Providence and Charles Topham of Salem as key figures whose experiments yielded floss-like fibre ready for weaving.
A Bluffton Ohio convention gathers delegates from Sanctification Faith Cure Second Adventists and similar groups to unite believers in a four fold gospel Christ as Savior Sanctifier Healer and preparer of the premillennial return The event runs from Saturday to Tuesday drawing attendees nationwide The session Sunday focused on faith second coming and bodily healing through faith and prayer Speakers linked world events and disasters to an imminent end of days with expectations Christ would return this year
Laporte Ind Feb 11 Mrs Thomas Merritt nee Anna Lesster tells a piti ful story of her husband's brutal treatment Merritt a prominent local businessman married to Miss Sessler in December last has three prior marriages not shown in court records Wife No 4 seeks arrest for bigamy One wife died another joined the Salvation Army and No 3 is missing Unclear how Merritt's marriages were kept secret and the town is shocked by the double life.
Very Rev Father Sorin superior general of the Holy Cross and founder of Notre Dame returns from France after his fiftieth Atlantic crossing aboard the La Normandie. A welcome at Notre Dame accompanied a grand reception in the main building to honor his safe return and his 77th birthday. Inplatapouis Hartley sues Vollrath for debt and a transfer declared invalid for love and affection. Judge Howe rules such affection is not legal tender and orders Hartley to recover the claim. In Peru the sheriff brings Rhineberger Wilson and Morning to Cory Keating prize fight trial. prosecutors vow to punish all principals.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Charles Minory Smith of Pennsylvania to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Russia. The action was announced from Wasimatos on February 12.
The Duke of Orleans was found guilty of violating compulsion laws and sentenced to five years in prison. The packed court applauded as the verdict was read with political fervor in the hall. Supporters claim he sought to serve his country, while authorities emphasize the crime as a political act.
The ballot-box investigation committee discharged all witnesses and adjourned until called by the chair at Woasiseton on February 12.
The Duke of Fife and the British East Africa Company face scrutiny over motives in land grants, echoing old mercantile rhetoric. Observers note potential profits amid humanitarian claims as natives may be subjected to modernization by gunpowder and rum.
The president issued a proclamation opening to settlement the Sieny reservation in South Dakota. In Maine, Mrs Lafayette Silas near the city gave birth to a girl with to the right arm missing below the elbow but otherwise healthy.
Cuicano Feb 12 The cases of Alexander Hanks Joseph Konen Frederick Smith Mark Solomon Thomas Kavanaugh Jeremiah ODonnell and John Graham charged with conspiracy to bribe the Cronin jury were called in Judge Waterman court Wednesday morning. Defendants Hanks Solomon Konen and Smith pleaded guilty and the state said it would use them as witnesses. The court said it would hear evidence on mitigating circumstances and Kavanaugh and ODonnell pleaded not guilty while Graham remained untraced as jury work began.
Attorney Longenecker Curcaco and colleagues for the convicts submitted a 6000 page bill of exceptions to the State's Attorney on the Cronin case verdict. They will seek a writ of error with the supreme court after both sides review the record, with Judge McConnell to certify.
The Senate unanimously approved a joint resolution recognizing the United States of Brazil. Carnegie's free library at Allegheny City remains open for inspection as dedication ceremonies are postponed to February 20.
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 10 Edward Asman, convicted of murdering Mrs Bertha Eli, faced a death sentence after his bid for a trial by motion was denied. He offered no plea, and the judge set execution for Friday May 28 at Michigan City prison with five days for counsel to file an appeal. In Prieveville Ky Feb 12 Ellison Mounts, condemned for murdering Alfiera Meus, fasts as threats of mountaineers rescue grow, sheriff seeks governor aid. Mounts to hang next Tuesday.
A compact miscellany reports anarchist activity in the Reading line, criminal cases across Indiana and Ohio, and political moves in Pittsburgh and Chicago. It notes fires, floods, labor unrest, and public notices, naming figures like Andrew Carnegie, Gov. Island landings, and high-profile trials.
Telegraph items from Heopsterdam report Richard J. Carter of Frankfort dies at 81 in his wealth. Andrew Gardiner fatally shot near Wabash. Charles Miller jailed at Lebanon charged with Purdy murder and admits to important facts. Jennie Bailey dies by suicide near Columbus after failed romance. Barret law upheld by Indiana Supreme Court. Rushville forgery arrest. Perkins arsenic in Peru Tad corpse. Hubbard US Treasurer Huston may return to Indiana. Republican campaign to open on the 20th.
A long string of historical leads mentions Edward Aszmin seeking a new trial in the Bertha Eff case, several Indiana deaths and crimes, local political actions, and the Fleming inauguration at Charleston. Included are notes on the Indianapolis board of trade on repealing interstate commerce law, a bank cashier’s death by suicide, and a Martinsville arson.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania yesterday Andrew Robbins fatally stabbed Albert Elzick in the bowels with a red hot poker. Robbins was arrested and held on the charge.
Summary of Senate and House actions across four days. Oklahoma educational bill debate continues. Blair speaks. Senate passes Marion soldiers home and New Orleans site bills. Waite widow salary amendment discussed. Missouri river snags removal and Columbia river mouth improvement funded. House approves journal, adopts new rules, and schedules Friday vote with speeches by Grosvenor Payson Holman Hatch and McAdoo.
The American Geological Society session at the American Museum of Natural History heard Prof Edward Orton argue the Trenton limestone gas is hydrostatic in origin and warn that gas fields will not renew supplies. He criticized waste by cities and real estate operators, urged conservation, and predicted limited remaining duration for the Trenton limestone gas with potential future artificial gaseous fuel.
Markets and prices for wool and textiles, cattle, hogs, and sheep across regions. Items include fine merino wool, delaine, clothing, timothy hay, prairie, straw, and various grade figures. Grain futures show No 2 red winter wheat, mixed corn, and No 2 oats with March sessions.
A hunter discovered a family of five living inside a hollow redwood tree near Healdsburg California. The man wife and three children had improvised a shelter from deerskin doors and bark benches. The 15 year old boy boasted trapping many coons and foxes to clothe the family while the parents refused to reveal their former life. They plan to stay the winter in the forest retreat.
The 19 year old king of the Warramangas, an Australian tribe, died in an Adelaide hospital last month. He stood six feet six inches tall and had long served as a guide to explorer Lindsay, to whom he was deeply attached. Upon becoming king last year he refused to assume his royal rank.
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