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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1891
Page
1
The observed circulation shows a double increase across the county. Readers are urged to call subscription offices to renew and ensure delivery. The annual price remains set at 150 dollars per year.
Fragmentary OCR hints at payments or funds related to a World’s Fair and a year end timeline. The text is incomplete but suggests financial matters tied to a fair and potential deadlines or distributions. No clear entities or definitive actions are evident.
Fragmentary OCR suggests officials like Secretary Bookwalter are under fire for alleged false papers and campaign missteps that tarnish Indiana’s reputation. The text hints at accusations within a political race.
Henry Waterson has been chosen to succeed the late Hon. Henry McHenry as a member of the national Democratic Committee of Kentucky. The selection places Waterson in the Kentucky party leadership following McHenry’s passing.
In town hall fashion, observers urge voters to elect a Republican superintendent, naming John T. Lamb as a model for the office amid school visits and political dynamics.
An account claims after Sitting Bull’s death Indians feigned surrender then attacked settlers on Monday. The narrative says Captain Wallace was killed and soldiers then fired back, killing nearly all Indian men women and children.
The legislature meets next Thursday to pass an equitable fee and salary bill for state and county officers and to reform school fund distribution. It warns that any senator or representative who opposes these measures will face consequences. The aim is fair salaries and distribution based on actual average attendance in public schools.
The ex county treasurer Thomas Gates of Martin County is alleged to default 6509.99 dollars. He is described as steady, not a defaulter by habit, confined to his room and unable to account for the funds. Bonds are held by James Inman Hiram Mcm rick and others, and legal action is expected.
Tax and county education officials foresee a major legislative battle over altering tool fund distributions this winter. The selected county superintendent will guide the effort as lawmakers consider reallocating state funds, a move seen as crucial to Greene County and the broader public.
A fragmentary report notes the Democrat being credited by LS Je SEES for a two week delay in publication. The Desmocrat remarks that the claimed language was not exact but similar in essence, citing a smaller profit motive in pricing.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions the death of a jurist and the appointment of Robt McBride to succeed Judge Mitchell. It accuses Republican leaders of practicing political indecency and fanaticism to gain favors through a death.
The Democrat accuses the News of cowardice for avoiding the tariff controversy after dipping into it briefly. The paper allegedly backed away when real tariff facts emerged, while voters already weighed the issue and the News did not challenge them further.
The text laments that private pension bills vetoed by Grover Cleveland were reintroduced under a Republican Congress and notes President Harrison’s signature on some, while critics claim Republicans ignore veterans and once loud supporters.
The Democrat argues for fair liberal compensation to attract competent officers while criticizing excessive fees. It cites county auditors handling school funds as outrageous and calls for cost savings. The piece notes court expenses are high relative to benefits and that litigants pay much of the cost.
Fragmentary OCR shows a plea for ads in the county paper claiming wide readership. The snippet suggests advertisers should use the local paper to reach the most people in the area.
Reports from Barny City South Dakota describe a clash at Wounded Knee creek between Big Foot's band and Maj White’s troops. Initial tallies claim five soldiers killed and fifteen wounded, with Big Foot’s party suffering at least seventy dead or wounded out of about 120. Captain Wallace, several soldiers, and many Indians are named among the casualties. General Miles departs Pine Ridge to assume command as unrest rises among agency Indians.
A skirmish near Pine Ridge agency left two soldiers wounded as troopers of the Seventh Cavalry encountered Indians from the Rosebud camp. The clash escalated with heavy fighting, hand to hand combat, and the use of Gatling and Hotchkiss guns, described as a brutal battle with many casualties on both sides.
Bee special from Rosebud Agency notes tactics nearly abandoned with only killing left as effort. Ninth Cavalry and Eighth Infantry ready to move at a moment's notice for action in the Bad Lands. Rosebud pickets report Indians signaling with a looking glass. A scheme by about twenty young men to steal horses and flee was halted by the arrest of the first suspect.
Telegrams to the Surgeon General and Indian Affairs describe a battle near Pine Ridge and Wounded Knee Creek. Twenty five soldiers were killed and about 150 Indians killed with thirty wounded. thirty eight soldiers wounded and many severities. one Indian scout and a hospital steward killed.
In a letter to Chief Buchanan the Secretary of Agriculture defends minimal rules to foster private enterprise. He says government exhibits should avoid competition with private exhibitors and focus on investigation, experimentation, and information dissemination to promote new agricultural industry.
Judge Hilton donates 500000 to Garden City cathedral per Mrs A T Stewart heirs agreement. Fifteen thousand coal miners in central Pennsylvania threaten to quit January 1 unless given an advance. pensions fees trimmed to eight percent favored by Commissioner Roum. Three hundred Pullman blacksmiths strike over wage cuts. Treasurer Huston to stay through Harrison era. Orson Trazen works on statue of Jefferson Davis in Atlanta. California big trees census lists 2675 trees over 15 feet diameter. largest 35 feet. Johnstown man accidentally shoots son after failed hunting trip. Dr M A Dauphin dies in New Orleans. West Virginia snow depths around thirty six inches. some drifts eighteen feet. Pan American conference to mint new silver dollar for American republics. Sitting Bull memorial vow to place stone at his resting spot. Ohio State University income exceeds 344000 with calls for 15000 more. 1930s salaries noted. Favorable report on bill to raise Gen Custer widow pension.
A Farmers Review summary notes winter wheat in Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Kentucky is generally good but faces deterioration risk from snow scarcity. A severe drought dominates wheat regions, affecting Illinois most with only twenty of ninety counties reporting fair water. Missouri shows moisture gaps with many lacking surface water.
The president sent to the senate Henry B. Brown of Michigan for associate justice of the U S Supreme Court to replace the late Danuel F. Miller. Harrison and Postmaster General Winemaker probe the Crprosh ton, Ins murder of Postmaster Matthews as stock buyers face fraud indictments in Boone county. Frankfort fining H M Bercaw and George W Meyers $350 for altering scales with a lead sheet causing a hundred pounds difference on balance beams.
Reported crimes range from Kansas City fire fatalities to a Dover NH murder conviction with a hang date in 1892. Wisconsin saloon explosion death, New York building collapse, and bank robbery adds to a grim, nationwide toll with various suspects and victims named.
General snow and sleet hit the central United States and East coast from Christmas through December 27 to 31. Deep snows fell in Missouri and Cincinnati. blizzards and heavy accumulations were reported in New York and Pennsylvania. Vermont saw record cold. River levels may rise with thaw, boosting river work and coal supply.
Daily senate and house actions overview showing adjournments and routine business. Key items include discussions on the election bill by Morgan and McPherson, closure rule reported by Aldrich, Idaho senator credentials, confirmation of Judge Brown, and debate on the finance bill by Hour Wolcott Stewart Teller and Hale.
Quotations list wheat, corn, and wool prices from Cincinnati markets and regional sources. Includes unwashed merino, blood combing, delaine and fleece-washed lines, with numerous regional price points for fine and medium classes, plus assorted cattle and hog values from Boston and Chicago markets.
Telegraph items report explosions destroy the Plainville hotel and Little Brothers store in Indiana. Brazil boiler blast damages a thousand dollar bill and injures workers. Aurora man searches roof leakage, Pettit jailed for alleged wife murder confronts a prisoner, while Landers sues to void Brooklyn deeds over liquor clauses. Dispatchers settle Huntington rail dispute. Mishawaka agent robbed near Fostoria, Nick O'Brien killed in Logansport Christmas bar brawl.
The note outlines positives expected from a publication called The Democrat, highlighting anticipated features and benefits. It mentions community impact and potential content areas that will appeal to readers and residents. The text preserves a hopeful tone about improvements and offerings.
A string of short items notes tragedies and near misses in Indiana towns. Fatally burned Santa Claus costume in Marion. Fort Wayne cuts gas supply. Evansville bank reorganized with capital increase. long-serving minister near Salem retires. largest tile factory fire at Summitville. Martinville resident overweight child. Muncie hero rescues children. Brown County constable misses by a half inch. James Swanee jailed for alleged murder attempt in Muncie. Mrs. Reed dies from lamp fire near Seymour. Lebanon prayer meeting hit by sniper. Mollie Kinney dies after abortion drug. English man falls 75 feet but remains standing. Terre Haute Christmas brawl leaves injuries. Delaware County farmer crushed by lumber. Nick O’Brien killed in Logansport saloon brawl.
In Indianapolis on Friday night two masked men attempted to rob a street car. Driver Theodore Seely shot and killed one robber and wounded the other as they escaped. Identification later linked the dead man to Alex Cronin of Louisville, a known criminal. Seely had all charges dismissed after appearing in court.
A sad fatal accident in Broombeton Indiana occurred when a gun discharged accidentally. Peter Lauigers of Washington township was struck while in a small country store. The shooter was a young man named Myers Tanivars, aged about 40, who died a few hours later. The coroner returned a verdict accordingly.
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