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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
2
In this county residents voiced support for immediate central committee action. The brief note cites ongoing reforms and outlines plans for rapid execution of proposed changes in organizational structure. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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Fragmented OCR text discusses opinions on democracy and questions before a tion. It mentions Democrats and national scope but lacks clear facts, dates, or entities. The readable content hints at inquiry into governance and party stance without concrete outcomes.
An 1896 Washington convention revelation claims a delegation chair tampered with ballots to boost Miers and deny Moss proper support. The piece condemns the act as the most infamous Democrat-on-Democrat scheme yet and urges justice for the injured parties, noting Greene county Democrats will decide Moss or Miers.
Ensley Sparks visited George in town and Charles Ockerman from Illinois visited his Uncle Joe here. The Walnut Grove meeting was postponed by weather. Thomas Sparks of Stanford visited his brother. Wood chopping at Etta Burcham's was light. A Sparks hunting party including Ensley Willie George Charley and William shot twenty eight rabbits and invited others to join.
The Sullivan county Democrats call a February 21 primary to nominate a county ticket. Candidates for Judge are John O C Briggs, Charles D Hunt, and Orin B Harris. Talk of Judge Moffett entering exists but his availability is uncertain.
A vintage advertisement claims Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cures La Grippe in 24 hours when taken thoroughly. It promises relief for the cough that follows and states prices of 25 cents and 50 cents.
The new year brings sunshine and steady health with various community updates. Thomas Freeman and Miss Oka Hale wed quietly at the bride's home on Thursday night, and Dr. Acton has purchased the Hall property with plans to reside locally. John Brown the Dresden undertaker visited, Jim Byers hosted an oyster supper with George Sullivan and wife as guests from Solsberry. The blacksmith Mr. Burch enjoys growing patronage while the school shows progress. J A Dodgen of Alpharetta praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism relief after other medicines failed. sold by George E Cravens.
Fred Hand spent Sunday at home. Mr. Waggoner returned to Texas Monday. John Dye and wife are visiting in Arkansas. Mr. Gooding of Marco was in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Crecelius of Marco were in town Monday. Eugene Herold of Switz City called in Lyons Sunday night. Win Spear returned Thursday from Oklahoma after a year away.
Anna Criss of Spencer visits Della Stultz while Eddie Franklin of Braysville stays with De scribe Sunday. Eddie Thacker heads to Morgan county for winter work. Joseph Hickman ends illness and improves. Gayland Bray of Knox county visits sister Mrs. Martha Hickman. Al and Oscar Martindale of Paragon visit relatives nearby this past week.
The case centers on Oscar W. Roper a former convict who ran an extensive chain of loan companies promising four percent loans. Victims include Hon W L Pinkard of Bloomfield who traveled to Newark to testify. Roper used multiple fronts Realty Corporation Realty Loan and Trust Fund Realty Titles and Loan Company and Four Percent Loan Company's schemes. he allegedly acted as promoter and sole member across the entities. Above all the plan offered fast money then delayed payouts leaving investors holding the losses.
A report outlines a nationwide loan swindle led by a man named Roper who used the Realty Corporation of New Jersey to lure victims with false promises of four percent loans. Fees were collected for appraisals and searches, stock was sold, and funds vanished, with churches and individuals among the duped.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union holds a January 7 meeting at 2 30 p m at Mrs W M Moss home. Program includes devotional exercises scripture recitations reading minutes current events discussion on women’s responsibility for saloon existence.
Thos M Freeman and Oka Hale Lee McGriff and Lizzie Carmi c Hiram K Coley and Laura Aarthur Jason Huffman and Zelma J Brosman listed as marriage licenses in the notice.
The Kansas City Times argues treasury injections distort markets, noting banks could boost note issues to stabilize liquidity. It contends 25 million dollars inflated stock values, calls for banking reform to require 90 percent note circulation and criticizes Treasury intervention as aiding Wall Street.
Boston Herald argues the war in the Philippines was needless and avoidable. It contends the United States could have gained Manila through correct policy and capable leaders, with Filipinos’ cooperation, and warns the conflict will sow distrust and hatred no matter its outcome.
The St. Louis Republic argues that expanding military power necessitates cutting internal spending and accepting limits on river and harbor work and public buildings. It warns that becoming a world power requires paying with money, lives, and restrained continental growth, under an imperialist path.
An early 20th century ad touts Scott’s Emulsion with Cod Liver Oil and Hygo phosphites as a remedy for lung ailments. The copy claims nine of ten people digest it, aiding early consumption and bringing comfort in advanced cases, priced at 1.00 and sold by Scott & Bowne in New York.
The New York World catalogs 349 pardons and 129 commutations by President McKinley over two years and five months, highlighting bank wreckers, embezzling postmasters, counterfeiters, and trust betrayers. It argues the presidential clemency misuses the pardon power, urging restraint and consistency with constitutional aims.
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