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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1888
Page
2
The Democrat asserts it holds the county’s largest newspaper circulation and invites advertisers to call and examine their subscription records.
The Uie County Central Committee members are notified to gather at the Court House in Bloomfield on Thursday January 19 1888 at 10 am to organize for the campaign and handle other business the committee deems necessary All democrats are invited and encouraged to attend See s Democratic Central Com
Debates note rising unpopularity of Republicanism as farmers demand tariff cuts. The silver dollar could gain traction in Congress with monthly coinage potentially cut. J Hoepett, longtime collector of Republican funds, loses district nomination in Michigan.
An appeal urges every Democrat to urge neighbors to subscribe to the county organ. The campaign notes the ongoing struggle and calls for a lengthy list of subscribers to bolster support.
Republican presidential hopeful Joux SierMAN faced the United States Senate as he advocated free beer, provoking questions about his stance on religion and morality for the unnamed party.
Congressman O Neall is appointed to the committee on war claims. The assignment could allow him to assist citizens with related matters.
The Rockville Tribune notes wool and wheat reached peak gold values under a low tariff. It states wheat in Rockville in 1857 commanded twice the price seen in 1887, highlighting long term price shifts.
Congress member Hox W D Byxon from Indianapolis and Greene county native is appointed to the Ways and Means Committee, a key panel in Congress. The appointment marks a significant career milestone for the veteran legislator.
The country congratulates Hon. W. S. Holman on his appointment as chairman of the Public Lands Committee. As in the treasury, he will guard the public domain with vigilance.
A reader asks why the partisan federal court in Indianapolis delays Gen Carnahan’s election law trial. They question if his role as Republican county committee chairman influences the process, lamenting perceived bias and miscarried justice.
Tue Clinton Argus cites a Democratic critique to Vermillion county Republicans showing wool sellers receive 25 to 26 cents per pound while textile makers pay 15 to 40 cents per yard for flannel. The piece argues protection benefits manufacturers, not farmers.
The central committee schedules a meeting next Thursday with full attendance urged. Democrats with party interests are urged to be present as campaign plans and vital questions for the party will be discussed.
The solitiers celebrate Col. C. Matson's reappointment as chair of the committee on invalid pensions, praising him as a major figure in Congress and warning the district would lose a strong leader if he departs. The Clinton Argus mocks Democratic doctrine arguing protection rhetoric while questioning legal protection of workers’ arms.
The Democrat reports on striking miners in Reading Pennsylvania as they face wage cuts from mine operators. The operators push for reduced pay despite rising coal prices, while miners remain at low earnings.
The American Breeder argues against blanket protection praising its political aim. It contends protection transfers money from one group to another, benefiting those who are protected while penalizing those who pay, rendering the system useless to all.
The Omaha World Herald asserts that modern journalism centers on describing and discussing recent events. It argues journalists must learn to write and think, cultivating composition and a disciplined style of thought rather than compiling scrapbooks.
A Rushville Jacksonian note says a farmer with forty sheep yields 240 pounds of wool and gains $24 from a ten cent per pound tariff. The same tariff system causes him to pay three or four times that amount when buying clothing due to tariffs on manufactured goods.
The Winchester Democrat laments Republicans in power for denying tariff relief and accuses them of cowardly posturing as champions of reform. It argues Democrats now act boldly while Republicans cling to past failures and face public scorn.
The argument for high tariffs notes US manufacturers cannot compete with foreign goods yet Philadelphia hardware makers and Lowell cotton spinners ship to England and undersell English rivals at home. A New York shoe dealer adds American shoes outsell British products abroad despite higher wages due to widespread machinery use.
The piece argues April elections are crucial for taxpayers and the Democratic party. Township trustees hold key power on the election board and can influence a county superintendent election. It urges nominating strong Democrats in eleven Greene county townships and mounting early and late campaign effort to win.
Indianapolis Democrats indicted for forging daily sheets face a second trial as Gen. Carnahan, a Republican, faces related charges from the same grand jury.
The article critiques Republicans pressing for conviction of Democrats while Democrats demand proof beyond a reasonable doubt. It notes calls for punishment of forged tally sheets, defends due process for Sam Perkins, and discusses tariff reform, tax reduction, and President Cleveland's stance. It cites endorsements from Western Republicans and expected party shifts toward moderate tariffs.
The Democrat advocates giving each member of Congress a clerk to improve handling of correspondence and duties. The piece argues a single secretary could not cover the many department visits and requests, and that a clerk would let congressmen perform their real duties in person. It also notes the Democrat will defend lawmakers who back the bill.
The Daviess County Democrat laments high taxes on everyday goods and labor. It argues prosperity requires tax relief, proposes reducing tariff barriers to lower costs for meals, clothing, and household needs, and promises continued unchecked growth with less burden on citizens.
The Banner of Liberty cites broad backing for the President's tariff reform plan. Leading Republican papers and independents endorse reduction, warn against protectionism, and push for a winter tariff bill. Major manufacturers including silk and wool sectors praise lower rates to boost global competition.
Thomas H. French, a prominent lawyer, his wife, and neighbor’s child Jennie Young were badly bitten by two large dogs this afternoon at 4 York Street. The animals, once owned by Mr. Wrench, were reportedly docile until Jennie’s play triggered a sudden attack. The couple intervened to help, suffering facial and limb bites. injuries deemed painful and serious but not life threatening.
Using the Lick telescope San Jose the observers Clark Swazey Keeler and Floyd viewed the Orion nebula last evening at nine o'clock with a clear sky and cool air. Saturn followed around eleven o'clock before midnight as work on the photographic lens proceeds.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Trades and Labor Assembly Louisvinia Kentucky, a resolution was adopted and forwarded to Congressman Caruth urging support for the postal telegraph movement. Another resolution was approved and sent to Legislator Charlton at Frankfort urging passage of a bill prohibiting the employment of any Union printers by the State printer.
Saloon men declared the compact with Prohibitionists off, arguing they could not be arrested prosecuted or enjoined under the local option law. The current situation leaves liquor free and no one’s business.
Waasumatou January 8. Secretary Lamar yesterday tendered his resignation to the President and it was accepted. The formal resignation will not take effect until noon Tuesday to allow him to close routine business.
In Rome on January 5 the Pope welcomed two thousand Spanish pilgrims and later met Emperor William's envoy. He expressed pleasure at the Emperor's affection and praised the strong relations between Germany and the Vatican.
The funeral for Eddie Miller was held today in Janestown New York. During the drive to the service his eight year old sister opened the car door and fell out the carriage passed over and crushed her.
The report notes extreme cold with temperatures around 49 degrees below zero, no wind, and a foot of snow. Livestock suffer amid the deep freeze as the evening grows colder and residents brace for continued frigid conditions.
The Benin Morgen Zeitung reports the Crown Prince may undergo tracheotomy surgery while the Herr Oemann prepares for a return from San Remo. The report notes the operation is considered but described as not yet necessary.
Dense smoke vents from San Martin Peak in Vera Cruz New Mexico as observers fear the mountain will erupt into a large volcano. Local officials monitor the ongoing geological activity and warn residents to stay alert for any changes.
A Manhattan Tranperance Association meeting urged Northern soldiers to join a National movement to overthrow the Higher power. In Morristown West Virginia H G West, a young farmer, was killed while rabbit hunting when a gun discharged near him.
Two Chinese men Dan Lee and Piil Wing were formally baptized on probation at Hielson Place Methodist Episcopal Church in Brooklyn. They are believed to be the first Mongolians admitted to a church of this faith in AMICTIOR.
A swing plague prevails in the south of France. Thirty thousand animals have died in the Marseilles district within a month. Prof. Cornil has gone to study the pestilence.
Harry Edwards fatally wounded Dr Kuykendall then shot his wife Nina Edwards at a boarding house in New Orleans. Jealousy stated as the motive.
Evnne Cotrren known in North Stopington as Aunt Eunica died at age 115 on the Pequot Indian Reservation near Lantern Hill. She was a great granddaughter of King Philip and the oldest descendant of the Pequot Indians at the time of her death.
A boiler at the Central Rolling Mill exploded sending a 18 foot piece across the yard and a smaller fragment the other way. Puddler Matt Mortimer was buried under red hot bricks and died. Wm E Williams was badly scalded but survived. Several others were injured and the death toll may rise.
Search parties near Middleburg locate a large meteoric fragment broken by a stump. The pieces weigh 213 pounds and others ten to fifteen pounds. The iron ore like stone is dark hard and coated with small white crystals.
An old coal pit on the Dilworth property in Mt Washington is burning after being set last Thursday by some boys. The heat and rapid progress threaten nearby homes as the mine is honey-combed with old galleries, raising fears of a widespread subterranean fire.
News reaches BieMiINGNAM, Ala of the shooting of Paymaster Ruffin at a Birmingham Mineral railway camp yesterday. After a quarrel with a negro a second assailant forced him to surrender with a revolver at the mouth and fired. Ruffin is alive but likely to die. The shooter fled. his accomplice is jailed locally.
Ana Mowiie and Jan Voltz report that Robert Voltz, an architect supervising Baldwin County Court house work, sailed with three mechanics Miller Lewis and Wilson to Point Clear. The boat capsized. Voltz Miller and Lewis drowned while Wilson survived after clinging to the boat all night and being rescued.
A massive ice and log jam broke in Lockwaves during a thaw, sending millions of feet of timber adrift. Estimated lumber losses exceed 335000 dollars. Logs were part of drives that failed to arrive in the May flood. Thames moved away without further damage.
Paris dispatch denies that M. Carnot told M. Herbette to assure Emperor William there would be no war while Carnot remained president. In Washington the Senate Committee on Territories instructed its chairman to report favorably a bill dividing Dakota and admitting South Dakota as a state.
German excavators uncover remains of the famed Temple of Kabeirio near Thebes. The discovery adds to Mediterranean antiquities and offers new clues about ancient religious architecture and ceremonial practice.
Frank Fabe bour, a leading local real estate holder, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of setting a dwelling on fire at night. The offense is among the three punishable by death under the state statutes.
A decomposed body of a presumed white man was found fourteen miles away Sunday in an old field. The remains were so devoured by animals that identification is impossible and no clues to the man's identity were available.
Friends of the Hennepin Canal project say they will press their measure in the House once committees begin work. They report strong endorsement from the last Congress and blame inaction by the Chief Executive for the failure.
Poruano dated January 9 reports Chee Gong and Fong Long Diek sentenced today to be hanged February 17 for murdering Lee Yiek at the Chinese dealer on November 6.
Simon Hameburg, arrested Saturday night in Helena on a telegram from San Francisco, held for San Francisco on embezzlement charge. He left in charge of an officer. reports mention large sales in Lorden City, California, at three dollars each and a $10,000 sum. A boiler explosion at Pitit & Driffs works in Washington injured three machinists and demolished a foundry building on the Yth.
Towns County tale claims Tilman Justice survived a hanging and fled to Hiawassee where he has conferred with allies since November 19. Justice, an illicit distiller, allegedly shot John B. Goddard, a retired lawyer, and awaited execution by authorities.
A commission studying humane execution methods reports no final plan yet. A Paris mechanic letters Governor Hill proposing an electric device that would break the condemned’s spine instantly and claims to execute a hundred people daily, calling the machine beautiful.
In a House filing Representative Phelan of Tennessee introduces a joint resolution to amend the constitution granting Congress power to aid public school systems in states. Proposed limit set at ten million dollars annually, distributed pro rata by literacy base. Funds to be paid to state-designated recipients for public school purposes only. Congress would not supervise spend but can require reporting and withhold future funds if misused.
The House Military Committee approved reporting Mr Boutell’s resolution on the captured battle flags and General Gosven’s resolution seeking details on the War Record Office situation. The flag resolution requests all correspondence and orders related to the subject and whether any flags were returned before revocation of the return order.
In Pittsnentry, Pa on January 11 the Pittsburgh Steel Casting Company will cast a large steel gun in one pour for U S Government approval. It would be the first gun of its size made in a single cast, potentially replacing built up ordnance. The gun weighs 51,000 tons with a length of 393.5 inches and fires a projectile at 2060 feet per second with 15 tons chamber pressure.
Timothy Harringon, a former inmate, faces prison again as another MP is sentenced but the case must be retried. The National League risks a six week setback as the legal process continues.
Miss Clara Campbell of Ironton Ohio won a breach of promise suit against Charles Arbuckle a wealthy coffee merchant of New York for 45000. A motion for a new trial was overruled but a stay of execution was granted.
Utah wool growers representing over a million sheep met in Uran and organized a permanent association. They adopted a resolution protesting tariff reductions on wool.
From Cairo dated December 3 Dr Schweinfurth, African explorer, writes that news of Stanley reaching Emin Bey arrived in Cairo on December 23 and that more definite advices are expected soon.
Eight armed men stopped a Mexican Central passenger train about three hundred miles south of El Paso and robbed the express car. No one was hurt.
Thomas Bon fino as St. Ronald assaulted Mrs. Cyrile Laroque yesterday. He struck her in the face causing injuries that led to her death today, while under the influence of liquor.
On January 10 WasninGrox Secretary Lamar Cook informs assistants to take informal leave at 13:00. Assistant Secretary Mul drow assumes duties pending appointment of Mr Vilas.
Fire in East Village near this place destroyed the almshouse and an adjoining building. Three inmates perished in the blaze.
A Portland express train accident near Yaverniinn Mass on January 10 leaves nine dead and about fifty injured.
Des Moines report states Senator Wilson was re nominated by the Republican caucus of the Legislature this evening in Iowa.
H Hollis of Dexter Michigan, formerly a clerk at Sherman House Albion, shot himself last night after his marriage proposal to Mrs Emma Morris was refused. He had been paying attentions to the widow and his efforts to wed were rejected.
Russian newspapers report negotiations to build three major Russo-Chinese railways. One line would connect Semipalatinsk to Shanghai another from Chita to Peking and a third between Kiakhta and Pekin.
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