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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1891

Page

2

Trustees Notices From Greene County Indiana Townships

Trustees and superintendents announce weekly office hours at residences or at court houses in Greene county Indiana. notices specify days for business transactions, locations, and that official actions occur only on set days per law.

Wright County Indiana Plallard Lew . Powell Teees Washington Township Greene County Caid Township George Bogard Otice Id Township Indisse Esid Township Cass Newberry Eaid John D Moore Tavior Towmkip Towonkip Hw Henry Borter Smith Township Spainbower William M Mob Binomfield Ind Tune Ltd

Miles Forces Total Indian Surrender in Dakota Crisis

General Miles reports absolute submission of Brule and Sioux chiefs near Pine Ridge. Plans to disarm via chiefs, ticketed arms, and check system to grant arms only on presentation. Hostiles move slowly. friendly camp prepared, with potential troop reallocation and risk of broader clash if any fighting starts.

Sioux Indians Raiding Near Chinook Montana

Reports from Chinook Montana say a band of about 250 Sioux Indians raided the countryside along the Great Northern line. Four families arrived from Snake Creek after the raids and cattle killings horses thefts and other depredations followed. Chinook lacks defense with six rifles and a few revolvers reported. Citizens voted to requisition 500 stands of arms with ammunition from the governor.

Hevexa Mont Chinook Choteau County Montana Great Northern Railroad Snake Creek

Sioux Population Seen on Reservations in Peru War News

January 10 report from the interior department estimates about 20,000 Sioux Indians including men women and children on the northern reservations. Of these, 16,500 live in peace on the reservations while about 3,500 remain to confront earthworks howitzers and 8,000 troops under General Miles.

Wasasixetos Interior Department Miles

Causes of Disturbances Blame Mismanagement at Washington

A New York World correspondent blames mismanagement in the Indian department for the Pine Ridge troubles. Indians are described as half starved, with food scarce despite books showing abundance, living in a desert-like country unable to support themselves. Washington inquiry seeks numbers of returned students and parents among hostiles, per Elaine Goodale.

New York World New York Pine Ridge Indian Department Washington

General Miles Withdraws State Militia From Frontier Agency

General Miles writes to Brig. Gen. Cody and Brig. Gen. Colby of the Nebraska National Guard that all hostiles are within a mile and a half of the agency and only an accident can reveal the return to peace. He states state troops may be withdrawn with safety and thanks them for their confidence in frontier homes.

Prive Ringe S. Dak Miles Kicking Bear Short Bull War Department Capt Pierce Miss Sickles Gen Schofield Dana Pine Ridge S. Dak Str. Louis Post Dispatch Pine Ridge Agency Frank Giraud Giraud Gen. Miles W. F. Cody Buffalo Bill Colby Nebraska National Guard N. Miles

Number of Indians killed reaches 363 including children

Pierre South Dakota January 14 Fred L Contant half breed Indian ranchman near Fort Pierre received a letter from a Pine Ridge Indian relative stating that 363 Indians including women and children have been killed by troops. The letter says the Indians will wage war to avenge the killings. Report from Cherry Creek says Indians mourn Pine Ridge and Wounded Knee victims and fear a spring attack.

Pine Ridge Wounded Keep

A Wifes Crime Confession in Indiana Murder Case

A confession from Mrs. Frank S. Calkins reveals she aided in the murder of her husband Edmund Calkins, with Dr. Frank F. Hendrix also implicated. The trio rode out on a boat in GosaHex on April 3, the husband allegedly drugged and pushed overboard, with the pair cashing in on the will and life insurance. Calkins’ death was previously ruled accidental drowning by the coroner.

GosaHex Ind Frank S. Calkins Frank F. Hendrix Edmund Calkins Calkins Labor Signal Knights of Labor Hendrix Chicago

Hendrix Silent on Calkins Murder Case in Goshen

Goshen Indiana January 14 Excitement over Frances Calkins confession to her husband murder continues. Frank Hendrix implicated and held in Chicago has not spoken since inquiries about Calkins custody. His father Dr Hendrix visited in jail. Calkins provided a written account to the prosecuting attorney Sunday. Prosecutor H Baker to assist the prosecution and a speedy trial is hoped.

Hoosierdam Marion Ind Edward Poindexter James McDonald Washington Lebanon Baker Hohl Walter Marley Charls Baum Dillsboro Brazil Cincinnati Indianapolis Indiana B. C. Southworth Wood Mic Underwood Terre Haute Columbus Jnl Albert Douden Hovey Quinn Michigan City Ife Francis Murphy Temperance Franklin E. Queen Company Shelbyville Republican League of the United States John Eberle Lafayette Joseph W. W. Hare Charles May Andrew Paul Friendship California Harrell Nibhick Masure Curtiss John Morgan Nichmond John William C. Smith J. A. Wood Dilaunt Eastern Indiana Insane Asylum Richmond Burgh Penn, Ind Henry Beaver Irvington Louisville Charles Well Thomas Semple Bell Hendrix

Robbers Battle City as Indiana Couple Attacked

In Shelbyville Indiana on Friday night Charles Shoepel and his wife were beaten and robbed of a $300 check by Charles Walton and an unknown accomplice. A mob pursued the robbers and officers from Shelbyville engaged them near the city in a gunfight with twelve shots fired and no injuries. The robbers then fled through the town.

Shelbyville Ind Charles Walton Charles Shoepel

Alleged Indiana wives swap tale unsettles courts

A sensational Williamsburg report claims Frank Helms of RichMono and Daniel Smith of Carlos City planned a wife swap to settle childless and overfavored marriages. Justice Rush refused to sanction divorce amid the proposed swap, leaving the plan in doubt.

Indiana RichMono Ind Williamsburg Frank Helms Daniel Smith Carlos City Andulph County Helms Smiths Smith Justice Rush

Congress Bits From The Thirty-Second Day Session

Reports from the Thirty-Second to Thirty-Fifth days cover free coinage debates, a Senate bill guaranteeing Nicaragua Canal bonds, army and public building appropriations, and a House probe into silver pools. Also scattered notes on fashion, travel, Spurgeon health, pest control tips, and humorous quips about bowleggedness and barometers.

Blackburn Senate Congress Citizens’ Bank New Orleans United States Treasury Gen. Butler Sherman Committee On Foreign Relations United States Nicaragua Canal Company Morgan Quay Sherman and Allison House Akron

Political party lines across Indiana districts shown

A lengthy list details Democratic and Republican candidates and representatives across Indiana counties. Names include Mount, Shanks, Hayes, Pickhardt, Stull, Beasley, Calvert, and many others. The document also notes Governor Hovey's message and a senate bill proposal to extend the executive mansion with a new wing and conservatories.

ELA Democrats Clark Scott Jennings Frank B. Burke Jeffersonville Clay-Owen G. A. Byrd Brazil Decatur-shelby Cortez Wing, Jr Greensburg Mariotv Shelby-Hancock Daniel Foley Iniliansptis Ante Hi Francis Michigan City Aten-Whitely Hayden Fort Wayne Noble DeKalb A. M. Jackson Ligonier Marshall-Fulton P.o.jones Plymouth Oren E. Hubbell Elkhart Delaware-Randolph Theodore Shockney Union City Democrats Atlanmis-Blackford-Jay H. B. Smith Hartford City Allen J. D. Morgan Monroeville Cass Rufus Magee Logansport Bartholomew-Brown-Monroe A. Funk Bloomington Clark-Jefferson J. McGregor Madison Learborn Ohio F. M. Griffith Vevay Dubois-Perry J. Sweeney Tell City Franklin Ripley-Cnion W. G. Holland Osgood Gibson-Poseys A. G. Holcomb Fort Branch Greene-Sullivan C. T. Aikin Carlisle Hancock-Rush M.chandler Greenfield Harrison - Cawford - Orange Iverson Iverson Lynn, Lanesville, Untington-Wells—G. H. Thompson Warren Jackson-Morgan-Brown J. J. Moore Trafalgar Knox-Pike H. J. Wiggs Arthur Juaake-Porter J. Kopelke Crown Point James PF. Moss Ashboroy Clay-Montgomery-Putnam M. J. Carroll Crawfordsville Clark H. F. Work New Washington Dearborn John W. Johnson Sparta Dekhart Freeman Kelley Auburn Albert Osborn Goshen Floyd Isaac P. Layden New Albany Floyd-Dlark-Jefferson George H. Voigt Franklin S. A. Harrell Brookville Franklin-Onion-Ripley B. Rude Liberty Fountain E. W. Bowman Covington Fulton Sidney R. Moon Rochester Hancock S. A. Troy Millner’s Corner Harrison Jacob F. Wright Bradford Huntington G. Buzzard Huntington-Alen Oppenheimer Ft. Wayne Erin Bapeck N. Call Frankton Martin Dubois Ephraim Inman Shoals Marion Harvey Matthews Henr Thienes J. C. McCloskey F. J. Mack Indianapolis Marshal A. L. Thompson Montgomery A. N. Higgins Waynetown Noble—Jamies Roscoe Albion Noble-DeKalb-Elkhart N. T. Teal Kendall Pimento Switzerland Ohio-Dearborne Thomas M. Kyle Aurora Tipton Jas. M. Fippen Vandi Rhureh John O. Nolan Evansville James C. Calvert Armstrong Wiso Jonathan S. Lee Riley Isaac Beauchamp Prairie Creek Warrick Isaiah 5 Hay Canal Washington W. Ek. Patton Livonia Wells Greorge EK Blatton Whitley A. Adams Columbia City White-Pulaski J.G. Timmons Idaville Miami W. WY. Robbins Bunker Hill Dookson Grostermin Dialestown Coss-Miami M. M. Isilgore Nenin Lrawn-Miaree W. CG. Watson Leanussom Clinton James Kelleher Kirklin Benton-Warren J. FF. Sleeper Oxford Daviess Henory Aikman Decatur Jacob J. Doll Burney's Delaware Tls Guthie Muncie Kant Samuel Wilson Faircount Gibson DL A. Bryant Pt. Branch Greene Stichard Huthhman Bloomfield Hamilton Or L. Hot Stone Parker Rush D. Aldham Rushville Breuber R. Renate Gale Leh

Connecticut Method Versus Wisconsin Vote Reform Debate

The message from Governor Hovey argues for ballot and nomination reforms and critiques party tied electors. It highlights state finances with projected deficits, debt, and revenue strategies including taxes on corporations and railroads. It calls for bills on salaries, bridges, highways, schools, and prison reforms, plus statutes on cash handling and officer entitlements.

Ture Hovey General Assembly Connecticut York New Jersey Indiana Wisconsin Board of Railroad Commissioners Soldiers’ and Sailors Gettysburg Battlefield Association State Prison North Board of State Charities Com and Money Artinn Management Core Dpstitutens Supreme Court

County Officers List and Officials Names

A municipality listing shows county officers and officials including representatives, clerk, auditor, and other listed positions. The names include Richard Baffmen Franklin Bamber Thos C Owens James Egall Wim Thompson Joseph G Smith and Wm M Mlugs among others.

Ton Richard Baffmen Franklin Bamber Aerie Clerk Thos C. Owens James Egall Wim E. Thompson Joseph G. Smith Wm. M Mlugs E. Fidelux

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