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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
3
The Democrat proclaims it is the only all home print paper in the county and invites advertisers to inspect subscription books. It asserts double the circulation of any local newspaper and instructs business letters be addressed to The Democrat, with a yearly subscription price of 1.50.
A New York senator election mix is noted amid harsher criticism of tariffs. The author denounces McKinley tariff protections as fraud, accuses Republicans of census fraud and plans to push the Force bill to reshape elections. They condemn monopoly wealth and defend free government against federal coercion.
Senator D. W. Voorhees was elected Monday to a new six year term in the state senate. A champion of labor and farming interests, he is described as a true friend and sincere advocate of reform, justice and economy, having proven his integrity and service in prior years.
A set of proposed laws includes age based criminal classification, county officer salaries, protection of quail and pheasant seasons, female eligibility for county superintendent with four year terms, coal mine weighing rules, and liquor license fee increases allocating funds to county and school authorities.
A long list of proposed measures covers rights to local county physicians for the poor, Sunday baseball permission, road supervisor pay, expanded powers for the Horse Thief Detective Associations, coroner fees with limited inquests, dog taxes, music teaching in schools by voter wish, county commissioner salary scales, road work for paupers, school district voter teachers, culvert and bridge protections, and other topics. The House reports many of these bills as adopted and moves to Senate consideration. Senate priorities include popular election of U.S. Senators, waiting rooms for railroads, widens notary restrictions, biweekly payrolls in money, eight juries for civil cases, travelers prohibited from bearing weapons, and McKinley bill repeal directions.
Friday the governor charged Wardn Murdock of the northern Indiana prison with retaining about 40 dollars and using shops for private use. A nonpartisan investigation was asked as debate followed and the matter went to the prison committee. The House approved 105000 for legislative expenses to be funded by a temporary loan. A joint investigation is anticipated. Saturday the senate held a brief session and received the secretary of state’s report on constitutional amendments adopted in 1829, referred to the revision committee. The 108,600 session expense bill was amended and set as a special order for Monday.
The senate spent the afternoon wrangling over Senator Mounts resolution to urge Congress to outlaw the dressed beef trust. Senator Magee proposed revoking the McKinley bill as the root of trusts. the amendment was ruled out of order. After four hours of debate the resolution passed on party lines as several house bills were introduced.
In the senate a few bills were passed and in the afternoon a vote was taken for United States senator with Voorhees 35 and Governor Hovey 15. In the house it was unanimously decided to investigate the affairs of the northern prison. In the contest for senator Voorhees received 74 votes and Hover 25. Framers Fighting the Telegraph. Ponies Ind Jan postal Telegraph company, recently paid its fines from Indianapolis to this place and is moving toward St Louis, faces farmer opposition in Clay county over wires. Farmers say linemen cut tree limbs during construction and retaliated by cutting telegraph poles and wires.
In Wasasa Indiana a newborn girl baby was found dead at the gate of O W Conner’s residence. The infant appeared strangled and had been frozen. No marks or clues indicated who left it or when. Police pursue leads toward arrests.
A large oil well four miles southeast of Marion has been struck with vast quantities escaping despite efforts to stop the flow. The well, owned by Monroe Seiberling, prompts rapid lease acquisitions as excitement spreads through the city. Governor Buchanan inaugurated in Nashville.
A long discussion argues that state school funds unfairly favor cities over country schools in Allen and surrounding counties. It notes enumeration versus enrollment drift, local taxes, and past investigations, with county-by-county figures and calls for reform at the state level.
An assertion that motherhood shapes nations is followed by promotion of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription from Buffalo. The ad claims the remedy cures nervousness neuralgic pains bearing-down pains irregularities weakness prolapsus headaches backaches and other female ailments with a money-back guarantee after a fair trial.
A Greene County assembly meeting adopted a broad platform calling for wire and tax reforms, populist currency expansion, direct election of U S senators, anti monopolies, land reclamation for settlers, reduced luxury taxes, and restrictions on railroad land grants. The committee listed names such as W S Dre and J Litt as organizers and pledged to urge state legislators to back the principles.
The Prairie Farmer from Chicago debuts its 1891 issue in an elegant new dress with thorough editorial organization and skilled contributors. It promises practical agricultural content for farmers villagers and city readers, plus Household Garden and Lawn Young Folks Poetry Puzzles and Miscellany. A sample copy offer and subscription details are provided along with a financial note listing school revenue allocations in the county.
Numerous properties offered near Bloomfield including two acre plots with orchard and house, one near the east Main street, several houses with various rooms and outbuildings, and large tracts of cultivated land. Prices range from 300 to 1500 plus timber, pasture, and timber resources. rents, terms, and local highway access noted. Also several 8 to 237 acre parcels with cultivation, orchards, and water. some near court house and public square. We have additional farms not listed and seek buyers.
Report from Pixie Ripce Agency Dak 8 detailing General Miles extending forage for twenty days, Indians entering the agency peacefully, and attempts to separate hostiles. Notes meetings with Gen Brooke, surrender of guns by Two Strike party, and ongoing winter campaign with no killings.
Reports describe clashes as authorities contend with tribes including Cheyennes and Kiowas amid Gen Miles and Gen Brooke plans. Rations to Pine Ridge shifted, indicating no immediate troop withdrawal. At Anadarko Kiowa and Wichita pupils attacked, teachers whipped, leading to threat of uprising as troops mobilize. An explosion at Aurora Brewery killed two men and injured four others.
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