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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1889

Page

5

Policy Talk on Samoa and Navy Stance

Washington officials push for a firm Pacific policy as Secretary Whitney endorses a clear line in Samoa. Naval moves include Nipsic remaining at Samoa with Trenton and Vandalia en route. debate over German threat and potential war strategies. England nudges cooperation while Mataafa’s actions spark German property concerns and dispatches from Berlin and Auckland.

Washington State Department Samoa Moore Navy Whitney Pacific Ocean Mullens Latonga United States Nipsic Trenton Vandalia Panama Semea Anka Dierardits Miey Dain Plas Vivald Vesterdiw Whoabowa Ab Saan Aviat Gheranti Brooklvena Navy Yard Samo Germany Samoe Loapos Foreign Office Berlin San Francisco Auckland Kher New Zealand Apia Stemmer Aloureda Mataafa Matagafele England Lord Salisbury Phelps Janu Navy Department

Fresh Gleanings From Telegraph Breezes of News

Florida seeks a duty on oranges. Police clash with oyster pirates. The Ford committee backs a two five dollar tax on every immigrant. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul uses electric lights on trains. Edison alleges attorney swindled him out of two hundred fifty thousand related to phonograph sale. Inaugural ball decorations underway. Shrub Oak postmaster eyed for pension. Oil spout found while drilling near Somerset Kentucky. Forger Charles Tinkler sentenced five years. Alsup bets Snell on presidential election and wins suit against stakeholder. US cruiser Atlanta sails to join Luce, Ossippee to Aspinwall. Maryland Republican forecast for 1852. Ship Ossippee to Isthmus protection. Cleveland shipyard workers favor suffrage. foreigners oppose. Tin plate lobby funds exceed one million to defeat tariff. Wool free list defeated. Engineer Weimer injured near Locust Gap. Southern colored delegation to discuss plan with Gen Harrison. Maggie Simpson insane at asylum. attempts suicide by hot pin.

Florida Ford Committee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paulis Thomas A. Edison Lippincott Syndicate Pension Shrub Oak N. Y Cincinnati Alsup Maron Thomas Snell Clinton William Phares Marva Snell Phares United States Senate Weimer Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Locust Gap South Harrison Maggie Simpeon

Congress Debates Tariff Bounty and Territorial Admission Measures

The Fiftieth Congress resumes with the tariff debate and a one cent bounty to sugar producers agreed. House considers territorial admission, circuit court provisions, immigration remnant measures, fortifications funding, and sorrow resolutions for W. Robertson. Senate votes on Corbin Fort Dodee railway crossing Kansas, statue proposal, and Oklahoma bill timing. House filibuster on Oklahoma, river and harbor bill discussion, and Indian lands leasing bills.

Senate House Sprvinger Yeas Hour Anthony Higgins Delaware W. Robertson Louisiana Corbin Fort Dodee Fort Hayes Kansas Michigan Statuary Hall Lewis Case Oklahoma

Remorseful Indiana Man Confesses Murder Then Dies

Frank Wadson of Sandborn Indiana killed two men in Missouri before returning home with a morphine dose. He told his wife of the killings and asked neighbors to notify officials. Wadson, hiding under an assumed name, died Saturday morning, lamenting his soul and seeking prayers.

Indiana Vincennes Ind Frank Wadson Sandborn Missouri Herbert William Allen William Thomas Mason

Senate Passes Republican Tariff Bill By Party Vote

The United States Senate approved the Republican tariff measure by yeas 62 to 20 in a strict party vote. Meanwhile Mills faction in the House doubts any tariff bill will become law this session. Other items note knee breeches at society balls, a high-profile asylum discharge, a fly wheel burst in Chicago, a fatal shooting in Ozark, mine disaster near Manchester, a hanging in Rusnville, and a governor commutation in Ohio.

WasningerTon United States Senate Yeas Mills House Congress

Chevalier Paine Claims Alchemical Transmutation

Loxpon January 22 The Chevalier Paine famed pistol shot and scientist says he has achieved alchemical transmutation and can convert metals to gold when supplied with sufficient capital. Copper plus a touch of silver will yield pure gold, reviving medieval dreams. Serious wreck in Michigan Marquette January 22 A coach derailment on a Chicago & Northwestern branch at Elwood fatally injures four men including James H. McDonald lieutenant governor of Michigan and James H. McDonald Jr. Superintendent Tuttle and others injured Conductor Armstrong loses a leg.

Ira Paine Loxpon Chevalier Paine Ira Michigan Marquette Mich Chicago & Northwestern Railway Elnwood James H. McDonald W. R. Cochran Cochran Rolling Nails Escanaba Tuttle Trontus Montreal Armstrong

Noted multiple fatal and violent incidents across regions

A broad digest lists deadly quarrels and shootings in Potenn I V Dawson Ky and Live Oak Fla. train and rail accidents near Ovark Ark and Rader's Tenn. hangings and mob violence in Mercer County Mo and Graham Tex. murders in Louisville Ky and Crawfordsville Ind. disturbances at coal mines in Shamokin Pa and Spring Valley Dr. various arrests, a circus riot, and a police case showcase a troubling national pattern of violence and tragedy.

Webb Tharris Potenn I. V Beesie Dawson W. A. Voss Titthe Rock & Fort Smith Ovark Ark Louisville Charles Dilger Rosenberg Jones Dennis Conture Joseph Noel Albert Copper Company Goperton Can Mercer County Missouri Henry Thomas Simaud Charles Hasbourn Marie Bain Watson Ind Harry Williams Crawfordsville Bedford Rachel Henry Koosville Tenn Live Oak Fla G. P. Overstreet East Tennessee Rader's Station Zeck Burson Will Hiser Rufus Pathy Graham Tex United States Parker County Bridgeport W. Va Bailey Murphy Charles Lockwood Fairfield N. J Burlington Frank Allen Thomas Preston Germantown Sallie Millburn Hann Joe Walker Rogersville Junction Walker Hann W. R. Kennedy Shelby County Alabama Ellen Gray Kennedy

Indiana News Blaze of accidents and politics in daily notes

Indiana items report a devious hunting accident death of a 13 year old, a brake accident injuring Frank Apple, and multiple rail and mining related incidents. Political notes include the First Indiana district nominating Judge Parrett for congress. A jury awards stem from Mrs Karrady vs Lake Shore. a boy finds war era coins.

Ovcer Bis Amin Bordens Can Patalord Indiana Judge Parrett Congress Gen. Hovey Judiana Legistature Sam Nitterson Hulham Duc Paniel Nicholson Karrady Lake Save Ay Platary Plaiuid Goshen Ind Clark Tielett Breel Brazil Enceno Swihart Valparaiso Dole Dann Edwin Vallandigham Unea Evansville Vallandigrain Eckoriy, Inc Thomas Peters Logansport

Senate and House Agenda Narrowed by Debates and Bills

Indiana legislative items fill the week with proposed voter registration and anti trust bills, hospital board control for insane asylums, and a $300 monument for Governor Jongings. party-line rules and constitutional amendment discussions shape sessions, while labor disputes in Indianapolis test Powderly authority and a Madison County White Cap case ends with $50 damages.

Senate Chase House Committee On Rules Board of Control Indianapolis Jongings MehKee-Doyle Abe Doyle McKee Doyly Madison Canmnity

Seventieth Wedding Anniversary Noted at Tomlinson Home

James and Nancy Tomlinson celebrated seventy years of marriage at their son Moses Tomlinson’s residence in Puainville Jan 17. James 90 and Nancy 88 are among the oldest locals. Ad offers a horse with saddle bridle halter and blanket for $85 via Jumbo Harness Shop.

Marrivd Puainvield James Nancy Tomlinson Moses Tomlinson Tomlinson Brile Jumbo

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