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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
2
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Fragmentary notice from Blomfield January 26 18M mentions gas guarantees and pricing around $1.50 per year. Readable details indicate a financial or service offer impacting local residents. Further context unavailable, but the snippet points to municipal or utility-related terms and a dated publication.
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The report notes ongoing conflict between protection efforts and farmers, with tensions between local Yi communities and authorities. It details how protective measures have not resolved land disputes and have led to persistent insecurity for rural residents.
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Fragmentary text discusses manufacturers exporting, selling at low prices in free trade markets, and labor concerns. It notes laborers replaced by pauper laborers when discharges occur, with questions about protections for workers against such practices.
Under Secretary Carlisle direction government bonds totaling 50 1100 000 will be issued in denominations of 50 100 1000 and 210 000 registered bonds. The idea recalls Foster under Harrison who prepared plates for such bonds at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing last spring. Printing is progressing rapidly and bonds will be ready for sale.
The Indianapolis News lauds Secretary Carlisle for offering fifty million dollars in bonds under the resumption act of January 14, 1875. Bonds in denominations of 50 dollars bear 5 percent interest, with no bids below 1.17 par, yielding at least 59 million dollars. The article notes the gold reserve at 70 million and treasury deficits since January 1, urging prudent finance and accountability.
The Waysland Means Committee endorses a bill effective January 1, 1895 taxing all income classes at 2 percent above 4000 dollars. Individuals earning over 3500 must file returns with local internal revenue collectors. False statements risking fines and imprisonment. corporations treated the same.
A brief statement argues that domestic production of mowers and reapers last year reached $3,794 in value, with sectarian rivals selling at lower prices abroad. It claims domestic markets are as strong as foreign ones, thus no protection is needed to promote exports or keep markets open.
A political tract argues that U S exports exceeded domestic sales to foreign markets, challenging the notion that American manufacturers cannot compete. It criticizes the McKinley tariff era, cites job losses and factory closures, and claims millions in domestic loss and increased poverty under protectionist policy.
The campaign bugle has been founded and success hinges on thorough organization. Greene county Democracy aims for early, strong setup with a new committee to direct the coming campaign, plan primary and miscellaneous arrangements, and elect precinct committeemen, a county chairman, and treasurer.
The text outlines early preparation for a broad campaign across county and township offices, stressing rapid establishment of campaign structure, selection of precinct committees, and roles including chairman, secretary, and treasurer. It notes the novelty of township officer elections and urges Republicans to convene current committees to set dates and organize promptly.
The quote envisions a time when sunlight breaks through darkness, mills and factories operate, labor is employed, and business flourishes. It predicts higher taxes on whisky, ending free soup and free whisky, with benefits flowing to the many rather than the few.
A sweeping montage reports Kentuckians pushing Lindis2 for senator while Florida’s Governor Mitchell opposes militia use in Jacksonville. It notes railroad strikes, anti hanging bills, cattle imports from Mexico, Joliet steel mill work, Chicago mayoral contest, and a rejected customs post nomination.
A dispatch from Samuel Parker ex prime minister and foreign minister in Ex-Queen Liliuokalani's cabinet refutes claims that the ex queen intends to seek damages from the United States government over her deposition from the Hawaiian throne.
In the Senate a Call resolution seeks inquiry into civil service conditions and retrenchment. The House resumes tariff talks with amendments fixing free wool schedule dates. Johnson measure to activate free wool clauses on passage carried. Thursday sees Walthall resignation read, Peffer declares Carlisle lacks authority to issue or sell bonds, tariff bill work continues.
Friday session notes the O'Neill victory in the O'Neill Joy contest. Tariff bill debate resumed with Jobson's amendment to place steel rails on the free list defeated 100 to 79. The day and night were filled with speeches.
In a Senate session the Henderson amendment to substitute rates on agricultural products for the Wilson bill's agricultural schedule was defeated 116 to 63. The vote reflected party lines and tariff policy contention during PERN proceedings.
Monday items report the fight on the tariff bill schedule and a president's special message. A Senate measure to codify pension laws is introduced by Senator Palmer. A secret Knights of Labor circular defends Powderly and signals a power shift. Chicago gets a push for a new federal building as a House subcommittee backs the project.
A San Francisco dispatch reports political tension over Hawaii and U S policy. It notes minister Willis and Consul General Mills pressuring for or against royalist uprisings, with Dole resisting a plan to change restoration policy and threats to withdraw U S warships from Honolulu harbor.
Jan 22 reports to Congress detail tensions over Hawaii. President Cleveland receives correspondence from Minister Willis and Secretary Gresham, while declarations allege a conspiracy by Stevens and the provisional government. Thurston discusses unrest and restoration questions en route to Washington.
A mob clash near Rouse Rides Georgia 20 miles from Augusta leaves doze n Moors wounded and two white men Paul Green and Ehett Green mortally endangered. The riot began when officers attempted to arrest a negro Jude amid a crowd of about 40 friends. White residents suffered numerous injuries while police were delayed by an unknown man, with strong lynching fears in the aftermath.
In Torri Havre Indiana on January 18 a tense circuit court session saw prominent attorney Samuel C. Davis confronted by a pistol wielder. Judge Snegleston intervened as Davis reportedly drew a pistol amid accusations, spectators ducked behind chairs, and the confrontation escalated before order was restored.
In Chicago city hall scenes sparked by fear of smallpox an uproar over health board methods erupted. Hundreds exposed. officials blamed for potential catastrophe, as citizens debated responsibility and response. Colonel John L. Branch dies in Alabama. he ordered the first shot of Fort Sumter, a quiet Civil War veteran.
The International Migration Society Incorporated in Alabama plans to move African Americans from the southern states to Africa. With a $100 million capital, it will operate a fleet of steamships between America and Allies, charging 20 cents per read, including board. Contributions are sought from the South and Congress may be asked for an appropriation. The group promises homes and work in Liberia. some signed on for passage. A separate report notes a fatal alteration aboard the steamer State of Missouri after a conflict between deckhands John Clark and John Bennett, with Clark dying en route to hospital. A third item cites a dispatch from Lisbon about general Zarivah bay with transport ships bearing troops. Price’s Cream Baking Powder advertisement.
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