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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1892
Page
2
Voters are reminded that only the Democratic ticket will be counted for the sheriff race. The notice lists candidates including John Workman James Wright BeyR Meredith and Seymour Riddle and warns against quote-heavy Republican coverage.
Hon. W. A. Cullop of Knox county is listed as a district delegate to the national convention. He would be a good and safe nominee. The day for the Democratic National Convention is the longest of the year, ideal for naming the ticket to be elected in November.
The text notes that Democrats see no advantage in constant doom saying by Republican papers and suggests readers may infer there is a bias implying a dog is involved.
Fragmentary lines recall the death of a judge linked to the U S copper club era and the contested presidential outcome. The tone hints at political friction surrounding the Tilden affair and a somber, reflective note on past loyalties and justice.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Democrats in county and district boundaries with phrases about Indiana. The readable bits indicate political alignment language without clear individuals, dates, or places to verify a specific event.
The readable fragments indicate a purchase of a section and an anxious mood. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible to establish specific facts or outcomes.
A garbled OCR fragment shows the phrase binding twine and an enacted statement. It mentions the Senate and Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, but the context and complete details are missing.
Fragmentary notes mention June 21 and Chicago with references to Indianapolis and a dark horse candidate. It alludes to Democrats, shouting and yelling, and a gray or Gray in Greene County but the passage is garbled and unreadable.
The clipped text lauds a tireless worker and a proposed ticket, describing the person as a good mixer and capable speaker. It hints at party support without concrete names, dates, or places.
Fragmented remarks reference Indiana voting history with mentions of Grant Tilden Garfield Cleveland Harrison and Democratic hopes. The text suggests a discussion of party strength and historic election outcomes in the state.
Fragmentary remarks call for united effort to keep the Democratic party dominant against Republicans. The speaker asserts no other options and stresses the need for broad support to carry the ticket to success.
The speaker argues against overlegislation and urges protecting natural rights while restricting moral duties only as needed. He warns that balancing individual rights with societal obligations requires deep wisdom and careful judgment, urging readers to study fundamental political principles to avoid errors in governance.
An old line trots out partisan contrasts noting Democratic Congress members opposed a bill that would subsidize sugar producers with a two cent per pound bounty. The piece accuses Republicans of supporting cheapness for goods while opposing measures that enrich favored groups.
A 1892 political tract argues the Democratic Party must educate voters to prevent Republican capture of Indiana. It warns of past fraud and pressure, urges reliance on county papers to reach citizens, and stressed vigilance to protect the state’s honor and its nominee.
A district committeeman urges readers to form a one person committee to secure subscribers for the county paper. He argues Democratic gains come from timely effort, invites neighbors of all parties to subscribe, and stresses unity to oppose extravagance corruption and monopolies.
Senate select committee on woman suffrage votes 3 to 2 to report favorably a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. Other actions include bills on New Mexico statehood, treasury calls for Huntington public building funds, prisoner care payments, and mining and grain standardization. Adjourned until Monday.
In Wabash Indiana January 27 physicians confront a mysterious case involving Alex Freeman a prosperous farmer. He suffers a constant profuse flow of blood through the skin on all parts of the body with blood pooling beneath the skin turning dark purple and then seeping as drops. He weakens rapidly from blood loss and doctors say the condition baffles their skill and menaces his life.
National Loan Association in St Paul reports that Gov Merriam is advised by Bank Examiner Kenyon to wind up the American Building and Loan Association of Minneapolis. The firm, a leading nationwide building society, is said to hold assets near 11 million dollars with patrons across states.
The American Academy of Political and Social Science on January 27 passed a resolution in favor of arbitration to settle the dispute with Chik. The action signals a move toward formal mediation rather than extended public contention.
A Chilean government message, corroborated by an Associated Press dispatch, says Chile will withdraw the offensive note against the United States, recall of Minister Egan, and submit the Baltimore incident to arbitration or the US Supreme Court. Congress and cabinet discuss acceptance and potential apologies on asylum and refugee safe conduct.
Walter Hart, a young porter from Virginia, wrote a note to a morning paper reporter promising death that night. He took poison in his room and remained in agony. authorities say he is said to die. The incident follows his background as a wealthy Virginia family member and student worker with no stated motive.
New York officials report a full discussion between Union Theological Seminary directors and Presbyterian General Assembly committee. The seminary and assembly refuse to bend on the 1870 transfer of Briggs. Differences will be referred to the assembly with a recommendation to avoid recognizing the status quo and seek a harmonious settlement.
Pang Yun a wealthy Indianapolis Chinaman and Ida Morton of Indianapolis wed in Curiaco amid Chicago elites. The ceremony followed an elopement with a secret minister. Pang is reputed as the richest Chinaman between New York and San Francisco and Ida, 19, recently high school graduated.
The American Wool Reporter reviews 1891 showing the McKinley tariff did not raise domestic wool prices or reduce foreign wool imports. Boston receipts rose while total sales barely moved. domestic stocks grew as foreign consumption rose, with prices drifting lower across key states.
The Ohio State Women's Suffrage Association has sent letters to all legislators, urging replies on a bill to extend school suffrage to women. Massillon's Mrs McCullough notes growing prospect of a major fight over the issue.
The author urges families to raise a liberal supply of berries for home use and canning. It outlines soil, drainage, and climate needs, lists recommended varieties with planting distances, and estimates costs for a starter planting of berries and grapes, arguing the setup pays off through annual yields.
Readable fragment shows Dugger H Cc Feutz promoting Lees General Merchandise in Mineral City. The brief hints at a general store listing and local trade activity.
In Lawrence county near Heltonville widow of Stephen Clark reports a mysterious light in a maple tree. Neighbors say a dug-up foot of the tree yielded a counterfeiting outfit and a revolver tied to Clark who was lynched fifteen years ago after five men and one woman were found dead in a cave. The genuine greenbacks total about $4,000.
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