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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
2
Daviess county approves 5000 dollars for an orphans home as financial relief spreads. Washington reports no extra congressional session before September and officials note limited federal appointments beyond post offices. A Jeffersonville man robs his father and runs away with his stepmother. World’s Fair to be open Sundays as Chief Justice Fuller settles the question.
The piece lauds Hoke Smith as Secretary of the Interior and notes his newspaper experience aiding his success. It also previews political opinions, including Cleveland’s arbiter role in Brazil Argentina boundary disputes and discussions on legislative sessions and tariffs.
The Louisville Courier Journal ridicules the label Cleveland Democrat arguing it misdefines party loyalties. It notes Republican claims about labor official Peck and abroad fundraising were exposed as fabrications, urging vigilance as political narratives shift.
In Indiana the Anna Wagner poisoning case proceeds with a preliminary examination before Police Judge Buskirk. The grand jury failed to indict, defense seeks bail, and evidence shows Wagner allegedly prepared food for the Koesters family. Testimony covers arsenic findings, stomach condition, and disputed absorption theories as the case continues. Separately Capital National Bank opens after suspension. Loftus theater collapse verdict cites negligence by government officials and contractors. federal appointments and pension examiners update Indiana connections.
Jeffersonville reports say Treasurer Jenkins is likely abroad in Mexico or Canada with possibly over ten thousand dollars. A noted incident concerns R Daily a bondsman who admits years ago he lacked solvency yet his name stayed on the bond.
The students' committee claims to hold interesting facts, hindering the normal school trustees in enforcing discipline.
Isaac M. Smith, a Lavorte merchant, was pronounced dead after a short illness but showed signs of returning to life five hours after preparations for burial began and is expected to recover. A second item notes Winnie Ross, 16, of Wapasu, died suddenly from brain trouble. Additional brief items report James Smith losing two toes in a bicycle accident at Jeffersonville and Lily Dillman dying from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail at Catcapes.
May Edgar was badly burned when a gasoline bottle exploded Sunday in Indianapolis. She is reported at the point of death this morning with serious injuries.
Walter Sanger rode at Herne Hill yesterday beating his own quarter mile record by one second and posting a mile in 2 10 1 5. He surpassed Harris for the mile and Scofield for three quarters. All marks are described as world records.
Evidence before the coroner in the Ford theater collapse was concluded yesterday afternoon. The jury deliberated nearly two hours before delivering a verdict noting the death of Fred B.
Lexington June 21 P N Seearee a young real estate dealer here has fled after forging names and county clerk acknowledgments to release deeds and mortgages. Forgeries netted about 315000 and he squandered it in bucketshop speculations. His parents were victims and friends met to help but were confronted with more forgeries. Seearee's whereabouts are unknown.
Associate Justice Samuel Blatchford of the U S Supreme Court is stricken with paralysis at his cottage on Cheenough Place. He had three slight shocks in Washington before arriving. His residence is closed to visitors and doctors report two shocks but improving weakness with no dangerous signs. Mrs J T Ford, mother of Bob and Charley Ford, dies near Richmont Missouri from rat bite related blood poisoning.
June 20 price rundown for Wheat Corn Oats in Indianapolis shows mixed and heavy packing at 6.35 to 6.40 dollars per bushel, choice lightweights 6.49 to 6.50. Cattle ranges from extra choice shipping steers at 5.25 to 8.00, and common steers 4.00 to 8.25. Sheep and lambs noted at 33.25 cents. futures bids listed for Wheat Corn Oats Ark and other grains with July and Sept options and various closes.
A Washington special reports Congressman Tom Johnson has indicated in a private letter his willingness to accept the Democratic nomination for Governor of Ohio if it comes with tolerable unanimity. He signalled willingness from Washington on June 21.
Governor Matthews says no more fights in Indiana and will enforce the law. He notes a winter bill permitting prizes in skill contests does not apply to prizefights and will act after the Lake county sheriff's report on the fight.
Paris reports the court of cessation reversed lower court sentences in Panama canal cases and freed Eiffel and Fontaine. Charles de Lesseps remains for bribery and may be released from hospital when able. In New York on June 19 Senator David B. Hil declines to join the senate immigration sub committee on its western tour.
In Taylorsville six tons of sand collapsed through bins and dropped 45 feet on four miners. All were buried briefly. only one sustained serious injuries as rescue teams freed them from the debris.
The Old Bay State courtroom drama ends with Lizzie Borden cleared of murder. District Attorney Knowlton urged guilt while witnesses described the crime and defense. The courtroom crowd reaction ranged from tears to enthusiastic cheers as the verdict was read and Borden was escorted away.
A collage of 19th century items includes the American Patriotic league of New York celebrating its 16th anniversary and the adoption of the American flag. The Cunard steamer Servin sinks the American ship McCallum, with Henry Mills drowned. Wrecking charges against Hurlbert of Chicago, St. Louis and Barr Oaks, Kan. derail a train on the Memphis, Kansas City and Birmingham line near Carbon Hill, Alabama. engineer killed and three injured. Mrs Kate Kereh of Parkersburg, W Virginia, poisons two children and drowns herself amid insanity. Sau Walker arrested in Knoxville for killing Louis Cummings, murder linked to avoiding exposure of a relationship with the boy’s stepmother. Ex president Harrison comments on Chicago fair opening, urging swift public decisions on the issue.
A Long Island railroad derailment near Parkville, Brooklyn sent about 1,000 racegoers from Sheepshead Bay into a tunnel. Two died at once, seven died later in hospital, and around 100 were seriously hurt. Names and residences of victims and the injured are listed, with many treated at Seney and other area hospitals. The Bay Ridge division incident disrupted travel after the Sheepshead Bay races.
A crowded platform witnessed a derailment or sudden train jerk as spectators packed the eastside open area. The six-car train sped along before a sharp jolt caused cheers to turn to cries of dismay among witnesses.
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