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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
1
A vintage advertisement touts Simmons Liver Extract as a universal remedy restoring health and happiness. It claims dramatic relief from headaches, nervousness, indigestion, constipation, and stomach sickness, with testimonials by McElroy of Maco, Georgia.
The Bloomfield Democrat shows a notice about post office circulation figures and a price of 1.50 per year. It mentions Bloomfield and a second class matter marking, with details likely about publication or mail status.
Democratic ticket urged support for the sheriff race with a call to vote on Thursday noon. The fragment notes a Democratic slate and references cuts associated with the 83 position.
Amid April 1892 nominations the Democrats designate precinct delegates for the county convention at Linton on April 12. Precincts list their delegate counts and meeting sites, aiming to instruct delegates for county and state conventions. AV Humphreys chairs with W L Slinkard as secretary.
General Ley notes Wallace declines to act as a delegate to the Minneapolis convention, citing reasons related to duty and party procedures. The decision impacts anticipated representation and party dynamics at the gathering.
The Chicago publication from March 5 dedicates its entire issue to corn. It urges every person who raises a bushel to read it, highlighting practical guidance, cultivation methods, and market insights for corn producers.
In the city election on Monday in Maine and Iowa regions the Democrats made gains for the first time in years. They secured control of Portland city government in Maine.
A fragmented line suggests a critique of oppression and taxation as a method to dismantle obstacles. The phrasing hints at a metaphorical march or protest against oppressive measures, emphasizing gradual, persistent action rather than sweeping reforms.
Fragmentary text hints at a national split on wool policy and a debated bill opening the market. The excerpt mentions free wool and a political fissure affecting people across the country as the debate progresses.
A political paper advocates broad subscriptions to boost circulation and influence. The text asserts the paper’s value in shaping votes and urges universal readership for wider political impact.
Democrats in Crawford County endorse Hon. John L. Bretz for Congress. Bretz carries the instruction of all counties in the district except Greene and Daviess, and will receive instruction from those counties at forthcoming conventions.
The newspapers regard Hon William A Cul lop of Vincennes and Robt C Houston of Bedford as the district’s delegates to the Chicago convention. Both are praised as excellent gentlemen, while Greene county offers two more Democrats ready to serve their party in the same capacity.
After a day long struggle the house schedules debate on the free silver bill for the 22nd instant. The motion to consider the question carried 190 yeas to 84 nays with 131 Democrats, 49 Republicans, and 10 Alliance voting aye and 67 Democrats and 17 Republicans voting nay.
The passage says defenders of the billion dollar Congress taunt Holman over his inability to reduce pension appropriations and urge waiting the pension investigation result. It notes that Democratic retrenchment cannot interfere with pension laws but may comment on pension office steals.
A local report notes the third party racket praised by Republicans as the county’s best discovery. It claims fifty Republicans can sway two hundred fifty Democrats in one voting bloc. The system is described as cost efficient and forming trusted blocks of five.
The Democratic state central committee procured headquarters for the Chicago convention at the Victoria hotel. A new hotel before the convention wigwam will host Indiana headquarters and, likely, Hendricks club rooms. Delegates are expected to gather and meet friends there.
Delegates to the Chicago convention are set at 900 with two thirds or 600 votes needed for nomination. The roll calls alphabetically by state. before New York reaches, twenty seven states vote totaling 503 delegates, ninety seven short of two thirds. Alabama begins the list supporting Hill while Wisconsin at the end backs Cleveland.
A fragment claims a Republican scheme to damage Gov Gray by suggesting he seeks the governor’s seat or the presidency. It contends the plan aims to shelve him for president, while if not nominated, supporters of rivals would be upset by the insinuation.
The Democrats of Daviess county nominate a team described as one of the strongest and cleanest ever. The ticket is well distributed across the county, emphasizing that the office seeks the man and the man the office. Each candidate is a tower of strength with a reputation for honesty and integrity. The move aims to attract broad support across party lines and counters third party efforts by Republicans.
The piece argues that reciprocity made flour cheaper for Cuban consumers and cut duty on flour to 90 cents a barrel, likening it to sugar duty reductions for Americans. It questions whether reciprocity now benefits US consumers and calls for untaxing American necessities.
A South Bend Times report explains delegates incur large expenses beyond the $200 estimate for attending a national convention. Costs include headquarters hotel rents, printing, and numerous other charges, with delegates often pressed for extra tickets amid limited convention seating.
Dr. James A. Mixton of Worthington seeks delegation to the Chicago convention. An old time Democrat, he has served the party valiantly and is among Greene county’s few legislators. The district faces pressure from other counties to share honors, risking both Greene candidates’ chances if one is favored over the other.
A brief item notes a benefit for the Sullivan Democrat. It mentions no judge or election in this district and refers to fall 1894 as the timeframe for the event.
Mr Sprinerr argues the wool bill will stimulate demand for farmer wool, aid manufacturers, and lower prices for common goods. The measure also protects artisans by minimal duty reductions on heavily labor‑intensive goods, supporting tariff reform and urging passage through the Senate.
Democrats in Lawrence County held a rousing mass convention on Saturday reorganizing the central committee. Isaac P. Gray was endorsed for president and delegates were instructed to back Mason J. Niblack for governor and Newton Crooke for appellant judge. Delegates to the national convention were told to support Robt. C. Houston and John L. Bretz for the congressional race. The party seeks a strong young Democracy and is in earnest.
Commissioners awarded the post to Joby B. Johnson, a young ex teacher from Center township. Critics say Jesse Cox offered lower fees but backs the Democratic ticket, while Johnson backs the Republican. They argue better candidates exist but political loyalty influenced the choice. Republicanism is framed as a tax.
The Missouri born congressman Bland is portrayed as plain and unpolished. He is described as short with slim hands, a thin nose, and a nasal voice, wearing a homespun look though his clothes are not strictly so. A tireless worker, he rises at dawn and keeps late hours due to farm life memories.
The Democrat offers new county subscribers a special rate of 75 cents in advance for a period through November 15. Clubs of 10 receive the same term at 50 cents each. Encourage neighbors to form a local club and subscribe now.
Officials and leading employés of the Louisiana State Lottery were arraigned in U S court under anti-lottery postal law indictments filed across states from Massachusetts to Texas. Other items note smokeless powder for the army laboratory setup at Frankford arsenal, cabinet talks on the Behring question and modus vivendi, the fire-destroyed steamer Belmont near Wabash, and the bark Inverroachs abandoned mid ocean with expected losses.
March 9. Rood Williams, a farmer, killed himself after years of alleged harassment by the cordage trust that blocked his paper twine business venture. Friends say pressure drove him to desperate measures.
Long docket of petitions and bills across March 2 to March 8 1892. Senate actions include contest rulings on Idaho seat and Berne patent protocol, with pensions grants in private bills and military relief measures. House activity covers eight hour law amendments funding and memorial observances, plus various pension and relief bills and a Cincinnati pavement reimbursement request.
The Great Western Corridor express for Oxford debuted from London on Tuesday. The imitator of vestibuled American trains features a closed passage along one side of the coupes, lavatories, a library, and a smoking parlor. Steam heat supports journeys at about sixty miles per hour.
Washington reports Mr. Springer improving slowly on Tuesday morning. In Cincinnati John W Geny a tobacco broker was found dead after a family quarrel with three head wounds and a broken skull. He died at the hospital accusing his brother in law John McCay of the crime. In Franklin Pa Miller and Sibley sold Electioneer stallion May King 2 28 1 2 to A Smith McCann of Lexington Ky for 12000. Jay Gould gave 25000 to the University of the City of New York and 10000 to the Presbyterian Church Extension commission, keeping the gift secret per Rev Dr Paxton.
Wm A Losey, confidential bookkeeper for Mallison Brothers & Co in New York, is jailed on embezzlement charges after a two year scheme. He allegedly diverted 31702 dollars to cover losses from policy shops while winning 32803 dollars in similar play, totaling 64006 dollars in deficits. Several policy dealers were arrested as investigations followed.
At Petrea two miles southeast of CoaLtoy Ohio a blasting powder can exploded after a pipe spark ignited it injuring miner William Evans and Mrs Christle fatally and badly burning two children. The blast happened as Evans spoke with Mrs Christle at her home on the Portsmouth line of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad. The incident left Evans and Mrs Christle dying and the children in critical condition.
Mr William Randall Cremer MP for Maggerston Shoreditch notes in a letter that petitions from 1,250,000 members of various industrial bodies and thousands of others favor arbitrating all disputes between Great Britain and the United States and will be presented to Parliament promptly.
Bridgeport Connecticut March 9 The will contest of Benjamin Berkeley Hotchkiss inventor of the Hotchkiss rifle and cannon began April 1888 and has been settled on an undisclosed basis. C A Hotchkiss filed for 1 4 million dollars and is believed to have received a substantial portion of his claim.
Dispatch from St Louis Senegal reports French force under Lieut Col Tumbert engaging noted Emir Samory and carrying Koukoura in Senegal by assault. Many natives killed. Samory escaped. Also dated items note a comet discovery by Prof Swift and widow of Admiral Semmes. Deaths from yellow fever aboard a ship and criminal trials underway in Alabama and Pennsylvania.
Lavelle, former county auditor of Washervon Indiana, is accused of embezzling about 18 463 38 dollars mainly through overdrawn salaries and misappropriation of school funds plus unreported liquor license revenue. His brother Mike and Burr Hawes await trial for arson and mutilating records. The case moves to Pike county for April 4 following a change of venue.
Washington March 8. Representative Kendall died at 9 25 Monday evening after an apoplectic stroke. He was in his fifty eighth year, born in Morgan county and educated in Owingsville academy. A former Confederate officer, he later served as county attorney and Commonwealth attorney before being elected to the Fifty second Congress. Mrs Kendall is with him as the family mourns the loss.
A dense list of merchants across Bloomfield Scotland Linton Dysart Dysart & Buhley Hamilton & Ferrell YH Hastman Linton coal and dry goods Phoebe Hunt Millinery Linton Supply Co G L Ambromovich clothing L E Bichin millinery H A Bedwell harness Friend Bros boots Eva Braefield millinery Haddon & Co J P McKissick Sima & Taylor Plateher & dir general merchandise Mineral City Owensburg Z Rush & Son Whitted & Beaty W B Mitchell W S Senty dry goods Jd W Skerd & Drugs Williams Bros Fields & Strosnider hardware P Lehman Marco General Merchandise
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