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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1892
Page
2
The Democrat claims double the circulation in the county and invites advertisers to inspect subscription books. It notes a business character and directs all business matters to the newspaper office, with a yearly price of $1.59 and mentions editor W. Moss.
The page lists several voters and names such as Jeptha Moss Sam N Fuller George Brander and John Workman alongside a note that only tickets cut from the Democrat will be counted. The fragment hints at a local election or ballot process with numbered entries and signatures.
The announcements authorize Willian L. Shliiskard as a candidate for re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney subject to the Democratic nominating convention.
The Greene County Democrats issue a mass convention call by unanimous vote of the central committee. Delegates from Bichland, Beech Creek, Center, Jackson, Taylor, Caen, Washington, Stratford, Stockton, Wright, Smith, Segersyp, Fairplay, Grant and other precincts will convene in Linton on April 12, 1594 to nominate county officers and select delegates to state and national conventions. The notice notes expected Democratic success in Indiana and mentions political figures and upcoming party activities.
The People's party will nominate a state ticket on May 26. The Prohibition state convention is set for the same day but may be changed.
Morse purchases the remaining stock in the Indianapolis Sentinel held by A Belford of Chicago leaving only one share with an aunt of Morse. He now holds a controlling interest in the paper after already owning most of the stock.
The Central Traffic Association authorizes a half fare rate for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with tickets on sale June 16 to 29 and return by July. For the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis the sale date extends from June 2 to June 25 as the return limit.
R T Burrey who has led the Democrat since last September retires this week to assume county assessor duties. The paper’s staff and readers praise his leadership and the paper’s prominence in the county. The issue notes staff changes and future plans, including road improvements and tax discussions.
Terre Mfaute Express reports Trustee Robert Brown of Fontand paid a citizen 30 for a cow killed by dogs. The board previously believed only sheep could be paid from the dog fund, but officials learned the law permits broader compensation by townships.
Report describes chaotic scene as Capt White is muzzled and heckled in a Republican state convention hall. Delegates surge over chairs while White denounces unfair treatment claiming no rights in the venue amid election talk and party clashes.
Governor Chase blends politics with religion in Hammord. He shifts from a Sunday pulpit sermon to a Republican club reception to secure Lake county delegates for the state convention. Critics may object, but the topic will be avoided by papers across the nation.
The memo argues Greene county should back Mason J. Niblack for governor and Newton Crooke for appellate judge, warning factional splits harm local unity. It notes Indiana's large convention, calls for harmony, and cites Axtell and Davis as potential rivals, stressing peace at home.
Center township Democratic club met to renew loyalty to the party. Byrd Combs chaired the gathering with 2B Fr. Stringfellow as chairman and George Sullivan as secretary. They condemned Republican leadership and defended tariff reform and civil service aims.
Dr William Paine owner of the Peabody hotel was arrested for employing Charles Wing a Chinese leper to prepare meals for guests. Health officer filed the action against Paine on March 15 in Pinnapeiewa.
Three people Annie Elle Medley her uncle J A Medley and Felix Ardette drowned while attempting to row across the Kanawha river at Charleston West Virginia on March 15. Licenses to wed issued include Isaac Vaughn and Mary Pope William A Cullinan and Sarah L Kling er John Lynn and Lucy Thompson James McKig and Jennie Crabbe Dara Dishman and Amanda Miller John O Conner and Mary McClung Henry Duhue and Minnie Berns Isaac Campbell of Stockton Township renewed Thursday.
A proposed convention hall to rise between Washington and Madison streets along Michigan Avenue features a 400 foot front, 250 foot depth, and a 50 foot height. The design includes towers with flagstaffs, abundant windows, a stage for 300, press desks, and seating for 840 in the pit with four additional 3,000-seat sections. Entrances on north and south sides permit delegates and press, while aisles and exits emphasize safety. Estimated cost stands at 24,000 dollars.
The piece cites 73045 paupers and an estimated 50 million lost or destroyed government paper money. It references Dr Chavs Epsox of New York arguing wealth rose from 16 159 000 000 to over 30 000 000 000 during the Civil War decade and lists ten wonders of America including Niagara Falls Yellowstone Mammoth Cave and Yosemite Valley.
Bourer county Pennsylvania reports a genius who dreams the correct location of oil wells. In Canterbury Illinois a resident uses a lamp chimney constantly for twenty seven years. Porritano Maine admires a man who has carried the same jackknife for sixty three years, resisting swaps.
The aerial sub aquatic projectile, Ericsson's long studied invention, will be tested at Fort Wadsworth with Gen. Schofield witnessing. It can fire from land or ship, carries 300 pounds of explosive, travels under ten feet of water, and is designed to destroy vessel armor. Tests include Pneumatic gun carriage and Seabury breech mechanisms next week.
A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Allison would require railroads to equip all freight cars with automatic couplers within a set time and forbid use of cars without them. A 60 percent vote among railroads will determine the standard type, with the Master Car Builders’ type as fallback if no agreement is reached.
Cattle trades show demand steady while hog futures hover near week’s lows. Grain markets list No 2 soft red winter wheat prices at 1.24 to 1.30 a bushel with corn mixed and oats firm. Regional exchanges report fluctuating figures across hogs, cattle, and grain futures.
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