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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1892
Page
2
Fragmented OCR describes remedies for stomach upset and breath issues. Mentions liver regulation and cleansing, with references to children and adults and a mix of garbled phrases about health and dosing. No clear events, dates, or persons are identifiable.
The Bloomfield Democrat notes it has double the county circulation and invites advertisers to examine subscription books. It lists subscription price at 1.50 per year and instructs business letters be addressed to the Democrat, Bloomfield.
The Democratic nominating convention will determine if William L. Slinkard continues as Prosecuting Attorney. The announcement states he seeks re election under party endorsement.
A quotation extols democracy as a sublime sentiment that unites liberty labor and property, elevates humanity, and expands sympathy. It praises equal rights and duties while opposing despotism, warning critics that the democratic principle has shaped moral intellectual greatness across history.
A call from the Greene County Democratic Central Committee announces a mass convention on April 9 to elect delegates to the county convention on April 12. It lists precincts with delegate counts and notes future meetings at Linton for nominating county officers and approving delegates to state and judicial conventions. Jopaz W.R. Lowry of Fort Wayne is praised as a candidate for appellate judge.
The Indianapolis News reports Gov. Chase faces virtually no opposition for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and is widely expected to be nominated by acclimation. Porter advocates in the area take the development as unfortunate news.
Vincennes San phrases protest against the McKinley bill revealing free list exclusions for fish bladders and catgut while woolen wear for workers faces a heavy 110 percent tax. The editor calls it discrimination deception and fraud against the poor.
Hon John Overmeyver of Jennings county is elected a Democratic state convention delegate. Republicans in his county chose him for the legislature and the legislature elected him speaker. He opposed tariffs that harm the masses, joining many readers who are leaving the party.
The text argues that free famine and free sugar dropped in price when the law began and calls for more on the free list. It claims Putnam county and Gretneattie incur per capita costs under different management and labels Republicanism as a tax.
Editorial excerpt from Vincennes Sun arguing Republicans oppose Gov Hovey’s 25 cent tax rate proposal while highlighting tax inequities between cheap cloth and silk. Banks and railroads align to defeat the law, challenging claims it oppresses farmers yet favors corporations.
The Washington Advertiser praises William M. Moss for his valuable work as a member of the State Central Committee in the district. The paper commends the Democracy of the second district for naming him and urges unity and continued effort until victory is secured.
The Democrat states it will publish one original cartoon in every issue after the election, produced at great expense by a leading New York engraver. The note declares superiority over Puck and other papers and urges subscriptions.
Juper Woods was confirmed by a margin of one with a Republican split and several absentees. Senator Peifur of Kansas, aligned with the Farmers' Alliance, voted with the Democrats against Woods. The result marks an indelible stain on the judiciary in the eyes of critics.
The message calls for organizing Democratic clubs in every township and holding meetings with speeches to educate voters about the Republican record. It argues that thorough information will persuade undecided voters and stresses the need for free discussion to counter misinformation from Republican papers such as the Non-Conformist.
H E Wapsworth of the La Porte Argus argues Republicans backed the tax law and governor Hovey approved it. The plan raises 18 cents per hundred with 6 cents targeted to asylums, totaling about 1.5 million yearly, and estimated 2.5 million will be raised to repay debt largely incurred by Republicans.
The 1891 total assessment is 1 259 807 899 with realty at 797 418 117 or 63.8 percent of the total. Railroads rise to 160 809 575 or 12.9 percent, while remaining private property drops to 25.3 percent. The shift occurs despite banks' deposits remaining resistant to the state board.
United States Senate and House proceedings compile March 1 to March 23 with petitions and bills on taxation, immigration, military records, currency, and public works. Notable items include pension actions for Civil War veterans, Sherman and Reed bills on banking and immigration, and county-level claims from Ohio and West Virginia.
The Senate has concurred with the assembly amendment to appropriate 300,000 dollars for the World's fair including a provision closing the state exhibit on Sundays.
A Tuesday incident at the capitol building caused a blaze in the house folding room store room and chief clerk office. Theodor investigation found many burning tools and about five to six thousand books burned at a per book cost of two to three dollars. Fire crews extinguished the flames.
The senate passed a multi part appropriation totaling 18.75 million dollars for Mississippi river improvements from the head of the passes to the Ohio, with allocations to river commission plans and specific stretches. Spending limits are set at two million a year for the first segment, seven hundred fifty thousand for the second, and one million for the third. News notes also report Venezuela's foreign minister denying a sensational Washington dispatch and a Russian gift to Captain Sargeant of the steamer Indiana, not yet delivered.
Report claims the Standard Oil trust will dissolve with a cash dividend and a stock increase. Trustees foresee 225 million in undivided profits to certificate holders, to be used to boost capital stock across up to twelve allied companies. A single transfer office will issue consolidated certificates to small holders.
In Ottawa on March 2, the House of Commons heard Mr Foster outline the budget and discuss Canada U S trade relations. Secretary Blaine held firm on including manufactured goods under MFN, ruling out discrimination against Great Britain while aiming for tariff alignment with the United States.
State Senator Osborn prepares to present to the state board of charities a dossier on 63 inmates at the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory. The report alleges long solitary confinement, water soaked leather flaps whipping, chains to bars or floors, and in some cases forced to bear a ball and chain. Some inmates are said to have driven into insanity and attempted self harm.
Reports include a dramatic recovery in Gilmer county West Virginia after a severe head injury to Doc Snyder, later joined by a Berni protest over Cologne Gazette free press victory regarding the Kaiser's Brandenburg speech. Also noted are a fatal gas explosion in Axensox Indiana, a railroad wreck near Fairmount W. Va with one dead four injured, Judge Nathan Goff’s oath in Baltic One, Prince Bismarck’s improving health, Caprivi retaining chancellorship, and open debate on the silver question in Washington led by Mr Bland with supporters.
State Statistician Pedle presents Indiana economic statistics for 1891 showing total expenses of 6,756,013 and indebtedness of 8,248,999. Circuits in 90 of 92 counties report, with 36,002 total civil and criminal cases, 7,644 indictments, 7,548 executions, and 1,899 foreclosure decrees.
The New York chamber of commerce resolutions back the Grant monument fund raising move. A cornerstone ceremony is planned for April 27, Gen. Grants seventieth birthday, with $550000 more needed to finish the project.
Independence Iowa March 23 C W Williams records a letter from Senator Leland Stanford expressing doubt he can match Palo Alto against Allerton this year for a purse of 10000 dollars.
Snowfall blanket eight inches deep in the city over thirty six hours with telegraph and telephone reports. The youngest child of George Carpenter in Howell county Missouri died of hydrophobia after a mad dog bite. A second child bitten then shows no symptoms. The Ohio habitual criminal law is ruled constitutional by a circuit court in CoumnEvs Ohio.
In Wasnixeton on March 2, Chinese minister Tsui Kwo Gin urged the secretary of state to press for an early response to China’s communications on immigration restrictions. He argues for a treaty approach and criticizes U S treatment as inconsistent with the constitution and Washington ideals, urging reciprocity and fair handling.
The Indiana Brotherhood of Street Car Employees passes resolutions to boycott the Grand hotel in Indianapolis. The dispute arises after the hotel allegedly discharged employees who cheered strikers during the late clash with the company.
An explosion at the Laclede Firebrick Co works in Cheltenham on March 22 killed bricklayer apprentice Joe Beckley and laborers Jno Dubuchy Larry Huzzy R Diedeke Morgan Inman. Fireman John Zeger was fatally injured.
In Manning Indiana an explosion from a gasoline stove in the baptismal font shattered the font and set a blaze to the minister Rev. Boles clothing causing fatal burns. The report follows other brief notices from Bismarck Illinois and Ottawa Ontario about illness and diplomatic representation respectively.
At a board meeting in New York on March 22 I B Hall was elected general manager managing director and secretary of the Dress News association board of directors.
Anita Baldwin daughter of the California millionaire Lucky Baldwin eloped with her cousin George Baldwin. In Cotenbes Ohio a newborn male corpse was found murdered on Fourth Street. In Aknox a month old baby was found murdered, head crushed, embedded in an ice culvert.
A report notes visits to bins for drug related services and discusses the treatment received, highlighting concerns about access and standards. Local officials consider policy changes to improve care and curb harm.
An advertisement promises permanent cures for female disorders and a range of conditions including weakness, headaches, and nervous trouble. It targets men with assurances of restoring vigor and manhood, claims pledge permanent cure for piles and epilepsy, and offers treatments for throat and lung catarrh, kidney dropsy, rheumatism, and related ailments with a focus on vegetable remedies and noninvasive methods.
All who may be troubled with dyspepsia indigestion Brights disease dropsy constipation epilepsy nervous debility and many other ailments are invited to call and consult Dr Man-O-Wa One of America’s greatest diagnosticians he can locate your disease without guidance Free personal and by letter consultation Treatment including medicines $2 to per month Frankfort Indiana
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