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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1891
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat reports a dispute over county superintendent charges and dates. It defends its coverage and questions the cadence of grading work done in Indianapolis versus Bloomfield, urging readers to seek clarity from officials. It cites changes to assessor timing and defends its stance on legislative decisions affecting veterans and road work.
The county superintendent should refund $44 for eleven days at $4 per day. The note questions refund of $1 252 for 313 days at $4 daily. It cites Axtell receiving this amount yearly for nine years and Lamb for nearly six years and asks if refunds should be issued.
The speaker challenges the Democrat party to name a final job where the people were fleeced that has been espoused by the Democrats. The phrase criticizes political accountability and fairness in county affairs.
Dr D G Jordom president of Indiana State University resigns to take a post at a Stanford endowment university near San Francisco the wealthiest in the U S His salary will be 11000 a year The Linton Call attacks Democratic party leadership and accuses editors of nonpartisanship Sugar bounty under McKinley law to take effect July 1 with 2 cent per pound for ninety degree sugar and fraud risks cited alongside inspector needs
The text argues that a bounty system will be costly and largely useless, benefiting only a small group of sugar growers and adding comic and burdensome complexity to the process.
The piece recounts the county superintendent losing twice in Judge Briggs court over pay for grading papers and manuscript work, with a note on auditor duties. It then discusses the Liston Call's opposition to a new tax law based on cash value versus profit. It argues taxes should tax profits, not property value, criticizing Terhune and defending change.
An exchange over a county superintendent’s pay reveals a dispute about per diem rates and where work is performed. The Democrat editor spent February 9–13 in Indianapolis lobbying against salary cuts while charging taxpayers for grading papers. he returned February 14 and claimed eight hours of “office work” at home, billing four dollars.
The county superintendent touts two years of improvement and asks praise over predecessors. He cites honors from the state association, licensure issues for teachers, and calls for stronger schools and better teachers, noting early handicaps but optimism for future work.
The Pieagsant Grove Lodge No. 2342 F. M. BA publishes eight resolutions opposing Moss for county superintendent. Details beyond the resolutions are not known.
Critics accuse the Stafford township lodge of poor leadership led by Mr West. The piece quotes resolutions with no punctuation and alleges lack of educated members and writing ability. It calls for specific charges about actions affecting teachers and school visits.
The Linton Call editor claims the DEMOCRT editor should be beaten in the county superintendent race. He outlines a strategy of personal assaults to ignite a party feud, driving factions to back Terhune's ally, then forming a multi-candidate coalition against them. He warns friends to beware the planned programme.
Texas Governor Hogg vetoes a legislative measure accepting the two cent bounty under the McKinley act. He argues the move would threaten state sovereignty and invite federal supervision of Texas industries, warning it would erode constitutional rights and corrupt governance.
County Superintendent W. M. Moss, seeking re election, accuses the Democrat aligned paper of bias and disloyalty. He cites past independent runs, calls for corroborating statements from local men, and questions party loyalty while defending his service to the county.
A Brazil Democrat editorial argues the proposed tax law harms the wealthy by reducing valuations and failing to assess hidden property. It claims the poor pay according to life necessities while the rich evade listing assets and seek value cuts. The piece condemns pretrial judgment and urges proof before verdict.
A 1891 protest from Pleasant Grove and Stafford Township calls for not reelecting William Moss as county superintendent. The resolutions urge trustees and local papers to oppose Moss, cite alleged unfitness and political influence, and favor a candidate with practical school system experience.
A challenger accuses rival of overcharging for days worked and questions voting support for Lamb and past officials Meera Axtell and Lam. The letter claims a $200 per year value difference in duties and asserts the writer did not charge for all days, noting a $20 portion of the bill.
A poem of parting and financial strain set in Dunning Nebraska with lines about selling the house paying debts and a mortgage due. The passage blends lyric farewell with hints of debt and a public notice style about licenses and examinations in March April and May.
Louis Bezinah famed lightweight fighter was mortally wounded by Frank Luger alias Kid Dugan in a George street house of ill fame. A shot to the back of the head and another to the arm felled Bezinah as Luger fired a fifth shot wounding a second woman. Bezinah survives the night, Duger arrested.
In Marshall county near Wheeling Newton Richmond a wealthy farmer killed his wife beheading her after disputes over a pair of scissors. The brother and mother were injured as he attacked them before neighbors restrained him. he is now chained and raving.
New York March 20 Mr Blaine and aides prepare for informal talks with Canada on reciprocity. Sir John Macdonald presses for a statement of concessions while Blaine stays immovable open to talks only if Canada offers a robust market for American manufacturers. Canada hopes to gain larger future concessions.
The British government formally accepts President Harrison's invitation to the 1893 Chicago fair. Lord Salisbury says a royal commission will assist British exhibitors.
The committee on ceremonies released an abstract of its report detailing the October 1892 dedication program. Opening Oct 11 features a grand military display with 10,000 National Guard troops and U S regular regiments. A tableaux program follows, then main dedication day on Wednesday with a 48-battery national salute and a procession for the president and foreign dignitaries.
The celebration includes a civic and industrial procession to illustrate all departments of industry and a grand dedication ball. On the last day Friday Det. 34 features military exercises. A tail end freight wreck on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois at Nast on Creek injures several trainmen, with Mrs. Belle Elson reported fatally hurt and other injuries among John Morris, George Neaghi, Mrs. R. R. Stream, J. W. Houston, and J. T. Vance.
The report lists widespread price ranges across commodities. Wheat and corn values vary by grade, cattle and hogs show mixed quality pricing, sheep and wool markets include multiple regional figures, and sheep exts command 5.50 to 5.75. Regional entries cover Boston, New York, Pittsburg, Toledo, and Cleveland petroleum products with notes on prices and quality.
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