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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1893
Page
2
An advertisement urges immediate use of Dr Feuper's Kidney and Bidhuche Cure claiming early symptoms are stealthy and deadly. It promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back, claiming the remedy renews life and tones nerves despite fear of disease.
Bloomfield local newspaper note indicates edition under editor Om Moss from Bloomfield Indiana. Postal stamp shows city and date with typical 8 to 12 word header style of the period.
The piece argues Mr Cleveland faces charges from politicians, while voters who elected him accept such behavior. It notes Vice President Stevenson’s stance on office seekers, announces S Morse’s absence with Benjamin Eaton as interim editor, praises Capt. D. F. Allen as state tax commissioner, reports Paut Hannan’s guilty vote and fine, and condemns clemency calls as undermining election laws.
Obituary notes the death of Junge W. E. Niblack at his home after a three month illness from organic heart trouble. He was nearly one year old on the 19th, remembered as a truthful, public spirited and upright figure with wide respect. Editorial homage praises his professional career and community influence across the state and nation.
In Chicago on May 8 the opening night of the world's fair dazzled crowds at Jackson Park. Admin building and peristyle glowed with electric lights, torches framed the dome, and a mirrored lagoon shone under electric illuminations. Gondoliers and water views added romance as searchlights highlighted MacMonies fountain before 10 pm.
A Currasy May 10 story notes cheaper meals at local restaurants with no extra napkin or fork charges. Plates warmed, waiters polite, and food reasonably cooked. New menus printed clearly show prices while a polite note urges guests to read a proprietors announcement about price rules. Waiters must pay first for the dinner and then be paid in turn.
Several hundred gathered at Hotel Endeavor for a reception to New Englanders and Vermont members of the New England Press association. The temperance venue offered cold water banqueting with governor and staff among distinguished guests. Today the Vermont building at the exposition was dedicated.
Washington reports from the state department confirm Blount will replace Stevens as minister resident in the Hawaiian Islands. Stevens sails May 24 with Mrs and Miss Stevens and the body of a drowned daughter. Annexation supporters Bowen Sewell near Honolulu are said to influence island sentiment. Secretary Chesham notes the president disavows these actions. The executive also limits direct interviews for office seeking, citing burden of applications.
Washington May 9 President Cleveland may appoint a third assistant secretary of the treasury Scott Wike of Kingis is named for the post A wave of consular posts is anticipated including Russia Italy Brazil Ecuador Colombia Bolivia and Argentina a likely shift could replace Denby as minister to China with General Bragg of Wisconsin seen as favored to succeed the Democrat who served under Harrison.
In Dixon Illinois May 9 Major Watson and several workers repairing the dam were swept over the structure. Three men died: Robert Downey Richard Toban and Major Watson. The remaining workers were rescued.
A 1:15 AM collision at Lafayette South Street depot left four or more dead and numerous injured as Big Four train No. 12 from Chicago derailed a line of cars. Rescue crews battled fire and debris while track traffic resumed and investigators prepared to inspect causes.
Reports from Lafayette Anderson and Indianapolis cover a mob scene and jailings after a fatal shooting in Seymour. bond forfeitures tied to an assault case against ex priest Rudolph. Y M C A convention arrivals in Indianapolis. gas explosion deaths in Anderson. multiple local incidents across the state including a fatality in Mitchell and a burglary of news notes from Fowler, Rockport and Liberty with weather and public health notes.
Enana Rotman and Cornelius Sandlegange sailed from the North Park float for a row. The currant pushed the boat against a crib. when Sandlegange tried to push off, it capsized. Rotman drowned, Sandlegange survived but in doubtful condition. others offered aid at the scene.
Market notes show May and July grain and cattle prices, hogs, oats, barley, and cotton futures with openings and closings in Chicago and port markets. Circuit Court cullings report judgments, fines, jail terms, and damages including a $5,000 award to Dick Middleton against the E and I railroad.
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