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Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1893

Page

2

Dollar of Our Dice Worth Now Hundred Cents

A brief item notes that the dollar of our dice is now worth 100 cents, reflecting a shift in value. No additional details or context provided.

Political Faction Critique Sparks Heated Local Debate

A local editorial condemns a group described as a know nothing organization and criticizes the Republicans for monopolizing county power. The piece argues such dominance breeds arrogance and warns of consequences for the community.

Local officials accused over gravel road bids in Jefferson

Editorial questions why the Jefferson County board refused the lowest bid for gravel roads and opened bids before noon, suggesting political influence. The piece criticizes the Republican majority and calls for tariff reform while noting the Voorhees bill and silver coinage shifts.

Indianah State Receives 80000 Fee for Baltimore & Ohio Startup

The Indiana state government reports an $80,000 fee for filing the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railway company articles of incorporation. The Democrat notes resident Joshua Jump is appointed internal revenue supervisor for the district. The piece critiques party politics and federal revenue service plans, predicting broader reforms.

Passage From The Nepeal Bily And The Recurring Prosperity

The author argues recovery of business depends on time and natural conditions not miracle cures. He criticizes excessive manipulation and praise of free trade and lenient regulation. Bulls and bears may swing in the grain pit, while the country gradually improves under recuperative powers.

Jockimy Neual Seraon Stock Exchange

Congressmen Cooper Proposes Tax on Greenbacks

A letter advocates taxing Greenbacks, arguing it would cut taxation by tenfold and curb bank exchange across states. It cites seasonal liquidity restrictions in Kentucky and anecdotes of loans delayed until after April, urging immediate enactment of the bill.

Cooper Kentucky Aprio Greenbacks Wade George

Editor of the Democrat Named Idiana Schools Supervisor

The Democrat editor was appointed on Tuesday as Supervisor of Indiana schools. The post pays 150 yearly plus daily expenses, and was obtained not by him but secured by Congressman Bretz and Senator Vorhees. The choice replaces six district supervisors with a single general supervisor in an economy move by the Democratic administration.

The Democrat Idiana Bretz Vorhees

The Election Wave Shakes Democrats Across States

The report praises Republican gains nationwide. Ohio leads with a 60 000 to 75 000 plurality and two thirds control in both houses. Town and Massachusetts swing Republican, New York backs the full slate, New Jersey shows gains, while Virginia Maryland and Kentucky stay in Democratic hands.

Onio Town Massachusetts

Old Goose Pond Reclaims Vast Marshland For Farming

A long read notes the transformation of a 10 000 acre former waterlogged marsh into arable land. Backers Short Ramsey and Hendren drain and tile the region, offering rent ready plots and promising soil suited for corn and cord crops. Local buyers urged to inspect at the courthouse and secure parcels before others take the land.

Qadant Sanday Hendrew W. W Mofettangg Sieas van Sivke Edersoy Shortland G. i. Headren Mlooiticid Thas Dand Coen Rumsey Hendren Court House Democrat

Where Lies the Fault in Drought and Downturn

A Koyansport Pharos analysis questions blame for the current economic slump. It cites Democratic accountability for droughts and cyclones, and Republican claims that overproduction and the Sir Kinley tariff law hurt manufacturing and employment.

Koyansport Pharos Democratic Party Sherman

Mourning Loudly Over a Demonetization Controversy

Jasper Courier denounces a supposed bargain among Cleveland Sherman Voorhees and Lodge as demonetization revived to harm labor and favor bankers. The piece claims the House debate will force longer debt labor, higher interest, and poorer times for workers, while the rebuttal letter calls the article false and untrue.

Cleveland Sherman Voorhees Jasper Senate House Lodge Moore Jasper Courier Cleveland Sherman

Marriage Licenses Granted to Weds Since Last Report

John W Axe to Retta Shepherd John Fry to Rvecca A Rocksberry Henry Folk to Rosa Bailey John W Bennett to Debbie Sinclair Ira E Adams to Sarah M Saucerman W W Dake to Emma Sexson

John W. Axe Retta Shepherd John Fry Rvecca A. Rocksberry Henry Folk Rosa Bailey John W. Bennett Debbie Sinclair Ira E. Adams Sarah M. Saucerman W. W. Dake Emma Sexson

Appointments Nod for Indian Service Leader in Bloomfield

M. Mos, editor of the Bloomfield Democrat, was named supervisor of Indian schools today. He had sought the internal revenue collector post but withdrew to pursue superintendent of the Indian schools. He is described as one of Indiana’s best endorsed candidates.

GC. BR. Faueksex Voorhees Faulkner Washington Wasrisaros TD. C Wr. M. Mos Bloomfield Ind Demorat Moxa Indiana

A. P. A. pamphlet and local notices in 1893 issue

A column features a 532 page pamphlet on the A. P. A. claims and pricing. Newberry readers ad for Crooks and Cushman store offers prices and prompt service. a medical ad promotes Vail's Catarrh Cure with a $100 guarantee. local Jefferson Township gravel road contracts awarded with bids and totals listed.

Newberry Youra Crooks & Cushman

Congress Debates Silver Repeal and Adjournment Motions

The report notes Congress moves the silver repeal bill to be considered later after filibuster attempts, Senate debates over circuit court siting and desert land payments, and adjournment actions. House and Senate pass a Chinese exclusion act extension and a concurrent adjournment resolution, with sine die adjournment at 3 p.m.

Senate House

Repeal Bill Passed Senate and Signed by President

The Senate approved the unconditional repeal bill by 43 to 82 after over eight hours of debate. The House concurred in Senate amendments at 2 50 p m and sent the bill to President Cleveland, who signed it at 1 25 after reading it aloud with Carlisle Olney and Thurber present.

Board of Commissioners Senate House United States Senate Voorhees Hinutox Washindton Cleveland Carlisle Olney Thurber WasitineTax Congress Kth Belknap Richardson Wilson West Virginia Finance Committee Sherman Ohio

Traveler Brigham forecasts Anglo Saxon role in South America

Brigham, the traveler and lecturer, returned from South America with observations on Peru Bolivia Ecuador and the Amazon journey. He argues descendants of Spaniards are decaying and that Anglo Saxons alone can redeem and develop South American nations.

Battle Ceres Mich Edward M. Brigham South America Peru Bolivia Ecuador Nuapo River Amazon Atlantic

Rare 100 Acre Farm For Sale With Improvements

One hundred acres of land for sale with a new five room frame house and splen did water, a young orchard and other good buildings. Rich land described as one of the county’s best 100 acre farms. One fourth cash and balance on easy payments. Inquire at Clerks office for details.

Lynchings, Fair Progress, Deficit, and a Massive Damage Verdict

Reports from Nashville and North Carolina detail four lynched Black individuals near Lynchburg amid barn fire suspicions. The North Carolina Negroes' State Fair showcases progress while officials fund grounds and a state aid grant. In Indiana, Gus Marsh, a lawyer, is fatally shot after naming his assailant. a lineman suffers a near fatal electric shock. Washington coverage notes defeat of a deficiency bill and a progress summary of the extraordinary session, while St Paul records a record $28,000 damages award for John Nowak after ice damage at Northwest Cordage.

North Carolina Raneran Progresa St. Paul John Nowak Notwak Northwest Cordage Company Cordage Company

How's Your Liver and Health Claim Recitals

Health ad copy promoting Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy for torpid liver and related symptoms. Claims improved digestion headaches and blood flow with asserted universal satisfaction. Promotes the product as a perfect cure and general family remedy with testimonial language.

Simmons Liver Regulator

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