Bloomfield Democrat Elects To Explain Woes Of Populists
The Bloomfield Democrat notes dwindling popularity as populists wain and wail, reflecting political critique in Indiana letters to readers.
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1894
Page
2
Political shifts and weather noted in local dispatches
Eighteen inches of snow fell at Laport over Sunday and Sunday night. Texas elected twelve Democratic and one Republican congressmen. The Cook gang robbed a train at Blackston Arkansas on the 14th. Reep slated as speaker of the House with iron will to keep peace at home. The benevolent institutions pass to Republicans amid spoils scramble. Farmer's County Institute set for Dec 5-6 with Lewis DeVilbiss as chairman. Democrats defeated Tammany. a Democratic cleansing of competition and bossism alleged. A handful of U.S. Senators helped defeat the Democratic party. call for direct election of Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reep
The Silver Party Formed With Free Silver Policy
In the west a new political group prepares to organize named The Silver Party. Its platform centers on Free Silver and protection for American industries, signaling a distinct conservative economic stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Silver Party
Indiana Republicans push redistricting for legislative race
The passage argues Republicans will redraw Indiana districts for state legislature. The writer predicts a future law will prompt Democratic loss of control and claims federal election laws were repealed by the Democrats. The note asserts federal marshals at elections are unnecessary and cites Tuesday's election as no support for such a law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Kentucky Colonel Marries girl fifteen prompts scandal
Colonel Cassius M Gray of Kentucky, an 84 year old wealthy man, marries a 15 year old despite protests from relatives who feared an estate settlement. The piece notes opposition from family and hints at political sentiment about tariff reform without clear conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Gray
Kentucky
Senate bill relief shows benefits for Mc Kinley area
The passage discusses attention to people and relief from the current Senate bill, noting it does not alter Mc Kinley and that residents already feel benefits from the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Senate
Ballot Law Faces Republican Push to Repeal
The piece notes that Indiana’s ballot law may be repealed or weakened by the Republican legislature. It argues the system guards against fraud and ensures fair elections. Republicans opposed its passage and now seek its repeal despite its clear voter guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRF
Indiana
We have lost. Who wonders why and what next
The speaker laments broken promises of free silver and slow congressional action. He notes heated Senate debates and strong support for a fiery law, while criticizing some senators. He predicts the next House will be Republican with a likely split Senate and six Populists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Bank Robbery Ends in Shootout at Salina City
Three masked men robbed a Salina City bank using a Western-style method. After the escape, the cashier fired on them as they fled, killing one robber. The remaining two returned, shot the fallen companion, and rode away to silence him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina City
Kansas
Labor Committee Targets Railroads in Cleveland Strike Report
The Labor Investigating Committee appointed by President Cleveland targets railroad companies with strict scrutiny. It cites the Pullman Car Company methods in Pullman as ineffective for social and business aims. The firm reportedly declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend while accumulating $25,000,000 annually. The Railway Union aims for uniform wages across twenty four Chicago terminal lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pullman Car Company
Pullman
Chicago
Hard Times Undermine Governing Parties Says Wilson
Wilson argues that hard times expose a party’s weakness in power as unemployment and low farm prices strain the public’s faith. He warns labor and agriculture suffer, financial disarray follows, and protective policy shifts dependence from personal effort to government aid and congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer. Wilson
America
Congress
Elections Prove County Sufficiency Without Federal Marshals
The county demonstrates ballots can be held without federal interference and marshals. Republicans claimed marshals were needed in New York and the South to ensure fair elections, but recent results rebut those claims with Republican success in New York and the solid South breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
South
Missouri
Passing of the Populists in Indianapolis News
The editorial notes the defeat of Waite of Colorado as a national event, signaling repudiation of a national character and a typical Populist. It emphasizes the significance of a state’s repudiation and frames the outcome as encouraging for reform efforts nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Waite
Colorado
Populist movement condemned as burnt-out protest
The piece argues the Populist party failed due to its negative attack on property and monopoly, showing incapacity and overreach. It notes its origins in anti monopoly anger, its undoing in Colorado, and its limited, indirect influence on reform. Redress may come as old parties regain sight of real grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Castoria Ad Phrase Recalled Across Stages of Life
An old advertising line traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood showing continued reliance on the remedy. The nostalgic slogan evokes repeated use across generations and stages of a woman’s life.
For Sale 280 Acres in Greene County with Buildings
Sale notice describes 280 acres of upland in Greene county, 100 acres meadow, 240 acres cleared with buildings and an orchard. Terms require $500 down and five annual payments of $500 at 6 percent interest. A big bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Boiler and engine sale with saw mill equipment
One 40 HP boiler and engine and saw mill complete. Boiler and engine as good as new. Good edge and cut off saws, and two line shafts with pulleys, price 550. Also a 25 HP boiler and engine with grinding outfit for corn and cob meal, price 200. Call J. W. Arthur, Newark, Ind. 28m3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Arthur
Newark
Ind
Mrs William Hoover Seeks Help from Favorite Prescription
Mrs William Hoover of Bellville Richland County Ohio describes intense female weakness relief after trying three doctors. She followed Dr Pierre s Favorite Prescription instructions and used eight bottles, regaining strength to perform family tasks for five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willtiam Hoover
Bellville, Richland Co
Ohio
Correspon dence: What the People Have to Say
Full report of births deaths marriages accidents local news and personals across town including community notices and brief items from readers. The section compiles diverse social happenings and everyday events without extended detail.
Town Notes and Social Happenings In Tulip
Winter arrives as residents share visits and events. Jane Killinger visits Mary Terrel and Grace Herr returns from Worthington. Thad Miller the organ agent gives music lessons. Fred Wood family from Missouri arrives and settles in. Harlem Oliphant’s funeral held at Union with large audience and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wood
Missouri
Baby Hazel
Harlem Oliphant
Union
J. F. Oliphant
Loans on improved farms from Slinkard & Hendren
Slinkard and Hendren advertise loans on improved farms with eastern lenders offering 6 percent interest on amounts of 1000 dollars and above and 6 percent on 500 dollars and under. They also provide first class abstracts on short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slinkard & Hendren
Local notes and society items mixed with brief city news
The column lists assorted city items including staff changes at Wolford, a new office occupancy, diphtheria reports, sermon notes by Rev Spear of Indianapolis, a shooting report with few details, remarks on Derrick Haseman a Jeffersonian Democrat, visits by Miss Lillie Cravens, moves of Walter Wills and family, school progress under Prof Freeman and Ass’t Supt Elrod, diphtheria losses of H G Striedemier family, a Halstead lecture on Fun on the Farm, and catalogued testimonials for Ely’s Cream Balm noting catarrh cures from Marcus Geo Shanty Rahway and Oscar Ostrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear
Indianapolis
Church of Christ
Derrick Haseman
Lillie Cravens
Worthington
Walter Wills
Gus Tappert
Freeman
Elrod
H. G. Striedemier
Dipthera
Halstead
Evansville
M. E
Ely
Marcus Geo. Shanty Rahway
N. J
Oscar Ostrum
Warren Ave
Chicago
Ill
Winter Charms and Local News From Hobbieville
Mrs Harriet Nellinger in poor health. School prospers under teacher George Sullivan. Henry Lutz moved to Ashcraft property. Joseph Freeman plans corn farming in Egypt next season. Miss Etta Foddrill visiting father Henry Foddrill. Isaac Cox went to Bloomfield for legal business. Mrs Dan Cox died suddenly and will be buried at Carmichael graveyard. Winter remains with us as family ties grow stronger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lutz
Ashcraft
Joseph Freeman
Egypt
Etta Foddrill
Henry Foddrill
Isaac Cox
Bloomfield
Satan
Dan Cox
Carmichael
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Dollar Reward
An advertisement from W. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by the remedy. It includes endorsements from local wholesalers West & Traux and Walching Kinnan Marvin vouching for BF Cheney, and notes the cure is taken internally and directly affects blood and mucous surfaces. Bottles priced 75 cents with testimonials offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
W. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
BF. J. Cheney
West & Traux
O. Walching
Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Republicans ratified at Rose Hill in Scotland
In Scotland the Republicans ratified at Rose Hill Thursday night. The Misses Mattie and Lora Summerville visited Odon last week. D 8. Miller and the Kid returned from Newberry after ratification. Rev Hogan preached for M E people. Grace Baker returned home to Beaver Falls Pa. The divorce of local politics saw Taylor township holding its own with a Republican trustee elected by 23 majority. Married Clinton R Dunn to Elfrida Burke at Rev McCormick’s. Dunn formerly from Charleston Illinois connected with Coalman Heading Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid
Miller
Newberry
Hogan
Bedford
M. E
Grace Baker
Beaver Falls
Taylor Township
Truth and Justice
Nervous system theory promo for Dr Miles Restorative Nervine
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine stressing that illnesses such as headaches dizziness and digestive problems stem from nerve center derangement. It touts cures for nervous debility sleeplessness hysteria epilepsy and other disorders and notes availability through druggists or direct order from the Miles company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Miles
M. D
UL. Y
Miles
Medi Ou
Elkhart
Ind
Poetic blessing for life’s path and legacy
A sentimental blessing urging to keep happiness bright despite shadows and adversity. It hopes for a life well spent and a world improved by their deeds as they reach life’s later years and golden sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden West
Bear Monster and Hunted Yukon Tale Finds Doubtful Weight
A hunter recalls a massive Montana grizzly he weighed with comrades and four dogs, estimating the beast at under 900 pounds. He questions reports of 1500 pound bears, noting large hides and multiple spring kills, while describing Bear size myths and hunting hardships in the Yak River region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Grigzly
Montana
Sale of real estate in Osborn estate proposed in Greene County
Nellie B Harris administrator seeks court order to sell decedent Charles A Osborn property to pay debts. Hearing set in Bloomfield Greene County Circuit Court on December 11 1894. Clerk: Franklin Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Greene County
Charles A. Osborn
Nellie B. Harris
Charlies A
Osborn
Merritt
Albert H. Osborn
Clarkson A’ Osborn
George Seyfort
Nelle B. Harris
Osborn Albert H. Osborn
Clarkson A. Osborn
Abtovs
Petitioner
Charles A.osborn
Circuit Court of
Greene Couunty
Sald Court
Bloomfield
Franklin Ramsey
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Blackston, Ark
Bria
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Farmer's County Institute
Lewis DeVilbiss
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Jane Killinger
Mary Terrel
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Letie Flory
Thad Miller
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el Inman
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Rev
George
Mattie
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Darky
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Canal Street
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