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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1890
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat announces a change in its business staff. John T. Lamb joins as editor with W B. Maddock, a long time employee, moving to improvements in the newspaper mechanics. The paper notes carrier rival J. H. Seneff departs, undecided on future plans.
The Indianapolis Sentinel accuses the Republican Party of scheming in several states to overturn recent election results. It cites New Hampshire conspiracy to steal a Democrat senate seat, Connecticut efforts to defraud Democrats, and Illinois moves to deprive Gen. Palmer of a senator ship, arguing such tactics betray popular will.
A historical table tracks Republican seat counts across 34th to 52nd congresses, noting a decline to a low point not seen since the party’s founding. The data suggest the GOP is “pretty well dove for” as the numbers shrink from early totals to later sessions.
Simeon Davidson of Worth county Missouri sends a blunt allegorical letter to Bill about Henry Clay’s 1844 call for infant industry. He portrays the infant as a metaphor for government support that has grown strong and powerful, resisting relinquishment and prompting anger toward supporters.
Report from Pine Ridge South Dakota dated November 26 describes 200 lodges of Roebud Indians raiding settler homes near Porcupine Creek. Settlers had fled a week earlier leaving behind goods and stock. General Wheaton with four companies from Fort Omaha reached the camp to assess the situation.
Fort Sur. S. Dak. Nov. 26. Reports say bands from Grand River Cheyenne Rosebud and Pine Ridge agencies massing for stand against Gen. Brooke's troops. War paint armed with Winchester rifles and ponies move southward toward a wooded point on the White River ten miles above the south fork mouth. Squaw men flee camps, revealing Sioux secrets amid threats of death and exclusion from ghost dances.
Gen Brooke telegraphs the war department that Cheyenne river Indians have discontinued the war dances. Other reports are encouraging and indicate troubles are fading. Agent Cooper at Pine Ridge says the turbulent element seems restless while the loyal are quiet and satisfied and military presence has a good influence.
A morning paper reports Buffalo Bill has a commission from Gen. Miles to go to the northwest Indian scare area. He left Tuesday night with Frank Powell known as White Beaver R H Haslan known as Pony Bob and John Keith of North Platte Neb for the mission whose exact aim is not disclosed.
Miss M C Collins reports from Grand River Dakota on November 15 that Sitting Bull leads a renewed sun dance. Warriors dress in war paint, women join in feathers, dancers go into sacred tents to be made wakan. Collins warns of war talk and a threat to military arms.
News from Jackson Mississippi dated November 26 reports a threatened race riot at Brownesville after a negro man attacked a white youth in a store. Warrants issued, crowd formed, threats to burn the town and kill whites. Sheriff Hardin departed for Brownesville as armed groups prepare for possible clashes.
Washington reports Blaine replies to national exposition commissioners that state department aid to foreign exhibitors is withdrawn if considered partisan. He states the department will assist only on official request. The note comes after objections by some board members at Chicago on November 25, 1890. The Irish patriots case follows with Dillon O Brien and others sentenced to six months each for conspiracy on Smith Barry estate. Inner details specify concurrent terms for Bebertines.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 22 1891 the jury returned a guilty verdict against Reverend William F Pettit for murdering his wife with poison and imposed a life sentence. Defense plans a new trial while Pettit mourns his verdict amid courtroom turmoil.
Benjamin Penhallower known as Mrs Partington dies at 76 in Chelsea after long rheumatism and heart disease. Gen J S Clarkson ex assistant postmaster general gravely ill in Asheville with pneumonia. Sidney Dillon named president of Union Pacific succeeding Charles F Adams.
Washington dispatch reports nearly all Fifty-first congress members arriving ahead of a quick session. Major issues include pension appropriations, free coinage efforts, apportionment and elections bills, and Mormon franchise legislation amid party maneuvering and looming vetoes.
A long list shows Simeon Smith and many others from Newark Robinson and other towns visiting Linton. Items mention judges, lawyers, teachers, farmers, and local officials visiting or staying, with Thanksgiving references and political affiliations noted. prowad reads like a social ledger of town movement and notable locals.
Witness my name and the seal of Said Court affixed at Bloomfield on the 18th day of November A D Isto, Franklin Ramsey Clerk.
Lige Malott shot his wife at her home near Petersburg Ind then killed himself after wounding Will Jones last spring. He had dodged officers since spring and was later found dead with three self-inflicted chest wounds and one head wound. the wife survived with two sons.
The State of Indiana rel. William and Murtz files a foreclosure action in Greene Circuit Court for February Term 2 91. Plaintiff by William Hutltz attorney submits complaint and affidavit by William L. Sinkard asserting defendants America Montgomery and Montgomery are nonresidents and necessary parties to the tax foreclosure case.
At Martinsville Indiana thursday night three men forced George Lanfair from bed and assaulted his wife while the third man fled. William Chamberlain of Indianapolis and Charles Williams of Martinsville were arrested Friday morning. a third assailant was not yet captured amid lynching threats.
Notice of Administrator's Sale for the estate of Absalom Darton deceased. Real estate in Grant County Indiana described as the undivided two thirds of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter in section eleven, township eight south, range sin west. Purchase money one half cash and half in six months, interest at 9 percent, secured by mortgage on premises and personal security. John O. Bordpank, Administrator.
Commodity market notes show assorted wool types and prices, with merino and delaine values cited across regions. Wheat and corn futures edged mixed with No. 2 red winter wheat for December delivery and souring cotton and livestock quotations not detailed.
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