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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1889
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat claims it is the county’s only home print paper with double the circulation. Advertisers are urged to verify by reviewing subscription books. Subscriptions are $1.50 per year. paper entered as second class mail in Bloomfield Indiana.
The notice explains paid through dates for subscribers, requires advance payment, and states papers will be stopped if not current. It outlines county and out of county policies, credit limits, and bills due Saturdays.
Virginia returns show McKinney ahead of Mahone by over 45000 as Congress set to convene next Monday. Questions arise on Stropes case action by county Republican officials and the tariff party disaffection reflected by many Republicans staying home in Iowa.
A complacent judge in Benton County upholds the school book trust by declaring the school book law unconstitutional in a case described as a set up case brought in the trust’s interest.
The text notes higher oleomargarine quantities sold this year, more sellers, and greater domestic and international consumption. It argues the tax on margarine was not heavy enough, suggesting fiscal reforms are needed.
The Greene county Democratic and Republican factions clash over control of county trustees. Republicans press for strong candidates and mobilize voters while criticizing rival figures like Eli Hornaday and E R Stropes. The Carthage Banner editor was recently killed by an accidental gun discharge during paper business.
The article defends the Demokrat against personal attacks and criticizes the Kicker for demanding evidence of school fund loans. It notes Auditor Cox loan practices rely on sworn appraisals, with loans limited to half the appraised value and asserts responsibility lies with appraisers’ judgments.
The News defends trustee candidate Jacob Groves while criticizing a rival card by Mr Johnson. It asserts Groves is capable and pledges Democratic support if Groves is the choice, while suggesting Moore's influence aids re nomination. Cass and Taylor township politics are in dispute.
The passage records a spat where the News accuses Judge Briggs of insult and the editor counters with crude language about Briggs. It questions whether Briggs even called the editor a fool and suggests the clash reflects poor taste and low intelligence.
Logansport figure Daniel Baldwin, a progressive Republican and former attorney general, calls for slashing the war tariff by at least half. He argues Grover Cleveland and a Democratic Congress would cut rates in 1893 if Republicans fail to act now. He is praised as a strong, clear-minded party leader and a Pratt nephew with broad market insight.
A verse about a sad man in the crowd who mourns Ben Harrison prospects after election shifts. It notes his fear of prices for grain and livestock, ruined hopes, and a plea to reform and vote differently. Published as HoosER in Salem Indiana on November 15.
Clerk Ramsey issues new licenses including Joseph Vaughn to Nancy Pope Thomas Townsend to Ettie R Cochran Zuingias L Wilson to Mary KE McDaniel J W Kirk to Angie Crockett Willard Osborne to Emma Sullivan John G Gilliland to Ella G Hulse Orvat Ham to Dilla Wills J M Harrah to Mrs Aga Klinger.
Fifty acres of land in Grant township offered at a bargain with easy terms. Advertiser S. W. Axtell invites interested buyers.
Good location and growing town offer a sale of a drug store. For information inquire of Wm. M. Moss in Bloomfield.
A massive blaze swept Lynn and nearby towns, destroying 296 buildings and causing losses estimated between 5 and 10 million dollars. Fire began in Lynn on Almont street and spread rapidly amid strong winds, with 8000 homeless and numerous factories, banks, and churches burned. Boston and Lynn officials coordinated aid as soldiers guarded debris and relief served hot soup to victims. experts compare it to the Boston fire of 1872 and predict a phoenix-like recovery.
Reports from Nantucket detail the loss of the steel barkentine Santiago after a fire off Nantucket. Only two passengers were aboard when a burning steamer was sighted thirty miles away. The A. D. Fuller from Liverpool reached quarantine, sharing the tale of the disaster with officers and passengers rescued from the Santiago.
Hon. George H. Pendleton former United States minister to Germany died in Brussels Sunday night after years of family tragedy and public service. Born 1825 in Cincinnati he served in the Virginia era Congress on military affairs and Ways and Means and was McClellan ticket vice presidential candidate in 1864.
November 27 Ebwaed, Ind. A brutal attack by four assailants in Myerly’s home left him insensible, torn and beaten with switches and boards. Prosecutor Wood vows swift court action, suspects said to be local toughs, with Myerly slowly recovering and proceedings to begin.
Jeffersonville reports the county attorney filing suit against Col J W Ingraham and his sureties over funds he held as city school board treasurer for fifteen years. He borrowed to build the high school claiming $20 000 available though likely short that amount, risking school fund loss as none of his sureties seem solvent.
Crawfordsville Indiana reports June Byers, a Black man with a prior larceny term, was caught burglarizing the Ninety-nine Cent store Saturday night when he walked into a trap set for him. He had been released from prison only months earlier.
Ella Wasserman indicted for assault with intent to murder over the Wasserman Leeds case in Laporte. Insanity defense planned. Miners to work in Clay County as John Sharp dies from a fall in Valparaiso. Fire destroys Wilson McCullough fruit works in Marion. Engineer James Wilson crushed in wreck near Argus. William Lanham charged with abducting a 10 year old girl in Vincennes. Patrick Murphy fatally burned in a Fort Wayne natural gas explosion.
A chaotic montage reports on trials, arrests, and political tensions. It notes a jail sentence for a corruption case, a conviction related to a desert incident, and attempts to press Congress for maritime controls. It mentions a failed cattle theft, a church cathedral offer, and an electrical accident in Hoboken.
A series of gas explosions and murders across towns including Pittsburg Pitts Washington Ul Owensboro Pine City Bonnin and Fairview left five dead and many burned or injured. Notable incidents include a boiler blast killing workers at Duquesne and a cabin fire killing three children. A separate shooting left multiple dead or wounded and a baby narrowly escaped harm. An expedition to Bagamoyo and shipbuilding orders were also noted.
Market review from Cincinnati and other markets shows wheat around 72 cents, corn near 30 cents, with mixed notes on wool, cattle, hogs, and lamb prices. It lists bids and asks for various classes including stockers, feeders, and Philadelphia and Chicago markets, plus December futures and cash figures.
A satirical poem envisions Uncle Sam using Ivory Soap to civilize Indians. It contrasts guns with domestic arts and presents soap as a tool to remove stain and ignorance. The verse predicts natives trading bows for fishing rods and burying hatchets as wisdom and worth rise.
A public notice warns that many white soaps counterfeit the genuine Ivory and lack its special qualities. It urges consumers to request "Ivory" soap and insist on receiving it, citing copyright 1836 by Procter & Gamble.
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