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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1889
Page
2
The Democrat claims the largest county circulation and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records. It directs business letters to the paper rather than individuals and lists a yearly subscription price of 1.50. The notice notes Bloomfield Indiana as a second class mail matter.
The notice explains subscription payments and renewal rules. It states the date after a name shows the paid date, requires advance payment, and warns that papers may be stopped for unpaid or late accounts. It notes county and out of county recipients must pay in advance and that credit is limited.
Quote questions whether citizens should be required to follow a school law as strictly as other statutes, prompting discussion on enforcement, rights, and public education policy.
Thirty cents for oats and sugar are cited as examples of farmer relief. The report notes Harrison allegedly urged Eli. C. Horniday resigned, with calls that he should be replaced, seen as a political move to restore credit.
A political controversy centers on Tanner being removed from the pension office as Harrison claimed during the campaign. The dispute highlights partisan tensions and governance concerns in the lead-up to the election.
A township resident can compel a trustee to use new school books by filing a writ of mandamus. The court will enforce this, and no one challenges this aspect of the law.
Gov Hovey pardoned James Devine on Saturday and freed him from prison. Devine, a Republican loyalist, shot a Democrat at a Washington rally last fall while intoxicated. the Democrat later died. He received a five year sentence from a Democratic jury on October 17 last year.
We fear editors of the Linton Call or Worthington Clarion or both may die soon unless they start a personal controversy with the Democrat. They are not jealous but crave blood and the Democrat should have suspended publication as soon as they began.
Trustees who allow any nonadopted school books risk bonds to those damaged. If a trustee fails to enforce new books, he must reimburse the Indiana school book company from his own funds. Only a few trustees would benefit by being required to pay at the Captain's office next year.
The piece notes about 18 000 black voters in Indiana and Harrison leading by 2 492. It cites 22 000 in New York with an 18 074 plurality, 25 000 in Ohio with 19 599, and Illinois with 40 000 and 22 104. It claims 95 percent of the colored vote supported Harrison, yet blacks receive little reward from victory and are described as kicking.
The Washington Democrat notes that a congressman need only reside in the state, not the district, prompting discussion among district Republicans. Wm Heilman of Evansville, living in the first district, is floated as a potentially stronger GOP candidate in the second district, a novel move for the state.
The Journal shifts from praising Corporal Tanner and Private Dalzell for blackguarding Cleveland to blasting Tanner for failing to fulfill promises and attempting a wide open pension policy, denouncing his folly and stupidity in the administration action.
A remark attributed to B. Harrison criticizes using apothecaries' scales for pensions, while the Sentinel notes Harrison urged Tanner to "be liberal with the boys," highlighting a clash between precedent authority and liberal pension policy.
The writer urges the Democratic party to unite behind a single county paper. Rival Republican papers split support and drain campaign funds, while Democrats have struggled to remain self supportive. The piece favors backing the Democrat if it proves the true survivor.
Closing Incitus Coal Mines Brazi Ind Sept 29 miners gather at Perth to urge No 8 to quit work Hundreds attend with speeches and a picnic The No 8 miners attend in a body Strikers propose housing food and eventual victory A majority backs continuing the strike Mine may reopen if the plan fails Mass meetings planned at Jumbo and Cardonia next Thursday to report on committee work
Coroner's inquest reveals a 9 year old boy prone to using matches caused a fatal blaze at the home of Mrs. Selee in Indiana Paris. The infant died in her absence as the boy held a burning paper to the baby's face while clothing burned, and he attempted to torch another child in the crowd.
Mrs Thomas Woods of Warsaw Indiana has begun an active war against saloons in Fort Wayne region by banning liquor sales to her husband ex county clerk. She smashed a costly mirror at one saloon and later destroyed a large mirror and windows at Rossueaus saloon. Public opinion favors her as she vows to continue until liquor sales to her husband stop.
In Garexhetp Indiana a gas war continues between the People's company and Greenfield Gas company. Both offer gas for 100 dollars per lot for all uses with payment of five dollars quarterly. Greenfield cuts monthly stove rates to half, heating stove costs eight dollars fifty cents yearly and a second heater one dollar seventy five cents.
Bud Orn a fireman at Ceevtins mills in this city was found dead at 7 pm Monday on a work bench in Hoge and Company saw mill. He had worked Sunday in the cerealing mill and his entry into Hoge and Company mill remains a mystery.
Jeffersonville Ind Sept 22 A genuine case of leprosy has been discovered here in Louis Drain The disease appeared two weeks ago and now the victim s face neck and breast are affected with one eye nearly gone
Telegraph items from Indiana report Rev Charles Woodruff of Boyleston eloping with another man's wife leaving his invalid wife and five children. Elza Thomas, a pioneer, dies at Moxton aged 83. Crawfordsville reports a $15000 fire. A widow named Bruce found dead in Aurora with a strychnine package in her room. Jeff Irwin of Evansville loses his hammer and is overcome by toxic vapor. Mrs Moses Fowler of Lafayette sues for her share of deceased husband property valued at 360000. George Small of Princeton shoots himself. Elmer Wilson's sawmill near Seymour burns, losses 6000 with no insurance. Billy Cattell's wife of Terre Haute pours oil on him during sleep. she had just been released from an insane asylum.
The Hlinvis Coal and Coke miners’ strike ends by arbitration. The company agrees to pay seventy cents per ton, a fair wage where the coal vein is four and a half feet thick or more.
Washington October 1 The secretary of agriculture and Assistant Secretary Willetts discuss a plan to publish crop reports via the signal office and Associated Press to ensure broad, impartial dissemination. The aim is to curb speculation and protect farmers from unscrupulous buyers.
The Farmers' Review reports a larger corn crop in present indications, with overall quality worse than 1888 except in Iowa Missouri Kentucky and Kansas. Nebraska enjoyed good early conditions but August heat and early frosts reduced later yields.
Reports on corn show a cold wet spring favoring cutworms in Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan and Wisconsin followed by a long drought in July August. Citations list estimated shelled corn yields by state with Minnesota and Dakota suffering rain, and overall 1880 crop projections based on 1888 levels.
Representative Benjamin Butterworth returned from abroad to a reception in Washington attended by about 3,000 people and 110 Republicans and others. Second Assistant Postmaster General Whitfield presided with Col. A. B. Worthington giving the introduction. Butterworth spoke mainly of his travels and pledged loyalty to the Republican party and current campaign effort. The Marine band under Professor Sona provided the music.
A World dispatch from Ostawa reports British Columbia witnesses expect the cruiser Rush to dock in Victoria on her way south. Sealing crews, furious over summer losses and skins confiscation, vow to retaliate if the cutter anchors. Militia ready to guard the Rush as tension rises in Victoria Harbor.
Blast furnace C in Carnegie's Brad dock steel works burned during repairs Thursday night releasing molten iron. One man missing presumed buried. six workers likely fatally burned. Captain W H Jones general manager injured. his condition could be fatal.
Findlay visitor Charles Kellogg asserts New York seeks a 1200 foot tower costing about 2 million dollars to outrank the Eiffel Tower and clinch a world’s fair site. Backers include Jay Gould and Russell Sage. Plans feature seamless steel pipe frame, triple pane glass, multiple elevators, and government observatory at the top.
The New York Ives trial jury disagreed with nine voting for conviction and two for acquittal while one was undecided. the defendant was not yet acquitted or convicted as the jury failed to reach a verdict.
Henry D. Lloyd recounts his visit to Spring Valley Ill where destitute miners received medicines from a New York charity. He describes starving children in Catholic and public schools, with many undernourished and underclothed and some begging. He cites relief only totaling $5.88 per family over four weeks and warns starvation will worsen as cold approaches.
Political tallies from Montana North Dakota South Dakota Washington and the Dakotas show Republicans leading in several races while Democrats claim Governor and legislative gains in Montana and Washington. Prohibition strong in South Dakota. Washington rejects woman suffrage and prohibition planks. Sioux Falls favors Pierre as temporary capital.
The body of 16 year old Miss Hood was found in a canal near Connersville Indiana. A blunt instrument caused a fatal head wound and her clothing was torn in a fierce struggle. A prominent local citizen linked to the case may face arrest as investigators pursue leads from the summer months.
Meeting of the General Executive Board of the Knights of Labor in St Louis on October 2 in secrecy. Debates focus on the Southwestern strike, Furlong endorsements, and political disputes within the order. Also notes the brig Emma Augusta wreck with crew saved, and oblique obituaries and postings from San Francisco and Washington.
A Montana fire caused extensive damage to multiple structures with losses estimated around 310000. Officials reported two injuries and a preliminary damage tally placing the event among the year's costlier blazes. Fire crews contained the blaze after hours of effort.
An old advertisement asserts Ivory Soap is superior to many white soaps that imitate it. It warns counterfeit products lack the distinctive qualities of the genuine ivory brand and urges readers to insist on Ivory Soap. The text cites copyright notice 18 by Procter & Gamble.
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