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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
6
The Bloomfield Democrat proclaims itself the only all home print newspaper in the county with double the circulation. It invites advertisers to check subscription records and notes business letters should go to the newspaper, with a yearly price of 1.50 and second class postal status.
The notice explains subscription dates, advance payment requirements, and payment handling. It warns against stopping papers for nonpayment, outlines credit policy, and states bills are due every Saturday. It notes noncounty subscribers must pay in advance and will be stopped at the end of paid time.
The phrase describes Tannerism as a persistent political influence, lingering as a dark cloud over the current public discourse and party dynamics. It characterizes the issue as a stubborn, defining factor shaping voter sentiment and leadership debates.
The article critiques protectionism, cites Indiana judge nominee William Henry Harrison Miller for the Supreme Court, and notes Andrew Carnegie’s wages argument. It quotes Jos eph Medill urging farmers to demand tariff reform, arguing relief will come with a new deal and lasting prosperity.
The Indianapolis Sentinel traces railway mail service demoralization to civil service reforms and cites official three month totals of 2434 removals resignations and dismissals under Harrison, surpassing Cleveland era figures. It cites JOLEYN MEDILL praising English tariff protection and opposition to tariff cuts observed during his UK trip.
A vocal demand argues against tariffs and for reform to reopen markets. The speaker claims nations hoard resources and proposes moving capital and officials to the United States to do business under the Stars and Stripes.
Authorities report two counterfeit operations, one near Indianapolis and another in Orange County. Leader Reynolds, an ex-convict, ran a $10 gold piece scheme from Lucas house with a hidden tool set and $4,149 in money. Henry Crow led the Orange County group, confessions implicated several suspects including a 13 year old, and four to five still-at-large.
The Bates House hotel in Indianapolis suffered a major blaze at noon with flames and smoke driving guests from dining rooms and balconies. Firemen could not control the fire quickly. many tenants escaped via balcony ladders. Painting losses are estimated at about $30,000.
In LaGrange County Indiana Saturday night a shooting and self inflicted wound occurred at a hotel run by Mrs. Warren. Mrs Driscoll, dining room girl, and an unknown man were guests. Driscoll allegedly shot his wife then killed himself. another version says Baker fired the fatal shot. The prosecuting attorney conducts inquiries.
Mt Vernon Ind reports the death of Professor George T. Rice an aeronaut with Wallace & Company circus in Evansville. During a public ascent about 2 pm he descended by parachute into the Ohio River below the city became entangled in parachute ropes and drowned. He had just stated that it was his one hundredth ascent.
Far flung items include Allen Sexson charged with forgery and perjury in Franklin. Lafayette mourns William Murdock at age 3. Viola Miller dies from a falling cornice in Brazil. George Cutsinger arrested in Franklin over a 1535 murder claim. Greensburg court grants seven divorces. Jeffersonville hunter injured by a gun explosion. Ruth Wells bequeaths $50,000 for a blind asylum in Fort Wayne. Hettie Wilson, 6, marries Morgan, 52, for a $5,000 wife payoff. Driscall shoots wife and self in Wolcottville. Charley Komus fatally burned in Richmond. Lexing ton farmers organize to curb horse thefts. Fire nearly destroys Dunkirk Maryland. Catholic Brest case of Father Boyle convicted of criminal assault, death penalty set for Nov 23.
New Orleans report details the Ouachita steamer Corona's boiler explosion ten miles above Baton Rouge near False River. Forebodingly, about forty aboard were lost or drowned as the steamer sank swiftly. Capt. James O Neil and the City of St Louis assisted survivors. Names of dead and injured listed. causes undetermined. The Corona had just left dry dock after repairs and was valued at 20000 dollars.
In JAMBOREE KENTUCKY a new clash in the Hatfield McCoy feud leaves at least three dead. The shooting occurred during a wedding at Peter McCoy’s farm as John Hand and Miss McCoy prepared to wed. The minister was wounded fatally not identified. Local residents reportedly hunt the perpetrators.
A gas explosion at the Allis gas well, about ten miles southeast of Kokomo Indiana, killed Rev Cora Moorman age 64 and fatally wounded John Hogue. Frank Larne was leg injured and Hiram Overman badly cut. The Diamond Plate Glass Co owns the powerful well.
In Lincols County a family feud between the Bruiniicht and Hall factions erupts after Floyd Dingess, husband of a Hall girl, quarrels with his wife. Dingess is shot by the Hall brother. Bransfield retaliates, fatally wounding a Hall. Bransfield and wife die. George Dingess, brother of the deceased’s wife, is shot through the bedhead.
The U S district judge reverses a plea by Handy & Company in the Paton Atkins case. Seizures of the sealing schooner Sun Lew at Sitka and 377 sealskins were upheld and orders extended to Drake’s Bay and Puget Sound, applying to similar vessels seized in Behring Sea and this year’s cases where prize crews ran away. The decision affirms revenue officers and court orders as binding in American waters.
A Pittsburgh firm uses an immense hydraulic press to manufacture steel railroad ties at one per minute for the Chicago and Western Indiana railway. The invention promises a smoother, quieter track with less vibration, and an annual saving estimated over 300 dollars per mile.
A northwest gale on Lake Huron and Lake Erie caused multiple ship losses. Seamen Thomas Rowland and Thomas M. Wisher died near Sand Beach and the Wend the Wave cook drowned near Detroit River. Vessels ashore or sunk include Rhoda Emily, Lady Franklin, Magruder, Glasgow, and Wend the Wave, with several boats reported total losses.
In Bowie Texas on a Methodist Episcopal church ceremony Rev Yelton united Williams and Mrs Barnes in a long awaited marriage. The couple, once lovers separated by family objections and later remarried elsewhere, reunited after forty years and will reside in Texas.
The case in Aerens New York County tests the constitutionality of an electrical execution law. Judge Day rules the law constitutional and remands William Kemmier for execution by electricity at Singers prison. The report notes Kemmier murdered his mistress Tillie Zieveler with a hatchet after a brutal spree.
A minister announces a two month trip to Palestine with plans to visit Bethlehem Nazareth Jerusalem Calvary and other holy sites to aid education and his life of Christ writing. He seeks elders and congregation consent and mentions possible sermons in Rome Jerusalem Nazareth Bethlehem Bethany Samaria Joppa Athens and Corinth.
Election day in Indianapolis showed little interest with light voting. Returns indicate Sullivan, a Democrat, winning by 600 to 700 votes. Republicans and Democrats split aldermen seats with narrow margins. Private Honolulu letters note rising discontent over annexation and British influence. In Chicago, four more jurors joined the Cronin murder trial, eight total, as defense challenges continued.
Market notes show fluctuating prices for wheat and corn in Cincinnati and Chicago types. Quoted figures include wheat at various grades and oats, cattle, sheep, and hogs with prices from traders and markets in Toledo, Boston, and Michigan. no clear single outcome, but overall price ranges and assortments listed.
Cimbaco reports the Great Lakes yards will rush to complete 35 vessels totaling 67 330 tons and costing 4 653 800 with possible additions before snow. Bay City leads in numbers and tonnage, Cleveland strong, Detroit and Buffalo lag.
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