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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1891
Page
2
The snippet shows M Moss as editor for a local paper in Bloomfield with a 1991 date. It mentions an all home print paper, a Democrat reference, and an annual subscription price of $1.50. The content appears to be a masthead and brief promotional notes from October 3 1991.
Fragmentary notice notes the death of Thurman on the night of the 17th in Columbus with political chatter about Easter 1899. It comments on McKinley’s large House majority and ongoing campaign activity in Ohio. The text is garbled but records a death alongside political references and dates.
A brief entry from the publica als News mentions Mr A C in connection with a Davisa matter. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local public notice involving an individual and an event or filing.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a campaign and a political context with unclear details about purpose or actions. The text references the Post and an order related to the sin or service, but specifics are missing.
Fragmentary text shows Tia contested remarks about his mother and references to articles and individuals who have known her. The incomplete lines suggest a public argument over attribution and sources.
A Baltimore and Ohio yard collision left several people injured with injuries ranging from slight to broken. The crash occurred as two trains entered the yard after hours of duty for the tower operator who admitted missing a switch. The coroner pledged a full investigation to determine blame.
F J Smith operator of a Mergenthaler linotype at The Commercial in Toledo set 47 900 ems of corrected matter in exactly eight hours on Tuesday night. The record surpasses the previous eight hour mark of 45 900 ems held in Brooklyn.
An article notes Henry, an aged veteran, will obtain his pension papers as of October 17, with records indicating government action toward his veteran benefits.
Laura Mikels, once confined in a state asylum, emerges as a central figure in a historical note, described as an unfortunate mother tied to the era’s penal and medical institutions.
Laura Mikels filed in Ozborn's court charging John G. Bullock with paternity. Preliminary trial set Bullock at $500 bond. details reveal Laura's troubled past at the county asylum and claims of a tramp as father, with strong public commentary on innocence and potential conspiracy for money.
The report lists marriage licenses issued recently including Henry J. Haseman to Mary A. Beazley Admiral PF Fields to Emma Graham and Wm Isom to Mary A Brookshire as of the latest notice.
Ottawa reports Premier Abbotts concern as sentiment grows for a political union with the United States. Loyalists and ex supporters of Sir John Macdonald back annexation, arguing it may avert bankruptcy after failed foreign trade efforts and US export restrictions threaten Canadian markets. Activists plan campaigns across Ontario and other provinces with many seats in parliament to decide the issue in upcoming elections.
Washington observers say Canada will press for no reciprocity conference while the Tory government remains in power. Ottawa liberal leaders visiting Washington report delays stem from Tory hostility to the United States. A Liberal victory is seen as clearing the way for a conference and warmer trade ties.
Washington reports Colonel C J Murphy special agent for the maize industry has reached Berlin to press German officials on using American Indian corn as a cheap nutritious substitute for rye bread. He cites cordial reception by Minister Phelps and claims samples of corn bread mixed with rye were well received and cost less than rye bread in the city. He believes tariff concessions could boost Germany bound corn exports and a strong future market.
Isaac Williams, oldest citizen of the county, died at his home one mile north of Mooresville on October 21 at age ninety-one. He had been totally blind for the past fifteen years.
Washington Ind October 17. The alleged county auditor Lavelle shortage and burned records dominate talk as examiners trace school fund misuses. A dynamite cartridge shipped from Chicago to Lavelle was opened at the freight depot. officials say he faced a plot to destroy the courthouse and records. Lavelle denies receipt, claims innocence, and says enemies conspire against him.
Five persons killed and fifty to sixty injured when the Omaha and Denver express crashed after striking an open switch near Monmouth Illinois. Engineer Emerson and a railroad traveling engineer died. carriages were piled and a passenger was crushed beneath the sleeper amid wreckage and darkness.
Bloomington reports the Monroe County grand jury is investigating a series of White Cap outrages. Luther Jones, a known young man beaten months ago, spent the day before the jury and described the case. Several county leaders have defended themselves as the inquiry continues with a grim prognosis for Jones.
Washington reports General Raum has not resigned as commissioner of pensions though he told the president he would resign if desired. He indicated retirement may occur next month with the president’s goodwill, while noting personal attacks weariness. London dispatch notes anti Jewish measures suspended in Odessa as emigration from South Russia declines.
A head end collision on the Panhandle near Mingo Junction Ohio left two brakemen dead and four postal clerks injured. The No 2 freight and the limited express crashed at 6 15 Friday morning on a three quarter mile track section between Mingo and Goulds stations. Bodies of William Marshall and Joseph Westner burned beyond recognition.
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