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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1893
Page
2
The piece notes that Sen Davin B Hill has made thousands of friends in the silver contest and that even in defeat his supporters praise him as a good man.
Green B Kay former pensions commissioner ran as the People's Party candidate for mayor in the new town of Perry located in the Cherokee strip at a last Saturday election. Capt. A Phillipps of Center township dies, noted as brave Democrat and respected citizen. Gen Jas B Weaver criticizes current policy, credits Republican law enforcement, and praises repeal of the Sherman act as a backbone principle.
The piece argues strong support for the Senate cloture rule and applauds Senator Voorhees as a leader. It notes Democrat backing for the Wilson bill, cites health and age factors facing Voorhees, and lauds his endurance and intellect as a national figure.
A Raymond and Whitcomb World’s Fair special collided with a westbound Grand Trunk No 9 at Nichols Michigan. Three cars burned, twenty six dead and about fifty injured, all east of Niagara Falls divided between New York and Pennsylvania. Bodies charred beyond recognition, valuables recovered for identification by police.
Battle Creek, Oct 24. A list of identified crash victims includes Frank H. Smith Brockport N Y Charles W Van Dusen Port Dover Ont Mrs Charles Saxe New York City and many others. Nine bodies remain unidentified with several feared burned. Inquest began as investigators vow full inquiry.
Des Moines reports Henry L. Haupt, president of the Montana Mining Loan and Investment Co. of Butte, Mont., indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged mail fraud tied to a supposed lottery scheme. He is charged with using the mails to conduct the business.
A. B. Patter of Denver and Mamie Hall of West Virginia wed in TirFin O Oct 20 after meeting on a train from the world fair. Patter, an official of the Santa Fe road, plans to reside in Denver.
President Wilson of the board of health vows to vaccinate every person in New York City as the population nears two million. The ambitious effort aims to curb disease and protect public health.
Calcutta reports the Ameer of Afghanistan has sold by force ten thousand persons captured by his forces during the Hazera rebellion. The claim notes slave trading by Afghan authorities amid ongoing conflict and tribal unrest.
Ismanarponis Oct. 23 The supreme court ruled against Nancy Woodfull widow of a Rowan Merrill fireman seeking damages. The decision holds that city building owners owe no common law duty to protect firemen beyond statutes and ordinances, and that extraordinary events need not be anticipated.
Denver date Oct 21 survivors of a gulf storm seek relocation to Colorado or the northwest. Regis ter Childs of the land office is asked for lands available as 1 000 family colony. He notes Colorado hosts sites for 1400 families but would not grant absolute state land title.
A deadly blasting accident in Emington involves professional well blowers from Dwight Wisconsin. They prematurely discharged about 50 pounds of powder while dynamiting an artesian well, killing five, mortally wounding two locals, and seriously injuring three others. Several nearby business buildings were damaged.
Grant county grand jury indicts Anderson Hatfeld Frank Stevens Martin Adamson and James Lemon for first degree murder in the shooting of Abraham Stumph in a potato patch. Other items note Hartrop City shooting of Frank Geyer by his uncle and a lynching in Summerville Georgia.
John C Schuler a blacksmith living alone was murdered and cremated in his home Oct 24. No motive found. Schuler had been married previously but separated from his wife. In the same report a grade crossing collision at Curioaco Crossing injured seven people including six Chicago residents and one unidentified target with one possible death.
Senate discussions continued on rules and journal amendments. Treasury notes predict a current year deficit near 50 million. Voorhees proposed a cloture rule after 30 days of unfinished business. Potter amended the silver purchase bill. Executive session confirmed Van Alen as ambassador to Rome and Kilbreth as New York customs collector. House action included a joint resolution on 300000 in LDS Church property and printing bill debates.
Monday the Senate member Mr. Stewart Nevada gave notice of an amendment to the repeal bill. Consideration of the repeal of the purchasing clause of the silver act of 180 resumed. In the House the Senate amendments to the Rawlins bill aiding the Mormon church were agreed to and the printing bill passed.
Washington October 24 The silver Democrats after considering all factors decided to drop the fight against the repeal bill and allow it to come to a vote. The silver Republicans will not extend the debate and will let voting begin on the amendments before week’s end. Twenty seven amendments have been offered and many will not be presented.
A Cincinnati to New York telegraph summary notes Grover Cleveland's wealth shrinking from about 550,000 to roughly 250,000 since taking office. It states he moved investments to avoid influence on policy, and that his real estate yielded less income while stocks fell. The piece compares his actions to President Harrison's prior move and notes ongoing personal debts.
The Cincinnati market shows wheat at 6la62ige and corn at tl 4ne with cattle ranging from prime to common prices. Hog values span 3 40 to 3 95, while sheep and lamb figures are listed, and Ohio Pennsylvania wool categories appear with No. 1 and No. 2 prices. Receipts for the week and regional futures are noted alongside New York, Chicago, and other city quotes.
The Knights of Labor will discuss a plan to amalgamate every labor order into a single organized unit with a common political stance. Powderly champions the idea while Gompers opposes it, accusing him of selfish motives, as internal divisions across unions surface. Delegates from major labor groups will attend next month’s general assembly to debate pro and con and seek harmony.
Roanoke Virginia October 24 the grand jury reported nineteen indictments arising from the September 20 21 riot. Walter S Boone Edward Page and Frank Shepard are principal defendants with A H Griffin and J F Terry named as accessories before the fact. Several others are indicted for felony for breaking into a hardware store to obtain firearms. The jury commends the mayor for enforcing laws but questions officials guidance to withdraw the militia after dispersing the crowd and censures actions against the jailed black man Thomas Smith. They believe some shooting victims were riot participants.
CHARLESTON W Va Oct 24 J H Miller the oldest postmaster in the United States died at Gauley aged 88 He was appointed in 1852 by President Jackson and served as Gauley postmaster continuously He was a staunch Democrat
An old Chinese teapot engraving praises a slow fire triple pot method. It instructs filling with rainwater, boiling until fish whiten and lobster redden, steeping tea leaves, and savoring a pure liquor to dispel five troubles.
A reader offers home tips for relieved feet including cold-water soaks to restore warmth, air to feet in fresh stockings, and sea salt foot baths. Advice suggests avoiding immediate shoe wear after hot baths, drying thoroughly, and using alcohol to prevent colds after wet feet.
In Tracy City Tennessee Dr W F Pans proclaims Simmons Liver Regulator a reliable painless remedy for constipation head aches and dyspepsia. He calls it the best family medicine on the market and says he prescribes it with excellent results.
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