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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
2
Long column of political squibs and tax talk notes. Mentions Iowa corn yield estimates, Democratic confidence in Iowa, and Indiana tax law reforms. Critiques Greene county schools spending, praises new public safety leadership in Indianapolis, and attacks tax dodgers and anti tax organs. Several names appear in lists of people and offices.
In a heated exchange the Democrat editor challenges the Call’s editor over 1890 and 1891 land assessments in Stockton township. The letter accuses the editor of tax dodging, cites a 74 cent difference on 400 acres, and demands full disclosure of property lists sworn in 1890 and 1891 to prove the case.
The Call accuses The Democrat of misrepresenting W. Wolford 1891 taxes and notes a $25 bounty for proof of 1890 and 1891 tax figures. It argues real estate and personal property taxation shifts under the new law and defends farm tax changes versus other property. The dispute centers on J. W. Wolford & Sons and related merchandise taxes.
The Indianapolis News snubs President Harrison’s boast about establishing tin plate manufacture noting Americans do not pursue tasks to outdo others. It argues success comes from profitable work, not proving capabilities, and cites U.S. advances in ships and industry as evidence of pragmatic aims over rivalry.
The list details state election plans for November 3, naming offices voters will choose in Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia. It notes roles from constitutional amendments to supreme court justices and university regents and mentions legislative components in several states.
James Hughes was jailed in Princeton Indiana after a prohib tion meeting in a southwest county schoolhouse ended when he struck Johnson with a fence ticket, crushing his skull. In Washington Indiana Judge Herron sought a venue change to Pike county for the state against James C. Lavelle and A B Hawes on arson charges, to be tried in November. Human skeletons found.
Last week visiting Jackson township schools reveals strong attendance and interest from parents and pupils. Trustees praise teacher selection and effort while the Wright township reports encourage progress. A November 30 exam covers two months of work and Thanksgiving breaks reduce the week.
Alarm rises over alum and ammonia used as substitutes in baking powders. The piece lists powders and brands allegedly containing alum or ammonia, warns of harms for children and the weak, and explains why cheap powders replace cream of tartar. It notes a Scientific American list and mentions Calumet and Chicago brands with additives.
Explorations in Shiloh cave in western Lawrence County Indiana reveal a spectacular cavern with a 30 foot high chamber known as Wet Cave. Visitors report strange echoes and legends of eerie figures, but observers affirm the cave’s striking stalactites, crystal water jets, and limestone formations surpassing many famous caves. About a mile explored with routes to Salt Creek nearby.
Guthrie dispatch reports prairie fires across the Iowa reservation burning a ten by fifty mile district, destroying horses wagons and livestock. Several perished, residents burned, Cimarron river fire wipes out Cimarron village and mail carrier fatally burned. Loss near $100,000 with missing persons feared dead. A separate Guthrie note says fires burn grain hay and implements. a stage driver survives after a fifteen mile blaze and is severely burned.
A Mexico City special reports a rumor that the Mexican government will remove the duty on corn due to crop shortages and famine across several states. Flooded Chiapas districts are described as heartrending with hundreds at risk of starvation. Guanajuato bans corn export by decree. other governors may imitate.
The Rev Stewart McCoy of Omaha urged opening the world’s fair on Sunday in a Sunday sermon. He said opponents are one hundred years behind the times and urged support for the plan.
Secretary Blaine was at his desk at the State Department by 10 o'clock on Monday morning and spent the forenoon acquainting himself with the status of matters before him. Free mail delivery to farmers is urged by the Farmers Alliance and Patrons of Husbandry with petitions and letters advocating universal delivery. May Succeed Brice is a Philadelphia report that Harrity could replace Brice as National Democratic Committee chairman. Located by a Letter from Muncie, Indiana, a suspect in an arrest assault wrote home triggering his arrest.
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