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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1893
Page
2
A mixed column reports local notices and political chatter. Prince Hismarck’s health worries the family while Congress debates binding twine on the free list and personnel shifts in state and federal offices. The piece reiterates Republican blame for economic woes and calls tariff and financial reform toward repeal of McKinley and Sherman laws.
William McKinley Jr and Renton McMillin debate the Mills bill. McKinley argues labor in England is paid less than in France and Germany despite England having no tariffs. McMillin counters with higher wages in England under protective tariffs.
George A. Macbeth of Pittsburg glass says he will testify before Congress to show how the tariff harms the glass industry. Thomas B. Atterbury notes Andrew Carnegie’s indifference to McKinley tariff or free trade. David B. Oliver urges swift tariff change to aid labor and capital.
A Bloomfield Town column defends local merchants against mischaracterization. It notes Bloomfield hosts two strong web stores, two dry goods shops, and a combined dry goods and grocery store, praising merchants and urging fair advertising support from the community and press. The piece calls for an apology to Bloomfield from The News.
The text discusses a large territorial area described as longer than several states and larger than Delaware, New York, and Vermont in various measures. It notes the domain will pass under civilizing influence and be devoted to agricultural use, per the President's proclamaton.
The article discusses fiscal policy debates on gold and silver standards, analyzing historical coinage, legal tender status, and the impact of the Sherman and Bland Allisson acts. It notes the push to repeal the silver purchase act while preserving full legal tender status for silver dollars, greenbacks, and Treasury notes.
Columbian souvenir coins fail to bring profits and are returning to the Treasury in large numbers, along with other subsidiary coins, for redemption into Treasury notes.
Greene County commissioners faced bids for county stationery as Lamb and Maddux offered to supply all needed books and bonds for 1090 dollars while Sentinel Printing Co proposed 975 dollars plus extra for election papers. the board rejected earlier bids and debated including binding and bonds, citing prior high costs and need for comprehensive supply.
A Clay County grain theft wave ends with the arrest of Dudley Stewart, alleged to be behind multiple barn robberies. Police traced suspicious actions to a load of seed, leading to his capture and confession. he remains jailed.
The Conrad brothers who previously punished a Harrison County crew and have since been on the run from a mob were seen in Leavenworth on a Saturday, consulting with attorneys.
Indianapolis observers report a streetcar strike on College Avenue yesterday afternoon causing heavy disruption to fair and race crowds. Two conductors were discharged for overcharging and rule violations, with workers refusing to move cars until reinstatement hearings. Leaders of last week’s railway strike were discharged, but public sentiment favors the company and no further action is expected. An affidavit accuses a conductor of charging double fare.
Reports detail a scathing sermon on church creeds by Rev Frazer sparking clashes with Rev Sweeney and fears of a personal confrontation. Separately, Anderson sees a nonunionization move at the American wire and red mill, prompting 3500 workers to protest alongside Amalgamated lodges.
Disjointed notes reference figures such as Richard M. Woolley, Frances Willard, and the Duke of Connaught. mentions cholera deaths in Romania, a Chicago brewery robbery, a railway disaster inquiry, a White House birth, and other scattered items across dates and places, all showing early 20th century newspaper texture.
A severe blaze at the Pullman company's lumber yards in the suburban area began last evening. Engines from Hyde Park South Chicago and Chicago helped control the flames. By 1 a m the danger eased though about three fourths of the yard was destroyed with an estimated loss near 300000 dollars.
The annual convention of the National Association of Post Office Clerks opens in the government building at Curacao. Delegates seek legislation to improve working conditions and benefits for clerks nationwide.
On Their Feet Again Denver Sept 12 Two more Color ado banks have opened for business The Western National at Pueblo and the Bank of Florence at Florence All the fuller Pueblo banks are now doing business Henry Dixon in Trouble Reproro Sept 7 Henry Dixon painter here arrested on a warrant sworn out by the mother of little imma English aged eleven The crime is supposed to have been committed at the home of Dixon The perpetrator is now in jail and the case will be filed in the circuit court today The Fall Trotting Meeting Terre Haute track praised with $30 000 purses and 130 entries plus five open races Sept 25 26 27 28 29 expected large attendance Reduced rail rates and ample hotel rooms also noted If you want to buy or trade for a good drug store see Moss Axtell tf
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