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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1894
Page
4
The text reports Major George Steele visiting delegates at the Republican convention and poised to become the party’s nominee in the district. It notes one Democrat who could challenge him, referencing Congressman Martin’s past defeat and suggesting a repeat.
A political pitch urges Republican city residents to vote next Tuesday to continue good city management. It claims Democratic unity may hasten tariff bill passage and cites Senator Caffery of Louisiana as a break with obstructionist Democrats, urging other Democrats to speak up.
A sharp political attack accuses Senator Hill of treachery for siding with Democrats while likening Benedict Arnold to a patriot. The speaker claims Hill deceives his party for personal gain, urging voters to reject him. Ohio Patria remarks frame the dispute as a betrayal rhetoric.
President Van Horn of the Canadian Pacific predicts wheat at two dollars a bushel within eighteen months due to reduced acreage and a looming supply shortfall this year. He warns the high price may not restore old acreage for two seasons. Republicans tout a house quorum rule as vindication of Tom Reed, but the piece argues a key distinction: Reed acted without house authority, while Speaker Crisp will implement rules with broader house authorization.
A state speech by Senator Mills emphasized a duty to pass the tariff bill without prolonged debate. He argued for limiting discussions and stated the chamber could approve the measure in forty eight hours if all senators aligned. He framed opposition as wasting time and insisted the people demand action.
Mrs. Sarah Studabaker offers for sale at her Blaffton residence north of the river in Indiana on Friday May 4 the following property Jersey cows a good work mare a three year old mare two two year olds a yearling a sow and five pigs set double work harness two horse wagon breaking plow double shovel plow spike tooth harrow hay rake mower and other articles.
A two part critique of a Blaine prophecy claiming ruin under free trade and later revival under McKinley era tariffs. The author argues the predicted mill closures did not occur while high tariffs were in force and that factories are reopening as tariff prospects ease.
Tom Hatfield has been ill for a week. John Vardaman lost a work horse last week. Stine and Johnston were in Montpelier Friday. Knights of Pythias members attended a judge's event in Uniondale. Mrs Chalfant returned home after a week with friends. Morton and Newman attended a Fort Wayne horse sale. Morton bought a promising colt. Rev Lake and wife move to Delta Ohio for Sunday. Rev Johnston to fill Tocsin pulpit Sunday at 3. Irvin Davis buys two lots in Elzey addition. plans a summer residence. Theft rises locally with three lambs taken from Roe and a hog from Clark. calls for capture of culprits.
On May 2 the L EL and W will sell tickets to Muncie and return at one fare of $1.20 for round trip. Tickets valid for return until May 4. W L Reyse, agent.
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