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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1894
Page
4
A notice from the Democratic City Committee calls Democrats to City Hall on Tuesday evening February 20 1894 to determine the time for holding the city primary. The invitation emphasizes candidates and general attendance. By order COMMITTEE. Congressmen Houk dies in Washington leaving a vacancy and political reaction follows.
The article notes repeal of a controversial law as fulfilling a 1892 pledge, accusing it of GOP manipulation to tilt elections. It also reports on health warnings amid smallpox threats in Indiana and Michigan, plus tariff debates, wool imports, and praise for Mystic Cure for rheumatism.
The House voted 176 to 57 to condemn the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian constitutional government and to condemn U S naval intervention. It endorsed noninterference in foreign affairs and opposed annexation or a protectorate, urging Hawaiian independence.
Fred Tracey of Markle and Dave Bunn of Akron visit relatives while Mrs. Walmer and Mrs. Chalfant visit family. Music events, stage production Ruined by Drink, and upcoming Presbyterian musicale noted. Keystone items mention oil men, local health, tile kiln, pump station, and community visits with several name references.
A large group of boys gathered at the Air Line church Saturday night raising concerns over rowdy behavior. Reports note parental and town issues with discipline and public decorum as residents urge action to curb indecent talk in stores.
A brief note compares oil operations in January to those conducted in December, highlighting shifts in output, activity levels, and potential implications for production plans and regional markets.
J S Reessler announces opening of a blacksmith shop at the corner of Scott and Walnut in Bluffton Indiana. He offers repairs for reapers plows farming implements buggies wagons plus wood work and horse shoeing with emphasis on careful workmanship and guaranteed results. He can be reached at 712 Bluffton Indiana. One Minute Cough Cure ad also appears.
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