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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1894
Page
2
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal health aid claiming to restore liver function and ease dyspepsia constipation and nervous symptoms. It cites testimonials from W. J. McExgor of Macon Georgia praising its efficacy and universal cure potential.
A critical column argues Republicans weaponize posters against Democrats while blaming high tariffs for industrial collapse. It cites World commentary on postwar tax experiments, the 1884 to 1890 era, McKinley era failures, and labor unrest from monopolistic tariffs, asserting repeated cycles of booms and busts under protected industries.
A sprawling recap of December events from Toy City racetrack arrests to Archduke Otto's alleged suicide attempt, militia calls in Wildwood Florida, a Rockefeller murder case in Hudson New York, and a mix of labor, finance, and political notes across the United States and Europe. The column mentions a Walter S. Wood mortgage, a 6 day bicycle race, pool hall crackdowns, and varied legal actions.
The text argues that repeating claims about tariff reduction as abandonment of protection is ignorant and misleading. It dismisses the idea of cutting to historical levels as an attempt to mislead intelligent citizens and asserts that the nation is not in a low mood.
A report outlines distinctions between staff and executives of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway in status quo through February 1. It notes a $40,000 shortage tied to W. S. Haines of the Kent Iron and Hardware company in Wilmington Delaware and details an attempted recovery by Joseph Rice, a year convict who escaped Missouri Penitentiary.
Washington January 2 The Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee met at the Treasury to settle the income tax and internal revenue parts of the tariff bill. Absent Bynum, no vote on the income tax. adjourned after three hours to reconvene at four. Debate focused on whether tax applies to individuals or corporations and how to cover revenue deficits. Sugar removal from the duty list was discussed but not decided.
In Wasinixtos and Washington and Little Rock notes, the coming week in Congress centers on tariff and Hawaiian questions. Debates may span two weeks with limited time rules. Senate plans remonetization of silver and a proposed international monetary conference. Also reported are indictments and arrests of public figures and anarchists in various cities.
In Indianapolis on New Year’s weekend 1900s, Mrs Olive Cloud aged 50 is found dead from four gunshots in her home after a dinner gathering. Louis Snyder, a bartender, is later captured claiming drunken jealousy and that the killing occurred after a struggle over a revolver.
In Indianapolis on December 29 a sensational murder trial ended with Anna Wagner acquitted of poisoning four Koesters family members. After about 20 hours of deliberation the jury, initially split eight to four for acquittal, finally returned not guilty amid an applause-filled courtroom. Wagner fainted as she was escorted away to her brother-in-law John Bergman’s home, where she has been supported through the three-week trial.
Fort Wayne, Jan. 1. William Grim was arrested at the Young Men’s Christian Association on a Brooklyn detective’s information. Grim reportedly married five women in Brooklyn, courted and deserted them after a few months. He came to Fort Wayne seeking work and forged letters from Brooklyn officials. He appeared devout and spoke of living a pure Christian life.
Colonel C. A. Zollinger, longtime mayor of Fort Wayne and former pension agent for Indiana, died suddenly at 11 30 last night after a brief illness. A war veteran, he held many mayoral terms and was active in Democratic politics as county chairman. He had been a Republican in early years and had recently been expected to receive an appointment as pension agent.
A massive explosion at the Indiana Natural Gas and Fuel plant in East Chicago on Saturday afternoon injured two men, Charles Wilderhold and Thomas Lutherhof, with Wilderhold maneuvering a railroad velocipede to shut off a gas main after the blast. Damages are pegged at about $3,500.
A boiler blast at A McDonald sawmill four miles north of Peru yesterday killed 15 year old Bid McDonald and 35 year old George McDonald. The boy was hurled about 300 feet. the blast was heard for miles. Cause unknown. Also items: Holman backs boundary line for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, two states. Rev David B Cheney dies in Chicago aged 75. Windowglass Workers' union aiding local employers with loans to weather business troubles.
Cincinnati report says Pat Hickey a roofer left home to repair a church roof in Deer Park six miles north and was found dead on the roof two weeks later by his daughters. Heart disease is the supposed cause.
Jacksonville dispatch notes Corbett and Mitchell turned themselves in to authorities to preempt arrests and test the legality of their January fight plan. The pair sought to establish the legal framework for their proposed bout by willingly surrendering in advance.
Instructions say to roll celery in dark brown paper, pin it in a towel, and store in a cool dark place for a week or more. Before serving, soak in cold water for an hour to bleach and improve texture, producing celery finer than at purchase.
Wabash Valley Nursery announces enlargement plans for spring planting over fifty thousand trees vines and shrubs. J B Evans & Co invites customers to hold orders for savings and notes two dollar per dozen Dwarf June berries. The Indianapolis Daily and Weekly Sentinel promotes its extensive state and foreign dispatch coverage urging readers to subscribe.
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