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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1894

Page

4

Joint Ticket Names for Rinear Vaughn and Huntington

The notice lists candidates including John W. Rinear for joint senator in Wells and Huntington counties and Edwin C. Vaughn for judge of the 28th Judicial Circuit and for prosecuting attorney of the 28th district, detailing official selections for the election.

Wells Huntington John W. Rinear 28Th Judicial Circuit Edwin C. Vaughn

New Wheat Field Drive ReShapes Global Grain Trade

The essay argues that U S wheat farmers lost monopoly as laws favored duties on imports, prompting Britain and others to seek new sources. It notes India's arid plains and irrigation plans aimed at boosting wheat production as part of a broader shift in global supply and trade dynamics.

England India

Tariff War and Irrigation Debate Divide Farmers

A 1890s editorial laments tariffs on farmers while advocating federal irrigation for arid western lands. It cites Tracey’s address praising irrigation, critiques British wheat imports, and argues McKinley protection harms labor and miners, highlighting state coal mining wages and the strike as proof.

McStnley

Democratic Path and Local Turmoil in Fort Wayne

A Fort Wayne column laments wage workers versus mine owners, urges tariff reform, and warns the Democratic Party to uphold pledges. It attacks A P A influence, Catholic discrimination in police appointments, and criticizes Ira J. Chase's bank ties and the Republican party's alliance with the A P A, predicting downfall as the party faces scorn for bigotry.

Congress Valparaiso Democratic Party Great Ft. Wayne Oakley D. N. Foster Department of Public Safety Frank Vachon Republican Party Ft Wayne

Adams Democrats Gather Amid Saloon Doors Observation

AIAIOR Steele would have been in Decatur last Thursday to observe the Adams Democrats and their thousands of guests. The scene included many attendees standing in saloon doorways, with sobriety noted as a factor in the crowd.

Aiajor Steele Decatur Adams

Democratic tariff and Berlin consul amid Decatur crowds

The article discusses President Cleveland's nomination of Charles DeKay as Berlin consul general amid mixed Democrat reactions. It critiques tariffs, income tax, and millionaire class attitudes, notes Illinois Democratic senator choices, and mentions Castmin-PeRierre elected French president with 451 votes.

Cleveland Charles DeKay New York Times Berlin Senate House DeKay R. W. Gilder The Century Magazine Gilder Hill Castmin-Perieer France

Narrow escape with glycerine explosion at well site

Report from Warren Republican describes men working near Jonas Griffth's well No 2 when a glycerine can exploded after a second can was dropped into water. Forty quarts sat in the derrick, spectators fled, a wagon with 100 quarts nearly caused a disaster as the team broke loose but was stopped. A large rock was hurled and narrowly avoided striking another glycerine can. The incident followed by note that the well was greatly improved by the shooting.

Jonas Griffth Warren Republican

Court motions and judgments list in circuit docket

Court actions include multiple cases with motions for new trials and judgments. Plaintiffs win amounts from several defendants including 200.51, 14331, 187.42, 150, 759.15 and 5585 with foreclosures and mortgage actions noted. appellate and drainage actions also referenced. dates and parties listed as docket entries.

Nancie A Miller Lawson Popejoy Supreme Court Kate Lyon Admix Huber David Shell

The Horse's Appeal in a Rough Exchange

A fragmented complaint voices fear and frustration from a rider about interaction with horses and guides. The speaker rejects blind backing and warns against placing trust in inexperienced handlers, expressing concern over unsafe or illogical methods.

Simple method to keep ice using flannel drum head

A thrifty way uses thick flannel stretched over a deep vessel as a drum head. Ice sits atop this and is loosely covered by more flannel to stay cold or freeze to the fabric. A needle or hot pin breaks the ice easily, offering a near bedside supply overnight.

Notice of Railroad Election in Harrison Township Indiana

Qualified voters of Harrison township Wells county Indiana are notified that the county Board of Commissioners in special session on July 2 1894 ordered a railroad election. Polls at designated voting places in Harrison township will be opened for the vote.

Harrison Township Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners Said County Harrison Mainten Chicago, Union City & Cincinnati Railroad WM. H.E Auditor Wells County

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A. Allen Omoe Williamson Brook Postoffics Eleventh Augustus N. Martino Judicial Circuit Jay A. Hindman Michael C. Blue Robert F. Cummins George W. Studabaker Benjamin F. Kain John F,stine Eor Sherief Cheorge W. Huffman John H. Troster Thos. J. Sowards W. W. McBride Joshua Grove Robert C. Reynolds Tracey Republican League Clubs United States B. Denver Indianapolis Journal Great Britain Chicago Ira J. Chase Zimri Dwiggins Russiaville Greentown John W. Paris Chase Wayne Journal Senator Hill Europe Illinois Franklin McVeagh John C. Black Martin Dstrict Zach Danger Circuit Court Trentman Jacob Stout Fred Eckert James Taft Hofer Sarah J. Huffman Gor Herman Wiecking John Yu. Faylor Bluffton LG Luwosl Mfarren Eita William Higgins Simon PF. Sehoeh Alberl Oppen Wells Circuit Bluffton Markets
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