Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bluffton Banner in Bluffton, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1894

Page

8

Sugar Trust Policy and Testimony Before the Senate

Senators grill H O Havemeyer and J E Searles on the sugar trust’s aims to control price and output. They state the aim to keep foreign refined sugar out and to influence prices for American consumers. Havemeyer denies political aims, saying the company follows only business politics.

Senate W. H. Vanderbilt Sugar Trust H. O. Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company J. E. Searles Gray Havemeyer Senator Lindsay America Senator Allen Allen Ailen Fand Mr. Havemercer American Sugar Company

OFF TO THE WAR Bluffton Light Guards Ordered to Hammond

Governor Mathews calls out Bluffton's North Part militia after a Chicago shooting panic. The Bluffton company gathered at the armory, boarded a special train at Clover Leaf depot, led by veterans and cheered by a large crowd as they departed for Hammond.

Chicago Mathews Bluffton Company Hammond Clover Leaf

Company heads to Hammond with Marion and Wabash units

The gighing members of the company stood firm despite the deadly conflict as Captain Noland led them. Major Kiger Lieutenant Weisell Quartermaster Todd Adjutant Martz and Com. Serg. Kocher kept order. At Marion the Bluffton unit met up with the Marion and Wabash companies and they joined a Panhandle special bound for Hammond arriving early Monday.

Noland Kiger Weisell Quartermaster Todd Martz Com Serg. Kocher Marion Bluffton Wabash

Searlee confirms sole purpose in Washington winter trip

In a Washington visit cited by Senator Allen, Mr. Searlee admits his only aim was patriotic duty and influence, stating that influencing measure and meetings were the extent of his business in the city that winter.

Beazlee Senator Allen Apie Searlese Washington Mr. Searlee

Sherman’s Shift on Income Tax Sparks Senate Debate

The New York World notes Ohio Senator John Sherman’s changing views on income taxes. He argues the tax could equalize burdens between rich and poor, condemning socialism and criticizing wealth accumulation, while contrasting 19th century railroads' growth with dwindling fortunes as railroad stock loses value.

Ohio John Sherman Senate New York Astor Seme Sherman

Democrats in Bibb County Endorse National Administration

The Bibb county Georgia Democrats pass resolutions praising the national administration, urging unity to maintain Democratic supremacy and defend Democratic principles. The piece critiques trusts and price fixing by producers who seek legislative favors, citing various goods from fruit jars to soap as examples.

Bibb County

Clover Leaf Route Offers Low Excursion Tickets for Endeavorers

The Toledo St Louis Kansas City Clover Leaf line will sell special low rate excursion tickets at all stations with ample return limits. Official route for Missouri Endeavorers and southern Illinois, with vestibuled trains and travel options including Lake Erie or Put in Bay stops. Steamer City of Toledo departs 9 30 a m and connects to Fast Line No 1 s. City of Straits leaves Put in Bay 2 30 p m arriving Cleveland 6 p m. Tickets and berths via Clover Leaf agents or C C Jenkins Toledo Ohio.

Toledo St. Louis Kansas City R. R Missouri Southern Illinois Lake Erie Putin Bay City of Toledo Jefferson Street No. U City of Straits Cleveland Superior Street Clover Leaf C. C. Jenkins

Northwestern line excursion tickets to Denver and Colorado Springs

On July 21 and 22 the Northwestern line sells excursion tickets to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs with return by August 25. Through be tween Chicago and Denver daily via Chicago and Northwestern Railway with solid vestibuled trains palace sleeping cars and dining cars. For details apply to connecting line agents or W A Thrall Gen Pass and Ticket Agent Chicago.

Northwestern Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Chicago Chicago & Northwestern W. A. Thrall Gen Ticket Agt

Notice to heirs and creditors in Wells Circuit Court estate

In the Wells Circuit Court there is a notice to heirs creditors and legatees of Peter L Shively deceased. Susan Shively executor has filed final account and vouchers for approval. The examination is set for September 9 1894 at Bluffton Indiana. All heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Clerk A Oppenheim seals the notice.

Peter L Shively Wells Circuit Court Susan Shively Peter Shvely Said Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana A. Oppenheim

Bargains in South American Horses Impress Beggars

In Chili and Buenos Ayres horses are abundant and affordable, allowing even beggars to ride. The observation notes a surprising availability of mounts despite poverty.

Chili Buenos Ayres

Missouri Democrats Indorse Wilson Bill At Convention

The Second district Democratic convention nominated Representative Hall and endorsed the Wilson tariff reform measure as it passed the house. They stated Hall should oppose any altered version on its Senate return that would destroy reform features.

Wises Democratic Convention Missouri Representative Hall Wilson House Senate Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cali Sugar Trust Policy Bluffion Hanmond Mathews Calla Sherman New York World Baltimore San Hood Christian Endeavor Cleveland O Colorado Michigan Wells County Hale & Markley Exchange Bank Ind
Search Courier

Search the Bluffton Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bluffton Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication