Senator D W Voohhees at Bluffton Opera House
Senator D W Voorhees appears at Sixbey's Opera House Bluffton Monday October 8 in a 2:00 p.m. public speaking event.
03 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1894
Page
1
Senator D W Voorhees appears at Sixbey's Opera House Bluffton Monday October 8 in a 2:00 p.m. public speaking event.
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The article notes a six week shift in democratic spirit from doubt to confidence as tariff reform passes. It cites revived business, idle mills resuming, protected enterprises, and the impact of income tax, greenbacks repeal, and anti trust measures, praising the party’s legislative record and promising continued support.
A large rainy night crowd packed Sixbey's opera house showing strong democracy support in Bluffton. Hon J A Hindman spoke two hours praising the Democratic record and urging continued policy changes amid music by Plessinger's band and Trostel's glee club.
Monday night opened the Kreps democracy campaign with a large, enthusiastic crowd at the school house. A. W. Sowers presided as the glee club performed six songs while Senator J. H. C. Smith and W. H. Eichhorn spoke on state and national issues. The tone of the meeting showed strong democratic sentiment in the vicinity.
Mrs. Anna Wieser of Vera Cruz aged about sixty six died suddenly of heart disease last Saturday while visiting her niece Mrs. Henry High on North Main street. She had completed shopping and died in the parlor. funeral held Monday in Vera Cruz with many relatives present.
The Ohio-Indiana reunion at Ossian in Metts Grove attracted an estimated three to four thousand, the largest attendance in the event's history. The program and music were praised, with smooth execution by committees, and perfect weather aided a long day of visiting and handshakes between Ohio visitors and Indiana friends.
Reports from multiple cities show steel works and rolling mills returning to full or extended hours, with rails plates and billets in strong demand. Railroads resume eight hour six day work weeks as shipyards and repair shops restart. Other plants in New England and the midwest switch to full production, signaling a broad economic upswing.
Retail data show steak prices remain lower than the same period last year. Consumers benefit from cheaper cuts while markets watch demand, supply, and seasonal shifts influencing meat costs.
A 19th century political seance unfolds in Bluffton with seven participants using slate messages to seek guidance for campaign tactics. The group, including Verne Belden Stevens and Dave, receive cryptic replies about a “thinking campaign” and uneasy forecasts for Republican hopes in Wells County.
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