Debt Reduction Progress Amid Democratic Admin Eyes March Cut
With the new democratic administration the effort to shrink the public debt continues. The reduction for March reached nearly two million dollars as part of ongoing fiscal tightening.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1893
Page
1
President to Call Extra Session on Tariff Question
It is stated that the president plans an extra session of Congress, likely in September, to address the tariff issue.
Cleveland slows federal appointments in Illinois, Democrats urged
The piece argues that Democrats in Illinois should be patient as President Cleveland, though slow, will eventually appoint to federal positions, and Democrats will receive their share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Cleveland
Duffus the St Madison postmaster accused of repeated fund shortages
An inspector confronted Duffus, the acting postmaster at St Madison, over government funds he had previously misused but made good. He says illness spared him earlier, but the record accuses him of chronic theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffus
St. Madison
Jefferson Birthday Date Adopted by Democratic Clubs
The national association of democratic clubs recommends recognizing April 13 as Thomas Jefferson�s birthday, noting two 1843 dates exist and the later date is the accepted one. The piece calls Jefferson a democratic saint and praises his life and work as inspirational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Democratic Party in Power Quip From Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register questions which party held power during economic stagnation from 1873 to 1878, noting it was not the Democratic Party. The Dubuque Telegraph raises the issue asking which party did govern in that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
United States
Democratic Party
Register
Dubuque Telegraph
Populist Kansas Treasurer Faces Financial Mess
The populist state treasurer of Kansas kept only one official in office as cashier and turned the books over to several populists. They have tangled the accounts to an extent that an expert will be needed to straighten them out, leaving state finance in low energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fourth class postmasters now chosen by fourth assistant
The Keosauqua State Line Democrat notes an error: appointments of fourth class postmasters are now made by the fourth assistant postmaster general Maxwell. Maxwell, from New York, has begun his work pruning heads and could surpass past leaders Stevenson and Clarkson if he keeps up the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosauqua
Maxwell
New York
Stevenson
Clarkson
Congressman's Whisky Trust Probe Fires Broad Adulteration Claims
Michigan Congressman Burrows asserts in a resolution for whisky trust investigation that adulteration runs deep. He alleges spirits can be aged whisky or rum or brandy from famed districts using coloring matter and drugs, with skull and cross bones warnings on some labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Burrows
Michigan
Whisky Trust
Jamaica
France
Iowa Republicans Move Off Prohibition Stand
At a Des Moines meeting of the Republican state central committee six of seven committeemen favored dropping prohibition. Only J. M. Kimball of Muscatine opposed. C. M. Junkin signaled non-committal but said the district favors license. The committee backs anti-prohibitionist J. W. Blythe for governor and plans to push him, shaping the party machine around a single committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
J. M. Kimball
Muscatine
C. M. Junkin
J. W. Blythe
Congressman Seerley Praised Despite One Term Exit
A Sioux City Tribune item lauds Congressman Seerley as faithful and capable, noting his lack of a showy style but strong work ethic. It argues long terms build influence, cites Iowa and southern seniority, and says his retirement is regretted. It contrasts with John Gear and comments on Weaver and Field in Virginia and Iowa results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Seerley
National Capital
Iowa
Congress
North
Burlington
Lowa
John H. Gear
A Good Appointment George F Parker Named Consul at Birmingham
George F Parker a New York based newspaper man with Iowa roots has been appointed consul at Birmingham England. The position offers 12000 to 15000 dollars yearly. Parker rose from Warren county farmer boy to Simpson College and State University alum and built a noted Iowa newspaper career before moving to major eastern papers and political work with W H English Samuel J Tilden and President Cleveland. He is cited as a vigorous writer with classical English and strong Democratic ties pleasing Parker’s Iowa friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Parker
New York
Iowa
Birmingham
England
Parker
Warren County
Simpson College
Indianola
State University
Indianola T Rbune
Des Moines Leader
Europe
Des Moines Megister
Washington Post
Philadelphia Times
Wm. H. English
Indianapolis
Samuel J. Tilden
Cleveland
Prohibition Plank Shift Cited for Votes not Morality
The exchange argues the Republican Party has never prioritized prohibition, only votes. It contends the party now favors a license platform to gain more support, accusing the GOP of abandoning moral stances for political gain and predicting adoption of this approach.
Virginia bids farewell as Field withdraws from governor race
Gen James G Field, populist candidate for vice president, declares he will not seek his party’s gubernatorial nomination in Virginia this year and pledges to stump the state for the party’s aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Field
Virginia
What Hurts the Farmer by Edward Atkinson
Edward Atkinson argues farmers are not harmed by mortgages or loaned money but by tariffs and low market demand. He cites Iowa mortgage data, explains debt origin after gold standard, and criticizes congressmen for misleading farmers. He urges removing duties to expand markets for western farm products and realign currency and credit with farmer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown
Iowa
Towa
Bland
Congress
Missouri
Kansas
Lowa
Mr. Bland
West
Europe
Mascot Gift Highlights President Cleveland’s Era
Washington letter notes Andrew Jackson Long of Cedar Hill Tennessee gifts Cleveland a silver half dollar born 1837 87 mascot. Gresham fires consul general Sorsby for leaking papers to Carter and steamship influence shapes immigration appointment. Secretary Carlisle tests ship labor sentiment. Smith as “steam engine” enforces longer hours for interior bureau chiefs and Stump named superintendent of immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cleveland
Andrew Jackson Long
Cedar Hill
Tennessee
Washington
Long
Gresham
F. O. St. Clair
United States
Cable
Department of State
William R. Sorsby
Mississippi
Congressman Catching
Catching
Thomas I. Carter
Republican National Committee
Sorsby
Guayaquil
Scquador
Representative Catching
George E. Dillard
Josephs. Senner
New York
Senate
Carlisle
Hoke Smith
Interior Department
Smith
Stump
Maryland
Immi
Immigration Chairman Nominated for New Position
The article notes his nomination to a new post while he served as chairman of the House Immigration Committee last Congress and as author of the immigration law. It credits his efforts with passing the law. It also mentions the Senate will later address embezzlement charges against Senator Roach after current cases are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gration
House Committee On Immigration
House
Senate
Roach
A.V. A. Letter on Religious Persecution and Tolerance
The letter by D. F. Miller of Keokuk discusses religious prejudice and A P A members, recalling Puritan blue laws, witchcraft deaths, and Wesleyan mobs. It recounts a 1921 Methodist mob in Ohio and argues for charity toward all religious persuasions, continuing on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Ohio
Maria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressman Seerley
Weaver and Field
Gen. Field
Gen. Weaver
Edward Atkinson
State Department
Daniel F. Mither
Keokuk
A.V. A
Constitution-Democrat
D. F. Miller
St. Bartholomew
Henry the Eighth
Bess
John Wesley
New England
Nebraska
Dakota Lands
Arms In
Findis
Fairfield
Bright
Kestner & David
Fairfield, Iowa
Nobbiest
South Side Square
Harris & Cuddy
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