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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1904
Page
4
A brief item notes a planning period of one year, six months, and three months with a quoted motto about ink and thought, continuing a tradition of literary or promotional timing. It appears as a clipped line from a 19th century notice.
Iowa Democrats set a Des Moines convention on May 4 1904 to select four delegates at large and twenty two district delegates for the St Louis National Convention. The plan defines representation by county and votes for Governor. A. E. Jackson and N C Roberts sign as chair and secretary inviting all supporters to participate.
The passage notes 151 congressmen pressing for Bristow's replacement while rumors circulate of hidden plans. It contrasts Roosevelt's spending with earlier presidents and comments on striving amid public scrutiny. The tone reflects a brisk, opinionated early 20th century newspaper voice.
The speaker questions why the president does not begin auditing government departments now when he has the opportunity, asking why he would wait until election to act.
Secretary Hitchcock paid out $692000 to lobbyists in connection with an Indian claim. Senator Platt called it one of the most notorious lobbying cases he has seen. The matter dominated several hours of Senate debate last week.
Rev. Dr. Easton of Washington DC resigns after his congregation refuses to lift the church debt or pay taxes on church property. He states Our Lord never ran in debt and paid His taxes like a gentleman.
The passage notes Panama reducing its military to a few hundred and selling two small tugs, describing Panama as a dependent and powerless tiny power, a statement attributed to even President Roosevelt acknowledging its limited independence.
His Accidency President Roosevelt favors parades and gold lace and plans to increase handsome young officers by detailing them to study ordnance at the Washington gun factory during receptions next winter.
Secretary Taft envisions a tour of the Philippine Islands next year to judge if the Filipino people are ready for self government. He notes they will be fit for self rule when they feel the United States should govern them.
The Washington correspondent asks Reed Smoot if his Mormon faith blocked election. Smoot replies by challenging whether Protestants or Catholics could have risen in other high offices, then questions the basis of the prejudice against him.
The Kansas Republican senator Bur ton faced conviction over taking money to shield a St. Louis securities firm from Post Office actions. He faces potential penalties including a $10 000 fine and up to two years in prison and a ban from holding office.
The piece notes Republican woes this year and quotes Senator Platt of Connecticut warning that canal progress must proceed without political influence. It also mentions Taft’s dispatch to Wade nullifying Moros’ treaty, signaling caution to avoid agitation.
The president says he is sorry that the law giving $6 a month to all veterans was not made $50. The speaker of the house has no veto power, and it would be easy for him to raise the amount now if he chooses.
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long spent an evening at the White House. The Massachusetts delegate is now active in politics and will vote in Chicago, shedding former labels as out of date.
Sixto Lopez refuses US oath while seeking a Philippine home. Gen. Palmer offers a bond for good behavior, but the president rejects it. A Sioux greeting to the president prompts urging to sell horses and quit horse racing as Bennings races loom. The interview ends ahead of a Cabinet meeting amid cordial farewells.
Washington letter reports Frank E. Shober denouncing a soft Democratic candidate and urging radical reform. It notes William Randolph Hearst as a preferred candidate and cites John Moody data on 318 trusts with $20.38 trillion capitalization, plus Wall Street Journal commentary on trust power and political favors. Charles A. Edwards signs off.
Shriner and Swayze offer Hyomei with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure catarrh. No stomach dosing. They claim Hyomei cures chronic cases and invite sufferers to try the outfit at their store with a guaranteed refund if no cure is achieved.
Shriner and Swayze advertise Hyomei as a new inhalation remedy that cures catarrh by pleasing the air you breathe with healing balsams. The complete outfit costs 1 dollar and includes inhaler, dropper, and bottle. extra bottles are 50 cents. They offer a money back guarantee if the treatment fails. Apr 6-20.
Keokuk April 1 two members of the Gas Sun American Minstrel company D. O. Young and Jas Barardi were struck by a street car last week and had sued the Keokuk Electric Railway and Power company for 10050 in injuries and have settled for 150 each. The company still pursues 500 for damage to patronage and injury to band instruments in a separate suit.
The remains of Walter Cockerell were received in Harlan Tuesday and interred yesterday. Cockerell, a young man found murdered in Vancouver B C, was killed but no clue to his assassins was ever discovered.
Thomas Ackley a Keokuk resident and veteran of the Third Iowa Cavalry was found dead in bed by his son. The veteran of the Civil War era was described as a pioneer citizen.
Burlington April 2 The Citizens Industrial association of America formed to oppose strikes and violence and to promote the open shop in the local area.
Tama votes to fund a Carnegie library costing 10 000 dollars. A tax to support the project has been levied and construction will begin soon.
Davenport April 1 William Day, unable to escape his craving for liquor, wrote an affectionate letter to his wife and then threw himself under a train, dying instantly. This tragic act was described as alcohol driven and self inflicted.
A smooth graft er in Hamilton finishes rounds and pockets money by posing as an organizer for patent stock foods and medicines. He gets signatures from unsuspecting locals who end up with orders for 100 dollars of medicine.
On April 2 Dubuque carpenters walked out demanding an eight hour day and pay of 37 cents an hour. The walkout involves all local carpenters in response to labor conditions and wage claims.
Mrs. Harry Eddy files charges of assault alleging she was enticed into a room and threatened by S. E. McCreary a prominent local physician. She says she fought for nearly an hour to escape the alleged intentions.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York writes that her daughter survived a near fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis after trying Dr King’s New Discovery. She adds their niece with advanced consumption recovered completely. Trial bottles free. Apr. 560c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed by Shriner and Swayze.
One way second class Colonist rates to Billings Salt Lake Ogden Butte Helena Missoula Kalispell Spokane Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and San Dergo and many other points Tickets on sale March 1st to April 30th inclusive at very low rates Rates to the west and southwest first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 19th 1904 Homeseekers Excursion tickets on sale first and third Tuesday of each month at one fare plus 2 for the round trip
Conclave Knight Templars runs Sept 5 to 9 together with Grand Lodge I O F in September 1925. General Conference of the M E church convenes in Los Angeles on May 3. Nat s Association Retail Grocers hosts event in San Francisco May 3 to 8.
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