21 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1897
Page
1
Senate passage comes from a cross party bloc of nineteen Republicans and seven Democrats. The commentary predicts a Democratic victory in 1900 amid public discontent over the Dingley tariff. The Omaha World-Herald reports strong business optimism tied to the planned next year exposition.
The speaker notes that under a Republican administration the “soft snaps” are multiplied. President McKinley plans to restore fees to consuls abroad, reversing Cleveland era cuts seen as perks.
Mr Bryan expresses a wish that allies in a common purpose avoid frictions over methods. He notes honest differences may occur but can be resolved with charity and goodwill among those working together.
The Tribune reports a new exposure detailing the hefty expenses tied to compiling the state census. The article contrasts this with prior disclosures of extravagance in state printing and legislative spending.
The writer urges European powers to join Greece against Turkey and envisions a large European war as a possible blessing that could end the Turkish empire and clear the regional atmosphere.
The Chicago Chronicle, once opposing the Democratic party and aiding McKinley, now repents and works to support Carter Harrison under the Democratic tent. It praises the new mayor and argues Republican tariff policy will unite Democrats nationwide.
Des Moines figures Senator Bell as sponsor of a bill to ban Sunday baseball, aligning with prohibitionist critics of legislators accepting free railroad passes. The piece argues such legislation oversteps propriety and cannot curb all temptations, noting that some issues defy legal remedy.
W E Curtis in the Chicago Record reports higher United States manufactured goods exports over the past five years with total exports and increasing percentages. He argues the Wilson tariff raised prices abroad, helping exports while Republicans seek to repeal measures that sustain trade.
The census compilation cost $37,000 with an investigating committee saying it could have been done for $12,000. The author decries the $25,000 excess as waste from a Republican view in Iowa, noting it provokes taxpayer discomfort.
After a recent fire destroyed the Roman Catholic church in Portsmouth Virginia the Baptist and Methodist churches offered free use of their chapels to shelter the homeless parishioners. Three Methodist and one Episcopal ministers visited the priest to express sympathy.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Republicans press the tariff bill and seek increases while Democrats stay quiet. Still, GOP extremism energizes Democrats, who unite against special privileges and monopolies, entering fall elections with renewed hope of victory.
The Legislative Committee report finds clerks listed on census payroll for two to six months at three to four dollars daily while also drawing salaries as state office clerks from twenty five to sixty five dollars monthly. Many census workers were forced to contribute ten to thirty dollars monthly to the secretary of state under threat of dismissal.
The Iowa senate approved the liquor manufacturing bill by 26 votes, same as its decisive tally in the house earlier. The measure now faces potential form changes in the house as amendments and political maneuvering continue, with the Tribune voicing disgust at prohibitory laws and predicting further action.
A legislative committee reports massive waste in state census and office payrolls. They accuse ex secretary of state McFarland of padding work and tie-ins with a regional printing ring led by Lafe Young. The panel urges tighter clerical controls and restricted supplies to curb costs.
New Hampshire letter highlights James G Blaine’s criticism of converting hides to the free list. He argues it raises prices for children shoes and harms farmers and South American trade. The note implies wool would face similar criticism and cites Massachusetts manufacturers. Subscribe for the Tribune.
Excerpt describes Ely's Cream Balm as a physician formed remedy with a 10 cent trial size and 50 cent full size. Testimonial from W J Hitchcock claims relief from catarrh and headaches after using the product. Advertisement notes mail order from Ely Bros 56 Warren St New York City. The Tribune subscription wood payment note appears at end.
The Board of Supervisors approves a list of claims allowed at their April session 1807. The document records items, creators, and amounts approved, reflecting routine financial approvals in the county government.
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