24 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1895
Page
1
Chicago Democrats outline plans for a new daily newspaper to be entirely free to readers, promoting broad democratic principles and wide distribution across the city. The project emphasizes a strictly free trade model and aims to serve as a comprehensive voice for party views.
The Brighton News would label the GOP's spending as lavish and imprudent extravagance, portraying Republican fiscal policy as reckless and unsustainable.
Mr Kohlsaar likely finds that buying the Chicago Heald will not retain all patrons. He has declared it will henceforth advocate protection.
The piece notes that many events can unfold before the next presidential election and warns that the race will not be decided solely on monetary issues. It suggests that voters may face a broader set of factors shaping the outcome.
Reports indicate a ten percent wage increase across many eastern factories last week and broad trade improvements, yet observers doubt this will significantly help Mr. Sibley the free silverite in the campaign.
Wheat advanced two cents Saturday and two more on Monday while cotton oil and cattle also rose. Factory wages are being raised as economic indicators point to a season of great prosperity ahead.
The new leaders of the Des Moines Leader plan to capitalize on Chicago Herald’s sale by adding ten thousand readers. They stress the need for a Washington bureau with a first class head and the move is described as risky but potentially profitable.
The Constitution Democrat cites that under Cleveland the national debt fell by about 400 million dollars and a 100 million dollar surplus remained. It claims Harrison reduced the debt by 136 million but left the treasury bankrupt and raised annual fixed expenses by over 100 million, predicting years to rein in costs.
London statisticians report England owns 2.5 billion dollars of United States securities paying 6 percent in gold. The treasury secretary notes no public record of foreign investments. France and Germany hold at least 0.5 billion more, totaling 5 billion with interest and exchange charges exceeding 100 million annually.
Detroit despatch reports a large rise in lumber activity after Canada logs are put on the free list. Mills will raft 50,000,000 feet from Black River and Ecourse to Detroit and Cheboygan, 20,000,000 feet from Georgian Bay to Cheboygan, 3,000,000 feet from Cheboygan to River Rouge, and 4,000,000 feet plus 12,000,000 feet from Manistique and Georgian Bay areas.
The St Paul Pioneer Press reports a university experimental farm lamb lot sold at station price then shipped to Chicago, fetching six cents per pound for a 112 pound average. The piece notes high profits abroad and questions why local farmers abandon flocks amid favorable figures.
The article argues for silver’s rehabilitation amid rising interest in bimetallism. It cites President Andrews and Governor Altgeld backing free coinage, notes London and Tokyo moves, and warns of gold monometallism while contrasting historical use of silver. It predicts possible U S unilateral silver coinage if needed.
The article outlines the staggered rollout of silver coinage restrictions from 1816 to 1879 across Europe and the United States. It notes large silver supplies in circulation, the strong gold standard trend, and a recent wave of protests for silver rehabilitation tied to the Sherman law repeal and governments’ silver purchases.
The text argues that gold countries grew eager for silver after U S purchases, hoping for free silver coinage. It warns that if the United States rejects being the world’s pack horse for silver, bi metal will appeal to gold standard nations and calls for reassembling the international monetary conference to pursue bi metal not parity with gold.
The Chicago Tines Herald, now owned by H H Kohlsaat after J W Scott's death, declares it will advocate a protective tariff. It urges Democrats in the West to withdraw support, arguing the policy creates wealth inequality and harms the party's creed.
The piece cites Senator Matt Parrett and a Rural Life editorial assessing tariff effects. It notes markets rebounding for sheep, cattle, and hogs, with cattle prices up versus a year ago and overall optimism for farmers amid trade tensions and embargoes.
The paper argues W R Morrison while Inter-State Commissioner is right to criticize the president. It rejects subservience in office and endorses Morrison’s independence as virtuous, citing his willingness to express policy views as a citizen.
English Spavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes from horses including spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats One bottle saves 50 cents to 50 dollars claimed Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known Sold by D G Higley Druggist Fairfield Iowa.
President Cleveland declines to attend a Chicago gathering on sound money while urging nationwide, urgent action to defend the currency. He emphasizes equal benefit from sound monetary policy for all Americans, warns against debased currency, and calls for clear, simple argument to unite the nation in fiscal reform.
In a message signed Grover Cleveland the speaker argues that currency dependence ties merchants and laborers to broader finance, warns that a move away from a safe currency harms the poor, and urges sober second thought to avoid schemes that destabilize money and government.
In this excerpt from the New York Tribune era, wage cuts and reinstatements unfold in Cleveland Philadelphia and Millville as protective tariff rhetoric rises. A reader argues for silver coinage and criticizes monetary manipulation while linking currency policy to broader economic laws.
Davenport Democrat reports Boston police entered the bed chamber of two women with a search warrant for liquor. One woman collapsed and died from the shock. The piece attacks Republicans for supporting such raids and defends Democrats as safeguarding homes and constitutional protections.
J A Richardson of Jefferson City Missouri testifies to the merits of One Minute Cough Cure after other remedies failed. He reports almost instant relief and a speedy cure, endorsing Bradshaw and Thoma.
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