25 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
1
The Des Moines News notes twenty three new factories located in the city last year. The New York Sub treas ury under Mr Ellis H Roberts contains 198000000 and is viewed as safe in his hands given his county editor background.
The Schuylkill coal miners in Pennsylvania gain from protection to American labor as operators shut down to reduce stocks and boost prices. The Iowa City Press proposes using last fall’s campaign banners for a parade under the banners.
Democrats push to contest two of the four upcoming states, with Washington and Montana seen as having viable chances. They argue recent Montana elections give them a foothold by claiming control of the legislature, fueling momentum for Senate battles.
Standard Oil completed a deal last week to control the majority stock of Ohio Oil company, effectively securing control of its output. The Lima solar refinery, one of the nation’s largest facilities, also comes under their possession. Trusts resist withering under Harrison’s heat.
A western Iowa farmer writes to a Marion county relative in desperation over crushing debt from plummeting crop prices. The reply, from a Democrat friend, bluntly blames the farmer’s political choices and suggests switching to a post office job.
Correspondents note coolness in the President's public receptions versus Cleveland's easy Democratic charm. They say Harrison’s railroad-lawyer background and ties to corporations shape a harsher stance, though he may refrain from bluntly saying the public is neglected.
A Louisville meeting of colored Republicans protested proposals by Alabama white Republicans to exclude blacks from the party. A petition urged President Harrison to act against the Alabama idea, though the president has not yet sent any black nominees to the Senate, reducing potential support.
The Democratic committee of Keo Kuk issues an address to the public disproving Republican attacks and the defeated mayoral candidate John M. Irwin. It argues he was defeated not by hoodlums or saloon votes but by respectable businessmen from both parties who say he violated pledges that earned his election two years ago.
The Indianapolis Sentinel questions Bayard’s supposed absolute integrity and asks what the Republican press would say if his son were named chief examiner of claims in the State Department. It challenges the paper’s logic and argues the “absolute integrity” clause renders its parallel invalid.
In Birmingham leading white Republicans create a party aiming to exclude Black voters, pledging that no negro may join. While this occurs, Black Republicans and allied whites denounce the originators as traitors, prompting the Courier Journal to question the significance of a party built on racial exclusion.
A Whittier centennial hymn is cited to frame the 1876 and forthcoming centennial observances. The Tribune criticizes Mr Clarkson the Iowa editor for rapid postmaster appointments under Republican control, compares him to Andrew Jackson’s spoils system, and notes the Massachusetts prohibition defeat by about 44,000.
The Ledger cites a state compilation showing convicts in Iowa prisons from 1883 to 1888 declined only eighteen over five years of prohibition. It contrasts sensational claims of massive depopulation with measured counts for Anamosa and Fort Madison, noting small yearly decreases and cautioning against attributing social gains to prohibition.
A summary of March earnings for 124 roads reports total gross of 325,844,317 with a 2,492,151 rise as mileage grows 8,047. Southern lines benefited from cotton shipments while northwestern lines show irregular results amid demoralization. For the first quarter 128 roads earned 82,104,000, up 6,196,000 from 1888.
The finance and executive committee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company met Monday and decided that no dividend would be declared at the directors meeting on Wednesday. The Des Moines News notes the decision and mocks that it is “all due to the Iowa rates.”
The Courier Journal notes the President has appointed a White man to an office while the Blackman waits. It adds Mrs. Harrison may place Mr. Whiteman or Mrs. Whitewoman in the same waiting role.
The Birmingham Enterprise reports egg prices have dropped to eight cents per dozen this season, lower than for several years. The note contrasts prior expectations of rising prices if protectionist policies and Republican win were pursued.
The sudden and mysterious rise of Ret Clarkson to the rank of General is seen as recognition for his broad removal of fourth class post masters.
The American Educational Aid Association promotes finding homes for homeless children and aiding needy young women to education. The Iowa Auxiliary formed in 1913 and Local Advisory Boards are organizing across communities to refer beneficiaries and applicants. Rev J Hochuly heads the city board with Mrs John L Brown as temporary secretary.
A Louis Republic exposé attacks the Twine Trust scheme to mislead farmers with a fake New York newspaper. It quotes Senator Allison offering tariff fiction to prop up the trust and urges farmers to resist cooperation with the alleged robbery.
A 25 cent Griggs Glycerine Salve ad promises a sure safe speedy cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to positively cure piles tetter and skin eruptions and offers satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
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