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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
4
Democratic Convention Plans and County Delegate Session
The Iowa Democratic Party schedules a Des Moines statewide delegate convention on May 8 1900 to elect four delegates at large and eight alternates, with district delegates also chosen. Jefferson County holds a separate county convention April 26 to select eight delegates for the Des Moines state gathering, based on precinct votes for governor. The primaries direct one county central committee member to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Kansas City
Missouri
Democratic State Central Committee of
Iowa
Des Moines
Democratic Central
Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Fred E. White
Call for Democratic Congressional Convention in Keokuk Iowa
The Democratic party of the First Congressional District will meet in Keokuk Iowa on July 10 1900 at 11 A M to nominate a candidate for congress and handle other business. A new congressional committee will be elected. District representation is based on the 1898 vote for Hon D J O Connell. By order of the committee T G Harper Chairman A R Miller Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
D. J. O'Connell
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Washington
T. G. Harper
A. R. Miller
Cleveland
Wm. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Telegraph
Colorado Springs
Trust shuts twelve mills in four states angering workers
The American Steel and Wire company ordered twelve mills closed across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania. Amalgamated Associa tion of Iron Steel and Tin Workers in Pittsburgh estimated weekly losses of about 110000 for workers and 6350 men laid off with 88000 dollars in wages lost, per Chicago Times Herald reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lambert
Trust
John W. Gates
United States
Col. Lambert
American Steel and Wire Company
New York
Mr. Gates
Illinois
Indianna
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Pittsburg
Chicago Times- Herald
Statistical Defence of Trusts
The March number of the Department of Labor bulletin leads with a critical, data driven look at wholesale prices from 1890 to 1899 compiled by Roland P Falkner using department data. William E Curtis of the Chicago Record argues these figures will surprise many theorists by challenging popular beliefs about prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Carroll D. Wright
United States
Bulletin of
the Department of Labor
Roland P. Falkner
Chicago Record
William E. Curtis
Silk Spool Flighty Colors Sought 20 Yard 1c Item
A 20 yard spool of Silk in all colors priced at 1 cent. The listing notes multiple shades available and urges purchase of the spool. Ships promptly from local seller.
Cresco Corset Promises Unbreakable Waistline Test
The piece extols the Cresco Corset praising its durability at the waist and urging readers to try it to verify the claim. It frames merit as the key virtue and notes rising demand within the community.
Prices and trusts spark debate on monopoly impact
The article argues that trusts raise prices and cites Curtis and Falkner figures from 1890 to 1899. It notes a general price rise amid McKinleyism and money expansion, while most gains go to monopoly beneficiaries. It also defends Cleveland’s platform and compares Bryan’s popular vote to Cleveland’s prior victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Department of Labor
Falkner
Cleveland Sideshow Letter Warns Democrats of Defeat
A New York republican event featured a Princeton statesman letter urging Democrats to distrust false leadership and warned that the party’s missteps and the Bryan faction would bring defeat. The speaker claimed the party cannot rely on selfish interests or weak backing. The piece frames Cleveland as contrasting with Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Princeton Statesman
Cleveland
Bryan
Omaha Bee Reprints Stevens Letter On Bryan Victory Stand
The Omaha Bee prints a Stevens letter claiming N C Foster Lumber of Fairchild Wisconsin requires returns if Bryan is elected president. The letter includes a stipulation promising refunds for bought goods if Bryan wins, illustrating corporate fear and partisan pressure in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
United States
Stevens
N.C. Foster Lumber Company
Fairchild
Wis
Bryan
N.C. Foster Company
W. J. Bryan
Mark Hanna tactics cited as ballot fraud example
The piece argues that Hanna used vote buying and hiring fixers in doubtful states to defeat Bryan, noting 132 000 fraudulent or altered returns could have swung the result. It condemns the lumber company and N C Foster for alleged bribery and fraud, criticizing American business morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Bryan
N. C. Foster
Bee
Political Nerves Fly Over Tariffs and Ties to McKinley
The piece veterantly rails at tariff explanations, McKinley era politics, and party factions. It notes Dewey supporters split, Hanna influence, and senatorial maneuvering in Montana and beyond, with jingoism fears and church fights woven through the political scene.
Pitying Dewey and the 1900s Senate Fight Echoes
The text discusses Alger’s pity for Dewey and predicts disappointment, notes Alabama Democrats’ endorsement of a senator, mentions Cecil Rhodes alleged mine syndicate ties, warns Rhodes about Mexican and South African politics, cites Kentucky’s Taylor pitching a hard luck story to Washington, mentions the Duke of Teck’s cavalry cowardice, and questions direct senatorial election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Washington
McKinley
Grain-O beverage offers wholesome grain nutrition
A letter from a reader recommends Grain-O as a tasty healthy drink made from pure grains. The writer notes initial difficulty but after one week no other beverage compares and calls Grain-O nourishing for both adults and children. Each package costs 25 cents at grocers.
Delegates to Jefferson County Democratic Convention Named
Jefferson County is entitled to four delegates to the First Congressional District convention. They should be selected at the county convention to be held next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Constipation Cure Promoted by Bailey Laxative Tablets
An advertisement touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for constipation sick head biliousness and liver troubles. It claims the active ingredient is the genuine Cass Sagrada and notes chocolate coating two tablets cost ten cents and a pair twenty five cents. Each tablet allegedly provides relief and packaging bears W J Gailey Chicago signature. Sold by Bradshaw Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gailey
Chicago
Bradshaw Thoma
Stubbs Nominated as Delegate at Large in Kansas Convention
Hon D P Stubbs of Pairfield earns support for delegate at large from Kansas party members. The Tribune endorses his candidacy and expects broad county backing and citywide endorsement for the July convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Rock Gibraltar
D. P. Stubbs
Pairfield
Stubbs
The
Tribune
Ki City
Bucklen’s Arnica Cures Child’s Eczema Sores
A Morganton Tenn mother praises Bucklen’s Arnica for curing her daughter’s head sores and eczema. The testimonial claims the salve treats eczema, tetter, salt rheum, pimples, sores, ulcers, and piles. Available for 25 cents at Geo. D. Clarke’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Isbill
Morga Tenn
Bucklen
Arica
Geo. D. Clarke
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