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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1888
Page
6
A compact party portrait assigns James G Blaine to premier foreign secretary and administration head with Benny Harrison as figurehead and Levi P Morton as fund raiser.
The Philadelphia Record quotes President Cleveland on the civil service law's strain from partisan Republican employees who cling to spoils system habits. It argues loyal service to all people is essential and urges officials to heed the presidential view.
Ex Governor Porter announced he would not seek political preferment and would not accept the Indiana gubernatorial nomination if Gen Harrison were chosen by the Republican ticket for president or vice president. The Enquirer notes longstanding hostility between Porter and Harrison and their factions.
Gen. Harrison said the Howard county delegation proved Republicans accepted the Chicago convention with resignation. He described the mood as the precise word for their feeling, resignation, and praised the choice of term as apt for the party’s stance.
The Knoxville Journal argues against whiskey taxes, claiming abolition would save lives amid Prohibition-era tone and referencing revenue laws and moonshine violence. The piece contrasts with the Buffalo Courier’s stance in a period-appropriate political minor item.
On Tuesday President Cleveland vetoed a bill that would grant a pension to a man who, after being captured by the rebels, joined the Confederate army and served nine months. The New Hampshire Patriot notes this clashes with Democratic aims to fund pensions for rebel soldiers.
The Kansas City Times quotes Governor Alger declaring confidence in election results. It asserts Republicans will win New York New Jersey Connecticut Indiana and that Alger intends to be nominated on the third ballot. The paper notes Alger receiving money from supporters.
A quotation contrasts respect for President Cleveland abroad with admiration for Mr. Gladstone at home. The piece implies that international esteem is not a valid political objection and treats such sentiment as an ordinary diplomatic measure rather than a fault.
The Indiana Knights of Labor press a harsh critique of Benjamin Harrison citing 1873 to 1877 yardmen pay cuts and Harrison’s role as railroad attorney. They allege he sought to break strikes, favored railroads, and misled citizens while serving as a hired lawyer.
A brief note invites readers to spread word about a convention event scheduled for Monday night. It signals a social push to boost attendance and awareness among friends and followers.
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt reports on Sherman and Alger agents buying southern negro delegates’ votes for the Chicago convention. Delegates from Alabama allegedly sold tickets for cash and arrears, with $50 to $75 per ticket and up to $400 per delegate later tallied. Ben De Lemos of Montgomery is cited as the organizer.
A meeting at the club room considers a permanent sewerage plan for Washington. Davis county teachers institute began with 140 attendees. Joan F. Lacey of Oskaloosa was nominated for Congress by Republicans at Ottumwa. Prohibition meeting posters found mutilated after Saturday. An 8th Iowa Infantry reunion scheduled at Atlantic August 22 23 and 24 with tents. A Virginia carload arrived in Centerville to replace striking coal miners. The 30th Iowa Infantry reunion set for Birmingham August 22 28. C H Branscombe gave a prohibition lecture at the courthouse Monday night. Fritz Gechner reports league results from his cigar store the day games are played.
Penn township Republican JOuNN Rogers builds a miniature log cabin in his front yard. James Narvey leads a large prohibition meeting at district No. 2 schoolhouse. Editorial page calls Democrats to review calls and township primaries. Washington Iowa committee models water works and electric light costs. Fort Madison excursion welcome committee forms with Ed M Roberts as chairman. One fare round trip to Democratic State Convention noted. Burlington excursion tickets for soldiers encampment Aug 20 24 at one and one third fare. Game laws penalize pre Sept 1 chicken quail killing. officers to file information. Passengers and horses arrive from France. E J George to be home Aug 20 for a week. Eyes tested and fitted. BLOOMFIELD Democrat reports prohibition speech at court house. Des Moines and Columbus excursion tickets offered. Harvest excursions Aug 21 to Sep 25. Burlington Rifles thank Gov Larrabee reception invite. Albion Marshall county incident of eggs thrown at a National Prohibition meeting. Abraham family tragedy in Mt Pleasant. Company A heads to Burlington for encampment with list of officers and privates in attendance.
George A. Stewart a senior at Parsons college was fatally injured on a farm near Fairfield when a stallion kicked him in the abdomen. He died at 10 45 Saturday evening after suffering internal rupture. His mother and sister in Kansas were not notified by telegraph in time. Classmates and friends bore him to his grave on Sunday as President Ewing and Prof. Knight spoke. A memory tribute will appear next week.
The Jefferson County Institute notes two weeks of work completed despite heat with enrollment at 195. Visitors included teachers, college presidents, ministers, and agents. Prof Walters praised for a concise lecture on End of Education, and Prof Ewing of Parsons College spoke. Institute to close Wednesday with make up exams Thursday and Friday. Walters then moved on to Holdredge Nebraska for more institute work. The same notice reports the second annual reunion of the Seventh Iowa Cavalry at the state fair grounds Des Moines on Sept 4 and 5 1888.
The Burlington Route will sell harvest excursion tickets at half rate from principal stations on its lines on Aug. 21 Sept. 11 25 and Oct. 9 23. Tickets are available to farming regions in the west southwest and northwest. For details call a B and G ticket agent or address P B Estes Gene Vass and Ticket Sale Chicago.
The past week steady rains hinder threshing and grain marketing with much stock in poor condition. Templeton shipped wheat and timothy seed while a butter famine eased. Poultry fetched 5 cents per live hen and 7 cents per young chicken. Grain and feed prices listed include wheat 60 to 65 cents per bu, corn 56 cents, oats 184.20 for new and 25 cents old, rye 35 cents, hay six dollars per ton. Livestock ranges show cows 2.50 to per cwt, stockers 3.50 to 5.00, beef steers 4.00 to 4.25, hogs 5.00 to 5.75 per cwt, sheep 2.50 to 3.00. Provisions note potatoes 30 to 40 ets per bu, onions 60 to 80 per bu, cabbage 2 to 5 cts per hd, green corn 5 to 7 cts per doz, blackberries 10 cents per qt, apples 40 to 60 cts per bu, butter 18 to 22 ets per lb, eggs 10 to 11 cts per doz.
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