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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1890
Page
1
Nebraska Alliance to contest election of Gov. Boyd
Nebraska Alliance plans to challenge the victory of Boyd, the newly elected Democrat governor. The challenge targets the gubernatorial result and questions the election outcome and certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Alliance
Boyd
Senator J. F. Wilson Indicates Retirement
The Sioux City Tribune reports that Senator J. F. Wilson of the state has said he will retire at the end of his term. The remark suggests he plans to step down, though some things go without saying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Gate City Editor lauds Cleveland speech at Thurman banquet
Sam Clark of the Gate City praises ex-President Cleveland's remarks at the Allen G Thurman banquet calling the speech worthy of a great party leader and noting its strength and mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Clark
Gate City
Iowa
Cleveland
Allen G.thurman
Democrat defeat of Anderson signals party lesson in Iowa politics
The Oskaloosa Times notes that A R Anderson lost in Iowa's Eighth District despite running as an independent Republican. Democrats who backed stronger party alignment helped defeat him, while Seerley and other elected figures show the value of clear positions with the two major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Anderson
Iowa
Anderson
Seerley
Hayes
Butler
Hamilton
White
Bowman
Oskaloosa Times
Mississippi Constitution Denounces Secession Grasp
The Dubuque Herald reports Mississippi’s new constitution opens by reaffirming loyalty to the United States and rejects secession. Gen. Lee advocates against secession, arguing it was wrong and absurd, and his urging helped pass the provision unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mississippi
United States
Dubuque
Gen. Lee
Fort Sumter
Iowa Politics Shift Under Prohibition and Tariff Pressures
In 1881 Republicans held a 75,000 Iowa majority, now down to 3,400 with some races at 887. Prohibition and tariff policies drive the reversal, as Democrats gain congressmen and Iowa politics tilt toward McKinley bill opposition. Voter totals across 1888 1889 1890 show Republican declines and rising Democratic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Garfield
McKinley
Voies
Psmoslag
Congressman Gear Seen With Bonaparte Blankets Heading for Salt River
A Keokuk Iowa report notes Congressman Gear of the First Iowa District went missing with Bonaparte blankets and a bottle of white sugar. A man matching the description was seen in town days before the election claiming sugar taxes and blanket costs would ensure a large majority. The Pleasant Free Press cites his aberrant statements and a projected fifteen hundred vote lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear
Iowa
Salt River
Dick Root
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
John
Mr. Pleasant Free Press
Congress
Lucas County Votes Down Bond Proposal for New Court House
In the recent general election Lucas County residents rejected a bond measure for a new courthouse with 466 votes for and 2015 against. Every precinct opposed the proposal except Chariton where the three wards approved it by a clear margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County
Court House
Chariton
Democratic Party Gains Across States Outpace Republicans
The twenty nine states returning Democratic representatives show a total plurality of 734,050 while fifteen states with Republican congressmen total 106,500. A national popular vote yields a net Democratic plurality of 627,550, described as an uprising of the people.
Next Speaker Debate Draws Regional Interest
The New Orleans Times Democrat argues the next House speaker should come from the north or west. It warns such a choice would provoke a revival of southern dominance cries and spark sectional passions among a faction in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times- Democrat
South
House of Representatives
Romans to Fairfield trade talk and local events
A Rome Iowa notes Rome hunters fill the shore with sport and the Baptist church festival last week was a social and financial success. School closed for Thanksgiving. teachers and residents visit Des Moines Burlington and Chicago while merchants eye Fairfield trade. Local society organize a school linked literary group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Henry County
Jefferson County
Baptist Church
Fannie O' Ware
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Iowa
Tribune
J.C. Baker
Maggie
Des Moines
Kavanagh
Messrs
Montgomery
Leach
Hulme
Trenton
J. C. Mussleman
Chicago
Thanksgiving Side Hunt and Local Gatherings in LocKRIDGE
Thanksgiving Day games ended with the losing side paying for the winning side’s supper provided by Mrs. Duttweiler. Rev. Magill of Fairfield spoke to a large audience in the evening, with songs by the local children. Several residents visited Keokuk and Mt. Pleasant, while school started at Navy No. 6 with E. S. Jenks as teacher.
Brethren church thriving near Libertyville with longtime settlers
The Libertyville area hosts the oldest Dunkard Brethren church in the state four miles east of town, led by Elder Abram Law with revivalist Abe Mosby from Texas. A newer group sits three miles northwest with preachers Daniel Iielder and James Glotfelty. the community includes 65 members and many local farmers described in detail, highlighting prominent residents, farms, and cattle feeding operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkards
Libertyville
Abram Law
Abe. Mosby
Texas
Daniel Iielder
Batavia
James Gljotfelty
the Tribune
Jefferson County Dunkards
J. I. Monger
Birmingham
A. Bb. Murphy
Ohio
Iinets
Lowa
T. M. Clarke
J. L. Clarke
P.M
Rodabaughs
Brethren Church
Washington County
Law
E. W. Warner
Warner
Isos
Western Reserve
Tsus
O. W
St. Ro Robertson
Liberty Township
Bio2
Liscorn
Mr. Fell
Harrison County
Des Moines Township
R. A. Wilson
Hugh Wilson
W. J. Kirkhart
Simon Fry
Ile
van Buren County
Des Moines
M. D. Peebler
Mr. Peebler
Pumphrey
Fairfield
W. W
Mr. Bennett
Iowa
W. H
W. Hl
W. A. Carter
Mace Clinkenbeard
Alexander Wilson
Venusylvania
Lee County
Liberty
Hamelton Fisher
Dr. Hayden
BE. HL. Peebler
Jefferson County
S. Hl. Blough
H. DD. Blough
Indiana
R.O. Sherick
Pennsylvania
Abram Rodabsough
Adam
Henry
Hiram
Joseph Madix
Andy Lawson
Stebleton
Sle
Oho
van Buren
Captain 8
Watkins
Clarke County
Company 11
80Th
Iowa Infantry
James M. Roberts
Roberts
Tennessee
Kentucky
Lasl
Gumerie
Daniel Rodabaugh
Christian Church
Charles Miller
Mr. Roberts
AJ L. Smith
Henry County
Israel Trout
Thomas Elliotts
Charles Thompson
Tle
William Windlace
William II
Swartz
Inndiana
Abram Swartz
William
Harvey Thompson
Ae Collett
Joseph Roanbaugh
Lowa Cavalry
Collett
Smith
Carlisle Smith
Pairfield Township
Board votes on Fairfield votes and courthouse plan
Board members A. F. Cassel John McLane and E. K. A. Howard opened poll books for a Nov 20 special election. Results show 1506 for buying lots 6 and 7 block 3 old plat Fairfield and 1183 against. 151 for a new courthouse and 115 against. Minutes approved and officers paid per diem and mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EF. Cassel
John McLane
EK. A. Howard
Said
A. D
Old Plat
Fairfield
Lowa
A. F. Cassel
A. Howard
F.N. Hackney
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