Democratic Party vows tariff reform action
The party declared it will reform the tariff system and proceed with the changes. It asserted commitment to implementing the reform promptly and effectively.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1893
Page
1
Prohibition Legislation Sparks GOP Admiration
The method by which prohibition will be repealed when the legislature convenes could impress even Republican prohibitionists, drawing praise from both sides for the anticipated shift in policy.
Chicago Announces Special Mayoral Election for Harrison Term
A special Chicago mayoral election will fill the late Carter Harrison's unexpired term. Democratic nominee John P Hopkins and Republican nominee George B Swift lead their parties with Hopkins viewed as the likely winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter Harrison
John P. Hopkins
George B. Swift
Hopkins
Democrats Back Wilson Tariff Bill With Revenue Focus
Democrats generally approve the Wilson tariff bill. Many prefer abolishing the sugar bounty immediately and imposing a small revenue duty on sugar to fund government needs. The measure is seen as appropriate for revenue.
President's Message to Congress Outlines Tariff Plans
The Tribune publishes the full text of the president's Monday address to Congress. It is among the longest messages to Congress and readers should read it. The tariff recommendations likely meet general approval, and the tone is earnest and honest.
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the Tribune
Congress
Local option bill pitched by Spencer Smith on county license votes
Spencer Smith, a Republican Rail Road Commissioner candidate, drafts a bill for local option by county. Saloons would require county licensing via a majority of voters at a special election called by petitions from two-fifths of the county electorate. The measure claims to fulfill the Republican platform pledges on alcohol limits.
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Spencer Smith
Railroad Commission
Ohio
Jake Bertsch
Pete Valerius
Washington County
Kelly Johnson
C.M
Elroy
Junkin
Geo
R. Horn
Otter
W.G. Ross
Alice L Heald
Jno
H. Merckens
F.G. Morein
Fred M. Taylor
Philip Polston
Ll. A. Downey
M. Clark
Bailitt
Ricketts
Albert Case
Frank Chideste Bailitt
Frank
Crane
Ores Madison
Es R& Hussey
Ilinois Printing Co
Fairfield Gas Co
Iowan
Ufe
Iowa Hospital For Insane
Orphans
Peneence
Lilinois Printing Co
G. Higley
Beatty & Co
A.M Jordon
Wilkins & Tilson
Lynch
Rev. D. Clarke
Frank Higby
Court House
John H. Mullenix
W. RR. Bloss
Willis Strong
W.H. Young & Son
W. Young & Co
W. Pollock
Lon Smith
Poor Farm
Callaghan & Co
Seeeae Tees
Glass maker MacBeth backs broader Wilson bill stance
Pittsburg flint glass magnate Geo A MacBeth endorses the Wilson bill but urges immediate abolition of the sugar bounty and lower duties across the board. He says the bill is generally beneficial though its scope could be expanded beyond a sliding eight year phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. MacBeth
Pittsburg
United States
Hon Edward Campbell Jr. of Ottumwa Noted for Health and Reminiscences
The Ottumwa Sun highlights Hon Edward Campbell of Fairfield in good health at seventy four, joking he is young at seventy four and modest about being buried. It praises his Gladstone-like ideas and his rich wartime reminiscences, with plans to publish his memories in the Sun at a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Edward Campbell, Jr
Edward Campbell
Fairfield
Campbell
Gladstone
Sun
Wilson bill seen as echo of Walker tariff of 1846
The Wilson bill mirrors the Walker tariff with ad valorem duties. It aims to tax imports by value, hitting the poor consumer least, while critics warned of huge deficits. Daniel Webster warned $18 million, a figure deemed false by supporters as croakers predict doom for the Wilson bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Dallas
Secretary of the Treasury
Daniel Webster
Democrats defend Stackhouse appointments in Burlington
Democrats in Iowa defend Collector Stackhouse amid earlier criticism over appointing Republicans to key posts. The Tribune concedes the report was a misstatement and notes the controversy has influenced political tensions in the state.
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Stackhouse
Burlington
THE
Tribune
Iowa
Republic
Democratic reappointments reshape local tax office
Officials in the Burlington office and outside are replaced with Democrats as of December 1. Ned Phelps becomes deputy collector in the first division, Ella C. Dodge moves to the clerkship, and two Republican roles are targeted for replacement. Additional appointments include J C Weaver in Keokuk, O W Becker in Clinton, M M Parkinson’s shift, J C Lange in Council Bluffs, and Charles Connelly in Ottumwa. The move aims to place Democrats in key posts across several divisions.
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Ned Phelps
Kuhleimier
John O'Neal
Ella C. Dodge
O. W. Becker
Clinton
S. E. Wolcott
Davenport
M. M. Parkinson
Corning
J.C. Lange
Council Bluffs
Charles Connelly
Ottumwa
H. C. Nosler
Tariff Reform Will Win Across Pennsylvania Report
The Philadelphia Record recalls Pennsylvania political history to argue tariff reform benefits Democrats. It argues high duties failed in 1846 and 1847, while tariff reductions boosted growth, and endorses the Wilson bill as stabilizing revenue and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Protection
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Congress
David Wilmot
Dallas
Senate
Wilmot
Commonwealth
James Irwin
Francis R. Shank
Democratic Party
Whig Party of Protection
Party of Protection
Wilson
Walker
MecKinleyites
Ways and Means
Tariff Committee Faces Revenue and Expenditure Dilemma
The St Louis Republic notes the ways and means committee majorities may view criticism of the new tariff bill. From organization, the threefold problem was to match revenues to expenditures, due to treasury strain from Reed era expenses. The task was to shape a tariff near pure revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Reed Congress
Democratic party cautioned on endorsements and tariff politics
The piece mocks new political parties seeking credible endorsers beyond Lease and Simpson and questions adopting Gov Fishback’s advise to nominate Adlai Stevenson. It defends Democratic stance on tariff policy, notes support for recalling Hawaiian policy views, and warns Powderly faces career pressure leaving Knights of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lease
Jerry Simpson
Gov
Fishback
Arkansas
Adlai Stevenson
Wilson
House
Ways and Means
Powderly
Knight's
McKinley
W. K. Vanderbilt
Edwin Gould
New York
New Jersey
Political opinions mix with economy and reform chatter
A column mocks Republican strategizing and tariff debates, cites McKinley and Willis, questions patriotism versus principle, notes high society trips by W K Vanderbilt, tax moves by Edwin Gould, and payroll cuts under Morton. It also hints labor agitation and the McKinley political scene.
Board of Supervisors List of Claims Allowed
The Board of Supervisors’ November 1803 session approved a list of claims allowed. The record names the claimants, amounts, and purposes presented during the proceedings.
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Board of Supervisors
Glassware Line Debuts at Scott's with Fresh Styles
A new glassware line just opened at Scott's featuring contemporary styles. The store highlights updated designs and lists prices at the bottom of the display for easy browsing.
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Scott's
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