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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1892
Page
1
Governor Francis of Mussouri lauds the local newspaper for giving between 500 and 5000 dollars in free line space annually. He says editors do more for their towns than ten men and deserve support as the best community investment. He notes editors contribute during the feast money season.
The passage proclaims that McKinley and his protectionist bill are finished, asserting both he and his cause are dead and will not influence future political contests. The tone is dismissive, framing the stance as invalidated.
In New York City, the democratic faction known for Tammany influence negotiated three per cent bonds with a bid of one hundred and one, signaling perceived incapacity within the party.
The forecast expects Charles S. Fairchild to serve as secretary of the treasury under the next administration. He previously held the post during a surplus period and is regarded as capable to handle the office again.
Mrs. W. L. Eulow, widow of the late proprietor, presses on with the Birmingham Reporter. She maintains a bright and engaging local paper and asks for public support to sustain the publication.
The Oskaloosa Herald denounces President Harrison's appointment of Morgan as Indian commissioner calling it a narrow minded, bigoted, half human, half assinine choice. The paper argues retirement from the service would not harm and suggests Indians deserve a watchdog over the office.
The piece notes that on March 4 the Democratic Party will gain full control of the federal government for the first time since 1861. It recalls cycles where Democrats held the House or won presidents such as Tilden in 1876 and Cleveland in 1884, but Republicans dominated either the Senate, House, or presidency for thirty-two years. This time Republicans lose the presidency, House, and Senate.
The piece notes a strong democratic push for an income tax and suggests the current House may pass a graduated tax on incomes over 5000 but the Senate, flush with rich Republicans, will likely oppose. Some think passage now could boost support for a law in the next Congress, though President Cleveland has not fully decided.
John B. Coyle testifies at the Sunset Club meeting that Homestead workers were paid far below other mills and that reductions hit the low paid hardest. He cites concrete daily wages, noting melters and helpers faced cuts while higher paid workers avoided reductions. He claims his own yearly average fell to 1.33 dollars per day.
A letter signed Iowa Democrat claims the Democratic state committee caused Iowa's defeat in the recent election. The piece argues campaign plans were sound and blames broader factors like prohibition politics and cross-ticket voting. It notes the committee's limited control and cites past victories under the same leadership. Iowa Democrats recall the Chicago Herald’s partisan stance and predict future party gains with allied support from Kansas and Nebraska.
Democrats aim for a 43 seat Senate in the next congress with contests in Wyoming and other states. Republican efforts to steal Wyoming’s seat face firm opposition from Wyoming Democrats who may form a separate legislature if needed.
The St. Louis Republic laments a leaderless Republican Party after defeat and cites figures like Harrison Reed Allison Edmunds Sherman Blaine and Hoar as outdated or unsuitable. It argues the Democrats can recruit leaders, while Republicans lack a capable figure to shape policy and steer the party forward.
The News-Tribune analyzes Republican editors in Iowa weighing an anti Catholic crusade as a campaign cushion to prohibition. It warns such a shift would damage the party, insult liberal editors, and risk political ruin by fanning religious strife.
The article predicts a fierce Republican primary battle between the pros and antis for delegates to the state convention. It warns the fight will be bitter and final, leaving enemies strong enough to challenge the Democratic ticket in the fall election.
Senators and congressmen push tariff reform from revenue to protective aims. They debate free wool and cheap clothing bills. Opponents accuse federal election tactics of suppressing voters and misusing funds. Davenport’s actions provoke calls to repeal the law and protect citizen rights.
The New York World advocates repealing the federal election law after the Democratic Party gains power. It argues the law boosted the Republican Party’s fortunes in Grant’s second year, and alleges partisan motives in creating supervisors and deputy marshals to influence major urban centers, especially New York City.
The editorial argues free quinine and sugar taxes did not harm Americans as predicted. It cites lower prices and global competition benefiting consumers, noting that foreign costs did not collapse American wages or industry. It warns against curbing imports to protect local interests.
Five room house and lot in Eldon with summer kitchen well and improvements. Price offers S500 if taken soon. Also five room dwelling and lot with well and fruit in Fairfield. Eight room dwelling and lot in Fairfield with new buildings at 1700 dollars.
City listings advertise other city property and farms at fair prices with contact options to call or write for details.
A speaker argues that tariff reductions lower taxation and prices for goods like clothing machinery tin steel iron and lumber, framing tariffs as a tax on consumers and urging repeal or lowering to increase affordability and availability.
The Ottumwa Sun argues the Democratic party embodies the populist aims on tariff reform silver, fair elections, anti monopoly, and personal liberty. It contends Grover Cleveland represents the populist choice, that the party is a peoples party, and urges populists to vote for Cleveland and the Democratic ticket rather than a so called people’s ticket.
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