13 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1893
Page
1
Iowa State Press notes a last week handbill claims a judicious injection of alcoholic stimulants into the last platform has temporarily arrested decay.
If the newspapers have their way the circles at the head of the tickets on the Australian ballot will be done away with by the coming legislature. This will require that the voter shall here after check in the square opposite every candidate that he wants to vote for. It will simplify the methods of voting and largely reduce the number of spoiled ballots.
The Tribune callers note a clerical error about the state librarian post. Mrs Miller, not Mrs Maxwell, was appointed by Gov Larrabee years ago and faces GOP efforts to remove her. Mrs Maxwell, a widow, may receive G A R support to stay, while a male successor is urged.
The Meriden cutlery firm threatens to cut employees’ pay by 25 percent if the Wilson tariff bill passes. The New York Times calls this bulldozing and blackmail, noting manufacturers seek to keep duties high. The piece recalls 1884 protests against Cleveland and condemns eastern industrial pressure.
The Fairfield Tribune reports a Republican merchant warned he would stop buying stamps locally if the postmaster was removed early. The paper notes the remark reflects political tit for tat and declines to publish the merchant’s name while criticizing the sentiment as improper.
A Republican on the pension policy lauds Charles D. Fullen of this city as United States district attorney for the southern district of Iowa. The appointment is seen as deserved and fitting, reflecting his long party service. The piece notes his tenure as state central committee chair and outlines expected salary up to 6000 dollars annually.
Macauley’s review of Thackeray’s Chatham argues most mechanical work harms workers bodies and minds. Sam Clark of the Gate City, once famed for sharp utterances, is noted for recent obstetrical services to the grand old party.
J. J. Van Alen declines the Italy mission appointed by the president. He notes a liberal past contribution to the Democratic campaign fund but says it was not to gain appointment and would aid his party again if needed. The Sioux City Tribune disputes Democratic newspaper support for Gear. The Iowa legislature aims to enact a liquor high license law under another name. Ohio Representative Harter seeks end of the sugar bounty with a small revenue on imports. The text closes with a remark on revolution origins.
Washington letter from the St. Louis Republic notes a Randallite faction in Congress is pressuring to derail the Wilson tariff bill. A small but noisy minority in New York and Louisiana advocates higher duties on collars and cuffs hay and hops and sugar. They plan a caucus to undo the Ways and Means committee work, risking logrolling and bill defeat.
The piece outlines Democratic unity on a tariff measure, despite calls for a caucus and threats from Haynes and Schermerhorn. It notes expected passage with a 1 percent corporate tax and modest revenue adjustments, while recounting a fair trip discussing Mount Vernon, Gorham and Tiffany exhibits, and reflections on emigration and various nation displays.
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