14 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1892
Page
1
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The Davenport Democrat denies Congressman Hayes is a Senate candidate and states that the people will choose Gov. Boies who will be nominated at the next Democratic state convention. Hayes has a distinct honor as Iowa's sole Democratic congressman.
A Fairfield Ledger commentary predicts the Iowa Republican platform next year will be broad enough to appease both prohibitionists and anti prohibitionists, signaling a shift toward arts and compromise. The piece suggests prohibitionists may join the broader stance or exit with the old guard.
The Boston Herald notes Iowa failed to join the revenue reform victory this year. An inspection of the vote reveals no real shift against the Republican party, with a majority voting against it and a historically small Republican plurality in a presidential election.
Iowa interest grows around Geo F. Parker rumored as private secretary to the president elect. Parker, born near Des Moines, built a national reputation as an editorial writer for the Philadelphia Press and Washington Post and wrote a Grover Cleveland biographical sketch. He began in Indianola and later worked for the Des Moines Leader, State Register, and Burlington Gazette.
The Iron Age argues that American manufacturers are well equipped to contest foreign competition under a revenue based tariff. It asserts domestic firms have faced fierce competition and now boast top facilities, ample raw materials, skilled labor, and high output per worker, deterring outsiders from dominating the U S market.
The piece critiques the Burlington Post for unfairly targeting Congressman Seerley and Candidate Gear during the campaign. It argues the Post’s harsh, personal attacks reveal bias and questions general political civility. It discusses sugar tariffs as a broader policy issue, noting historical tax rates and an estimate that abolition of the bounty plus a small tariff could boost federal revenue while preserving sugar prices for consumers.
Ohio Congressman Harter urges a uniform half cent per pound tax on all imported sugar grades. He argues the measure would move toward free trade while funding revenue, despite McKinley era refinements protecting refined sugar.
All Iowa democrats support building up the State Leader as a principal democratic organ. Its editor Henry Stiver is a candidate for Des Moines postmaster and should be appointed for his party work. The Register’s J S Clarkson and state printer R P Clarkson are noted prior office holders, underscoring the paper’s influence and need for patronage.
The piece reports that Democrats push for an extra session of Congress immediately after adjournment, with President elect Cleveland leaning toward early action. Whitney has sought House and Senate leaders’ views, and Democrats, including Catchings and McMillan, favor a March start and tariff reform agenda.
A correspondent from the Col umbian Exposition Grounds in Chicago commends the Iowa building for its architecture. The structure blends an old pavilion with additions in a French style, yielding a charming, picturesque design. It is judged one of the best state buildings on the grounds, though not as pretentious as eastern rivals.
The Washington Letter reports on President Harrison and Secretary Foster amid debate over a rumored surplus for the next fiscal year, and notes promotional talk about a March congressional session. It citesHooker’s time change bill, Allen’s quip on the message, West’s census inquiry, likely speakership candidates, and a national quarantine bill moving through committees.
The report of the commissioner of pensions shows expenditures of 3,139,000,000 during the last fiscal year with 145,000,000 appropriated for the current year and 165,000,000 estimated for next year. The heavy burden is borne by the people while truly deserving pensioners receive support.
A commissioner's statement criticizes pension distributions as bloated by fraudulent or excessive claims. More than 25 000 names were dropped from the rails last year, and 76 000 pensioners remain, with calls to tighten laws and curb waste while preserving aid for truly disabled or needy veterans.
The St Louis Republic critiques Benjamin Harrison's farewell message as self assured yet restrained. It notes his insistence on preexisting policies like high tariffs and the force bill, while criticizing the heavy statistics and prosy length. The piece condemns his lingering Civil War stance and remarks on lynching, concluding with a sharp final assessment of the president.
Five room house with summer kitchen and well offered at 800, reduced to 500 for quick sale. Five room dwelling with lot in Fairfield features a well and fruit. price 700. Eight room dwelling and lot in Fairfield with all new buildings listed at 1700.
Listings advertise city property and farms available at fair prices with contact options to call on or address for details.
In a Canton Ohio banquet reply letter Governor Boles argues the democratic party must ensure exact justice for all classes and individuals. He says manufacturing industries require recognition and that enduring success depends on fair economic policy promoting material interests without favoritism or burdens shifting between classes.
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