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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1891
Page
1
Speaker Crisp appoints Congressman Seerley of this district to the committee on accounts. President Harrison shows no sign of aiding Blaine's presidential push and did not mention reciprocity in his latest message to Congress.
Gen. Geo. A. Stone receives appointment as bank examiner. not displacing staff, but available to the controller for deployment wherever his services are needed. The Free Press notes his skill and genius in the field.
A telegram reports Arizona voters approved the state constitution by a four fifths majority. Despite opposition from GOP papers and federal officials, the measure passed with more than a 2,000 vote margin. President Harrison said he would sign the bill if presented. Arizona celebrates statehood prospects regardless of admission status.
The Burlington Gazette questions Congressman Seerley’s claim that his constituents favored Mills for speaker. It argues Springer was the first choice and Mills the second, with Crisp disliked for opposing the original package bill.
Statement from Gilmore and Eustis of Cambridge Massachusetts cites high taxes on raw materials and expensive old iron rails as the cause of their shutdown. The Burlington Gazette notes Massachusetts iron using manufacturers protested the McKinley bill iron schedule, signed by Gov Ames and other Republicans, but failed to match the influence of Pennsylvania iron mine owners and relief was denied.
The analysis argues Boies would win the west if nominated, Cleveland or Hill if east. Boies would be strongest in the west, Hill weakest overall. Cleveland strongest nationwide but may fail in some areas, especially New York, where Hill is strongest locally. Overall Boies nomination deemed less unlikely than commonly thought.
In the eleventh district republican losses total 2,674 with democratic gains 38,812. In the tenth district republican losses 105 and democratic gains 3,985. A list of twenty agricultural counties shows republican loss 740 and democratic gain 5,540. The Leader notes statewide totals with Cleveland at 179,877 and Harrison 211,598, Bones 207,550, Wheeler 199,271, democratic gain 19,394 and republican loss 12,327.
The piece urges Iowa Democrats to subscribe to the Des Moines Leader describing it as the principal Democratic paper in the state. It highlights timely coverage of national and state news, politics, and the upcoming presidential contest, praising its editorship and influence.
The president devotes much space in his message to Congress to a discussion of Michigan's method of selecting presidential electors. He dislikes it and seeks a constitutional amendment to prohibit that method. He notes possible gerrymandering in Michigan and suggests another approach to avoid such manipulation. He argues the Michigan plan is constitutional and more democratic, while noting his objection is political to curb Democratic gains.
The Lyons Mirror praises lawful districting and condemns the gerrymander in Iowa. It cites Henderson Hepburn and mockingly recalls Jim Weaver era politics, noting editors disagree with the second, third, sixth, and eighth district manipulation. The Iowa State Press questions Henderson’s legacy.
The Oskaloosa weekly Herald presents a large holiday edition filled with attractive ads and strong display layout, signaling strong local appreciation and prosperity for the season.
Former Ohio congressman and Columbian exposition secretary Benjamin Butterworth told a Chicago club that European pauper labor is a myth. He recounted a Europe trip listing Bremen Hamburg Saxony and Berlin but found no pauper laborers, noting more loafers in America and only one poorly dressed man among 100000 Berlin attendees.
Judge Hubbard recalls Republican decline in Iowa as prohibition and shifts in party leadership reshape the state. He cites power long held by one party, prophesies repentance to regain disaffected voters, and notes campaign intrigues around Boies and Powderly amid tariff tensions.
A discussion on tariff policy and monopoly taxation contrasts the cost to consumers with producer pricing. The piece analyzes the McKinley bill effects and praises Mr Crisp for tariff reform while noting Iowa legislators' political calculations and the need for relief measures for farmers and producers.
The article credits Crisp with fitness and probity, noting Republican critics acknowledge his qualifications. It argues tariff views favor helping farmers by lowering living costs and asserts western sentiment held no candidate should be swayed by speakership. It cites John L. Gear praising Crisp’s fairness and phlegmatic demeanor as conducive to success in the House.
An 19th century advertises a skin salve claiming cure for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price set at 25 cents per box and lists Clarke & Junkin as sellers.
Editorials analyze the election of Mr. Crisp by a coalition of factions within the Democratic Party. They note tensions between wings aligned with Cleveland and reformers, predicting a cautious, moderate course and potential for a Democratic president. The New York papers urge unity beyond factional lines.
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