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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
14
The fragment from the Fairfield Tribune appears as a masthead with nonessential motto and postal designation. No readable event, person, or organization is described to summarize into a specific item.
The editorial criticizes Roosevelt's message to Congress as a mix of solid suggestions and irrelevant items. It accuses the President of apologizing for expenditures and argues the administration's powers remain unchanged. It questions the handling of deficits and cautions about labor union references and postal workers forming unions.
An extended critique argues the President supports employers liability, limited state power over insurance, and greater federal control over railroads and elections. It cautions against federal naturalization limits, a stronger Bureau of Corporations, and a large navy while condemning annexationist logic in the Philippines.
The President condemns children at work yet acknowledges cases when schooling is unavailable. He concedes some orphans or children of unfit parents may find dignity and value in work, noting many successful Americans began life under harsh conditions.
In his annual sermon the President says married women should not work in factories. Days later he orders restoration of soldiers clothing work to poor seamstresses, mostly married, arguing work equals bread and butter. The move clashes with his message stance.
The President criticizes complete disarmament as a wicked idea for civilized powers. He notes proposals exist and argues that in the last decade wars have occurred between strong and weak nations, highlighting the imbalance in power.
A bouquet of white chrysanthemums from Ohio arrived at the late Senator Hoar’s desk as Congress opened. The gift, sent by Tom Corwin’s grandchildren, honors Hoar’s stance against the Mexican War just as he condemned the war in the Philippines.
Senator Platt urged to drop efforts on Southern representation and focus on addressing Odell misrepresentation in New York as a political matter.
The President has decided tariff revision can wait until after another summer, suggesting no unusual session will be convened. This stance implies tariff changes may be postponed and Congress will likely operate in ordinary session terms.
The Oberlin operator Mrs Chadwick cannot be convicted of forgery for signing Mr Carnegie’s name to notes totaling 13 750 000 but she did not negotiate them within the meaning of the law.
The text notes a June 30 1904 government revenue deficit of 42,770,572 dollars not reaching Secretary Shaw before an election. It suggests fear the disclosure might boost Roosevelt’s electoral margin.
In a landslide in Manhattan Congressman Sulzer is re-elected by a 5000 vote majority. He credits standing by the principles of the old-fashioned Democratic party. Sul zer is described as one of the readiest and brainiest men from New York City.
Cleveland’s messages drew London Paris and Berlin approval triggering Republican protests over presidential ties to European monarchs. The piece recalls Bayard remarks and notes how times have shifted since.
The National Civil Service Reform League rebuked President Roosevelt at its session last week for violating reform principles by directing suspensions of the rules in forty cases last year. The suspensions appeared to favor friends or those with political influence.
A review notes Alden March's novelette A Darling Traitor offers witty politics and vivid characters, with a hopeful stage adaptation ahead. The piece sits amid festive magazine offerings, including Brendon Campbell covers, Maxfield Parrish art, and a strong lineup in January issues of Harper's Smart Set and McClure's.
Very low excursion rates apply on the Nickel Plate Road from Chicago to Buffalo for December 24 25 26 31 1904 and January 1 2 1905 with return by January 4 1905 Three through express trains daily no excess fare All trains depart La Salle Street Chicago and city offices listed including Adams Street addresses for details and agent John Y Calahan handles inquiries.
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