23 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
1
The Tribune offers holiday greetings to readers as the legislature prepares to convene January eleventh. A Democratic senator from Plymouth County resigns due to ill health. the county remains safely Democratic and the nominated successor is from the same party.
Every county in the eleventh congressional district now has a Democratic newspaper with Spirit Lake’s paper marking the latest addition. A few years ago only two such papers existed in the district.
Democrats held a solid win in Iowa with a majority on the state ticket and 6.20 points more than the opposition in legislative races. The overall result favored the Democratic slate in a decisive statewide victory.
The query notes that the engagement with insurance agent John H Gear was brief and tied to the late campaign. It describes Gear as a convenient blind for a peripatetic politician during that political period.
The Indianola Advocate- Tribune declares the election vindicates Governor Boies, clearing him of the charge that he slandered Iowa. It notes the GOP long alleged his guilt in the offense and presents the result as a political rebuke to the party.
Senator Plumb of Kansas died in Washington near noon Sunday from a stroke. His death was unexpected. Governor Anthony will appoint his successor, who will, of course, be a Republican. Plumb was an able man with independence to speak plainly on political subjects.
The editor invites Iowa Governor Boies to contribute an article on party divisions. He is praised as an earnest sincere leader and a careful student of political questions, with strong writing ability and electability noted.
The Centerville Journal is sold by S. L. Harvey to Journal Publishing Co with possession Jan 1. Harvey built the paper into a solid property and his retirement will be felt by local press. The composing company is unnamed in the formal notice.
The Tribune notes no temperance meeting since the election and asks if prohibitionists will lose interest with the Republican defeat. It suggests that saloons opening at crossroads could spur renewed practical church outreach and activity ahead of the next election.
The piece argues Republicans must abandon war era appeals and old slavery democracy. It cites Governors Russell Massachusetts Boies Iowa Campbell Ohio as representing new lines, contrasting them with Lincoln era figures and Quay Sumner style politics.
The Maquoketa Sentinel claims Hon M VY Gannon faced religious attacks in his bid for judge and again in a clerk of the courts race in Omaha. It describes the campaigns as vicious and fomenting religious hatred, noting defeats tied to church affiliation.
Harrison names Stephen B. Elkins for secretary of war and William A. Woods for a new federal judgeship. Elkins, tainted by the star route scandal, is called a disgraceful choice. Woods is accused of dishonoring his office to shield party members from punishment in election outrages. Senators are urged to oppose, though a Republican majority may stifle effort.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch argues Mr Clarkson reveals intellectual weakness in his party as few newspapers of merit back Republican policy. It predicts this flaw will show in the senate with Palmer Hill and Vilas aligning against, while the Democratic party has lately honored its brainiest men. It blames Republican plutocratic entanglements for substituting boodle for grain.
The Ledger highlights Speaker Crisp’s pledge to devote his industry and ability to Democratic interests, noting it mirrors Watkins’ past nomination remarks that The Tribune criticized. The piece argues the stance is unworthy whether from Crisp or Watkins and laments criticizing a political ally less than an opponent.
The Iowa City Press presents a comparative table showing the electoral college votes in 1880 with 401 votes and projected for 1892 at 444 after excluding 20 votes from new states. It notes the old states gained on average about half a vote amid population growth and asks how the increase is shared between Iowa and its neighboring states.
The Ottumwa Sun endorses western leadership for the 1892 Democratic ticket and urges electing West-aligned candidates. It argues the west now produces capable statesmen and should name the candidate, with no compromises on party loyalty. It also calls for Democratic appointments, including replacing the state librarian with a qualified Democrat.
Senator Preston B. Plumb of Kansas, noted Republican authority, addressed the U S Senate on August 5, 1890, arguing that no industry in the nation languishes for protection except agriculture, highlighting his protectionist stance in a key speech.
The speaker argues against broad tariff increases, saying manufacturers rarely justify higher duties and consumers have not asked for more protection. He cites a labor union representative claiming workers feel they lack fair returns under the current tariff and would not support indiscriminate increases. He notes only selective, fair increases could be acceptable.
A Louisville editorial critiques the McKinley bill and the presidents power to suspend free imports of sugar and related goods. It argues such actions shift costs to American consumers and would favor producers elsewhere. The piece condemns executive overreach and urges vigilance against electoral manipulation.
The author argues that reimposing old duties on sugar and hides would raise prices for American consumers, and warns that punishing other nations by taxing ourselves is foolish. They criticize the tariff mindset as a relic of the dark ages revived by demagogues and misleaders.
The lower house of the present congress is composed of 228 democrats to 183 republicans and eight alliance men.
A dated political tirade condemns Republicans who read or support Democratic newspapers as disloyal. It argues party bosses push a “ukase” to force readers to favor Republican papers, praising independent press and warning of mass defections to Democrats.
Metropolitan papers cite Dr. Franklin Miles, an Indiana nervous and heart specialist, who asserts sleeping on the left side stems from heart disease. He has examined thousands of cases and promotes New Heart Cure sold by Bradshaw and Thomas, with testimonials including Mrs. Chas. Benov of Loveland, Colorado. An elegant book on heart disease is offered free.
The Royal Baking Powder Company touts Rovart as the oldest pure baking powder with the greatest leavening power. It insists on完全 chemical purity and notes it refines its own cream of tartar to ensure quality. It claims over half of US cream of tartar is used in its manufacture and contrasts other powders as containing impurities.
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