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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1893
Page
1
The senate refused to repeal the Sherman silver act with a 23 to 42 tally. Sherman supported repeal, but names of voting senators are not provided. The Des Moines News notes three hundred girls educated by George W. Childs have produced successful teachers nurses and graduates in law and medicine while elocutionists and musicians show varied earnings.
Editorials question if Iowa Republicans should nominate James Harlan for governor and denounce a party that failed to utilize his talent. The Keokuk Gate City praises Harlan while the Sioux City Tribune attacks William B. Allison, accusing him of cowardice and political weakness.
The passage notes that Hon. Walter Q. Gresham backed Cleveland last fall, that Ex President Hayes is said to have voted for Cleveland, and that President Harrison is appointing states rights democrats to the supreme bench, prompting a call for the party to disband and the nation to become unanimously democratic.
The State Register reports Republicans discuss plans on the prohibition question but prefer a “policy of silence” as the likely winning approach. It notes dissatisfaction with schemes and ridicules moral parity talk amid political expediency.
The State Leader notes Clarkson expected the move but denounces the swift severity. Democrats fault Clarkson for interfering Democrats blame perfidy and treachery on his action Republicans say he is right to lament a time when a Republican may seem unnecessary to live.
A Iowa Nonpareil column criticizes Gov Boies and the whisky issue while praising his political stature and bid for the U S senate. It notes his refusal of a cabinet post in the anticipated Democratic administration and frames his aspirations as justified.
The New York Advocate summarizes Doctor Seaver of Yale findings from eight years of study. Smokers show lower lung power, chest capacity, body weight, and height, with weaker muscular and nervous power and lower intellect. Only five percent of juniors awaiting appointments were smokers. seventy percent of seniors reportedly do not smoke and leading athletes avoid it. Yet many well dressed New York City youths smoke regularly.
Wilson and Hinkle advertise loans for ten years at a low interest rate with the option for borrowers to pay any amount at any time and stop interest. No commission is charged.
Washington Letter notes Andrew bill to repeal the Sherman silver law with the House action set for Thursday and Friday. Dickinson backs annexation, Hawaiian commissioners seek approval, and debate over how to place Hawaii under U S sovereignty continues amid broader tariff and canal discussions.
The report notes less gold in the treasury than at any time for many years and warns that existing gold will be paid out only when treasury notes are redeemed.
The Iowa governor declined a proposed Secretary of Agriculture offer from President Cleveland. The decision rested on loyalty to the Iowa Democratic plan to nominate him for U S Senate and concern for his daughter's health. The action underscores his prominence beyond seeking federal office.
A Seattle Telegraph letter argues Benjamin F. Butler of Massachusetts was a political treacher, not a hero. The writer condemns Butler’s slavery stance, his Charleston convention actions, and his later military and political failures, protesting any glowed epitaph for him.
The article presents Hon. John G. Carlisle’s views on currency reform, opposing free coinage of gold or silver and urging equal treatment of both metals. He argues for unlimited coinage on equal terms, explains coinage's role, and discusses how silver could be remonetized through coinage or international agreement.
The surprise in Washington grew last week as President Harrison appointed an overt Democrat to the nation’s top executive position, marking a bold partisan shift at the pinnacle of power.
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Insurance at bottom rates highlighted for school and church furniture specialties. Industry notes emphasize affordable coverage for educational and religious properties.
The article discusses HH. Jackson's nomination to the supreme bench succeeding Justice Lamar amid Republican fury. It cites J. Clarkson condemning the move as a political misstep by President Harrison and predicts a fight within the Senate and party lines.
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