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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1891

Page

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Judge Burton Sought as Supreme Court Hopeful

The speaker praises Judge Burton as ideal material for a supreme judge role, declaring there is none better and endorsing his capability for the position.

Burton

Allerton Advocates Pensions to Rebel Soldiers for Tariff Aid

Sam W Allerton of Chicago a staunch Republican argues pensions for rebel soldiers are needed to defend the protective tariff The speech follows a forecast of the next senate with Republicans 46 Democrats 40 alliance 2 and a fragile Republican majority of four if Democrats gain in South Dakota and Illinois

Sam. W. Allerton Chicago Senate South Dakota Illinois Republicans Democrats Alliance

Governor Reverses Slarty Pardon for Bootlegging Return

Governor Boies revoked the pardon granted to John Slarty of Des Moines after he resumed bootlegging, violating a key condition of clemency. Slarty was arrested and reincarcerated, reflecting the governor’s stance against clemency abuses.

Govenor Boies John Slarty Des Moines Govenor

Democratic state convention eyed with strong ticket choices

The piece forecasts a robust Iowa Democratic ticket featuring Gov Boies at the top, Kinne or Burton for the supreme bench, Beston of Chariton for railroad commissioner, and the rest well chosen, predicting a Democratic victory by twenty five to fifty thousand.

Gov. Boies Kinne Burton Supreme Bench Beston Chariton Iowa

Court House Agitation Boosts Jefferson County Real Estate Boom

The piece argues the court house agitation sparked a real estate surge in Jefferson County while neighboring towns show little growth. It notes Illinois seekers choosing Fairfield for its activity and hints at broader legal debates over policing practices and the prohibitory law.

Court House Jefferson County Illinois Fairfield

Ledger mocks Boies GOP ties and party line shifts

The Ledger ridicules its rival’s stance on Governor Boies and party loyalty, arguing that Republican editors bend to leaders on key issues like prohibition and tariffs. It asserts editors would support Boies if he were a Republican and criticizes the Tribune’s shifting positions.

Ledger Boies the Tribune Wilson

Party organization urged to win in Iowa politics

The piece argues that strong state and county party organization is essential for victory in Iowa elections. It criticizes late county committee selections as weakening campaigns and urges annual first convention nominations. It cites Gov Boies and the Des Moines Leader criticizing Republicans over his New York speech.

Polk County Des Moines Lowa Iona Democratic Party Tribune Govenor Boies New York West Gov. Boies

Republican rail legislation blamed for eastern Iowa losses

The piece argues that Republican national railroad land grants robbed eastern Iowa of millions and thousands of people. It accuses the Ledger of misrepresenting the issue as state rail policy and notes the 1873 Granger origin of state legislation. It also links Hutchison’s gubernatorial nomination and Wheeler’s defeat to opposition of railroad policy.

Ledger Iowa Hutchison Wheeler

Three F B A Members Break With Streeter in Illinois Senate Race

The three F B A members in the Illinois legislature dropped Streeter as a senatorial candidate on Tuesday and moved to back John P Steele editor of the Progressive Farmer at Mt Vernon. A Republican caucus followed with invitations to key Republicans, prompting Cockrell to declare that his group could not support a regular stalwart Republican for United States senator.

Illinois Streeter John P. Steele Progressive Farmer Mt. Vernon Cockrell

Political labels flare over wages and taxes in editorials

The Washington Democrat notes the double standard in party lines. It contrasts how Republican papers demand protection when wage cuts hit workers, while Democrats proposing lower taxes for farmers are denounced as enemies of the country.

Washington Democrat

Nebraska Governor Boyd Delivers Inaugural Tribute

Boyd of Nebraska has at length been recognized by the legislature of that state and last Friday delivered his inaugural, described as one of the most patriotic ever delivered by any western governor.

Rov. Boyd Nebraska

White Replies to Ledger Criticism Over Relief Efforts

A Glendale correspondent quotes M White defending relief aid for Kansas drought victims. He denies soliciting funds, criticizes Ledger for mischaracterizing settlers, and urges public support through proper channels while noting harsh winter hardships faced by families reliant on hay and corn stalks.

the Tribune Ledger Kansas Karsas M. White

Fairfield Enesco shows strong building growth in Iowa town

Fairfield Iowa records a surge in building improvements for the year, with totals near ten thousand dollars. The report lists numerous residences and business rooms by builder names Gilchrist Teeter Caviness and others, plus a large addition to Parsons College. Real estate activity appears brisk with multiple seven and eight room homes and modern amenities.

Iowa Fairfield Frank Junkin David Stever Burlington Street Geo. W. Pot Gilchrist C. Morris Grimes & Son Pier Bo Oaihart Thetees Sibete M. James North Fries Iowa Savings Bank North Dunham 6Th North R. M. Caviton T. L. tHlotfiman Sc Taviebaetes Fritz Gohner Cook & Gilchrist E. B. Kearns South Christ 5Th North Streets J. G. Condit Cook Dr. W.S. Mathews R. M. Caviness Robert Israel 4Th East South Side Square Suro Tes Etat George W. Gilchrist Daggett Bros John Demarce Rock Island Louis Thoma 4Th West George W Aoitane Src el Ste Ee 5Th West Streets Geo W. Gilchrist George Wray Ollege Ers Colac Wicereas Eae Larry Green North College Street R. M. Moyer 7Th East Adam Lynn A. C. D. Bradshaw Fulton, Wildman & Gene John W. Burnett 5Th North Geo. W.klchrrst Henry Peterson West Isaac Dougherty C. C. Liming R.m.caviness R. ‘Uc. Gilmer Bidwell & Caviness Breas yirFtee Eaeries Logan School Richards & Sons Contiacions Hammond 4Th West Street C. B. Caldwell Furniture Factory M. J. Farmer South Street Tenney T. S. Waters M. A. McCord D. Leggett Edward Gilbert Rene Bel Gordon x ¢Ewis 1St West Street J. Grimes & Son Geo. Howell South West Corner Guy Beatty 1St East Street Opera House Co Jas. Sullivan Jno. W. Burnett Lumber Co

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