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.
11 Feb 1891
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1891
Page
1
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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