Should Wool Growers Get Tariff Relief Not Protection
Jacob Funck protests higher wool tariffs arguing practical shepherds and small farmers are harmed by tariff tinkering. He cites Iowa Ohio testimony from local wool counties, noting profitable sheep keeping, dog and wolf losses, and calls for cheaper clothing over protection. He suggests banning shoddy imports to aid consumers and producers alike.
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G. W. Franklin
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Cass County
Chicago
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L. N. Banham
Lowa
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Wakeman
American Shropshire Association
Democrats Win Speakership After Des Moines Deadlock
The Des Moines deadlock ends as Democrats secure the speakership with Hamilton of Linn County chosen. Republicans gain a majority of minor officers and select committees, while most other committees remain evenly split. The Democratic governor is expected to be inaugurated in a few days.
Tariff reform urged by farmer voters in district
Eraiox Tribune lauds Jacob Funck for letters to Mr Gear that advocate tariff reform. The piece argues farmers in the district should back Funck’s line to force Gear toward tariff reform or face defeat, highlighting high crop prices and opposition to protective policies for iron and glass barons.
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Gear
Towa
New York Times
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Granger
Mr. Gear
Pittsburg
Burkhart backs Ball and Allison in county race
J G Burkhart president of the Farmers' Alliance in Jefferson county a Republican urges Representative Ball to support Allison praising him as Iowa's best advocate. The State Register ties his push to political machine pressure and a county bridge contract warning about petition signers and election influence.
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Iowa State Register
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Chariton
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Farmers’ Alliance
Representative Ball
Allison
Lowa
Ball
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Burkhart
Address of Gov elect Boies Still At Waterloo
The Wairfield Ledger notes Gov elect Boies remains at Waterloo while the Keokuk Constitution speculates the deadlock may delay his address and place Senator-elect Allison in Dubuque if not resolved.
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Boies
Waterloo
Keokuk
Allison
Dubuque
Freight rate changes from Chicago to midwestern hubs
A local freight rate notice lists old and new prices from Chicago to Peoria, Beardstown, Quincy, Monmouth and nearby towns, including St. Louis and East St Louis routes. The tabulated shifts show decreases in several classes, signaling lower shipping costs for pers at this point.
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East ST. Louis
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Farmers' Alliance Boosts Organizing Tour in Iowa and Kansas
Will N. Sargent district organizer of Iowa Farmers' Alliance reported a satisfactory Wooster meeting with eleven members and strong county prospects. He plans to start lodges in Salina and near Krum the next two evenings to expand three flourishing orders locally.
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Will N. Sargent
Deep River
Iowa
Iowa Farmers’ Alliance
Wooster
Sargent
Salina
Krum
Police Chief Reports Cloak Seizure in Des Moines Burglary
Des Moines police chief states two cloaks of questionable ownership were found during a raid linked to last Saturday’s burglary. John Huston accompanied investigators to Des Moines and helped uncover a dress pattern believed stolen with the cloaks. Further disclosures are anticipated as inquiries continue.
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National Solons and Congressional Scenes
Washington reports from Feb 12 to Feb 17 show the Senate approving public buildings in Burlington Iowa, debating the Oklahoma bill, and advancing educational and census measures. The House faced rule votes, adjournments, and a Brazil republic recognition plus a Pan American delegation invitation.
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