19 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1896
Page
1
A Commentary mocks Bell’s groceries and insurance bills as emergency acts and jokes about reviving political fortunes with a cathode ray. It notes opposition to Arizona statehood and predicts shifts in Senate seats while Joan Sullivan plans clubs to probe candidates on sporting issues.
The premier’s act is driven by objective gain not sentiment. He seeks U S protection for Britain’s American possessions if conflict arises with continental powers, but there will be no entangling alliance.
The text complains of senators and representatives criticizing Secretary Morton for saving money used to buy and distribute seeds. It mocks their discretion and notes public support for Morton while warning against theatrics in government spending. It praises Mr. Brighton for his English in a House debate and cautions against vanity.
Mrs Lease, once active in political reform efforts, now pursues a ministerial career described as a Wing's Jester, signaling a shift from politics to religious endeavors.
William Dudley Foulke argues for abolishing single member districts in favor of proportional representation using free list and transferable vote systems. He cites benefits for municipal governance, reduced vote buying, and more representative legislatures, urging a fair trial of the plan.
Columbus broker Chas B Hood certifies Dr King's New Discovery as unmatched for coughs. Ft Wayne hotel owner J D Brown testifies of a two year cough cured. Baldwinsville resident B F Merrill praises its reliability over doctors. Chicago resident Mrs Hemming keeps it for quick relief from croup and other breath illnesses.
Senator Allison introduces a bill to pension Col. James C. Robinson a county resident now over one hundred years old. A comment implies Senator Bell should push a two cent railroad fare bill but notes railroads often grant free travel to senators.
The lower house rejected the free silver bill sent from the Senate by a large margin. All eleven Iowa representatives voted against free silver, a fact noted by local Republican free silver advocates.
The text notes that Congressman Hepburn secured a congressional resolution providing him two clerks for his interstate commerce committee, while Senator Gearso seeks two clerks for his Pacific railroads committee amid praise for the treasury attack.
The president could not offer par three percent loans due to law permitting four percent bonds. Premium complications deterred small gold holders from bidding. Iowa House seeks to identify nonreporting clerks and dismissals are planned. The state treasury lacks funds.
The text notes open rebellion in New York against Platt backed bossism, a snap Chicago convention bypassing public input, and Des Moines primaries denounced by the party’s better elements, illustrating internal GOP turmoil.
The Des Moines Register reports Jefferson county representative Brighton, new to the Iowa House, spoke against a bill altering evidence rules demanding self incriminating testimony. He debated with vigor, displaying readiness and clever handling of the subject and earned compliments for his English and competence to defend Jefferson county and himself in potential contests.
The Democratic state central committee will meet in Des Moines on February 21 to fix the time and location of the state convention and to handle other business. Des Moines, Dubuque, Davenport, and Cedar Rapids are bidding for the convention with Dubuque favored to host after years without a party gathering.
The present administration claims a brilliant diplomatic record as England backs down on the Monroe doctrine. The Queen and Salisbury approve the government’s position, signaling a substantial victory and the triumph of policy.
The piece notes President Cleveland credits himself for civic decisions including freeing Ex-Consul Waller while criticizing Cuban belligerent recognition. It cites his stance that Cuban insurgents destroyed property of American citizens and that recognizing them as lawful belligerents would be bad policy, ending calls for recognition.
In the Republican caucus the Rowley vote helped Bell win the senatorial nomination. Later Allen and Bell backed Rowley for the College of the Blind vacancy at Vinton, but Bell’s support proved unlucky and Rowley was defeated. Bell redirected support to Danielson while Rowley’s prior deal lingered in memory.
Senator Carter of Montana chairing the Republican National Committee rejects being labeled a traitor for opposing the tariff bill. He argues for the 1892 platform favoring bimetallism and protection, contending Reed’s bill benefits New England and harms western silver interests.
Advert suggests Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness among women. Claims health and strength are guaranteed with doses priced fifty cents and one dollar at Clarke's drug store.
Special correspondence reports steady legislative work last week with code readings and committee sifting. Senate barred new bills after February 29, sparking talk of an extra session. ex governor Alvin Saunders visited to back the Trans Mississippi exposition.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure-all for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees money refunded if not satisfied with price five and twenty cents per box. Sold by Geo D. Clarke.
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