24 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1892
Page
1
The issue notes the state Democratic convention call and Hill's strong hold on New York politics while facing nationwide opposition. Senator Walcott of Colorado opposes Harrison's nomination and contends he cannot carry Colorado.
Shoreham Morton fades from view as Harrison's path to nomination becomes clear, leaving Morton largely unmentioned in the coverage.
Gov Boies quoted in a prominent Omaha address at the Boyd jubilee. The speech is expected to be of strong interest to readers as it highlights his potential role as a Democratic presidential candidate.
The Iowa Democratic Party will convene at Council Bluffs on Wednesday May 11 1892 at 1030 AM to select 26 delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago June 21 1892. Delegates at large and per district caucus will fill the slate with representation based on 1891 governor Horace Boies vote counts.
The New York Press laments education supposedly shaping party loyalties as educated men back republican ticket while ignorant voters back democratic. The Indianola Tribune counters with Clarkson’s finding that young educated readers increasingly abandon the Republican line for the Democrats.
The National Tribune reports Representative John J. Seerley of Iowa introduced a resolution urging the pensions committee to craft a bill that treats private soldier affidavits as equal to officers. It argues affidavits reduce delay and expense when no service records exist and that privates are best suited to attest disability and events.
A compilation notes Republican Iowa legislators resisting anti prohibition appeals while observers predict a Democratic victory in the fall. Ex governor Stone cites rising anti prohibition sentiment and warns party leaders to pass a high license bill to stem defections.
The Jefferson County group known as the 49ers completed their overland journey to California seeking new prospects and opportunities. Their expedition reflects the era of westward movement and pioneer enterprise.
A large migration began April 27 1849 from Fairfield toward California. Youthful riders with four yoke of cattle faced cholera near Fort Laramie and Platte crossings, with Captain Bonnifield proving inept. Dr Derman and J Nelson Bell aided Kyle. Dashed weather and river ferries tested the party. At Green River a dying wagoner and a newborn tragedy occurred. Salt Lake reports threats against Cornell, hunted by Mormon guards. Hardship persisted to Feather River headwaters where a man proposed a shortcut. campmates debated cannibalism before reaching Feather River on October 2 ending the trek.
Des Moines republication notes Gov. Horace Boies spoke in Denver avoiding the silver question and stressing tariff, drawing Colorado Democratic leaders’ push for free coinage into the background. The piece suggests Boies strengthens Cleveland faction influence and narrows the Democratic nomination field to Boies, Flower, and Gray.
The St Louis Republic asserts 33 777 new yearly subscribers were added in December and January, with facsimile post office receipts showing over 150 000 copies per issue and more than 800 000 printed weekly. It notes customers distinguish between stage coach and railroad service and promotes the twice weekly paper mailed Tuesdays and Fridays for one dollar a year with free sample copies.
In this issue the Round Prairie writer Hiram Heaton presents a careful historical reminiscence about the 49ers. He verifies claims by visiting long time residents to ensure accuracy before publication. The article highlights local interest in pioneer history and the methods Heaton uses to confirm facts.
The post office restaurant offers warm meals and lunch options with fresh oysters available at all hours, providing continuous service to patrons.
Speech by Governor Boies at Omaha banquet on Iowa politics traces GOP rise and fall since 1850s. He cites Nebraska’s ballot will and argues prohibition law would threaten property rights and individual liberty, urging citizens to consider government from the citizen’s duty and fundamental rights.
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