24 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
1
In a tense moment Greece rejects further bombardment and vows to cut diplomatic relations with the powers. The exchange follows renewed calls for sound money by Republicans and debates among Democrats about Senator Chandler’s remarks. Hurrah for Greece.
The weekly letter from Des Moines Tribune summarizes legislative proceedings keeping readers posted on acts and decisions made by the Iowa legislature.
Report states Governor confirms Mark Hanna will replace Sherman as Ohio senator. Observers expect Hanna to continue influence of the party boss system and shore up wartime Republicans.
President Harrison enters a new term while his daughter grows up. a girl baby was born last Sunday, adding family joys and duties to the presidency. Baby McKee would not be in it now.
Secretary Olney will retire from the cabinet with the greatest record made by any man in the cabinet in a generation. He is today one of the biggest and bravest, as well as shrewdest, democrats in the party.
A literary meditation recalls the Turk’s midnight dreams of power, but the line between history and myth shows Greece’s enduring resolve as the speaker notes the modern nation’s continued defiance.
Grover Cleveland is praised for backbone and determination though his party hates him. He pursues his own plans, ignores party declarations, and his tariff stance aside, leaves the party defeated and divided as he exits office, needing a strong leader to reunite it.
Edward W Bok criticizes material in Sunday school libraries for young readers in the February Ladies Home Journal. He cites titles and themes from books like The Assault Bobby’s Lesson Margaret Or the Story of a Little Idiot Girl and Jim’s Confession noting their moral lessons and grim outcomes.
Last Monday marked Washingtons birthday with nationwide observances and school ceremonies. The piece notes political tension with Democrats urged to focus criticism on Republicans rather than internal infighting since Cleveland’s presidency.
Gov. Altgeld insists Bryan won last fall but was cheated by fraud. He cites excess votes compared with prior years and census statistics to argue the increased tally was not legitimate.
Greece stands alone against Turkish pressure and European powers as it asserts its right to protect Christians in Crete. Americans express sympathy but offer little more than moral support.
An Iowa senate move forbids names appearing twice on the Australian ballot. The author calls it a contemptible act mirroring Mississippi tactics to limit Black voting, praising opposing senators and naming Bell as a supporter of the measure. If the house agrees, court action may be needed to overturn.
Athens reports six months of reform delays by Turkey and mass killings in Crete. Turkish troops began massacres on February 3 and Christian quarters burned at Canea. About 150000 refugees seek safety in Greece as Crete asserts independence and union with Greece. Five powers hold four towns, Christians control the rest.
Wisconsin gold democrats met in Milwaukee to reconcile with silver democrats aiming to keep McKinley voters from joining the Republicans. State Chairman Usher urged temperate action to preserve unity within the democracy and prevent drift toward Republicanism or populism.
An old notice touts a missing child’s sorrow and links the tragedy to not using One Minute Cough Cure for croup. It claims the remedy would have saved the child, and promotes Bradshaw & Thoma as the sellers.
Senator Chandler delivers a three hour speech defending bimetallism and attacking monometalism while sparring with Senator Pettigrew over a pledge and convention loyalties. He links silver demonetization to falling prices and warns Republicans to resist gold standard zeal. The exchange foreshadows partisan tensions ahead of the Indian appropriation and bankruptcy bills.
The writer argues catarrh stems from climate changes rather than blood issues and suggests Ely's Cream Balm as a quick remedy. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as trustworthy and effective when others fail, urging immediate use.
Jacob Funck submits concerns to the county board about assessors meetings, burial bids by undertakers, highway platting, printing costs, and pauper supplies. He urges legal clarity, open bidding, re survey of roads, and local bidding to reduce costs amid hard times.
The advertisement proclaims the Improved Domestic as the easiest and lightest running sewing machine, with mechanical simplicity a child can understand. It also touts the Domestic Bicycle as a perfect wheel.
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