Patriot Quest Denies Focus on Wall Street
In a nation seeking patriotic aims, officials say the search will prioritize national values over financial centers. The statement contrasts patriotism with Wall Street commerce as the path forward.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1896
Page
1
President Orders New Treasury Issue After Delay
The president assigns a fresh treasury issue after giving Congress two weeks to respond and finds little chance any action will occur if he waits two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treas
Cleveland Leader Viewed as Unyielding Figure in Politics
Resident Cleveland is recognized by opponents as a man of courage and resolve. He stands firm for what he believes is right, opposing English aggression and defending the gold reserve and national credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
England
Government offers bonds and interest terms
The administration proposed bonds totaling one hundred million dollars for thirty years at four percent interest. The plan is presented as benefiting the people at large and seeks to ingratiate Mr. Morgan and his syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morgan
Amendment proposed to ease tariff on livestock and breadstuffs
Mr Gear proposed an amendment to the house tariff bill to ease duties on horses cattle hogs and on breadstuffs and succulent foods. The bill sets duties of 24 a head on horses and mules 750 a head on cattle and 150 a head on sheep and hogs.
Jameson Raid Provokes Intl Backlash Across Europe
The Jameson raid by an English company on Transvaal residents provokes widespread reactions. Dutch forces repelled the intruders, with Jameson captured. German and American leaders issue comments even as Londoners rail at German influence.
Henry Watterson on America England ties and possible war
In an interview Henry Watterson denounces friendly relations with England. He claims Americans including the southern states would back a war, favoring a battle with Great Britain under Monroe doctrine protections and national defense. He asserts the South would rally to defend the flag against John Bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
England
America
Great Britain
Courier Journal
John Bull
South
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Complete Satisfaction
Bucklen's Arnica Salve offered as the best remedy for cuts, sores, ulcers, eczema, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and piles with a money-back guarantee of satisfaction. Price 25 cents per box. sold by Geo D Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
D. Clarke
State legislature to convene with two Fairfield reps
Fairfield hosts two lawmakers Senator Bell and Representative Brighton as the state legislature meets next week. Brighton is expected to be a solid member, while Bell is not anticipated to perform well. The Tribune assigns a correspondent to report on proceedings and track the lawmakers' records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Senator Bell
Brighton
Bell
the Tribune
Appointment Controversy Over Railroad Commissioner Selection
In Fairfield observers criticize Gov. Jackson’s choice of Ed Dawson of Waverly for railroad commissioner, contrasting with Ben McCoy of Oskaloosa and lamenting J. S. McKenney’s omission. Rumors accuse the governor and his appointee of meddling and weak endorsements, souring support for both governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Ed Dawson
Waverly
Ives
Ben McCoy
Oskaloosa
Railway Commission
Fairfield
J. S. McKenney
McKenney
Dawson
Old Fraud Sherman Criticized by Republican Paper
The St Paul Pioneer Press attacks Senator Sherman as an old fraud. It accuses him of peddling endless revenue schemes while proposing safeguards to retire greenbacks and force redemption in gold. The piece labels him the father of the redeemable green back and warns against measures to lock government notes from circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
United States Senate
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Treasury
Fragmentary remark on paper currency circulation and safety
A fragment notes that US paper currency is the best the people ever had, if kept from circulation and beyond the reach of the people, reflecting a criticism of monetary policy and control. The passage implies safeguards limit public access to currency for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cubans Push Spaniards Back as Island Independence Grows
The Cubans drive the Spanish from positions in Cuba and the independence movement appears more likely. American leaders and the public hope for a successful uprising and end to colonial rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Wool Growers Seek County Bounties Increasing Absurdity
The North Dakota Wool Growers association plans to urge county commissioners to grant wool bounties. The Sioux City Tribune says this pushes the idea logically toward paying individuals, exposing the inherent absurdity of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Wool Growers’ Association
Sioux City Tribune
Republicans Hold Clear House Majority Despite Opposition
The House shows 245 Republicans 104 Democrats and a populist presence. The GOP lead over others is 134. The bond bill fails with 34 vote majority less than the party margin. Speaker Reed likens his faction to a team of wild horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Cleveland
Reed
Harrison
Rumor Plagues Drake Appointment In Des Moines
The Des Moines leader reports on political turmoil surrounding General Drake and the governor-elect. Alleged rumors claim the governor-elect endorsed three candidates for an unspecified post and sent letters seen as contradictory, with Godfrey Des Moines Kemble Muscatine and McKenney Fairfield named as favored by Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Drake
Des Moines
Drake
Godfrey
Kemble
Muscatine
McKenney
Fairfield
Ed Dawson Appointed Iowa Railroad Commissioner
Burlington Gazette reports Ed Dawson of Waverly Iowa a former law student is named railroad commissioner of Iowa. The paper notes Ives head of the Burlington and Cedar Rapids road claims Dawson under his control and warns against railroads dictating terms to shippers and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Govee
Ed. Dawson
Waverly
Iowa
Burlington
Ives
Burlington & Cedar Rapids Road
Dawson
the Gazette
Testimony on Dr King’s New Discovery for Cough
Endorsers from Columbus to Chicago tout Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective cough remedy. Testimonies claim cures for two years of La Grippe related coughs and instant relief for croup, with free trials at Clarke’s drug store and sales by Bradshaw & Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. King
D. Brown
St. James Hotel
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Hemming
25Th St
Chicago
Clarke’s
Robert Rawls
Hollands
Bradshaw & Thoma
Calumet is Desired by Bakers and Cooks in Opera Plan
The verse praises Christmas and New Year arrivals while bakers applaud Calumet. Mrs Keene asks Mr Keene to buy a seat for a friend at the opera so he need not run between acts to greet him.
Jingoism Suppressed in Republican Ranks After Monroe Doctrine Push
Washington dispatch notes a shift in Republican hardliners led by Lodge Chandler Frye and Boutelle who have softened their stance as Cleveland backs the Monroe Doctrine. The piece argues New England hesitance to war reflects financial and political interests in New York and Boston, with implications for 1896 politics and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien Moore
St. Louis Republic
Washington
Chardler
Frye
Boutelle
Cleveland
Lodges
Chandlers
Fryes
Boutelles
Democrat Party
Lodge
Chandler
Maine
New Hampshire
Navy
England
New England
United States
Mexico
Henry Dibt
Massachusetts
Caleb Cushing
New York
Boston
East
Congress
Henry Cabot Lodge
House Rules and Senate Deliberation Spar in Tariff Debate
A political column argues the House has become a machine under Speaker Reed, rushing tariffs with heavy burdens and little debate. It contrasts legislative power in parliamentary systems, warns the Senate overuse of delay, and cites an Iowa Republican campaign struggle as emblematic of modern political tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Reed
House of Commons
Great Britain
House of Lords
French
Chamber of Deputies
France
Parliament
Carlisle
Republicans debate Reed McKinley and Allison for convention
The piece analyzes whether Reed McKinley and Allison will clash at the St Louis convention. It cites a survey placing 95 Republicans in favor of McKinley, notes alliances and rivalries, and suggests Allison could gain if Reed and McKinley damage each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
House
McKinley
Ohio
St. Louis
Allison
O'Brien Moore
Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters for Troubles
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments. It claims to restore strength, appetite, and nerve balance, listing headaches fainting spells sleeplessness and dizziness as conditions it alleviates. Clarke's drug store sells bottles for fifty cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke's Drug Store
Dr. Eells Vitalizing Blood Purifier Claims Cure for Rheumatism
The advertisement asserts the purifier cures rheumatism in its worst forms by energizing and cleansing the blood. A testimonial from Mrs. N. J. Rainey of West Point Texas credits the remedy, with the product sold and recommended by Bradshaw & Thoma.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rch
Wall Street
Jameyn
Atch
Transvaal
Southfrica
Jamesonrisoner
William
Kruger
Bucklen
Simmons Liver Regulator
Ing
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Phila., Pa
Bob
U.S
West
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