11 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1893
Page
1
The article notes ongoing ambiguity about the makeup of the upcoming United States Senate with no clear majority or confirmations in sight. It highlights competing party chances and the complexity of factor influence on the final composition.
The House began reform by approving a bill that raises Mexican War pensioners' monthly allowance from 5 dollars to 12 dollars, a move deemed improper by critics shortly after passage.
Chicago patent lawyers association passed a resolution endorsing B J Hall of Burlington for the patent commissioner post. Hall previously held the office during the last two years of Cleveland's administration. Judge Gresham attended and urged rapid approval with the remark put it through.
A Democrat critic argues an Iowa store floor walker, a Republican ex governor, is unfairly labeled disreputable. The piece concedes the party may elevate questionable men but asserts the job is not dis honorable and should not reflect on the individual.
The Mount Pleasant Journal, a Republican paper, opposes the Free Press editor for a post office job. It argues the editor’s sharp criticism of John H. Gear in the last campaign should bar him from appointment, suggesting no further qualification could help him obtain it.
The Iowa City Press quotes a Mr Harrison appointee Alexander R Webb serving as consul at Manila who has adopted Mobhammedanism and pushes a movement to distribute the koran in nighted America and send missionaries to America to convert perceived “perishing millions” under trusts. The report notes irony in using American Sunday school arguments in Asia to rally nations to import faith.
H S Kneedler of the Cherokee Jares and formerly of the Daily Courier Ottumwa argues in a Republican paper that the public rejects the McKinley tariff. He asserts the people are educated and oppose special interests, urging the party to represent the broad national will over eastern millionaires and trusts.
Keokuk Gate City notes Iowa state press association could unite to press railroads on advertising terms. It cites a company offering ad credits via transportation passes and requiring a photo to avoid payment, urging railroads to pay cash or negotiable equivalents like other advertisers.
The Ames Times recounts the murder of Mrs. Peter Sutter by her husband in Des Moines and Sutter’s suicide in jail. A found letter from July 2 1802 shows his view of a troubled eight month marriage to a spendthrift wife who refused city life and a farm, causing financial strain and misery. The Times also recalls rumors of Sutter’s meanness and prior troubles, including a coffin episode at a funeral for his first wife.
Des Moines January conference of the Democratic state committee appoints a sub-committee to direct party work for the coming campaign. The piece contrasts Republican woes with internal fights over prohibition, noting independents seek to capture the State Temperance Alliance and install reformers to influence the platform. H.C. Shaver signs off.
Capt S B Evans of Ottumwa Sun receives broad backing from an Iowa congressman and the Democratic state committee for the consul general post in Mexico City. He has prior Mexico familiarity from years ago and would be a capable representative.
The board met in adjourned and regular sessions to settle with stonemasons for bridges and culverts, examine court house work, and settle with the architect and contractor for the new court house. Per diem and mileage totals listed for E A Howard A F Cassel and L G Myers. Board adjourned sine die.
The text notes approval of bonds for Sampson and Allender as justices of the peace in Lockridge and Buchanan townships, plus mentions the treasurer. The meeting adjourned until tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock, with A. F. Cassel as Chairman and Joan R. McElderry as Auditor.
Proceedings begin in Fairfield with members A F Cassel L G Myers present. Member elect R D DuBois sworn in for three year term. Cassel elected chairman for the year and John R K McElderry bond as county auditor approved. F N Hackney Auditor.
The official bonds for county officers including Fred M. Taylor clerk of the district court W G Ross county attorney and George B Waltz recorder were approved also several justices of the peace and township officers were certified. Constables bonds were presented and approved and the board adjourned until tomorrow at 9 o clock A F Cassel chairman Attest John R McElderry auditor
The board met with all members present and minutes from yesterday approved. The board resumed the settlement and adjourned until tomorrow morning at ? o'clock. A. F. Cassel, Chairman. Attest, Joan R. McElherry, Auditor.
Fairfield officials approved reports from John W. McLean and L. G. Myers on poor relief and farm operations for 1892, noting cash balances, welfare costs, and inmate totals. Petitions for culverts and bridges were deferred, and fee summaries for Clerk Fred M. Taylor were presented as continuation on page 6.
On Tuesday January 5 1803 A F Cassel is named bridge committee for 185 and $5000 is appropriated from the bridge fund per his order L G Myers becomes director of the poor farm for 1893 with $1000 from the pauper fund and E D Dubois named committee on public buildings for 1893 with $2000 from the county fund. The 1893 real and personal property tax classification for Jefferson County under Code 821 is adopted.
Five room house in Eldon with summer kitchen and well priced at 800, offered for 500 if taken soon. Five room dwelling and lot with well and fruit in Fairfield priced. eight room Fairfield dwelling with new buildings at 1700.
Listings advertise diverse city parcels and farms for sale with reasonable, fair pricing. Potential buyers are invited to call or address the office for details and contact.
The article recalls Marshalltown Statesman ex postmaster Page of Fort Dodge, blamed for short accounts during Cleveland's 1885 era. A Republican power figure, he fled to British possessions to avoid indictment, returned under Harrison, pleaded guilty, and had sentence suspended for family and service. It argues partisan double standards in pardoning him.
C F Chase ends the Daily Democrat in Atlantic New Jersey after nine months. He deems the venture a financial failure citing limited market and high printing costs. He reflects that the paper never gained sufficient subscribers and yields the venture, paying losses from his own funds.
An old medical ad urges preserving health to prevent epidemics like grip. It advises immediate self care if you feel worn out and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen and purify the blood and ward off disease.
A historical remedy claims to treat liver ills including jaun dice, billiousness, sick headache, and constipation with Hoop’s Pillus. The ad-style notice markets a patent medicine approach typical of the era.
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