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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1893
Page
1
Illinois installs a Democratic governor in a historic selection marking the first party shift after four decades. The victory signals a major political milestone with party supporters celebrating nationwide.
This week features an extended sketch of the late Ben Butler whose death was announced last week. He was a man of ability and a striking character of the era in which he lived.
The town topped all states in 1892 for corm and oats production and locals are urged to hold land as Iowa land values rise daily. Citizens are praised for living in a great state and farmers urged to keep their holdings.
The Herald’s editorials are praised by tariff reformers and Rep Seekey of Burlington highlights Seerley’s view. Aiming to rally Iowa as a Republican base for 1892, supporters seek to nominate Governor buses for senator and White for governor, betting Iowa will drive a campaign to redeem the state and align with Illinois and Wisconsin against monopoly tariffs.
Editorial from the Chicago Interior lauds liberalism in the Catholic church as shown by Rome's establishment of a permanent papal delegate in the United States and Satolli's appointment. It argues Catholic views on politics and public schools align with American liberty and that church and state should be separate in political life.
Chairman Fullen of the Iowa Democratic State Committee responds to Wullen’s critique by arguing the 1892 defeat stemmed from endorsing free coinage of silver and the Cleveland stance. He urges adherence to sound money, unified platform planks, and honest leadership, praising Governor Boies and Senator Boies while calling for repeal of prohibitory laws and firm party discipline.
From the Interior, Presbyterian, Chicago notes Dr McGlynn’s reinstatement signals a move toward liberty within the Catholic church. The piece cites Leo XIII, Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Ireland, and Monsignor Satolli showing a broader, tolerant stance while warning of future political entanglements and the risk to public institutions.
Treasury figures hint at counterfeit risk after a report by Treasurer Nebeker shows $500 notes of 1874-75 totaling more redeemed exceed issued by 54000. Senator Kennal of West Virginia dies. funeral in Senate chamber with Cardinal Gibbons. House debates silver bullion repeal and quarantine bill. Reed criticizes Congress timing. Sunday opening for the World’s Fair favored by committee members.
Local shoppers flock to Brown's Novelty Store for a wide assortment of toys including popular character figures, pulling in steady weekend sales and drawing families from nearby neighborhoods.
January 9 1898 meeting of board with all members present reads minutes of prior day and approves bonds for D W Garber John Locke and Joan Kromboltz as justices of the peace and Lee Mahon and M Mickey as constables. Annual reporter Garber examined and approved. board adjourns to 9 a m next day.
The board met by adjournment with all members present. John Williamson’s stewardship of the poor farm for the year beginning March 18 1805 was accepted with a $2000 bond. John W. McLean appointed overseer of the city poor for 1805. $25 pauper fund relief authorized. Sheriff Crane and P. N. Hackney reports reviewed. salaries and deputy hires adjusted for 1806. permanent school fund notes and cash noted. delinquent taxes for 1854 retired. Adjourned to the next morning, A F Cassel, Chairman. Attest, John R. McElderry, Auditor.
On Wednesday January 11 the board met with all members present and examined claims then ordered warrants drawn for all allowed claims. The bond of Wim Snider as constable for Locust Grove was approved. A request to widen a road in Round Prairie was granted with costs paid by petitioners. The Buchanan township highway location was approved provided costs are paid within 60 days. Adjourned to 9 tomorrow morning.
The board, with all members present, approves Greer McKee and others change of highway in Liberty township. After due and legal notice, the final hearing is set and the change must be completed within sixty days from today.
Five room House, good well and fruit. If sold soon, $600. Twelve room House, well and outbuildings, $1,600.00, $700 cash, balance on time with interest from date of sale. Five room House in Gages addition, new, with well and fruit, $750. New five room House and two lots in Johnsons addition, SS00, Sixty acres Land three miles southeast of City, all fenced, and ten acres under cultivation, balance pasture, $1, Y00, Fifty other good bargains.
Local supplier advertises low cost insurance services at entry level rates. Specializes in furniture for schools and churches with focus on protection and value. Offers coverage options and contact details for customers seeking affordable plans.
In Burlington the Jackson club banquet featured Chatman Pullen of the state committee delivering a candid address. He argued the need to repeal the Sherman silver purchase act, citing its impact on silver value, treasury inventories, and gold exchange, and urged Democrats statewide to align with business interests and support repeal.
Railroad interests back John Hl Gear and other Republicans in a crowded race for Senator Wilson's seat. Prominent candidates include John Hl Gear A B Cummins and John Y Stone. Democrats nominate Horace Boies as their sole candidate.
The figures list 277 electors for Cleveland and Stevenson, 145 for Harrison and Reid, and 22 for Weaver and Field. Democrats hold a 10 percent electoral college majority, illustrating strong tariff support among voters in the prior fall.
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