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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1895
Page
1
A historic remark questions how a voluntary advance of wages might occur under a protective tariff. The note hints at labor costs, market effects, and policy implications without detailing a specific plan or date.
Local county man, illiterate, possesses unmatched knowledge of financial questions, exceeding all members of Congress. News reaches McKinley about this surprising figure. Bradstreet reports show voluntary wage advances averaging ten percent for thousands of industrial workers within weeks.
Salt Lake Herald outlines a sequence of events with the 1890 McKinley bill enacted and linked economic turmoil in 1891 to 1893. It notes 1892 and 1893 panics, a 1804 Wilson bill passage, and 1895 mills opening with wages restored.
Republicans warned of wage cuts if tariffs fell. After the tariff reduction Bradstreet reports wages rising by ten percent benefiting more than a million workers.
The Fairfield Journal declines to publish more details about beer consumption by party allies after the recent Republican primaries, noting it has nothing further to say on the lemonade issue and offering no additional information.
The republic of Hawaii voted a pension for the ex-queen, a move the piece argues shows the so called revolution was a tyranny by schemers and conspirators. It claims a republic cannot be bought with money and the offer came from a guilty conscience of the new regime.
Andrew Carnegie, labeled liberal by the Philadelphia Record, reportedly refused to finance tariff campaigns long ago, stating no fear of democratic legislation or of political pressure. The item highlights his stance on economic policy and public funding during earlier debates.
A sprawling testimonial style notice argues that weariness and nervous debility stem from liver torpor and that Simmons Liver Regulator, a vegetable tonic free of calomel or quinine, rejuvenates the body. It cites multiple city testimonials from Macon Atlanta Oakland and Scranton praising relief from indigestion biliousness and overall vitality.
The wrapper bears the Red Z Stamp associated with J. H. Zeilin & Co of Philadelphia Pennsylvania as indicated on the package.
The speaker lauds his sagacity and notes iron and steel manufacturers increasingly adopt his view. He predicts no fat frying or calamity howling in the next presidential campaign.
The Fairfield Journal weighs the gubernatorial GOP race and asserts any Republican candidate will be a strong leader, stressing party unity over individual choice. The piece reflects a regulation view and forecasts a firm, centralized leadership ahead.
The Baltimore Sun proclaims tariff reform won despite strong opposition backed by vast capital and betrayal among some reformers. It predicts returning prosperity will restore voter confidence and says protectionist manufacturers will resist any restriction on foreign sales.
The last New York legislature approved by Governor Morton passed a public accommodation law forcing hotels restaurants theaters saloons and similar places to admit negroes. It is used as an oppression tool with penalties for refusal. A keen observer predicts hotel restaurant and theater managers may oppose Republicans in the next campaign.
The piece argues Republicans nominate men who campaign hard and engage in disreputable tactics. It laments beer celebrations after primaries and urges letting voters choose delegates who then select candidates to improve quality and integrity. It advocates delegations chosen by the people rather than by insiders.
A St Louis Republic correspondent reports Washington politicians from both parties concede Democratic chances look better now than six months ago. Prosperity has revived worker wages and employment. the Wilson bill is seen as favorable, while the McKinley bill previously hurt wages.
The Chicago Chronicle argues the next national campaign will disturb business as Republicans push tariff meddling and McKinley era policies. It says firms fear favorable treatment for a few at the expense of many, keeping business on the gridiron during campaigning.
The piece argues that Republican tariff plans and protectionist measures threaten national prosperity. It asserts the party, tied to McKinley and Sherman bills and sugar duties, remains a danger to business until protectionism is fully removed from revenue and other laws. The author notes even Republican papers concede the risk, reducing its force.
Western silver Republicans outline a bold plan to control ten western states at the next Republican convention. They aim to nominate Senator Cameron of Pennsylvania as president or back a free silver Democrat if rejected, possibly caucusing to force a free silver candidate or hold balance of power in the electoral college.
A two and a half column Gate City editorial rails against local and personal motives in the first district’s support for James Harlan for governor. It likens Harlan to Washington and condemns Clark’s pleas as ridiculous and untimely, urging Republicans to rise above local factors.
Lee county sent fifteen of twenty delegates to Drake while Washington carried eleven of thirteen and Jefferson ten of twelve. Van Buren backed Drake with eleven of twelve and Louisa backed Drake. Harlan counties stood solid, Des Moines lacking a sincere Harlan man per the Fairfield Ledger.
An article argues free trade harms labor in England, noting its protective aim for manufacturers. It contends wages rise where tariffs fall, cites U S evidence, and claims free material strengthens producers and boosts wages and employment through expanded markets.
A Chicago Chronicle column rebukes Republican critics of tariff reform, noting wage gains and iron industry growth nationwide. It argues Democratic tariffs spur prosperity, questions McKinley’s anti tariff prophecies, and predicts silence on McKinley if nominated in 1896.
Hard times push people to spend carefully while seeking life insurance with unquestionable security at the lowest cost. Des Moines based Bankers Life Association promotes plans via resident agent F S Cummings.
The St Louis Republic argues the deficit and panic stem from Republican policy under Harrison and Reed era budgets. It credits Democratic reforms with restoring confidence, revenue, and trade, and promises to erase the deficit under Democratic management while recalling past suspensions of specie payments.
The Cedar Rapids Republican editor mocks a so called blue glass movement believed to cure ailments by light through blue glass. The piece recalls Gen Pleasanton's theory from twenty years ago and warns that populist and protectionist theories suffer a similar fate.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin reports brisk buying by Americans in London wool auctions pushing prices to American levels. Over 20,000,000 pounds have been sold in Boston in the last fortnight with an average advance of ten points, marking the largest business ever done in the American market.
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