19 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1893
Page
1
The notice announces a Democratic state convention to be held in Des Moines on Wednesday August 23. It lists 1,114 delegates with Jefferson county allotted ten and invites voters in favor of repeal of the prohibitory law to participate in selecting delegates.
The Dubuque Herald asserts newspapers have done more than any other to restore financial trust and ease the money scare. It says ample national liquidity exists, more than banks hold, and that public confidence will speed recovery if people stay hopeful.
The Adams County Free Press notes that the treasury overflow turned to emptiness by the end of Harrison’s presidency. Foster urged selling government bonds in the final weeks to cover expenses, exposing perceived influence of eastern moneyed interests on Republican policy. The piece argues Democrats can restore finances and win broad support from business, farmers, and workers.
The Iowa Democratic Party calls for direct statewide election of United States senators, opposing legislative selection. It notes the Des Moines convention will name a senator candidate, with Horace Boies long considered likely to win the nomination amid ongoing deliberations.
In Chicago the Tribune urges Gov. Boies as the Democratic senator nominee for Iowa, arguing his broad knowledge of the state, trusted stance, and strong canvassing ability would place him among the Senate's leading members. If not Boies, the paper questions who else could unite the party and energize the canvass.
In Chariton Democrat commentary a local editor criticizes Iowa Democrats and Republicans alike, sparking questions about its tone, partisanship, and the upcoming campaign. The piece suggests restraint and mocks cross party insults while urging focus on the election outcome.
The Sioux City Tribune lauds Governor Boies for promptly assessing the Pomeroy disaster and issuing a public proclamation of needs. It notes his swift on scene investigation, measured response, and consistent avoidance of alarmism while earning broad public confidence.
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Washington views on pension reform, cases of overpaid disability pensions and reductions, a protest by a democratic congressman, Morton’s Weather Bureau reforms, and speculation on a long congressional session. Quotes from Senator Vorhees and Representative Wheeler highlight party positions as Iowa Democrats set August convention agenda in Des Moines with gubernatorial and other officer nominations.
Sigourney Review critiques state republication platforms and proposes a reform plank. It mocks vague liquor policies and suggests re submitting a prohibitory amendment to regain political influence, referencing a provincial folk tale about blind scrapes in a bramble bush.
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Democratic leaders nationwide back Hon. John C Bills as a possible gubernatorial candidate in Iowa. The Davenport Democrat and Muscatine News-Tribune weigh in with cautious optimism, noting Bills denies any candidacy while praising the idea of his potential leadership. The Tribune and other papers have increasingly mentioned Bills for governor.
The Iowa newspapers urge or oppose John C Bills of Davenport for governor with focus on a senate tax bill for church property. The Dubuque Telegraph opposes his bid, while other papers defend him and argue tax equality for church and private property. The debate centers on whether taxing church property should disqualify a candidate.
The piece argues that tax burdens may fall on churches if property tax rules change and notes no issue with prohibition or government quality. It claims candidates like Mr Bills would gain more votes than they lose over such tax concerns, and that church property taxes would not sway voters against him.
The Sigourney Review in Fairfield Tribune endorses Hon. John C. Bills for governor on the Democratic ticket this fall, noting Keokuk county lacks a local candidate. It mentions Mr White’s name circulating in papers but says he is not pursuing the nomination, though Keokuk county would support him if urged. The piece contends Bills would be a strong candidate for the state at this time.
The Muscatine Journal notes Hon John C Bills as a prospective governor candidate and quotes a voter remark that the state voters deserve a chance to 'get a whack at him' The item signals early political discussion with continuation on page 4.
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