Taxing the War Effort and Hidden Wealth
A wartime advocate argues that Spain is unaware of defeat and calls for an income tax to ensure the wealthy bear their fair share of war expenses, preventing most of the burden from falling on consumers.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
1
Americans Prepare To Take Puerto Rico In Key Campaign
The next victory to report is the capture of Puerto Rico as American forces move to seize the island this week under General Miles with General Brooke as second in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Gen. Miles
Gen
Brooke
Lee's Havana Campaign Ready for Iowa Regiments
General Lee plans a Havana campaign after the rainy season. The 49th and 50th Iowa regiments are to join the expedition, and by then the troops will be seasoned soldiers.
Iowa Round Trip Rate For State Convention in Marshalltown
One rare rate for round trips from all Iowa points to the Democratic State Convention in Marshalltown on September 6 and 7. Return option valid through September 9. Rate applies to all travelers, not limited to delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marshalltown
Iowa Regiments Lead in Letters and Teachers
The Jacksonville postmaster notes Iowa regiments receive more mail than others. He adds Iowa employs twice as many teachers as any state west of the Mississippi and that Iowa boys all know how to read and write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Florida
Iowa
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Virginia
Tennessee
South
Rome
France
Duties Row Surfaces in Santiago Controversy
Critics argue Spain's tariff level should apply as the American flag flies over Santiago, counting illegal oppression felt by Cubans under excessive duties. Proponents say General Shafter will restore the old Spanish rate, seen as contradictory to liberation aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Brooklyn Tailors Strike Over Low Uniform Wages
Brooklyn tailors who refused to sew United States uniforms at 19 cents per garment justified their action as forcible. Their spokesman said the government pursues war from humanitarian motives and warned federal authorities may not tolerate starvation wages for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
United States
Federals
Iowa Regiments Delayed by Political Interference Cited
The Clinton Herald notes no Iowa soldiers have yet been sent to the front. It argues Governor Shaw and Adjutant General Byers would have four regiments ready, three at the front, if not for politicians. It blames Judge Hubbard and his supporters for blocking action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Iowa
Shaw
Byers
Judge Hubbard
Questioning Admiral Sampson's Duty and Credit
The writer defends Admiral Sampson against fault finding over the Cervera engagement. Sampson is praised for duty while Schley is credited for the victory, and the author resists claims that Sampson sought undue credit until full evidence appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Schley
Cheap money signals better times and investment
Des Moines banks cut time deposit rates to three percent while Burlington offers four percent. Abundant cheap money boosts investment, creates employment, and benefits the public as investors seek productive ventures with lower borrowing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Burlington
Farmers and railroads in harmony over political candidate
The Keosaqua Democrat notes a reconciliation between local farmers and the railroads. Farmers have nominated a C. B. & Q. attorney for Congress and the editor awaits news that the line has elected a former president of its board, praising a “glorious era of good feeling.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosaqua
Congress
Democrats Excluded by Scott County Call Tallies
The Davenport Democrat notes about 2000 Democrats in Scott county are barred from the state convention by a call restricting voters to those in sympathy with the 1896 Democratic platform. It also includes all voters who believe in honesty economy and impartiality in state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Scott County
Iowa
Savings banks drop checks in favor of receipts
Washington rules allow the receipt in lieu of checks for withdrawals from savings deposits. Depositors, mostly laboring people, will avoid the two cent war tax per check. Banks nationwide adopt the receipt system to ease tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Washington
Wapello Democrats Hold Convention and Pass Resolutions
The Wapello County Democrats met last week to select delegates for state, congressional, and judicial conventions. The gathering was largely attended and adopted resolutions reaffirming pro people policies and opposing class legislation. They endorsed the 1896 Democratic platform and favored free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello County
Democratic Party
A P A Silent During Spanish WarReacting to Catholic Heroes
The Cres ton Citizen notes the American Protective Association has yet to offer regiments for the war with Spain. It recounts Catholic Americans among Maine sailors and Manila gun crews who died or fought at Santiago, inclining to question the A P A’s absence amid patriotic sacrifice.
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Spain
American Protective Association
Creston
Santiago
Des Moines Register
United States
Maine
Havana
Ely's Cream Balm Trial Offer From Ely Bros
Proof of the balm’s merit with a 10 cent trial size or mail order option and full size 50 cents. Customer testimonials claim cures for catarrh and cold in head with strong endorsements from Alfred W. Stevens. Ely Brothers company address listed as 56 Warren Street New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Alfred W. Stevens
Caldwell
Ohio
Confederates Laud One Nation in Atlanta Reunion Address
Thousands of Confederate veterans and friends filled Piedmont Park Auditorium in Atlanta for the annual reunion. General John B. Gordon, commander in chief, delivered a patriotic address praising the South and veterans of the war with Spain, with cheers for Hobson and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Atlanta
Piedmont Park
Spain
Alabama
Hobson
Joe Wheeler
John B. Gordon
Astor's $75 Million War Front Heroism in Manila
Lieutenant Colonel John Jacob Astor, the wealthiest U S army officer, joins General Shafter at the front. He endures hardship with troops, offers free railroad transport, lends his yacht, and donates the Astor battery to Manila defense, exemplifying patriotic sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astor
United States Army
General Shafter
Astor
Fort Wayne and Western Railroad
Sam
Manila
Declining Interest Rates Reshape Iowa Economy and Society
Des Moines banks cut deposit rates to 3 percent for six months or longer, down from 4 percent for three months. The longer trend lowers returns for savers, shifts investment to manufacturing and secondary industries, and raises the value of labor while expanding capital needs. The piece argues the decline benefits civilization by boosting productivity and social progress despite personal income impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa
Iowa
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promises Health Restoratives
If you suffer from sores boils pimples or if your nerves are weak and your system run down you should take Hood's Sarsaparilla Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Call for Judicial Convention in Ottumwa Iowa 1898
The Democrats of the Second Judicial District of Iowa call a delegate convention in the west court room of the court house Ottumwa for Tuesday August 9 1898 at 1 30 p m for nominating four district judges and other business. Representation based on one delegate per county plus one for every 200 votes or majority fraction cast for Fred E White in 1897. Committeemen to arrange delegate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Judicial District of
Iowa
West Court Room
Court House
Ottumwa
Fred E. White
Call for Democratic State Convention at Marshalltown
Iowa Democrats will meet in Marshalltown on September 1898 at 10:00 AM to nominate candidates for state offices and conduct party business. Delegates total 1080 with representation by county and vote totals. All Iowa Democrats and aligned voters are invited to attend primaries and the convention. J. R. Burgess acting chairman and E. M. Carn secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.C. Jaques
Cure Constipation And Its Consequences
Cures for constipation and its consequences include biliousness loss of appetite pimples sour stomach low mood coated tongue night mare palpitation cold feet debility dizziness weakness backache vomiting jaundice piles pallor stitch irritability nervousness headache torpid liver heart burn foul breath sleeplessness drowsiness hot skin cramps throbbing head.
Constipation Cure Report With Ayer’s Pills Testimony
Two testimonials from WM. H. Delaucett of Dorset Oat describe relief from long standing constipation after using Ayer’s Pills. The first notes obstinate blockage and complete cure after two boxes. The second claims eight years of severe symptoms resolved by the same remedy.
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Ayer
WM. H. Delaucett
Dorset
Oat
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