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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1892
Page
1
The passage depicts sharp partisan lines as supporters of Blaine and Clarrison clash over nominations and strategy. It notes Senator Wilson’s stake, calls the Ledger’s prior river and harbor bill accuracy into question, and frames the rival camps as locked in relentless partisan warfare.
Last Friday Congressman Seerley introduced a comprehensive bill in the house declaring trusts unlawful and providing for admission free of duty of all articles controlled by trusts. The measure is praised as the best solution yet offered to the trust problem.
The correspondence reveals intense hatred as one resigns the country’s top post without sentiment and the other accepts formally. The notes underline the lasting coldness between Blaine and his chief.
The State Temperance Alliance urges Republican voters to push for a strong prohibition declaration at the Des Moines state convention on June 29. It argues prohibition is an ongoing political issue and calls prohibitionists to attend caucuses and primaries to prevent anti prohibitionists from winning influence.
The Syracuse convention shows strong pro Cleveland feeling among New York Democrats though Hill loyalists control the delegation selection. The piece argues the February Cleveland faction missed a chance for an open fight and that admitting the current delegation would undermine party organization and fair play.
The steamship Tynehead unloaded Iowa grain at Riga, a deep harbor with rapid discharges. The cargo filled 310 cars and was sent as express trains to famine areas. Dr. J B Hubbell, Red Cross field agent from Iowa, studied the relief run weeks before the ship's sighting.
The article details Iowa's 120000 bushels of corn and flour donated for Russian suffering provinces. It credits the imperial government with rapid aid, notes 300 railroad cars prepared to transport grain, and praises Captain Carr for his ship's decoration and support. General Field Agent Lubbell will file an official report on the Iowa contribution.
The article accuses James G. Blaine of treachery resigning his cabinet post to push for nomination at the convention. It notes distrust among Iowa Republicans and predicts a weak Blaine bid, while the Tribune mocks both Blaine and Harrison factions and savors the intra party split.
The Burlington Gazette notes Gear predicting 25 000 Republican votes in Iowa’s next election while reflecting on historical shifts. It recalls a quip between Gov Boies and Gear about prior forecasts and acknowledges Allison’s more cautious stance, suggesting watching months ahead for clarity.
Washington letter from June 8 1892 reports Blaine Harrison split broadening as Republicans gather in Minneapolis. Observes cabinet resignation by Blaine and possible dark horse nominating shift. Notes private cars funded by rail interests signaling GOP ties to big corporations and the Syracuse and Haiti issues shaping Chicago debates.
A 19th century speech by Isidor Rayner denounces monopolies and protective tariffs. He argues tariffs lower wages, cites declines across pottery, iron, steel, and textile works, and claims labor earns his pay through effort, while lumber prices rise.
Jno. F. Duncombe will present the name of Hlorace Boles to the Democratic convention in Chicago with Senator Shield of Dubuque as chair. Congressman Bryan of Nebraska and Hon. John VP. Irish of California slated to second the governor’s nomination. The Ottumwa Sun lauds Duncombe as the guard of honor for the governor’s nomination.
The passage depicts Mr. Alger leading a lumber syndicate as he pushes a tariff schedule to aid his industry while laborers, earning profits for him, face destitution and starvation in deserted western forests during harsh winter conditions.
Clarkson cites Iowa as politically precarious due to bad railway and prohibition laws. He notes the state’s high railway mileage, a state railway commission, and 32,000 to 82,000 railway workers organized into political clubs. He warns the November polls may turn unfavorably for Republicans.
A retailer offers Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung throat and chest troubles with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a fair trial. Trial bottle free at Geo 10 Clarke's drug store. Large sizes 50c and 1.00.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that public expenditures are not controlled by voters and cites Reed era excesses and the McKinley bill. It notes Senator Gorman warning that annual federal outlays may reach half a billion dollars and that law on the books necessitates large spending to support steel industries and a growing navy. The piece hints at broader political consequences and a continuation of expensive policy.
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