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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1895
Page
1
Richard J. Olney of Massachusetts, formerly attorney general, becomes secretary of state. Judson Hart of Cincinnati is named attorney general. Olney held the department in hand through the late secretary’s policy and remains aligned with that approach.
A reflective excerpt notes few disciplined individuals have not prayed for rest or even eternal sleep. It suggests the universal wish of every enduring being to find relief, asking the creator for mercy and rest.
The Mahoning and nearby iron regions in Pennsylvania announce a 10 percent wage increase to take effect June 15, following a previous 10 percent raise from May 1. About 2,000 workers are affected by the second wage advance.
A growing sentiment in Iowa favors patronizing state insurance companies. Voters urge keeping millions spent on fire and life policies within Iowa to promote domestic investment and reduce reliance on eastern institutions. The call to quit paying tribute is gaining momentum now.
The article notes multiple contenders for sheriff including S. S. Crane who has held the office for three terms, Deputy Harry Smith, and B. F. Black. Mr Carter of Liberty township is believed not to run. Crane seeks the nomination on his proven record, Smith would be a candidate if Crane falters, and Black has long hoped for the role.
Illinois Democrats at a large Silver Convention adopt resolutions favoring free coinage at 16 to 1. Iowa Silver Democrats meeting in Des Moines last week issue a similar declaration. Both groups urge tender of either gold or silver coin for all money payments, a stance seen as opposing private contracts.
Local politics heat up as a Buchanan township offer to a senatorial aspirant is rebuffed for cost but another proposal is immediately accepted. The scene shows candidates seeking township support, with implications of payments for political influence.
The piece argues the Iowa Democratic Party should adopt the 1892 national money plank favoring bimetallism and the use of gold and silver. It urges maintaining party unity, delaying a radical currency fight until 1893, and warns against splitting the party over free silver at 16 to 1.
Parsons College voters welcome Rev Dr T D Ewing to the board after his years of faithful service. Ewing now heads a Corning academy and serves as church pastor, bringing strong leadership and influence to the trustees.
Chairman Carter criticizes Republican calls for a “thoroughly American” foreign policy saying the policy has always aimed at national honor and justice. The Kansas City Star notes the party will demand change, but Blaine knew how to retreat when wrong and policy will not shift significantly with any party.
Dr. Lesher asserts The Tribune neared truth about a pact between himself and Mr. Hinkle to secure the senator seat for Hinkle and the representative post for Lesher. He praises Hinkle as highly intelligent and a skilled lawyer, college graduate, whose abilities merit support for district representation.
The text argues for Drakes gubernatorial nomination as likely and advantageous to railroad interests. It notes Polk county support, contrasts with McFarland, and mentions Chicago operations. It suggests Heskeyee and Harlan positions, but claims Drakes assured path and Republican scheming.
Party managers unite to stop Lesher, a hustling college graduate, from securing the nomination. They prefer a town candidate and favor inner-circle interests, though Brigh ton of the city is praised as a capable and creditable alternative to defeat him.
Travelers find a reliable companion in DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure. The ad notes that changes in drinking water and diet can trigger severe complaints and claims this medicine always cures them. Bradshaw & Thoma.
The New York Herald notes widespread wage advances in May across more than 200 mills factories and mines benefiting over 150000 workers. It contrasts rising pay with McKinley tariff theory and lists numerous firms from Carnegie Steel Co to Spang Chalfant Co showing boosts of 10 to 40 cents per ton or 10 percent and more.
The Mahoning and Shenango valleys raise blast furnace wages about 10 percent to 1893 rates, with a 15 to 20 cent daily rise posted May 31. Pittsburg area sees over 10,000 workers gaining higher wages. Delaware’s Delaware Tron workers gain 10 percent. National Wall Paper and Berkshire Cotton mills report concessions as tariffs influence pay rises.
The Ohio Republican platform and St Louis Republic view the Belmont Morgan bond arrangement as a successful move to halt gold drain and restore confidence. They note large gold purchases, rising imports, and the deal’s role in stabilizing markets amid panic fears. Critics are urged to admit past mistakes.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure as an immediate remedy for summer complaints with claims of no delay, no disappointment, and no failure attributed to Bradshaw and Thomas.
Carthage Republican notes a dramatic shift as under a democratic tariff hundreds of eastern factories raise wages by ten to twenty percent. It asserts this marks a historic improvement unseen since McKinley era lows and Homestead era strikes, affecting over 300,000 workers amid rising prosperity.
The Creston American argues that even if the Democratic state convention endorses free silver at 16 to 1, it would not win back voters who joined the populists. The paper says such a move would lose both populist and anti silver voters and be unprofitable for the convention.
The Washington Gazette notes D. Merriam's study of 7 000 raptors showing 95 percent insect, worm and mouse content. After Pennsylvania spent 100 000 dollars destroying these birds over two years, there is a call to restore them, citing their value to farmers and low chicken predation. The writer laments past killings and urges farmer boys not to shoot these birds.
A local advertisement proclaims DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure guarantees immediate relief and reliable results, with Bradshaw and Thoma endorsing the remedy.
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