20 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1894
Page
1
A critical note accuses the Republican Party of a deliberate bid to befuddle the silver issue to win western votes. The piece mocks a creditor settlement at twenty five cents on the dollar as unfounded financial guidance.
Senator Sherman lends support to the Ohio Republican platform financial plank and appears to have had a hand in drafting it. The endorsement signals alignment with party fiscal policy.
The cholera season has begun in Europe with notable vigor, prompting calls for vigilance by American health officials and caution for transatlantic travel and public health measures.
Naval officials note ships perform at top speed during trial trips when premiums are at stake and argue a fast fleet would create the world fastest navy.
At their convention in Mt Pleasant last Saturday the populists of the first congressional district nominated J. O. Beebe of Lee County for congress and adopted the Omaha platform.
A sharp clash warning surfaces as Mrs. J Ellen Foster challenges Mrs. Mary Lease's influence. The two women are described as female cyclones whose meeting could send shockwaves abroad. The piece urges keeping them apart to avoid wider trouble.
Havemyer of the sugar trust argues the current schedule yields only half the profit the McKinley bill would provide to the trust. He adds the arrangement gives more than it ought to, urging reform.
An extraordinary hail storm in Austria along the Danube basin injures about two hundred people and floods nearby areas, dwarfing earlier reports of severe weather. Local authorities mobilize emergency services as residents seek shelter and assess damages.
Senator Walsh advocates a permanent industrial exhibit in the national capital with full state representation. He argues the measure is sensible and should be understood by Congress.
The administration stands firm and gains some concessions from opponents despite repeated efforts by self described Democrats to undermine it.
The New York Sun editor laments that southern lawmakers come from the country or small villages while implying urban residence is deemed key to intellect. The remark contrasts rural backgrounds with big city brains.
The article presents a vigorous denunciation by Conger of Ohio, a Republican manufacturer and former national committee member, against high tariff policies and McKinley, published as engaging reading for readers.
The Burlington Republicans back Hedge for the congressional nomination this year, despite already holding the congressman for the term and the senator elect. They seek another Burlington figure to represent the district.
Senator Dubois of Idaho threatens to withhold support from the Republican national convention if the party does not declare free coinage of silver at the rate of 1 to 1. He warns the Ced ar Rapids Gazette that without the declaration he will act as in 1892. A senatorship beats sentiment.
Last week Judge Ney at Independence declared that state courts have no jurisdiction in National bank cases involving the Fields Brothers of Cedar Falls. The move likely shifts to a United States grand jury indictment. E A Howard of this city serves as bank receiver for the wrecked institution.
W. H. Johnson, auditor for Muscatine County, fled amid rumors of a $12 000 to $15 000 loss from board of trade speculation. Friends claim he will return, others say he is gone for good. calls arise for a state inspector of accounts to have saved the county from this loss.
A call for an office to protect citizens from the weaknesses of state and county officials and from federal government overreach. The measure argues the office is essential for safeguarding the public and ensuring accountable governance.
The Republican Supreme Court of Illinois ruled that the redistricting by the previous Democratic legislature was entirely legal and proper. Republicans had fought the apportionment, and the defeat is a grievous one for them.
The Tribune endorses Hon W W Witmer of Des Moines as a fit choice for the democratic state committee from the ere district praising his experience in politics wide acquaintance enthusiasm and clean character. The piece notes others may be named but Witmer is the ideal selection for the party and state committee.
A year after Republican criticisms of pardons under Gov bases the Anamosa notes show Frank Dreyer in Winneshiek county for 11 months for larceny from the person Sam Montgomery in Lee county for five years for assault to commit murder while serving a second term for grave offenses Wm Cooper in Scott county for three years for breaking and entering to rob and Wm Boydston in Scott county for one year for sodomy The Ft Madison prison also reports a wholesale pardon at the same time.
The contest in Jefferson County centers on Sam Clark of Keokuk and Hedge of Burlington for the Republican nomination. Supporters argue Clark is unfit if nominated, while Hedge backers say he is the tool of the C B Q. Gear’s opposition is cited, and Saturday’s mass convention is expected to be a record turnout with Democrats leaning toward either candidate.
The Scott county democracy organizes with several hundred volunteers and a strong leadership. Henry Vollmer leads as executive head, urging broad membership across precincts. The plan targets eight thousand countywide members, aiming to showcase as an example for others.
Akron Ohio June 16 Colonel A L Conger ex member of the Republican National Committee from Ohio and a leading manufacturer denounces the McKinley tariff and Governor McKinley’s Ohio administration calling him unfit for president He endorses Thomas B Reed for president and urges tariff revision toward downward protection aligned with Blaine proposals while warning the party against forcing the McKinley bill in 1896
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Senator Hill said he opposed certain tariff bill features including the socialist and populist income tax but insisted no one could claim he opposed the bill itself. He predicted unknown changes in the Senate and conference and reserved the right to vote for or against it when the final form is clear.
One hundred forty six fat steers from Potta wattamie county travel to Liverpool for top roast beef judges. The story notes Towa butter as a standout and cites Hon. W. S. Buchanan's London journey to Argentine duties and a Buckingham Palace visit where Iowa hay fed the queen's horses, reflecting praise for Iowa hay and its producers.
The June session of the Board of Supervisors met with all members present. After approving minutes, the board ordered highway improvements and road establishments on petitions from William Burkholder et al on the county line between Wapello and Jefferson, to be done at no county expense. A second petition by Jacob Werner et al in Walnut township for a change in section 6 was granted with vacating the old diagonal segment between Germanville and Brighton roads.
The board orders the highway be laid 40 feet wide from the center of section 34 to the east line, through private lands with owners granting right of way. Remonstrance in Blackhawk township continued to September. Board also notes permanent school fund mortgage notes totaling 27,905.45 and sets county attorney salary per law. Per diem and millage for board listed.
A long list records county expenditures and supplies including printing firms such as Illinois Printing Company and Ottumwa Blank Book and Printing Company, gas from Fairfield Gas and Electric, and various salaries for county officials, jurors, and bailiffs, plus jury board and team hire costs. Names include W TE Youn Son, Charles Gift, J W Messick, AC Ricketts, and John F Loehr among others.
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