28 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1893
Page
1
The Republican State convention has been called to meet in Des Moines on August 16, gathering party delegates to set platform and nominate candidates for the coming election.
Medary, a longtime writer and newspaper man for the Waukon Democrat, died last week after a brief illness. He was known for his work as a capable editor and prolific scribe.
Legislative proposal calls for repealing the Sherman silver purchase law while simultaneously increasing the silver coinage ratio to strengthen the monetary role of silver.
Des Moines city council mandates that all telephone and telegraph wires be placed underground within the fire limits to reduce fire risk and improve safety. The measure applies to existing and future utility lines and aims to standardize urban infrastructure.
Gov Altgeld of Illinois pardoned the anarchists Fielden Neebe and Schwab on Monday. The news provokes immediate disapproval from many who hear of the decision.
Miss M. M. Mitchell of Salem Iowa has graduated from De Pauw University Indiana and is admitted to practice in the Indiana supreme court, making her the first woman to achieve this distinction.
The open World’s Fair on Sundays is a failure as predicted crowds do not appear. Attendance on weekdays remains larger than Sundays, undermining hopes of strong weekend turnout.
The article lauds Iowa for its outstanding exhibit at the World's Fair. It claims no state pays more honor to itself than Iowa and calls it the queen state of the prairies, highlighting statewide pride and attention.
Ix labor Commissioner Peck once praised tariff benefits for labor and destroyed the records backing his report. Indicted for false documentation, he fled and forfeited his bond, confessing the falsity of his position and labeling him a scoundrel.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil denounces the state committees for assuming convention prerogatives and questions why Chairman Blythe did not nominate state officers. It likens the move to a star chamber session and notes other Republicans share the critique.
The Rev. Dr. Craig of Keokuk, moderator of the Presbyterian assembly, earned the title fighting preacher for ready combat when insulted. He once faced an angry congregant calling him a liar and won a memorable brawl. Since then no one dares call him that epithet.
The text argues that loyal party members should not withhold support after nomination, even if disappointed by local patronage. It warns Iowa Democrats against stabbing the party by withholding backing if a candidate is not seen as unfit.
A traveling man praises Iowa as a first rate state for business. He recalls selling high grade dry goods in towns of 5000 and says he has not made a bad debt in five years. He warns against stocking only low priced goods for everyday use and notes strong regional stocks in small cities.
Washington letters from June 23 1893 discuss the party line on tariff reform and financial reform as central to the upcoming Congress. President Cleveland seeks broad changes, maintains repeal of the Sherman law, and investigates Chinese and opium smuggling with Secretary Carlisle, while public pension reform advances under Judge Lochren and scrutiny grows over post office patronage politics in the sixth district.
The Dubuque Herald reports Comptroller Eckles has high regard for Iowa banks saying the state leads in banking solidity and in most other areas except prohibition. Fort Dodge dispatch notes Homer A. Miller state bank examiner touring the state reports no bank found less solid than a rock. He has visited towns unannounced to assess bank conditions.
The Bloomfield Democrat argues that figures alleging a $6,250 loss from wool prices under Democratic rule misstate effects. It contends lower wool prices benefit most residents, while Republicans caused the financial panic and bond fears. It warns tariff actions by Democrats are needed to justify price changes.
The Madison Democrat cites The Council Bluffs Nonpareil arguing Republican shift favors corporations over farmers and workers. It notes a rift with Gresham and warns Democrats may gain power if Republicans fail to align with broad public interests.
The article notes tariff reform remains, with revisions and tax shifts including an income tax to cover gaps between revenue and expense. It argues reformers faced opposition from Meck Kinleyites advocating higher spending and stresses lawmakers elected to revise tariffs on revenue lines proceed with caution.
The text argues there is vast wealth untouched by federal tax collectors and notes the fifty third congress could bring it under contribution. It claims wealth influenced McKinley era policy and advocates a graduated income tax to balance interests, stating tariff reform remains active and in good shape.
An advertisement touts Beggs Dandelion bitters as a cure for insomnia dyspepsia and other stomach disorders. Sold by RK H Hutford as a remedy from the Demon of Despair era patent medicines.
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