22 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
1
The nation credits Gen Miles with uncovering a roast beef scandal through a thorough investigation, highlighting the public service impact and the light shed on improper conduct. The remarks underscore the investigation's role in upholding accountability.
The Chicago Tribune editor Joseph Medill, a leading figure of the old school of the craft, has died. He was among the brightest ornaments of his profession in the northwest.
A public notice questions the army supply claim that canned roast beef is roasted when it is boiled beef. The critique argues oleomargarine and butterine face restrictions, applying similar logic to the mislabeling.
The C B Q Railroad holds four of eleven congressmen Hedge Lacy Hepburn and McPherson and will pursue its preferred candidate. The next senator appears settled as John Henry Gear, reflecting railroad influence in political appointments.
John P. Altgeld, once a fierce critic of bolters, now runs as a bolter against Carter Harrison for Chicago mayor. The veteran reformer shifts from denouncing the regular Democratic ticket to challenging it.
The 16 to 1 faction and its opponents both back Cato Sells for temporary chairman of the upcoming state convention. His speech could unite the party and revive interest after the Republican campaigns in Iowa, which have seemed lopsided.
The St Paul Pioneer Press and Chicago Times Herald publish editorials opposing the protective tariff. The Chicago paper argues the tariff protects trusts, while praising action against the tariff to wound trust power.
Farmers cheer the higher horse prices as Fairfield expands into a regional market. Monthly sales draw hundreds of buyers from eastern points, ensuring strong prices. Last week around 350 animals sold. better weather could push totals to 500. Next sales planned for April 11 12 and 18.
The Chicago Chronicle reports that General Eagan, under six years' suspension, may face court-martial again for neglect of duty in the beef inquiry. It suggests a comfortable retirement with full pay, praising his wealth and speculating on further charges and lifetime suspension.
Period ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that purports to cure scrofula kidney and liver troubles rheumatism and related ailments. Customer testimonials from Pittsburg Auburn and Fall River claim relief improved appetite and strength after use.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparill as a non-irritating liver cure and the only cathartic to take alongside Hood's Sarsaparill. It emphasizes balanced relief and health benefits with these patent medicine claims.
Senator Chandler argues trusts threaten individual enterprise and republican values. He warns monopolies influence politics, nominate candidates, fund campaigns, and shape legislation, urging the GOP to oppose trusts to secure a 1900 victory under McKinley.
The piece argues over political banquets' value with examples from ancient Babylon and Delmonico's. It notes Bryan will attend Milwaukee for Jefferson's birthday, avoid New York events, and discusses costs, access for voters, and party messaging influencing Democratic and Republican dynamics.
A Washington dispatch lists Stark county figures from Canton Massillon and Alliance who gained office through their ties to McKinley. The roster includes William R. Day A Clark Tanner Robert A. Miller James Grapevine and others, with Saxton and Barber noted as nephews receiving commissions.
Housekeepers find Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder superior for pastries. Using it allows eggs to be dispensed with and less butter for shortening, reducing cost and avoiding eggs shortages. Cakes from Griddle to Bride Cake can be made with it.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is advertised as making light tender griddle cakes quickly and safely for those with weak digestions. It is claimed to keep cakes moist and sweet longer than rival powders. The copy cites awards from World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and California Midwinter International Exposition in San Francisco as proof of superiority.
A Canton area piece recalls Judge Day and local appointees tied to McKinley, noting friendships and merit in posts. It also covers a major woolen industry consolidation, the American Woolen Company with a $50 million capital, merging several mills and planning Philadelphia in the near future, plus a critique of trusts and their economic impact.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes growing combinations across industries and trusts expanding in New Jersey. A new 28 million dollar Casket Trust consolidates over 100 coffin factories, forcing uniform high prices and squeezing funeral costs for families. More trusts shift markets as profitability erodes.
Rev S P Cadman told four hundred ministers in New York that belief in biblical infallibility is no longer tenable for reasoning people. He cited unknown authorship in the Old Testament and contradictions in the New Testament and urged inspiration as the living Christ. The talk, noted from the Sioux City Tribune, contrasted literary criticism with spiritual inspiration and suggested the Bible was compiled from contemporary records.
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