05 May 1897
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
1
Frank G. Yeoman of Eagle Grove is named as the latest candidate on the Democratic ticket for governor. The development places Yeoman among potential contenders in the state race as party organizers weigh next steps.
The piece argues the Democratic Party must abandon some radical positions from the previous year or risk being swallowed by the populist surge, losing more members at the next convention than last time.
The piece notes that gold exports have restarted and cause no immediate alarm. It warns that if exports reach 25 to 50 million dollars, a serious alarm would arise, with the administration's members marked as the most affected by the fallout.
A column from Indianapolis News critiques English imperial rule, arguing that what England wants she takes and keeps for the benefit of the colonized, condemning the rhetoric used to justify imperial domination. The piece decries self government suppression and the deceit in conquest.
From a corn bushel the distiller makes whisky with a $16.80 retail price. Government, dress totals, and various middlemen prices are listed. farmer and railroad take small fractions while manufacturer retailer and consumer portions appear. The readable text ends with references to children receiving rags and unclear figures.
Des Moines reports a move to trim state expenditures as the public supports retrenchment. A washerwoman, widow of a late war soldier, was paid 60 cents per dozen for washing towels used by $1,500 clerks, but the price dropped to 35 cents amid protests and claims of cheaper Chinese labor on Mulberry Street.
Mr Huston of Des Moines county withdraws from the republican contest for the supreme bench this year leaving Judge Co D Leggett as the district’s sole candidate. Leggett’s fitness shown during his term as district judge leads to broad support and strong expectation he will secure the nomination.
The Tribune warns the administration will ignore civil service rules. It opposes life appointments and urges four year terms with one reappointment. It calls for removals only for criminal violations and for hires from examination lists, except for privileged posts.
The leg of the Mayflower has been turned over by English authorities to ex ambassador Bayard for delivery to proper authorities in this country. The new ambassador objects to being forced into second place and honors properly due to his predecessor are being bestowed. Bayard succeeded in obtaining it and believes he should deliver it.
Amos Steckle, Iowa silver republican chairman, calls a Des Moines conference May 11 at the Savery House to decide relations with other bimetallic groups under the anti fusion law, reorganize the state central committee, and elect delegates to the June 8 Chicago meeting. All free silver Republicans are invited.
The Tribune critiques a proposed Iowa law that criminalizes Sunday ball playing except for Seventh Day Adventists and Seventh Day Baptists. It argues religion and state should be separate and questions why only these groups are exempt, noting nonbelievers would be forced to abstain as well. The piece laments potential entanglement of government with religious practice.
The Des Moines Leader says Iowa's finances appear stronger but warns the improvement hides risks. By next Saturday about 400000 in warrants will be paid, reducing outstanding debt to 200000–300000, though taxes will be nearly exhausted. Civics fiduciary strains rise as summer cash dries and bills await payment. By 1898 year start, debt nears 750000, with a possible uptick to around one million after the 27th General Assembly. Revenue changes from the new bill seem unlikely to boost funds. The overall outlook remains discouraging.
A 10 cent trial of Ely's Cream Balm is advertised as sufficient to prove merit. Send 10 cents to Ely Brothers in New York for mailing a full size 50cc tube. Catarrh hampers speech and hearing. the balm claims rapid relief as mucus drops stop and voice and hearing improve, per J W Davidson of Monmouth Illinois.
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal rails at Grover Cleveland accusing him of authoring protectionist flip flops and splitting the Democratic Party. He argues Cleveland would push a 1900 bid via Reform Club activity while living in New Jersey and writing letters to sway supporters.
The Chicago Chronicle argues Republicans push a long practiced organized appetite to harvest government spoils. It cites 30 000 consular service applications from Republicans and accuses the party of greed hypocrisy and grab it frames as a national disease of appetite.
The general assembly completed code revision on the school law leaving main provisions intact. Key changes include odd-numbered school boards, cross-district attendance provisions with tax deductions, transfer of veto power, centralized hiring of teachers, library funding, stronger county superintendent powers, and added teacher examinations in algebra and elementary physics.
The Des Moines Leader argues Horace Boies deserves full credit for the repeal of prohibition, calling him a fearless crusader who shifted anti prohibition from moral pretense to action. It likens Boies to Moses and Grant, crediting his leadership and moral courage for Iowa’s ultimate victory.
The Washington Post argues Sir Julian Pauncefote deserves the lead at all ceremonies as the British ambassador and sovereign’s alter ego. It chides critics who mock his rank, urging that he be placed at the head of the procession ahead of the vice president and other officials.
The speaker defends European standards and insists Sir Julian holds the highest rank among diplomatic figures in the Americas. They denounce American notions of hierarchy and urge respect for foreign practice, hoping to end the incident.
The English synod declines to charge Rev John Watson with heresy. An article by Ian Maclaren in the North American Review discusses Prof Henry Drummond and the backlash against his religious writings. It questions how religion could condemn him while the world remains in unbelief.
A Kansas City high school history test shows an average score of 62.2 percent for 1143 pupils. The piece argues for fewer subjects with deeper drill, urging more thorough teaching of United States history and criticizing breadth over depth in curricula.
Water incontinence during sleep reportedly halted by Dr BE with DercH ON ANTI DIuRETIC. Claimed to cure children and adults. Price one dollar. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists Fairfield Iowa.
President Gates of an Iowa college releases A Foe to American Schools alleging the American Book Company dominates 75 to 80 percent of the market through “trust methods.” He cites twelve bribery cases including a Chicago lawyer partner and a bank draft bribe, with bribes ranging from 400 to 5000 dollars across Illinois New York Iowa Montana Michigan Washington and Missouri.
Ex congressman John De Witt Warner attacks the Dingley tariff as a revenue getter, contrasting it with the McKinley bill. He mocks claims of helping the poor and farmers, noting sugar bears a heavy tax and reciprocity schemes promise foreign markets while protecting domestic production.
Quote attributed to Andrew Jackson urging citizens to oppose tariffs as a system of injustice that benefits corporations and wealthy manufacturers. Warns designed politicians seek support to fund influence buying and cautions against corruption and ruin.
The Baltimore News calls the Dingley bill a strong stimulant to rebuild and unite the Democratic party in three days, surpassing what harmonizers conciliators and managers could achieve in a year.
The most retroactive feature of the Dingley bill is the provision for paying back to the big manufacturers their campaign contributions.
The Ohio State Journal reports Congressman Watson sent sacks of flower seeds to constituents. In Columbus law office lines formed for days. A man asked for beans, took two packages, then tried to steal more, saying a quart of beans is not enough for his family.
Oliver Optic author William T Adams dies with a short hand dated April 21 1885. He leaves his son in law Sol Smith Russell and George W White each 1000 dollars. The remainder including copyrights and literary property goes to his daughter Mrs Alice Adams Russell wife of Sol Smith Russell.
A Russian proverb notes that one pound of learning needs ten pounds of common sense to apply it. The saying emphasizes practical understanding over rote study.
The marriage rate in Great Britain shows a renewed increase after several years of decline. Officials note trend shifts amid social changes and demographic factors influencing unions across the country.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.