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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1897
Page
1
McKinley expresses strong disgust with the tariff arranged by his senatorial allies and threatens a veto if not revised. The pension commission begins replacing board members with Republicans, with Bloomfield already starting the work.
The Columbus Press cites Benjamin Harrison suspending civil service rules to remove Democrats and install Republicans. It predicts Mr. McKinley will follow suit, claiming the "good of the service" requires partisan staffing by the party in power.
The legislature adopted a revenue bill last Saturday raising property taxes by lowering assessment rates. Real estate and personal property will be valued at 25 percent cash value, down from 33 percent for real estate and personal property and 50 percent for moneys and credits.
The Des Moines Leader reports the session clashed over the Tem ple amendment the Cheshire amendment and liquor laws allowing intoxicating liquor manufacture in Iowa. Lines were closely drawn between corporations and anti corporation forces with the people and political machines on opposing sides. Manufacturing relief was granted but its effectiveness remains to be seen after implementation and results.
The Ottumwa Democrat notes how Republican administrations reward newspapers by appointing editors as postmasters in various towns like Burlington Fairfield Creston Oskaloosa Montezuma. It argues this local and federal patronage makes GOP papers financially stronger and more vigorous in political fights.
The Sioux City Tribune argues Speaker Byers lacks credit for trimming $167,000 from annual state and county costs. It notes past denials of extravagance, cites taxpayer pressure, and warns reform remains incomplete with politicians still receiving perks. The piece also mentions extra session costs for legislators at $6 daily.
The tariff bill faces a showdown over free hides. If hides are excluded, twelve supporters will join the opposition, risking passage. New England senators resist lifting the duty, threatening a protracted debate with Speaker Reed possibly siding with opponents.
The Iowa press analyzes the Drake manufacturing bill amid a brewing start across towns. The article criticizes the governor for acquiescing to legislative aims and labels his veto power stance as a weak, automaton response, contrasting with the party’s moral tone.
Des Moines to host a three party conference June 23 to nominate a fusion ticket. Democrats likely hold governor and supreme court seats, populists gain lieutenant governor and railroad commissioner, silver Republicans target superintendent of public instruction. Possible Australian ballot changes debated to consolidate under Democratic banner. Names discussed include Boies White Ranch and Kinne for governor or supreme bench. Republicans pledged a hard race in November.
The piece argues the recent session did not purge graft at the capital. It cites the state printing and binding scandal with elevated prices and a ten percent cut amid a bond backed proposal for thirty two percent. It questions actions on McFarland's alleged misdeeds and notes his departure for health reasons.
The Toledo Iowa Democrat argues the Democratic party must unite after a split over silver and gold standards. It credits Bryan voters at 6.5 million nationwide and 223,741 in Iowa, urges endorsement of Chicago platform on money and tariff, and calls for peace and renewed unity for Iowans.
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The piece declares the Democratic Party will not abandon the money question, endorsing the silver plank from the 1896 campaign until a new national convention. It praises party unity, warns Republicans of declining prosperity, and notes leaders like John Wanamaker criticizing party machine methods amid calls for harmony and potential revolt.
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The Toledo Democrat urges a united Iowa Democratic Party with free coinage advocates and conservative elements. The Sioux City Tribune backs sound money and reform, stressing that state unity hinges on honest administration and candidate quality, not on national monetary policy.
In a New York newspaper interview David B. Hill argues for unity within the Democratic Party. He criticizes infighting as harmful, urges bringing back disaffected Democrats, and warns against recriminations that weaken the party. He calls for conservatism, focus on local contests, and patience for national issues.
A notice invites readers to test Ely's Cream Balm, touting its curative effect on catarrh. The offer includes a ten cent trial size by mail or full size for fifty cents from Ely Bros at 56 Warren St New York City. A testimonial from J C Olmstead of Arcola Illinois claims his son recovered after use.
The Waterloo Reporter cites a Waterloo gold democrat who says individuals will vote their conscience without party organization. The piece argues gold democrats may return to the old party, stay loyal to the Republicans, or abstain, depending on state issues beyond silver. It notes past silver disputes, the 1895 dynamics, and likely shifts in 1897 amid state elections and governance concerns.
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