22 May 1895
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1895
Page
1
The paper boasts its reformist stance and political independence. A note cites Governor Boies and speculation of a 1896 presidential candidate, with hints of non-Allison support. It also mentions rising crop prices and a forecast wheat price near ninety cents in Chicago by July.
Governor Jackson pardons Frank Duke of Ottumwa County who was convicted of seduction and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary with Miss Nellie Mick as the prosecuting witness. The text asks who will pardon Miss Mick.
The speaker urges Democrats to declare for bimetallism using both gold and silver. They warn against a purely silver currency with undervalued metal and against an overvalued gold currency. The goal is a true bimetallism, not a false gold-dominated system.
Carnegie Steel announces a ten percent wage rise across all plants in Pittsburg region. About 25 000 workers affected including 4 000 at Homestead and 6 000 at Edgar Thompson plus workers at Duquesne Beaver Lucy and Union mills. The raise is general and voluntary under existing contracts.
Special to the Republic Indianapolis May 15 Ex Congressm an Bynum declares for a single gold standard arguing free coinage would halve the value of fixed incomes. He urges banks issue currency and retire greenbacks to restore trust and gold usage.
Chicago Times Herald notes a broad business boom as fear over free silver subsides. Wages rise, shipbuilding, department stores, furniture factories, bicycles and carriage makers report busy spring conditions. the piece explains free coinage and compares global standards.
The writer urges Republicans to attack Andrew Carnegie and his Pittsburg associates over wage cuts during the 1892 Homestead strike, contrasting with current wage hikes of ten percent amid tariff shifts under McKinley and Wilson. The piece suggests workers should see Carnegie as aligned with Democrats.
Advertisement states loan money at lowest rates through H H Brighton at his law office on the west side park.
A Western Democratic movement backs William R. Morrison for president as New York leaders, including Senator Hill, weigh unity for the party. Hill argues a true blue Western candidate could unite factions and win New York’s electoral vote, while NYC reformers and Platt machine feuds influence the race.
The text suggests New York may send an unpledged delegation but vote as a unit at the national convention. It indicates Illinois backing Morrison could lead New York to help nominate him, reflecting strategic alignment in the presidential contest.
A call to Iowa Democrats to oppose gold monometallism and defend bimetallism as outlined in the 1892 Chicago platform. Leaders urge a Des Moines meeting on June 6 to plan action, aiming to prevent Wall Street and European financiers from steering the state convention in Marshalltown on August 7. Signed by several Chariton leaders and editors.
A roster of county chairmen editors and officials from Evans editor Sun James Gee to J M Estes ex-senator includes Ottumwa Des Moines Creston Knoxville Tracey Logan and Harlan among others. The list names W L Read W H McHenry J A Campbell L T Richmond and J G Campbell along with editors from multiple newspapers.
The 1892 Democratic platform endorses bimetallism using both gold and silver with equal value and mutual redeemability. It calls for coinage of both metals without discrimination and for paper currency to stay at par with coin, defending farmers and laboring classes against unstable money.
H C Frick, linked to an assassination attempt during the Harrison era over wage cuts, has increased wages by ten percent to 25,000 workers. His notice cites that despite Carnegie Steel Company contracts setting 1895 rates, the association declares higher wages justified by the current business outlook.
Advice on marriage harmony urging patience and kindness toward a wife with troubles. Recommends keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at home and notes Bradshaw and Thoma, druggists, sell it.
A man and a woman exchange quips about views on women. She notes judgment by opinion and asks what kind of man respects women, prompting his sharp reply that a bachelor would, in fact, esteem them most.
A health advertisement promotes Simmons Liver Regulator powder as a pleasant quick relief alternative to pills. It suggests taking it dry on the tongue or brewed as tea and highlights two favorable recommendations.
Fifty cent Twenty quart heavy milk cans advertised by Brown's Novelty Store likely as a sale item.
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