19 Nov 1890
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1890
Page
1
A partisan chorus takes up My Country Tis of Thee refrains praising democracy and national pride with energetic, celebratory tones. The stanza highlights patriotic fervor and political affiliation in a public performance.
Governor Boies designates Thursday November as Thanksgiving Day. The proclamation marks a day of reflection and gratitude for residents and communities statewide.
The speaker argues that recent victory is only a start and warns Democrats must stay earnest vigilant and active to convert gains into full control of the Senate and the presidency in addition to the House. The call emphasizes continued effort against a stronger opposition.
The next Iowa legislature will not elect a U.S. senator. Its key task is repealing the current free liquor law and enacting a strong high license law. The fight for control is expected to be intense, with Democrats likely to prevail.
The Republicans lose nearly all leading debaters and parliamentarians while the Democrats retain a large bloc of veterans including Mills Springer Crisp McMillan Breckinridge Blount Oates Holman Hemphill Herbert O ferrell Bynum Turner Outhwaite Stone Match Wilson McCreary. With seasoned Democrats in control the few Reed Republicans face Democratic dominance in the house.
Latest returns show Democrats with 741 total members, a 15 seat margin over Republicans. Breakdown: 52 eastern, 70 western, 119 southern Democrats. Republicans total 90 with 42 eastern, 45 western, 2 southern. Northern Democrats alone would outnumber Republicans. The party leads in eastern, middle, western, and southern divisions, reflecting voter sentiment on Republicans and tariff.
Chas A. Pillsbury of Minneapolis claims a Republican majority in Minnesota blames the McKinley tariff bill for excess protection. He urges returning to pre Chicago convention platforms and repudiating that platform to reclaim future success and prevent mass party defections.
Dillon H. Payne, a defeated Democratic district judge candidate, expresses gratitude to voters and loyal Democrats for backing him. He notes Union Labor votes helped unseat him and thanks Union Labor friends and others for their sympathetic support during the election period.
The Chicago Post notes a purge of prominent lawmakers after the session labeled busy with “business” by Speaker Reed. It highlights the falls of Cannon McKinley Lodge and others, with thirty seven of sixty committee chairmen rebuked, signaling a rebuke of what the paper calls revolutionary lawlessness.
The Des Moines Leader notes Democrats won more than half the congressmen in Iowa while all state officers elected were Republicans. With largest Republican state officer majority about 3,500 and average around 2,000, the paper argues the Republican tide is turning, making Iowa a doubtful state and suggesting a Democratic swing possible in 1892.
A northern and western sweep to the Democratic column described as a revolution of public sentiment. The piece proclaims massive Democratic gains across states from Massachusetts to Montana and Illinois to Georgia, declaring the war over and a true union secure.
The Alliance men of Kansas elected a judge with no legal training and raised a purse to send him to Ann Arbor for law study. They also chose several county attorneys who are not lawyers, a practice seen in other states.
The Bloomfield Democrat states the Ottumwa Press will be an independent paper until the next campaign, then resume its alleged influence against Democratic candidates. It calls the Press a guerrilla, habitually stabbing Democrats annually, hindering effective warfare.
The Democratic party of Iowa should nominate Governor Boies on a platform of law taxes railroad control and opposition to sumptuary legislation The campaign must focus on winning the legislature and governor position Strong men are urged for every legislative district who represent the people and can exert influence.
Leonard Brown notes a post election view, recalling earlier clashes with J. B. Clarkson over the Force bill. He condemns the Fifty-first Congress, calling it corrupt and imbecile, stating no act showed patriotic motive and accusing it of serving capital over the many.
Russell & Co. massillon Ohio men reduce wages for workers who voted against McKinley. Eighty three percent shows the company benefits from the tariff. The harsh tactic is condemned as coercion and a stake against paying taxes, urging farmers to shun their goods.
The Charleston News and Courier argues against a southern speaker in the next house and endorses Springer from Illinois as capable and honest. It notes the Democratic majority includes many northern members and warns against misinterpretation by Republicans.
The report shows Gear ran ahead of his ticket in Burlington, Keokuk, Pt. Madison and other liquor towns while trailing in prohibition precincts. Gear’s liquor background and Seerley’s temperance stance shaped voter behavior, with Gear gaining support from voters who drink.
The treasury holds only S9400,000 in cash, far below a safe working balance. It cannot cover half quarterly pension drafts or regular and contingent expenses. The treasury is unable to aid the money market in financial stress, and expenditures authorized by the session exceed ordinary revenues.
Census table for Iowa's first district shows 13 of 21 counties losing population over ten years. Gains occur in mining or urban counties, while agricultural counties decline amid national growth and perceived anti farmer policies.
The text argues that continued tribute on industries will deepen poverty in rural Iowa counties by century's end. It condemns class legislation as damaging to the toiling millions and urges citizens to reject policies harming farmers and workers.
The Fairfield Ledger accuses the Ledger of using a decoy attack on S. P. Fullenweider to damage his Republican opponent and suppress campaign issues. It cites a divorce petition filed April 1882 by Fullenweider against his wife L. C. Fullenweider, and a public letter defending Mrs. Fullenweider from uncalled for character attacks. Local neighbors protest the smear as unchristian and politically motivated.
Proceedings record the November 1 8 60 session of Jefferson County Iowa. The board opens precinct poll books and canvasses the November 4 1800 general election results. Meeting adjourns to 9 am next morning.
Tuesday November 7 Ise Board met by adjournment with A F Cassel and B A Howard present Proceedings read and approved Canvass of votes resumed and results noted Auditors ordered to issue warrants for amounts shown in blotter and claim book Board grants mileage and per diem Cassel two days eleven miles McLane one day twelve miles Howard two days five dollars Minutes read approved and adjourned sine die
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