29 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1893
Page
1
The writer notes Gov Boies praised for retaining Mrs Maxwell as state librarian through his terms and warns future leniency from Mr Jackson. The piece critiques Republicans seeking prohibition legislation from the legislature.
The new tariff bill aims to be revenue focused and follows the Chicago convention demand. It outlines duties to raise revenue and support fiscal aims as lawmakers prepare to submit it to Congress.
The secretary of agriculture under President Harrison, Hon. Jerry Rusk, has died. Described as a gruff plain man with rugged honesty and common sense, he possessed little ornament in speech or manner.
Hessing receives postmaster appointment in Chicago and is well received. Frank Lawler and his petition with 67 000 names is left unresolved. W J Mize appointed internal revenue collector.
The unofficial totals list Jackson with 207,159 votes, Boies 174,791, Joseph 23,450, and Mitchell 10,106. Jackson's plurality is 32,368, but he trails a majority by 1,188 votes of all votes cast.
The election of Hon. John H. Gear to the U S Senate from Iowa is conceded. Even prominent Democratic papers like the Burlington Gazette and Des Moines Leader now warmly advocate his cause. Gear is to be congratulated on strong democratic support.
Republicans in Alabama press for Birmingham manufacturers to invite Major McKinley to speak in support of a high tariff. Democrats refuse to join the effort, though they favor protection, insisting they remain loyal Democrats.
The Chicago Herald reports Ottumwa citizens lynched Gustafson, overpowered officers and damaged officials after a rushed murder claim. The event, blamed on foreigners and lax justice, shows Iowa facing mob violence and a need to reassess justice administration.
A historical editorial condemns the Ottumwa mob killing as a grave crime that destroys civility and law. It argues capital punishment should deter murder and urges swift justice to restore order, warning that lenient laws foster anarchy and undermine society.
The passage accuses the mayor and police of failing to protect a victim amid mob mutterings, calling their actions feeble and a mere pretense and urging severe censure for those responsible.
The St. Louis Republic argues for an income tax as a flexible fix to tariff revenue issues. It says tariff cuts shrink near term revenue but boost trade later, making an adjustable tax necessary to avoid gaps and political tariff shifts. Rich businessmen could bear the tax to depoliticize tariff changes.
The Louisa County Record mocks its own claims of Democratic strength after comparing past presidential and gubernatorial results. It notes a Republican majority of 577 in 1892 shrinking to 582 in 1893, with the Republican vote down by 139 and Democrats gaining little, casting doubt on progress for the party.
The New York World hopes Governor Boies runs for Congress. He is a capable leader whose defeat would not crush him and he could focus on national issues, appealing to Iowa supporters inclined toward Democrat views. He would advance the work begun under his leadership.
A Des Moines Capital editorial urges Republicans to unite in the twenty fifth general assembly, predicting no intra party conflict. It calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and cooperation to retake the country from what it labels incoming hands.
The Pleasant Free Press argues both parties oppose government and the president. It claims Republicans have slandered Mr. Cleveland while uncovering misdeeds by Republican party officials, leaving them to explain for months.
The Centerville Journal notes a Republican majority of 74 on joint ballot for the next legislature and predicts passage of a local option law. Leaders claim the contest focused on the 13th plank while campaign rhetoric centered on national issues.
Secretary Carlisle conveys that a stable world currency rests on a common standard, preferably gold, with the U S needing to avoid bi metallic chaos. He argues that government notes must redeem in current money and criticizes perpetual silver overreach while noting silver’s limited future role and a global trend toward gold standards.
State Line Democrat argues against fiat money noting Uncle Sam can issue money but foreign trade demands globally recognized hard currency. It contends fiat notes would fail abroad and would not solve domestic needs, given two and a half billion dollars of annual foreign exchange and demand for real money.
The author argues that paper money rose above metal values abroad but fell below its face value at home during war, sinking to 30 cents on the dollar. He questions redeemability and contends few still believe statism, though an explanation is provided for those who do.
The piece lauds Col L M Martin of Des Moines as a top Iowa choice for second assistant postmaster general. It praises his vigor, executive skill from railroad supervision, and broad regard across Democrats, citing Washington dispatches and praise from the Sions City Tribune.
A Sigourney Review critiques Democrats for trusting the Des Moines News on prohibition. It argues Republican pledges to pro prohibition constituents may not predict state actions and notes a party split between pro and anti prohibition factions. The piece cites past elections and party management to claim sincerity varies by allegiance and voting behavior.
The piece reflects on Chicago’s triumphs and sacrifices, noting half mast flags at Jackson Park and the city’s history of suffering and progress. It frames victory as tied to tragedy and suggests destiny brings surprises while commendable heroism and sacrifice advance Chicago’s story.
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