11 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1893
Page
1
The ticket lists Horace Boles for Governor from Blackhawk county Samuel L Bestow for Lieutenant Governor from Lucas county and John Cliggitt for Supreme Judge from Cerro Gordo county.
The Tribune announces a printing upgrade with new type for readability and a refined advertising type design. It explains newspaper costs and modest profits, then urges readers to settle outstanding balances promptly, noting many small, scattered debts.
Bosses fix the slate to back Jackson Gear and Watkins for the Republican endorsement in Jefferson County. The move aligns party leadership with a three-person ticket and signals a strategic bid for local influence.
Neal, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, projects confidence in the race. He notes large party meetings and the best feeling possible across the state as support grows.
Senator Voorhies moves to force the repeal bill through the senate. A continuous session will start today to compel the silverites to yield, turning the debate into a contest of physical endurance rather than a battle of ideas.
Across the state petitions circulate among Republicans calling for Jackson’s withdrawal from the party ticket. Congressmen Hagar and Hull urge action from Washington, and it is reported Senator Allison and Congressman Henderson have pressed for his withdrawal.
The Tribune challenges the assertion that all attorneys engage in wrongdoing as a defense for governor candidate Frank Jackson. It asks prominent lawyers Wilson and Hinkle, Leggett and McKenney, Raney and Simmons, W. G. Ross, and others for their views on being grouped with a “scallawag” in their profession.
The Ledger denies Capt. Watkins the republican nominee for the legislature pledged to vote for local option before his nomination and says he will follow party platforms. It urges Watkins to state his real position rather than carrying mixed signals about retention of the present law.
The Ledger is urged to make a public announcement of its position, asserting that the people have a right to know, despite any private option. The call emphasizes transparency and accountability in the public matter.
The Jefferson county Democratic party named a strong ticket led by representative candidate C E Stubbs and treasurer N S Bright. Sheriff nominee Wm Brown, county superintendent nominee Miss Anna Mahon, coroner J J Parsons, surveyor George Tuller, and board member J W Myers were also chosen with expectant optimism for victory amid Republican disarray.
Governor Boies asks straightforward questions of candidate Jackson in a campaign exchange. The pair debate practical issues, seeking direct answers on policy and leadership.
Sigourney Oct 5 Governor Boies addressed a large crowd urging clear positions on the liquor traffic issue. He pressed candidates to state their plans including modification of the prohibitory law and local option licensing. He invited rival candidate questions to ensure voters know future actions.
Hon L R Balter states in letters he remains a Democrat and does not intend to bolt the party after his bid for re nomination to the state Senate failed to Charles Bullock of Crawford County. He later wrote Henry A Cook denying bolting and urging unity. The leaked private letter to a populist official drew Republican and populist ire.
Major A H Hamilton former Ottumwa Courier editor and staunch Republican declares he will not back the Republican ticket this year and endorses Bennett Mitchell He links the party to liquor power and argues loyalty and patriotism require opposing what he calls a whisky rebellion in Iowa politics.
The Sioux City Tribune highlights slogan ideas for campaign transparencies and banners from letters signed by Frank D. Jackson, republican candidate for governor. They include phrases about fundraising, accountability, and personal explanations amid political scrutiny.
An old reading promotes Sexafreo as a remedy to prevent tooth decay and bad breath. The item is sold by R. H. Hutford as a favorite tooth wash.
A record of shame details alleged misconduct tied to the Republican candidate for governor. The piece presents accusations and context suggesting vulnerabilities in the campaign, highlighting public and political reactions.
A Perry Iowa speech by Frank D Jackson, Republican candidate for governor, faces charges he was disbarred from pension work for attempting to extort a fee. Read letters show offers to secure early pension decisions, with requests for cash and leverage. The report notes officials’ involvement in the case and hints at broader corruption. The piece ends noting continuation on page 4.
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