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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1888
Page
3
In an 1888 Fairville Iowa piece a campaign tune lampoons John Gear of the Liberal faction. The ballad mocks his congressional record on tariffs and protection, urging voters to elect John J Seerler and to down with the tariff at the polls.
The piece previews James G Blaine's entry into the 1588 western campaign citing tariff battles and political clashes in St Louis Chicago and Washington It denounces Blaine as an enemy of freedom and predicts a regional reckoning as the Mississippi Valley watches his approach.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Chauncey M Denen and other Mononalists reportedly urged General Voorrisen and arranged funding they believe will buy Indiana. The financiers aim to mobilize vast capital to back Harrison while millions of small contributors fund the effort. The scene draws sharp derision from opponents of monopolies.
Residents request a compiled list of the state's millionaire farmers who benefit from the protective system. The call seeks names and details to identify those classified as millionaire farmers within Iowa.
Brooklyn Eagle outlines a sharp contrast between James G Blaine and Grover Cleveland. It argues Blaine cannot match Cleveland on pensions criticizing vetoes while praising Cleveland for exposing pension frauds and protecting honest claimants. The piece lauds Clevelands integrity and condemns Blaine as a demagogue.
An affidavit from John G. Schwartz alleges Benjamin Harrison spoke at a 1877 strike meeting that wages were sufficient at one dollar per day and that militiamen could be used to force workers back. The San Francisco Examiner notes a reward offer by The Journal to prove the accusation and compares to other political bets.
A brief dialogue depicts the master nominating his wife for the lead lady of the house while she assigns Bridget to run the household kitchen. The exchange includes dialect speech about roles and a playful twist on authority within the dwelling.
The Philadelphia Brigade association’s Fredericksburg visit draws hopeful praise for national unity. Locals welcome veterans who once fought each other, and the scene in Fredericksburg is described as proof that sectional hatred has faded and harmony now prevails.
The Boston Herald notes a remark about Secretary John Sherman having more public money deposited in a single New York national bank when he headed the treasury than Secretary Fairchild currently has in all national banks.
A Memphis Avalanche reader notes Miss Dickinson left the stage and implies even the stump would be improved by her absence, reflecting a sharp critique of the production and its acting.
A New York Letter to the Philadelphia Times assesses Republican chances. Robert P. Porter, a well informed party figure, doubts victory unless city Democratic margins drop to about 48,000. He warns New York County may lean Republican, but city gains could still sink statewide prospects.
The New York Herald quotes a correspondent praising Grover Cleveland for handling public affairs in a manner satisfactory to both business men and working men. They propose to allow him to do the same for four more years, summarizing the political outlook in a single line.
A fragmented note quotes Anna Dickinson amid a Buffalo hangman and Southern Confederacy debates. The Indy Journal is cited for additional context on tariffs and political tensions.
The Louisville Courier Journal prints Levi P. Morton’s letter accepting the Republican vice presidential nomination. The piece notes Morton’s lack of clearly stated views and suggests his wealth is his defining trait, while criticizing his tariff remarks as repetitive platitudes.
The Brooklyn Citizen notes incomplete returns from Connecticut town elections show Democrats holding strong in manufacturing towns and a stronger no Prohibition vote. While local factors may influence November results, Hartford leads a Democratic trend with towns like Meriden Branford and Wallingford leaning Democratic, suggesting a statewide plurality of at least 4,000.
The New York Herald mockingly notes Governor Foraker's boastful claim that Republicans will win Ohio by a 66 000 margin. It jokes he believes he created all things and props up his own legend with a grandiose self image.
Albany Argus concludes Pen Harrison dodged and supported limited Chinese labor measures during six years in the Senate. It cites Congressional Record pages and amendments on skilled labor and citizenship, noting eight votes against excluding Chinese labor and two dodges.
Congressmen defend Democratic era from Reconstruction through Cleveland, praising steady unions of the people, condemning Republican misrule, and citing land restitution, labor fairness, and naval rebuilding as proof of a trusted administration. He criticizes Republican campaigns of slander and forecasts limited harm with a sane House.
A series of affidavits from Bloomington citizens recounts a 1876 Hayes Tilton era incident where Ben Harrison faced a hostile interruption at a Republican meeting. The statements claim Harrison used harsh language about Irish people, with supporters countering that memories differ. The Bloomington episode and later affidavits are weighed against memory and political bias as Republicans defend Harrison’s remarks.
The Brooklyn Citizen notes Blaine treats the Republican campaign as his private trust. National and state committees cannot curb him. attempts to limit him to two Indiana speeches fail as he asserts he will speak as much as he wants.
The Blaine crowd in New York on Saturday night greeted him with enthusiasm but his speech failed to impress. His tariff essay lacked spark and misrepresented history, disappointing listeners hoping for a sharp attack on the Democratic party.
The English syndicate of Confederate bondholders including Morton's London partners will study the late Canna Pacific director's letter of acceptance with Brest interest. They view it as a chance to be bled for the benefit of the boys, not a real offer. The note appears in St. Louis Republic via Boston Globo.
The Chicago Herald notes Pickwickian sarcasm as Blaine visits Canada where crowds cheer him despite sharp national tensions. Observers mock the scene as a colonial serenade to Cleveland-like backing, contrasting the heated reception with broader political critique.
The Chicago Herald reports Bariison and Republican allies aimed to cancel most of Mr. Sigine’s Indiana stump engagements, while Elaine never secured a fair trial in that state.
The New York World quotes The Tribune accusing the Democratic administration of causing yellow fever in Florida and raising wheat prices through surplus money and speculation. It argues sugar refineries, duties, and trusts implicate the party, urging continued partisan attacks to sway voters with four weeks left.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes editors predict Speaker Carlisle will be defeated by Mr. Hamilton, the Republican nominee, arguing his occupation keeps editors free from political mischief and impacts no one else.
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