29 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1890
Page
1
Secretary of State W H Chamberlin Buchanan county auditor George Witter Ida county treasurer W L White Wayne county attorney general C H Mackey Keokuk county judge of supreme court P B Wolfe Clinton county clerk of supreme court E J Sankey Decatur county supreme court reporter Theo W Ivory Mills county railroad commissioner Veter A Dey Johnson county
Congressional candidate John Seerley of Des MoinesCounty announces bid for the First District seat. He emphasizes local issues and names Des Moines as his base, outlining a campaign focused on public service and regional concerns.
Ed. L. Burton of Wapello county W J Babb of Henry county and Dillon H Payne of Davis county named as judges for the Second District in the updated roster.
For County Attorney L D Jones. For Clerk of the District Court F B Taylor. For County Recorder Allen King. For Member of the Board of Supervisors Wm Case. For Coroner T E Farris.
The text proclaims support for Governor Boies and Democratic actions in the twenty-third general assembly. It urges enactment of the Australian ballot bill and pharmacy measures, backs liquor control, silver coinage, and tariff reform while criticizing Reed’s speech suppression and McKinley bill. It also defends local election autonomy and criticizes federal election legislation.
Dispatch notes the Republican party statewide is demoralized by the McKinley bill with leaders despondent and campaign secrets exposed. Readers in Clarinda urge speakers to explain matters, and editors predict a Democratic victory if voters turn out next Tuesday.
Allen King campaigns for the position of recorder highlighting his background as a veteran and respected citizen. He presents himself as a capable administrator ready to serve the office and community needs.
A Georgia style political appeal urges a vote for Seerley and warns against Gear as pro tariff reform. The piece cites funding from eastern interests and urges readers to guard against falsehoods before the election. It also disputes prohibition coverage and critiques Republican leaders and Illinois posts.
The Tribune urges Fairfield election judges to extend polls closing time beyond 6 p.m. to nine, arguing workers face lost pay or votes when polls close early. It cites local workers and delays affecting turnout, noting judges may already extend to 9 p.m. in country precincts and asks for similar accommodation.
A final Tribune editorial urges voters to weigh the tariff issue as central to the campaign. It portrays the Democratic platform as liberty in trade and lower prices backed by workers, and the Republican platform as class rule with higher taxes and restricted markets.
On Tuesday next voters in the second judicial district will choose three judges to serve four years. Judge Burton of Ottumwa is a leading nominee noted for eight years on the bench and a reputation for able, fearless decisions. The article argues for prudent selections to ease rising court taxes and promote conservative, capable leadership.
Rumors of Judge Stuart's resignation sparked petitions to Governor Botes from Republicans and Democrats across the district. Citizens urged appointing Judge Burton despite his need to leave a lucrative practice, as friends pressed for the move.
If you want to help elect a good clean capable man for county clerk F. DB. Taylor is the man to vote for.
The Ledger comments on Mr. Kings competence for the recorder’s office as fair and justified. It asserts he is as capable as any in the past decade, comparable to Lewis, and superior to Stephenson, with legible handwriting as his only extra noted trait.
The Pittsburg Post quotes Jay Gould arguing that higher tariffs raise prices and reduce consumption. He cites wool, clothing, carpets, blankets, and other wearables, noting the tax impact hurts the lower-quality goods and poorer classes, urging one suit or one blanket annually as a consequence.
Chauncey M. Depew lauded Grover Cleveland at a New York banquet honoring Roger A. Pryor newly elevated to the bench by Governor Hill. He praised Cleveland’s public service from mayor to president and called him the model American for his selfless devotion to the country.
The Tribune cartoon illustrates a laborer’s day from rising to nightly rest taxed at high rates. Flannel shirt 100 percent, trousers 110 percent, shoes 25 percent, stove 45 percent, plate 50 percent, sugar 13 percent, salt 44 percent, hat 55 percent, Bible 25 percent, tombstone 68 percent. His wife’s clothing and sewing work also taxed.
Des Moines Leader argues the tariff bill disproportionately raises taxes on wearing apparel for middle and poorer classes while sparing rich silks and broadcloths. The paper notes an average 2 1 3 percent rise for common wear compared with 3 1 25 percent for the wealthy and cites Governor Campbell’s claim of government monopoly.
The piece urges voters to elect Win. Case to the county board of supervisors, pledging that he will reduce expenses and award contracts to the lowest responsible bidders. It frames the board as the county legislature capable of trimming costs and endorses Case as a man of his word and a successful farmer.
An October 21 dispatch from Findlay Ohio reports all window glass plants west of Pittsburgh except Celina owned by Findlay interests have joined a new national trust. The setup curbs competition, raises costs, shields from imports, and enshrines the tariff as a boon to domestic producers. backers praise Republican lawmakers.
A Democratic call to spend next Tuesday at the polls and persuade neighbors to vote for tariff reform. The message urges overwhelming effort against the McKinley bill and to protest loudly to compel political leaders to rethink their stance.
The Millersburg address argues the sugar, tea, and coffee duties fall on consumers, not exporters. It cites McKinley and Allison admitting the tax impact and questions Republican praise for tariff removals as actually freeing the breakfast table.
A Keokuk Gate City excerpt by Sam Clark criticizes the McKinley bill for aiding syndicates of English wealth, claims it taxes Americans while protecting foreign interests, and argues it harms farmers and local industries in Iowa. It denounces proposed tin plate duties and fears commerce restrictions under a high tariff regime.
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