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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
1
The item notes Republican mottoes about national service and a town office discussion. It recalls Dr. Lesher and speculation that Mr. Brighton would be the nominee. It contrasts business improvement with praise for a democratic administration.
The article credits the democratic tariff with spurring business growth the last six months, describing the revival as the greatest ever known post panic and highlighting its impact on the economy.
The judge aims for the Republican presidential nomination on a free silver platform but faces a struggle similar to David B. Hill as he pursues credible support and a viable path amid party dynamics.
Jefferson county outside Fairfield cast 1517 Republican votes last fall while the city tallied 598. The city then demands and secures all county officers, illustrating a claim of fairness in local power.
An unnamed observer claims local Republicans aim to maintain a strong majority to exert greater influence and govern with little constraint. The note frames the political goal as securing freedom to act without oversight.
The speaker argues that country Republicans should accept town tax policies for offices or relocate to town. Those preferring office positions must move. otherwise they have no chance.
The chairman of the Republican state committee assesses a ten percent tax on state employers for campaign purposes. Notices went out to all census bureau clerks including scrubwomen and janitors last week.
The Iowa statutes prohibit any employee of a common carrier from serving as railway commissioner. This disqualifies Geo Jenkins, the democratic nominee, who is expected to resign promptly.
In a period ad style the piece extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a pure vegetable cure for liver related ailments urging readers to trust its benefits. It claims the liver governs overall health and cites testimonials from Macon Georgia and other towns praising digestion and biliousness relief.
Wrapper bears a red Z stamp from J. B. Zeilin and Company of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Generals Drake campaign relied on rail mileage to reach voters. Miles were left in the city where they would do the most good, highlighting the railroad man advantage over rivals in a tight contest.
Boss Quay has defeated all other bosses in Pennsylvania and now controls the state machine. An unresolved charge alleges the state treasury lost 260,000 during his tenure, a claim never disproved. His success is seen as foretelling Harri son’s defeat as a presidential candidate.
The Ohio democrats are hopeful of winning the state this year. Brice is not expected to seek reelection as Senator, with Paul Sorg as possible successor if the legislature is carried. Campbell, the gubernatorial nominee, is popular and plans a thorough canvass of the state.
Iowa City figure LeGrand Byington is derided by Republican papers as a longtime anti Democrat, with claims he has not voted Democratic for 25 years and has not supported the party in two decades. Clinton Age quotes.
Grif Myers of Polk township lost renomination last year after backing a $590 payment to a city law firm to assist the prosecuting attorney in a case. This year DuBois, a fellow former board member linked to the $500 contract, is renominated without opposition. Could changing country residence have altered outcomes?
Republican papers argue wage gains lift labor pay to pre panic levels and credit Democrats for revival. The Springfield Register notes Springfield rolling mills pay workers 10 percent more than under the McKinley tariff, a finding that complicates Republican defenses.
The Tribune notes the Democratic slate omits Mr. Jenkins the railway commissioner candidate. It advocates against voting for Ger Drake for governor due to railroad connections and states it cannot support a railroad man for railway commissioner. Both candidates should not be elected.
The speaker told delegates last Saturday that the legislature is the county’s most important gift. He praised the office but noted that a common supervisor and the county superintendent may be more important, concluding the honor rightly goes to the legislator.
The Mount Pleasant Free Press questions Iowa virtue versus New York after Charles J. Folger’s 1882 defeat by 200000 votes due to alleged bribery and forgery. Republican papers accuse Drake’s nomination of monopolistic influence and unfair means, including uncounted votes to block Harlan.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Geo. D. Clarke druggist.
Governor McKinley speaks on tariffs and reciprocity in a broad interview with Frank G. Carpenter. He defends protectionist policy, notes industrial growth, and comments on Ohio politics and the Republican party's state of health. The piece contrasts McKinley’s views with Democratic gains and Wilson-era trade shifts.
The Mount Pleasant Journal, a Republican paper, denounces the state convention outcomes as deeply unsatisfactory due to influential methods. It cites the Des Moines Register doubting General Drake's reception and notes widespread dissatisfaction from Centerville to the Nebraska line with Drake’s candidacy versus Frank D. Jackson’s nomination two years prior.
Local loan offer advertises money to loan at low rates from H H Brightons law office located on the west side park.
The Des Moines Leader notes Democrat protests over George Jenkins as a Democratic candidate for railroad commissioner. The Hampton Globe reprints THE TRIBUNE critique, accusing Jenkins of being Pennsylvania Railroad tied and untrustworthy. Critics say his nomination harms Democrats and benefits Republicans.
The article laments Jeffer son county Republicans packing ballots for town candidates and filling nearly every county post with Fairfield city officials. It lists surveyor and other offices all held by Fairfield city residents, noting the city cast about a fourth of last fall’s Republican votes yet controls the offices.
A Washington Democrat letter attacks Sam Clark the rate City leader calling him an egotist and mocking his claims about Judge Babb. It compares Babb to a quiet river and critiques Clark as gabbling and ineffective while arguing Babb is quiet yet wise. The piece portrays Clark as a laughing stock in the first district.
The text contrasts Sam Clark with Judge Babb using animal metaphors. Clark is described as a loud, self important peacock with empty fuss, while the judge lacks such display. The piece argues Clark feigns merit while Babb remains modest.
The Chicago Times-Herald notes improved business conditions as summer ends with active markets. Iron and steel prices rise sharply with strong demand from builders and railroads, signaling a lasting boom. Confidence grows as investors seek opportunities and prospects look propitious.
The article argues populism is shrinking with Ohio Kansas and Florida showing weak delegations. It notes that the third party is seen as a calamity party and prosperity will likely end its influence. Observers say the movement is fading and its leaders represent temporary unrest.
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