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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1898
Page
1
Democratic ticket presents judges for the Second Judicial District with W H C Jaques of Wapello Henry C Taylor of Davis Co C Leech T M Stuart of Lucas Co.
The piece notes the Democratic state convention in Marshalltown and the Democratic congressional convention in Farmington. It criticizes newspapers for stirring up controversy over camps and soldier treatment, arguing soldiers deserve capable officers not drawn from civilian elites.
The excerpt argues President McKinley and Secretary of War Alger must be held responsible if the war department chief remains in office. It asserts the public supported McKinley through the war but will not back him while the War Department head is deemed incapable.
The article argues for training officers as military men in the national volunteers or reserves reorganization. It notes the disadvantages of volunteer officers but supports promotions to the highest appointments and openness in advancement opportunities.
The piece attacks Republican papers for blaming volunteers and Democratic papers for mismanagement in camps and hospitals. It cites alleged neglect in division hospitals, lists specific hospital abuses, and urges a full investigation into arrangements and remedies.
The nomination of Col. Theodore Roosevelt appears foregone as the Republican candidate for New York governor. Democrats claim they can still elect their candidate due to strong public opposition to the Republican administration and to war department mismanagement.
Mr. Allen of Van Buren county hoped for auditor candidacy at the Republican state convention in Dubuque but was passed over in favor of a railroad-backed rival. The piece argues the party is now controlled by corporations, more so than ever before.
Wisconsin Democrats in a state convention affirm their allegiance to democratic principles and the Chicago platform of 1896 while inviting unity. They decline fusion with the Populists yet keep both parties’ tickets in the field with a populist named to a key position on the Democratic ticket.
A Shoo Fly Iowa resident reports eight years of sick headaches ending after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He praises the medicine and notes a friend's indigestion cure. Hood's Pills recommended as the companion to Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A compilation of editorials from Chicago News and several midwest papers attacks the U S War Department over Cuba and Santiago mismanagement. It cites deaths from starvation and fever, calls for a rigorous reorganization, and notes supportive reactions from the Kansas City Star St. Joseph News and Philadelphia Public Ledger. It quotes Lieutenant Tiffany and accuses officials of incompetence, demanding investigations and accountability.
The piece argues President McKinley filled army posts with politicians and influential citizens sons, creating mismanagement. It claims private soldiers suffer from neglect and illness due to amateur appointments and a faulty chain of command.
The Des Moines Leader reports on southern Iowa nominating patterns for Congress. In the Ninth district, Smith McPherson was replaced by H W Byers defeat. The piece lists Hedge in the First district, Lacey in the Sixth, Hepburn in the Eighth, and McPherson in the Ninth, all described as Q attorney figures.
J McCalloway of Monticello Iowa reports improved health after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it cured his catarrh and boosted vitality. He recommends the tonic as a blood purifier and suggests others benefited by its use.
The First Congressional District Democrats meet in Farmington Iowa on September 14 at 11 A M to nominate a congressional candidate and conduct other business a new congressional committee will also be elected Representation is apportioned by county and the convention is called by J P Hornish chairman and A R Miller secretary
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