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Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1879

Page

2

Democratic State Ticket for Iowa 1879

The Democratic slate lists H. H. Trimble of Davis County for Governor J. A O Yeoman of Webster for Lieutenant Governor Reuben Noble of Clayton County for Judge of the Supreme Court and Erwin Baker of Mahaska County for Superintendent of Public Instruction announced on the Iowa newspaper page.

H. H. Trimble Davis County J. A. O. Yeoman Webster County Supreme Court Reuben Noble Clayton County Erwin Baker Mahaska County

Democratic County Ticket Listed for Local Officials

The ticket names Senator A R Pierce for Senate and W B Culbertson for Representative, with S K West as Treasurer, WM Collins as Auditor, J S Beck as Sheriff, J T Huthins on the Board, E B Wall as Fort Superintendent, Frank Switzer for Surveyor, and Dr Bartow as Coroner.

A R Pierce W_ B CULBERTSON S K West WM Collins J S Beck J. T. Huthins E B Wall Frank Switzer DR Bartow

Local slate names for county offices announced

The forthcoming election slate lists Senator A R Pierce Representative W B Culbertson Treasurer S K West Sheriff J S Beck Board member J T Tuchins Superintendent Miss J Rodgers and Surveyor FP Rank Switzer as the candidates for the upcoming ballot.

A R Pierce W B Culbertson S K West WM Collins J S Beck J T Tuchins Miss J Rodgers FP Rank Switzer

National control of elections and its dangers

The essay argues that federal supervision of elections began in 1871 and expanded to deploy marshals who could arrest voters and even state officers. It critiques federal overreach, cites 1876 and 1878 spending on supervisors, and warns that bipartisan power plays risk ballot purity and civil rights.

Congress Fairfield Cromwell Nero South North New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland

Canvass praised for Democratic economies and reform

General Ewing's canvass highlights Democratic control of expenditures and reduced federal interference at polls. It cites savings since Democrats took the House and argues the lobby vanished in Washington, claiming stopped leaks in the treasury and improved national administration.

General Ewing House of Representatives Washington Ohio Treasury

Big Bloomfield Assembly Promised on the 27th

Preparations have been made for a major event in Bloomfield on the 27th. Speeches will be delivered by about six leading Democrats, with expectations of a large turnout.

Bloomfield

As goes Maine, so goes the Union

In Maine the Republicans are in a minority. The phrase hints at broader political trends affecting national balance and party strength across the state.

Maine Union

Voorhees Sees Hendricks and Sherman As Big Parties Picks

Senator Voorhees predicts Hendricks as the Democratic candidate for president and Sherman as the Republican nominee, outlining likely party contenders.

Voorhees Hendricks Sherman

Republicans Lose Ground Predictions For Maine Gubernatorial Race

The piece argues Republicans lack cause for celebration in Maine and cites Democratic candidate Capt Yeoman’s planned Sept 26 speech in the city. It notes ongoing debates over The New York Custom House corruption and Hayeses influence while predicting Republican losses amid a divided opposition and minority vote in California and nationwide.

Cornell Hayes New York Custom House Conkling

Col Trimble Speech Highlighted in St Louis Republican

The St Louis Republican praises Col Trimble for a calm, dispassionate Council Bluffs speech defending the Republican platform. It condemns party factionalism and urges readers to study the address and vote informed on election day, urging dissemination among neighbors.

Col. Trimble Council Bluffs Trimble Republican Party

Maine election recap urges GOP unity for triumph

The article notes Maine's 1876 and 1877 results and predicts a Republican win this year due to a favorable legislature. It argues Western Democrats and Greenbackers should unite to defeat the Republicans, citing Iowa as a model where joint opposition could prevail.

Maine Hayes Conner Williams Govenor Garcelon Davis Iowa

County Tax Sale in Jefferson County Iowa

County treasurer announces tax sale for 1878 and delinquent prior years. Lands and town lots listed to be offered on the first Monday of October at 10 a.m. at Fairfield Court House with penalties and costs. Sale continues until all offered. adjournment as required by law. Also obituary notes Hon. Shepherd Leffler dies at 68 near Montrose.

State OF Iowa Jefferson County State of Iowa Fairfield Shepherd Leffler Montrose Lee County Leffler Burlington Cleveland Herald Thomas Ewing Capt Dixon Iowa City Arkansas Foster Ohio Sprague de Land

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