27 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
1
The slate lists Governor Fred E. White of Webster as the party nominee along with Lieutenant Governor M. L. Bevis of Mount Ayr Justice of the Supreme Court A Van Wagenen of Sioux City Railway Commissioner W H Calhoun of Marshalltown and Superintendent P B Holst of Boone.
The ticket announces candidates for county offices including Representative John C. Ruggles Treasurer E R Norvell Sheriff Fry Copeland Board member F P Mowery County Superintendent F W Cook Surveyor P I Labagh and Coroner Dr W H Conner.
The Iowa Democratic convention backs the 1896 Chicago platform and W. J. Bryan for 1900, lauds the Cuban war but condemns the Philippine war, denounces imperialism, opposes trusts, calls for trust destruction, opposes convict labor contracts, seeks temperance reforms, and condemns Leslie M. Shaw's administration and the Republicans.
Classified ad seeks salesmen in Jefferson county and nearby territory for Commonwealth Oil Co. products including lubricating oils greases and high grade paints. Cleveland Ohio address provided for applications.
The country pays homage to Admiral George Dewey as he arrives from the Philippines this Thursday. New York City plans the greatest reception for an American sailor, while the world applauds his modesty, virtue, and naval prowess.
William J. Bryan is billed to speak at a large barbecue and farmers picnic in Blakesburg, followed by stops in Keokuk Canton Sigourney Centerville and Albia with speeches in Keokuk county and nearby towns, outlining economic policies and tax burdens.
Col George W Bell once spoke at the Lemon Opera House about free trade to Fairfield and Jefferson county residents. He later became consul to Sydney, Australia, under Cleveland, and now travels to Philadelphia to represent the English colonies at the upcoming commercial congress on the 10th. The colonial government sent him as a sign of Australian-American friendship.
The article argues cities should own public utilities including light water gas and electric plants. It cites Fairfield as an early example and quotes Mayor Pierce of Marshalltown Iowa who predicts a future era where monopolies are run municipally to offer best service at lowest rates, boosting civic engagement and prosperity.
The Massachusetts Democrats led by George Fred Williams face backlash over a state convention selecting 16 to 1 delegates for next year’s national convention. The move, aligned with W. J. Bryan, drew protests, resignations, and calls for decency in politics, with The Tribune denouncing Williams as a pestiferous nuisance.
The St Louis gathering aims to distinguish monopolistic combines from legitimate commerce and to promote unified anti trust legislation and enforcement. The policy seeks to protect honest businesses, workers, and consumers from dominating trusts while urging broad state cooperation and vigilant oversight.
The article reports the sale of The Tribune to Mr. P. E. Boesen of Massena Iowa and that the current editor will depart after ensuring the paper is in first class condition. It notes the editor’s loyalty to his views and the Democratic party, gratitude to readers, and Boesen’s qualifications, urging Democratic support and stable leadership for the paper’s future. It also includes a separate column praising Admiral Dewey’s Manila Bay victory and a Nebraska Bryan campaign report with attendance and speeches.
The speaker asserts that if the party stays loyal to him as it has to us, he will have no cause for complaint. C. M. McElroy is quoted expressing confidence in party unity and support.
An American woman at the American embassy overhears four young attaches insulting her in French about dress gloves and teeth. She retorts in French that her ears are bigger, the remark ends with the four men fleeing the scene.
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