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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1892
Page
3
The letter accepting the Democratic nomination stresses adherence to party principles, defense of citizen property, and opposition to tariff schemes favoring special interests. It outlines tariff reform, federal taxation limits, and mistrust of central power, warning against the Force Bill and urging national unity under republican ideals.
Grover Cleveland argues for a sound monetary system with equal value for gold and silver, civil service reform, and pension integrity. He praises immigrant hospitality, Nicaragua canal, limited paternalism, and education, urging support for Democratic principles and national honor. He signs from Gray Gables on September 26, 1802.
Estimates of participants range from 57 000 to 75 000 as the Grand Army parade travels 10 am to 6 pm along historic Pennsylvania Avenue. Veterans greet leaders and crowds, fireworks light the night, and illumination displays bloom beyond the White House grounds.
A critique argues tariff reform invites corruption by rewarding loud interests and spending to sway voters. It warns government concessions to favored groups erode equal rights and threaten the foundation of American equality.
General James W. Husted died at his Peekskill home at 8 08 last night after illness following the Republican national convention trip. The well known New York politician faced a severe decline after an on board overdose claim and had been bedbound since returning home. He was noted for his extreme charity to Peekskill’s poor and his passing will be mourned by many.
The Great Musician Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, leader of Gilmore's band, died at the Lindell hotel in St. Louis after a brief illness. He was stricken around 3 a.m. and despite early hope, worsened and died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday. Postmaster general orders free delivery service to begin December 1 at Decorah Iowa Shelbyville Indiana Oklahoma Territory Peru Indiana Michigan City Indiana Yankton South Dakota Lionwood Michigan Stevens Point Wisconsin Mason City Iowa.
A roster of prominent figures including Dr O D Coleman of Portage Wisconsin Major General Daniel Ullman of Nyack New York Professor George Croom Robinson of London Dr John S Ryburn of Ottawa Illinois ex Congressmen W G Ward of Waseca Minnesota Frank Glover boxer of Chicago George C Hixon lumber magnate of La Crosse Wisconsin Judge William E Sherwood of Cleveland Duke of Southerland of London and General John Pore a leading rebel figure at Sandusky Ohio are named with their locations.
The Grand Army of the Republic reports 400000 members in 7620 posts with property valued at 1 842183 and a relief fund of 476505. A gavel from Gettysburg and Sumter scenes was presented to General Palmer. Indianapolis named next meeting site. date to be fixed. Reunions noted for multiple veteran groups.
The G A R encampment closed sessions with Captain J A Weissert of Wisconsin chosen commander in chief by near unanimity. R H Warfield of San Francisco and Peter B Ayers of Delaware named senior and junior vice presidents. Five thousand attended a pension office reception with a rallying chorus. Reunions followed by Army of the James Tennessee and several army corps.
Washington reports the Grand Army of the Republic encampment ending after reunions and receptions. Commander Weissert issued general order No. 1 placing headquarters for the present at Milwaukee.
A Chicago and Great Western wild freight train backtracked toward New Hampton Iowa causing a collision with a back-up way freight. Seven people died including M McNamara W Beeman Otto Smith Geo Bradnow Frank Kebbett Henry McCarthy. Injured include Tom Gaughan Owen Conley.
Peoria Illinois state fair opened with exhibits far ahead of previous fairs. Weather was perfect and attendance was very large.
The column lists diverse notes from September coverage: Bergmann’s twenty one year penitentary term for attempted murder of manager Frick at Carnegie. Prince Radziwill declared insane. Colonel Billy Taylor sought in Boston for passing bad checks. bridge collapse at Whitewater injuring two men. Berlin prisoner Beck’s escape attempt. Phoenix sewer dig unearths ancient crypt proving cremation by extinct builders. queen’s private telegraph to London. fires in Maysville and other towns. various political nominations and marriages. thefts, deaths, and accidents across many states. plus indictments against Homestead strikers and other legal notes.
A cross city alliance links Boston New York Cincinnati and Chicago in a deal among leading music publishing houses and instrument manufacturers. Judge William Sherwood of Cleveland died after a surgical operation. Salvation Army wedding drew hundreds of 15 cent spectators at Fort Dodge Kansas. Congressional nominations listed for Wisconsin Michigan Alabama Louisiana and other districts. Seaport town of Buctouche New Brunswick burned, losses exceed 120000. British bankruptcy inspector links rise in insolvencies to broader economic conditions.
The World's fair awarded peanut privilege to George S. Morgran who must share 70 percent of gross receipts not less than 140000 dollars. John Galvin of Chicago died from inhaling fumes of a broken nitric acid carboy. his death was described as agonizing and three men held him in bed. Rochester jail inmates escaped by saw. An incident in New Castle Del saw seven prisoners whipped among about 300 spectators. Robbers wounded a man in Minooka Illinois after a shootout with discoverers. Hugh O'Donnell, Homestead strike leader, remains jailed with no bail. Emmerson in Fort Scott Kansas handed over his 17-year-old son who killed Paul Hager. Atlanta Typographical union boycotts The Constitution over pay for typesetting machines. Mountain lion rumor after a child vanished near Newcastle Colorado. bloodhounds on trail. Democratic clubs plan national convention in New York October 4-5. Frank Corning shot at from outside Peoria home. assailant unknown. Britain orders inquiry into Canadian sealing vessel seizures. Obituaries: Judge Sabin D. Puterbaugh Peoria Illinois. Clinton A Bennett Stillwater Minnesota. Sir William Johnston Ritchie Ottawa. Judge A Pratt Adams Savannah Georgia. Count de Trapani Paris. Navy estimates request 10 million for next year, up 1 million. Henry Poor & Sons Boston assign. Pan-Presbyterian council to meet in Glasgow. Peas fall with rain in Baltimore. Odd Fellows approve Hot Springs sanitarium for members. St. Post of Rockford Illinois lists grocer Thomas Chick blacklisted by Thomas Chick over 15 cent dispute. Chick sues for 1000.
Quotations for wheat corn oats and lard on the Chicago board today and livestock prices at the Union Stock Yards. Wheat and corn futures moved with mixed openings and closes while lard held steady. Livestock markets showed active hogs and firm cattle with mixed sheep and lamb values across shipping and local grades.
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