Akinley Inaugural Address Urges Fiscal Reform and Unity
The president outlines plans to stabilize the currency, curb debt, and raise revenue while promoting bimetallic policy, tariff reform, and fiscal restraint. He calls for a bipartisan commission on coinage and banking, advocates protection for American labor, and warns against excessive spending and indulgence. He stresses law, order, immigration safeguards, and a peaceful foreign policy, announcing an extraordinary session to tackle the treasury crisis.
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Iowa lawmakers mull amended temperance and taxes amid sessions
The House passed a modified liquor bill allowing production in certain towns with age-old bar provisions, printing liquor formulas in English German and Scandinavian. Senate opposition grew after committee debates. amendments and substitutes emerged as lawmakers priced support.
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Iowa Rail Rates Do Not Justify Reducing Passenger Fare
W W Field of Odebolt asked the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners to set a fair passenger rate. W W Ainsworth reports the Illinois board found a reduction unwise for railroads, noting the average Iowa passenger fare is about 2.27 cents per mile for 1895 96 and less than the true cost of service, with many factors depressing travel such as farm prices and finance conditions.
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