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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1900
Page
4
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The Democratic National Committee met in Washington on July 22 1900 and set Des Moines Iowa as the delegation convention site for July 4 1900. It calls for two delegates and two alternates per congressional district and outlines county representation based on votes for Governor Fred KE White in 1899. Local conservative reformers are invited to join and participate in caucuses at Des Moines and at 9 4a.m. on the convention day.
Editorial notes Republicans condemn the Porto Rico tariff and urge fairness toward the president. It argues the president shares responsibility for the 15 percent Dingley rate levy and notes Speaker Henderson claimed the president favored the measure with Senator Allison. It calls for accountability and cautions against double dealing by the president.
The article denounces a plan by the rules committee chaired by the speaker to bar amendments and rush the bill through the House. It argues the move serves party and convention interests over public duty and Puerto Rican rights, urging opponents to speak out.
The announcement of Admiral Dewey's candidacy fails to draw enthusiasm as former backers withdraw and rivals like McKinley and Bryan loom large. Editorials question his fitness and note major papers mark him as unavailable with no clear platform while Palmer and others predict a McKinley Bryan contest with Bryan favored by a public seeking plain duty and honest administration.
The piece notes persistent talk that Hanna will not step down and remains essential to McKinsey. It speculates Hanna could become McKinley’s running mate to salvage a political bargain with Weet Sugar, highlighting constitutional limits on same state tickets and questioning trust influence.
A humorous verse by E.A. Brininstool in the Chicago News describes a mother’s annual spring hat shopping spree. The narrator imagines the sartorial frenzy as she visits shops, tries on hats, and returns home to reveal ribbons, bows, and feathered adornments. The father jokes about the expense and the sermon pales beside the hat.
Iowa notes cover Texas Republicans factional disputes, Iowa National Guard expansion with Maj J A Olmstead named inspector general, Des Moines saloon closures possibly lasting into July, and Cedar Rapids awaiting a new auditorium with Phinney’s band opening. Des Moines leaders discuss Dubuque politics shifting toward Republicans, with Ensign Albert McCarthy taking gunboat command, and a 設towa Annals issue on early Des Moines river steamboating featuring the Agatha of 1838 and Fort Des Moines supply runs.
Kansas City leaders push to rebuild the convention hall for the Democratic National Convention on July 4. Plans aim for a permanent fireproof structure with temporary use, seeking steel trusses and beams from Carnegie and Gillette Herzog. Affected firms pledge rapid response as engineers, architects, and the Metropolitan Street Railway consult on timelines and costs.
The funeral of Mrs Witter was held Saturday afternoon. The body was moved from the residence to St John Lutheran church where Rev Luz delivered a fitting sermon praising her as a kind wife and mother. He extended sympathy to the bereaved family as flowers largely adorned the draped casket. Pallbearers named include John Sohl.
Conrad Hafner Martin Wagner Fred Bock Ed Merz and Chas Hollnagel are named in a funeral notice with F L Lgelhof in charge of the arrangements.
A collection of brief observations notes the New York Board of Health adding pulmonary tuberculosis to infectious diseases and the Bank of England destroying many notes weekly. It mentions Congressmen Dinsmore on marriage, dirt as a remedy, Arkansas progress, and London newsboys puzzled by Topeka's pronunciation.
TW. L. Station for the J. P. Morgan syndicate announced in U S court that it has acquired the first mortgage bonds of the Louisville Evansville and St Louis consolidated railroad totaling 2 000 000 and plans to add the line to the Southern system if a sale decree is granted. Second mortgage holders object arguing unfair treatment.
In New York on April 7 the World reports General Nelson A Miles is willing to be the Democratic nominee. He told friends of his position and recently discussed the possibility with William Co Whitney. Whitney said leading gold democrats oppose Bryan’s nomination as they did four years ago but did not commit to Miles. He would consult with his friends.
A Shanghai dispatch says the American British German and French ministers demand the total suppression of the Boxers within two months and warn that foreign powers will land troops into Shang Tung and Chi Li to protect foreigners. US minister Conger acts independently and has not joined a concerted plan with other powers.
The St Luke's choir offers a morning program including Faure The Palms arranged for organ, Venice in Eb flat by Buck, Jerusalem by Parker, and Boecker The Coming of the King with Miss Grant solo. The evening presents a Gounod heavy selection including Gallia and Repentive among other motets and hymns.
The steamer Nimro arrived in New York in ballast from Cardiff. Built in Belfast by Clarke & Co, she registers 4024 tons net, 405 feet long, 65 feet beam, depth 34 feet, with a refrigeration plant and capacity for 1000 sheep carcasses. She carries 2600 tons coal, triple expansion engines, 13 knots, and is commanded by Capt. Jaces Norman, a former master of the Milton Stuart. She will load for Australia.
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