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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1900
Page
4
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The Cedar Rapids Democratic state convention chose Col. Joseph Liboeck Des Moines and Col. GC HL Mackey Sigourney as electors at large. Liboeck, a prominent German-American editor, is praised for loyalty to Bryan and opposition to imperialism. Dubuque delegates favored Mackey, drawing criticism for not backing Liboeck. The piece urges unity and conciliation to win Iowa and national races.
The ad touts thousands of dollars in new dress goods and silks with bargains in dress goods and silk, wash goods, and linen sections. It invites shoppers to read the ad’s first and last columns for rare merit items and promises fair treatment and value.
The Iowa Democratic State Convention produced a capable ticket with no boss control. John Ellwanger of Dubuque was chosen unanimously as elector for the third district, noted as a successful local businessman with extensive civic roles and firm backing to shore up Democratic hopes. Ellwanger is a wholesale merchant, director at Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, High Bridge Company secretary treasurer, and director in street railway and electric ventures. His strong profile and wealth support are highlighted as assets for the party’s statewide ticket.
In a cablegram dated August 17 from Che Foo the Presbyterian board in New York relayed word that all missionaries at Tao-Ting-Fu were killed. The note named W. O. Elterich as the Che Foo representative. Reports earlier suggested ten foreign missionaries were stationed there, with three at Tao-Ting-Fu.
Government cannot state plans to withdraw troops from China yet. Pekin situation remains unclear and decisions hinge on field reports from Minister Conger and General Chaffee. New forces will guard Pekin sea–land line while existing units rest. No immediate withdrawal or negotiation steps until advised.
In Helena Montana on August 18 the government laid out its case in the trial of L H Hershfield former president of Merchants National Bank charged with making false reports to the currency controller. Defense will decide Monday whether to present evidence as ex Senator Sanders and G N Nelson assisted in defense. The indictment against I P Bowman ex assistant cashier was dismissed though he testified for the government identifying records and damaging letters.
The Kansan recalls Ingalls arguing for the soul’s immortality, noting his New York Journal piece on The Immorality of the Soul. It discusses God, immortality, justice, and the problem of evil, citing Voltaire, Job, Edwards, Robertson, and biblical passages. Lord Roberts reports Hore’s relief at Blans river with Kitchener casualties.
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