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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1899
Page
4
The column lauds Dubuque’s year as prosperous with rising commerce and full factories. It notes more regional visitors, strong retail activity, growing population, and robust employment in shops and mills. It urges local citizens to patronize home merchants to sustain growth and improve city standing.
The year draws to a close with Dubuque merchants reporting strong trade and expanding floor space. Increased stock and lower prices reflect robust demand, as dry goods districts show renewed activity and many merchants announce major improvements in preparation for fall and winter business.
The Dubuque Telegraph faces criticism for underplaying Scott county's dramatic 2,166 plurality gain and 3. times larger Democratic rise than Dubuque. Leader urges fair portrayal and unity among Democrats, praising Scott county's performance and urging courtesy to fellow Democrats in all counties.
The Waterloo Reporter discusses Iowa divorce laws noting public concern over fast remarriage after court separation. Judge Holmes reports about 30 percent of divorces involve parties seeking immediate remarriage. Lawmakers may consider remedial legislation limiting marriage after separation, with proposed waits from two to five years.
Charles City Press reports Waverly water plant sold to editors W H Tyrrel of the Waverly Republican and C Miller of the Waverly Democrat for 14000 dollars. They plan to lease it to the city, prompting questions about source of funds.
The ruling discusses why Dewey had to transfer property via a third party to his wife. Judge Olver P. Shiras notes common law in the District of Columbia aimed to protect a wife by ensuring real estate goes through a trustee, preventing direct transfers that could disadvantage her. He observes regional differences and congressional modification of laws since colonial times.
A memoir recalls Wilbur F Story founder and editor of the Detroit Free Press from 1857, detailing his look, habits, and strict editorial regime. It notes his later Chicago Times leadership, his meticulous punctuation, demanding standards, and a blunt temperament that could lash out at critics. The account covers his hard work, periodic withdrawal, and eventual death from paresis, with reflections on his influence and personality.
The text suggests a person questioned in later years about what he ate and ingested, implying the disease presence may have begun and extended earlier than currently suspected. No clear names or dates are provided.
A widow of General Ulysses S. Grant writes of meeting him, marrying, and sharing life from frontier Missouri to the White House. She recalls slavery era views, Civil War service, and a presidency lived as a devoted partner in a tale of patriotism and American womanhood.
About sixty Taylor supporters reached Frankfort Kentucky to inspect the statehouse and await a possible count. They expect little action before Monday and vow to stay until a resolution is reached, asserting a determination to safeguard what they call Taylor's rights.
The PEnER ambassador Lord Pauncefote and Secretary Hay reviewed the draft and three copies of the Samoa partition treaty were prepared for the three governments. Preliminary dispositions were satisfactory and no doubt remained about full execution. The signing occurred at 3 20 this afternoon.
For sale in Ontario interest offered in the C. C. D. Laundry by Henry G. Young. Property described as paying business located at 480 South Hill Street.
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