City Briefs From Main Street Notables And Local Happenings
W Vorkert druggist at 706 Main St and F Af Stopkins lawyer on Lorimer house, Dr Wow Levy. Woe Greenhow lawyer at 51 Banks Insurance Building. M D Goble dentist at Ninth and Main. Supt Oltt spoke on The Management of Forward and Backward Pupils at state teachers meeting. Mrs Uotingeworth read Nature Work in Kindergarten section. Miss Alvina Thedinga elected secretary of Kindergarten action. Mr W Roehl fireman to Northern Railway crossing at 1862 Couler Ave. River frozen enough for pedestrians to cross. Capt Kimbelt first to cross this year. Road staked at Engle Point for farmers cross from Wisconsin Pross Tyhtety Lela. County Superintendent Krew and Des Moines teachers convention attendees. More teachers from Des Moines returned last night. For Sale about eleven acres near W De Stewart farm with house, barn, chicken coop, incubator, well and cistern. D H McCarthy 42 Bank and Insurance Building. Thousands of bright men and women credit Rocky Bromont Tes for success. quickens the blood and breath.
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Greenhow
M.D. Goble
Oltt
Orward
Thackward
Uotingeworth
Misa Alvina Thedinga
State Association
W. Roehl
VadNe
Fred Roehl
Couler Avenue
Kimbelt
Engle Point
Krew
Des Moines
Supt
Mia
E. A. Hollingsworth
Mary Kil Jean
Sophie Schretak
Alvina Bhedinga
New Year Greetings and Local News From Dubuque
New Year greetings circulate as Herald Carrs collect subscriptions, while local residents including Father Rolfes, Dr. Mann, and J. McCune are noted. Reports include obituaries for George Maclay and John McCune, a staff change at Iowa Trust, election news for St Elizabeth society, and upcoming stockholders meeting for Town Trust and Savings Bank.
Real estate transfers show 1899 totals in Dubuque county
A compiled statement by George Salot outlines total consideration in deeds for city property changing hands in 1899 Dubuque county. The data lists monthly figures from February to December totaling 1,255,110. d1 Increase for 1899 is 281,090.19 and excludes conveyances such as rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Salot
Dubuque
Txe
Light & Tenetion Company
Notice of Bank Stockholders Meeting and Rates
The Citizens State Bank stockholders will meet Tuesday January 9 1900 at 3 30 pm to elect directors and consider other business. MH PL Willging cashier Dubuque Town December 29 2899. Cheap rates Chicago and return 730 Waterloo 400 Dyersville 4120 within 200 miles one third via Chicago Great Western. Tickets sale December 30 and January 1. New York December 31 Roland Retais resting comfortably this morning unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Willging
Caxhter
Dubuque
Town
Chicago
Waterloo
Dyersville
Chicago Great Western Railway
People’s Bakery Pies and Puddings Feature Oyster Patties
A historic item notes People's Bakery offering a range of pies cakes and confections with specialties including oyster creasing and fruit ices. The fragment references turkeys and oyster based pastries in a period bakery catalog.
Miraculous Narrow Escapes in Chicago Fire at Monroe Street
A pair of wholesale buildings on Monroe Street in Chicago suffered a massive blaze, with 216 to 222 Monroe gutted and 212 to 214 Monroe damaged, causing an estimated 960000 in losses. Nine firefighters were injured, including Capt. Robt. O'Connor and Capt. John Evans, amid bitter cold of 7 degrees below zero. Fire originated in Wolley & Co. workrooms at 220 222 Monroe and spread rapidly, aided by northwest winds, threatening the wholesale district. Firemen battled flames for over an hour and a half as roofs and walls collapsed. several others sustained injuries from debris. Authorities listed substantial losses to multiple firms and goods, with insurance figures not yet available.
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Chicago
Dee
Monroe Street
Robt. O'Connor
Tas. Wolvey
WM. Padden
Michael O'Hara
John Evans
Luke Hayes
Monroe Streat
Sind
Monroe Streak
Steor
John Harper
Falcolite
Fifthay
O'Connor
O'Mara
Padden
Capt. O'Connor
Lieut
Callahan
Fountain
Horgan
Jas. Walley
Girls Riot Again At Mitchellville Industrial School
Des Moines reports another riot at Mitchellville Industrial School. Three girls, Elia Jackson Eva Lewis and Bertha Lampher, escaped and were sought by authorities after the disturbance. Superintendent Miletor and Sheriff Stout coordinated the response as officers reclaimed control and prevented further disorder. Public details were withheld by the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchellville Industrial School
Des Moines
Mitchellvile Industrial School
Johnson
Stout
Miletor
Elia.Jackson
Eva. Lewis
Bertha Lampher
Ae OY Se
Treaty With Spain Opened for Commerce on Equal Footing
A London dispatch reports that negotiations have opened for a new treaty between Spain and the United States. The agreement would place Spanish trade on an equal footing with American commerce, signaling a major step in bilateral relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mads
United States
Insurgent Clash Yields Wounded Officials and Soldiers
Reported on a confrontation where an American official and five soldiers were wounded while insurgents suffered casualties. Troops captured rifles, ammunition, and provisions, and secured several insurgent positions amid ongoing hostilities.
Open Door negotiations in China gain favorable replies
Secretary Hay reports indicate Great Britain Germany France Russia and likely Italy favor a universal open door in China with free access and unity among powers. Japan also shows strong support though unanimity remains a condition, while Russia urges careful deliberation for a solid agreement.
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Washington
Hay
Grant
Europe
Japan
China
State Department
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
France
Russia
Italy
Department 43
United States
Heta
Arswer
Horace Porter
United “States
MM. del Casse
M. del Casse
Porter
Count Cassini
Witth
Sutfees
Bryan to Open Democratic Campaign in Omaha Rally
Democratic campaign plans revealed with Bryan expected to open the 1900 effort in Omaha on January 8. A banquet will precede the event, inviting leading Democrats including Hoge, Carmack, Overmyer, Harrison, Watterson, and Senator Allen. Addresses will praise Bryan and declare him the next Democratic presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Omaha
St. Washington
Dee
Democrats
Jacksonian Club of
Goy, Hoge
Texas
Representative iCarmack
Tennessee
Dave Overmyer
Kansas
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Henry Watterson
Senator Allen
Carter
Harrison
Farmer Henry Payson Found Frozen To Death In Snow
Toledo dispatch reports Henry F Payson a farmer living near Port found frozen to death in a road during a cold night. The incident highlights harsh winter conditions and travel dangers in the rural area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Henry’ F. Payson
Port
Churchill asserts Boer talks of peace and cession plan
Churchill, arriving in Durban after escape, reports Pretoria elites contemplate a peace settlement. He cites Boer trepidation at war start, now optimism Britain will sue for peace, and terms including Natal and Kimberley cession, Transvaal independence, amnesty, and a 20 million pound indemnity. soldiers and resources are strained, with locusts and remount shortages complicating the war. The piece notes Boer deserters, native incursions, and the wider strategic debate shaping Pretoria’s high circles.
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Durban
Natal
Winston Churchill
Ale
Pretoria
Kruger
Great Britain
Churchill
Transvaal
Executive Committee
Pretora
Camips
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Republcan
Republic
English horse brigade urged to spare English blood
A controversial call argues that South Africa has ample work for 250,000 men and that cost in blood and money is justified. It decries reliance on irregular cavalry and pleads for a dedicated English horse brigade to uphold manhood, colonists, and fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
England
War Office dispatches from London on Dec 31
London reports no new news by midnight with no major changes at the war front. Weeks of sorties and bombardments near Boer lines show little effect, while Lady Smith and Chievery camp stayed well. An armored train restored contact with Dordrecht and Boers retreated from nearby hills to Stormberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Wimberly
Ladysmith
Chievery
Capetown
Dordrecht
Stormberg
Kimberley Sends Loyal New Year Greeting To Queen
The Kimberley mayor B H Henderson reports to the Queen via Capetown dispatch that the inhabitants beg to send New Year wishes. They express love and loyalty amid hardships and defense. A war-office note to Col Kekewich thanks Kimberley for the greeting and acknowledges the losses suffered.
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London
War Office
Capetown
Kekewich
Modder Tiver
Kimberley
B.H. Henderson
Secretary of State For War
Plesse
Col. Kekewick
Not All Harmony at Town State Teachers Meeting
In Des Moines the annual meeting of the Town State Teachers association closed with a 90 minute melee over nominations. A motion to adopt the nominating committee’s report was amended to drop G J Miller of Boone as vice president amid charges he manipulated ballots while teller. Miller was absent. another vote kept Miller as winner amid bitter dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes Moines
Town State Teachers’ Association
Chandler
Osage
G. J. Miller
Boone
Miller
Miler
Brokers Fail In New York Bankruptcy Filing
New York on December 30 reports Stanley H. G. Stewart conducting Stewart & Co. bankers and brokers at 40 Wall Street filed for bankruptcy. The firm’s liabilities total about 282 000 dollars with individuals owing around 41 839 dollars. Assets are listed at roughly 1 213 857 dollars for the firm and 31 000 for individuals. Secured obligations amount to 241 477 dollars tied to stocks and bonds valued at 751 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanley H. G. Stewart
Stewart & Co
Wall Street
Hancock Denies Labor Campaign Behind Senate Loss
In a Fort Worth interview, Sr. C. T. Hancock says a Des Moines crowd, not organized labor through regular channels, circulated leaflets urging voters to oppose him. He cites affidavits from J. S. Nagle and W. T. Beals of the Dubuque Trades and Labor Congress stating they did not authorize or know of such circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. C. T. Hancock
State Senate
Rculm
Cummins
Labor Organization of the State
Hancock
East
Des Moines
Dubuque
Dex Moines
Gear
Iowa
Dubuque County
J. S Nagle
W. T. Beals
Said
Prgt
W. G. Watera
A.W.H. Jaynes
I. Hantock
Elienlors
Congress
Nagle
Coates
Act
Ava
Ganized Labor
Towa
Collaring Dooley and the Donahues in a Parlor Scene
A fragment from a Boston Dispatch piece describes Mr Dooley and Mrs Donahue with guests awaiting Malachi Donahue. The scene includes nervous whispers and a loud yelp as Malachi appears unwell, with dialogue about a busted necktie and reluctance to move. Nearby notes report Congressman Bowden's unchanged condition and a boxing result in Brooklyn at Greenwood Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Yoetey
Molly Donahue
Ladies’ Home Journal
Malachi Donahue
Malachi
Helen
Rae
Boston
Déé
Bowtelle
New York
Greenwood Athletic
Brooklyn
Tommy
Dec
Payne
Is¢ Cleveland
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Malden Lane
Wareh
Ucotquarters
Muyigting
Jubborn
Atlas
Kens State Bank
Teansacta
Ceneral Danking Buonan
Loyal Observation
United States Department of Agri Weather Hutesa
B. H. Bowie
D.H. McCarthy
Telephone
Hank
Ins
City Briefs
F. Vorkert
Main St
Af. Stopkins
Laswyer
Lorimer Houe
Wow Levy
Leralizudilowa
Miasauri
Vermont
Callor
Dubuque Institute of Osteopathy
Kerracole
Father Rolfes
Owens
The
City
St. W
Wales
Julien
George Maclay
Merdtand
Clay County
John Braday
Alty
John McCune
West Fill
St. Colum
Asbury
Prat
L. Eells
Waukon
Allamakee County
Yeaterday
Dex Monrow
Hy Eells
Theodore Ris
Iowa Trust and’ Savings Bank
Second National
St.Elizabeth Society
Sherman Circle
City Hall
Florence Sullivan
Mrs. Hent
Mills Josephine Morgan
Mra
McCiain
Ph. Brown
Town Trust and Savings Bank
J. EB
Allison
Prid. Heer, Sr
Frid Heer, Jr
Vogler
G. Casgutt
Bundes Committee
Frid. Heer
I, Schalch
York
Roland Reta Isi
People’s’ Bakery
Spain
Philippines
Theopa
Democratic
syRome
Mancowak -Save
Tere
Thompson Day
Kreger
Britain
Commanda
Delagon Bay
Avitch
Khamas
Borra
Grobler
Patgretersrugt
Rtalin
Kimberly
Weber
Piano
Madame, Scalchi
Gran Qrera
Mary
Jess
MR. Hancock
Dooley
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