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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1900
Page
2
An old man named Langton from Bernard area lost 180 dollars after befriended by a rough crowd at a Montana House visit. He bought drinks, returned to his hotel to find his purse gone and police detained several suspects but released them. The robbers reportedly gained more money in two days than all year.
Special Commissioner Rockhill met with Secretary Thayer at the state department to discuss his mission to China. He is to assess conditions and serve as a direct representative if negotiations are needed, with a possible on the spot commissioner if an international committee is formed. He departs Washington at 3:30 PM for the Pacific coast, stopping in Chicago en route.
Rail officials and political figures reach a settlement over a one fare round trip plan. Parks M. Martin, Indiana Democrat chairman, announced Bryan will be notified in Indianapolis after the Central Passenger association agreed to the rate for trips from Michigan Ohio and Illinois.
The state announced it would declare the notification exercises off as the railroads capitulated this afternoon, marking an end to the dispute and a shift in ongoing proceedings.
Real estate transfers for the week ending July 28 1900 list numerous lot and parcel conveyances in Dubuque West Cascade Center and surrounding townships with varied sums. Washington reports arrival in Bombay of 6000 tons of corn from US famine relief sent via the Quito to western India for distribution.
The Early Settlers of Dubuque county announce their thirty-fifth annual reunion at Shooting Park next Thursday with free admission. Judge M C Matthews is the day’s orator. William Quigley will deliver the opening address at 2 pm. The program features band music, speeches, dancing, and a long list of athletic events with substantial prize offerings from local firms.
Yeo C A M C A men schedule a Sunday 3 45 pm gathering in the gymnasium at Ninth and Iowa streets. James Nicol will lead the session. he comes from Dubuque High School and Evanston Tl High School and will soon take charge at the Y M C A in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota. The event invites men and boys to attend.
Illinois Central offers special excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden Salt Lake City and western points with a single fare plus 2.00. Gate tickets July 8 9 17 August 1 7 21 return by Oct 31 stopovers allowed under conditions. Summer tourist tickets to Michigan and other states on sale daily through Oct 31 with Hay Fever Relief routes. Western Hay Fever Association meets in Marquette Mich with 40 percent rebate to members. W A Roe of Des Moines Iowa provides details. Iowa events include Iowa Falls Sun day School Assembly July 24 Aug 7 1 2 3% and Waterloo Grand Lodge K P Rathbone Sisters Aug 7-9 with rate to be announced. Home Seekers Excursions twice monthly in 1900 at one fare plus 2.00. see notices.
Washington reports China did not sign the Geneva Red Cross convention, risking the safety of war nurses. Nineteen female nurses aboard the Grant with Gen. Chaffee and five on the Sumner could be diverted to China if conditions allow. Lieut. Anita Magee notes 145 army nurses in service, mostly in the Philippines.
In Judge Steele's vacant courtroom a tall janitor humorously pretends to run the case with improvised law. He assigns chairs as lawyers and jurors, conducts mock proceedings, and jokes about a writ of horse radish while a crowd passes in the corridor. The scene ends as the real judge plans to return.
Two women report long term catarrh and female troubles improved by Dr Hartman Peruna. Mrs King of North Carolina says four bottles cured her chronic catarrh after doctors failed. Mrs Mary F Bartholomew of Illinois credits Hartman and Peruna with recovery from pelvic catarrh and bedfast illness.
Two special trains in each direction to Dyersville via the Great Western Ry with ample coaches. Adults 25 cents. children half price.
Des Moines reports the State board of control completed contracts for most state institution improvements from the last legislature. Only the Mitchellville industrial school for girls boiler house and the Cherokee hospital for the insane remain incomplete. Architects revised plans after bids, repeatedly lowering costs to meet appropriations.
St Luke's church schedules special music for the 11 o'clock service including organ preludes and anthems. Performers listed include Mr McDonough Mr Green Miss Grant Miss Wheat and the choir with solos by Miss Ida M Grant.
A large crowd witnessed the Belmont Golf Club opening in Chicago. Top contenders for the gold medal prize included Will Smith Alexander Smith Dave Bell Fred Herd Lawrence Auchterlonie and J S Pearson. Play stretched over 36 holes with Dave Bell from Midlothian winning the first 16 holes and finishing the first half with medal score of 1. Scores to 18 holes listed include F Foulls 4 Auchterlonie 1 W S Smith 85 Alexander Taylor 90 Fred Herd 90 and Wm Marshal 89.
A letter from G F Myers of Le Roy New York extols Grain products from Genesee Pure Food Co asserting superior quality and health benefits for users and children.
The Chicago Great Western railway will sell excursion tickets to Des Moines for the Republican state convention on July 31 and August 1. Tickets are good for return by August 3 at one fare for the round trip. Inquiries to F B Ross City Ticket agent 695 Main Street Dubuque Iowa.
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