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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1900
Page
4
The Herald outlines delivery rates for daily and Sunday papers with weekly, monthly, and per month charges. It requests subscribers who fail to receive the paper regularly to report to the office and provides the Dubuque address for notices and correspondence.
Iowa Democrats convene in Cudar Stupids on August 16 1900 at 10 am to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner two electors at large and district electors. Delegates apportioned by county voting history and population with inclusion of Adams Johnson Keokuk and many others. A. Huffman chairs with A J Jackson as secretary.
A Democratic county convention for Dubuque County will be held in Du puane at Germania Hall on Thursday August 9 1900 at ? oclock p m to choose 32 delegates for the State convention in Cedar Rapids August 16 1900 and delegates to the Congressional convention. Delegates are apportioned by ward and township with various counts listed. The meeting also nominates church delegates and adjourns to Saturday August 4 1900 from 2 to 7 p m for further proceedings. Mrs Fettle Green is praised for her level American head and the article notes her preference for an American suitor with energy and confidence.
The piece rails at foreign crimes in China, condemns Li Hongzhang and the Boxers, and asserts imperial powers push toward Beijing. It cites fears of a European war, accuses Chinese authorities of deception, and calls for united action and justice against the alleged barbarities. It also covers American views, politics, and military remarks amid the China crisis.
The letter harshly attacks Theodore Roosevelt for calling Democrats lawless and dishonorable, praising Democratic figures like Joe Wheeler and Dewey. It argues Roosevelts’s words dishonor veterans, questions his fitness for the Senate presidency, and recalls Democratic soldiers and officers who served loyally in the Spanish American War and in Cuba.
Robert Hart, director general of the Chinese customs, committed suicide when the legations fell in Pekin. Born in 1835 in Armagh Ireland, he joined the British consular service at 19 and was posted to China. He studied dialects and traditional habits, earning a reputation for diligence and loyalty.
The piece recalls Sir Robert Hart's rise to head of Chinese maritime customs in 1863 and his long tenure through 1885, transforming a chaotic service into a model of honesty and efficiency. He built a staff of over three thousand Chinese workers, earning praise from foreign ministers and admiration from China’s reformers. The emperor honored him with the Red Button and the Double Dragon after France peace talks in 1885, and he became director supreme of Chinese Imperial maritime customs, hailed as a savior of the empire and a model of integrity in government.
Iowa notes summarize disparate items from several papers. Dubuque reports rainfall 0.7 inches above normal since March 1 while Davenport shows a 3.3 inch deficiency and Keokuk 6.7 inches with only 60 percent of normal rainfall. The Cresco Republican notes a Waukon woman’s wooden wedding joke after a year of marriage. Algona Upper Des Moines covers Col. Chas A Clark backing unanimous jury verdicts and a state bar meeting debate. The Fifty-second regiment Y N G in Perry drills, possibly preparing for China.
A passage notes that his nature remained honest whether rich or poor, suggesting integrity spans social status. No concrete events, dates, or named individuals are provided in the excerpt.
Across editorials the papers mock Western misunderstandings of China and Ming dynasties. Observers note language shifts, imperial ambitions, arms sales, and cultural labels amid looming foreign partition of Chinese territory.
A Wichita man recalls Cape lore and sea towers, describing Wind Cave near Hot Springs S D as the largest US cave with 100 miles of passages and 3 000 chambers. Other notes cover long nailed Chinese fashion Siamese silver finger cases and Lake Superior July freight gains. An ex Mexican soldier Leon, linked to Maximilian’s 1867 firing squad, is noted for U S Army service in 1847.
Early settlers plan a Thursday picnic on August 2 at Shooting Park with local residents and families expected to attend.
A survey of prominent spouses includes Mrs Ida Saxton McKinley born June 8 1847 in Canton and married to Major McKinley. Mrs W J Bryan born Mary Baird from Perry Illinois who joined her husband’s campaigns. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Edith Kermit Carew respected for family life and privacy. Mrs Adlai Stevenson daughter of Dr L W Green connected to Center College. all detailing education marriages and public roles.
The Louisville Courier-Journal lauds Minister Wu for propriety, shrewdness, and zeal. It notes his view that outbreaks were mob actions not ordered by China and that he argues forcefully for China’s stance amid European and American scrutiny.
A first class confectionery in this city with a good paying business will be sold to the right party at a reasonable figure. Present proprietor seeks a different venture by Sept. 1. For information inquire at this office or address Miss Addie Clifton formerly cashier at the Julien has accepted a stenographer position with the M. Walker company.
Special sale offers include sugar per pound Calf Haim and shredded cocoanut by weight. Cucumbers and wax beans priced by dozen and peck. Enamel stove parts and yeast cakes on display. Baking powder bargains. Beams of farm work noted with five men wanted. Boat, gasoline engine, and flat for rent advertised with contact number 301.
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