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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1900
Page
4
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Essays argue the constitution is the supreme law of the land and cannot be ignored for political ends. The Sioux City Journal is criticized for anarchist views claiming people hold power over law, while defenders stress unity, federal authority, and the need to resist disunion during civil strife. Also discussed are Bennett elections reform proposals to prevent ballots from being invalidated by minor marking errors.
The house committee of the general assembly agrees to recommend for Pinvage an appropriation of 120000 for the State University. The amount equals the request and exceeds prior appropriations, signaling recognition that the university should not be starved while neighboring institutions are funded.
Town leaders urge increased support for the university, arguing it should be a premier western educational center. They call for better funding to enable improved work and improvements, hoping for an era beyond niggardly treatment.
The Kansas City Star notes potential peerage for a disputed figure while protection and expansion clash in policy. Congress failed to mix them, stirring strong opposition. Amid this, old Roberts cables hint at impending operation of Kimberley diamond mines as a relief for starving Hindus.
A humorous Boston Globe verse portrait of Sir Redvers Buller gazing toward Ladysmith and imagining a peaceful Sunday meal there. The poem mocks British arrogance, lists uniforms and accoutrements, and hints at Boer War tensions with Kruger, ending with a retreat to camp and hair combing.
A compendium of brief notes from Iowa papers discusses editorial feuds between Des Moines papers the role of Senator Allison and leadership, a call for end to public quarrels, and views on Griswold College by Bishop Morrison. Also mentions a proposed boys school location and funding for permanency.
The Cedar Rapids Republicans urge building up Iowa City and Ames as top state schools with equal support from the legislature. Iowa City ministerial unions favor a five mile prohibition, claiming tighter liquor control. Marshalltown and Glucose Company announce amicable cooperation with a $25,000 city sewer loan.
Lenten customs mix fasting and cultural echoes from pagan rites across Europe and the Mediterranean. The piece traces Ash Wednesday origins, Mardi Gras celebrations, Shrovetide, and Easter symbols, linking early church adaptations to seasonal rites and sun worship, noting regional variations in Germany England Italy and America.
The piece peddles legend around Cecil Rhodes conjuring an epic arc from fragile boyhood to diamond wealth and imperial power. It links his rise to wealth, leadership, and global scheming while noting coincident hints of Alaska coal finds and Lipton’s London charity venture.
A vivid San Francisco Call scene sketches a chaotic wedding in a church. Guests whisper about the bride, her poor family, and the groom's finances while ushers stumble in step amid fretful humor, bachelor dinners, and a failing collar watch.
London reports Spenser Wilkinson's AP briefing notes Tuesday victories shift British strategy. Defeats of Cronje and Natal Boer forces, relief of besieged towns, and Ladysmith’s relief mark key advances. Roberts may move on Pretoria or reinforce Buller, while Boers defend passes and seek a counter in weeks.
New Orleans reports the National Editorial association closes with Buffalo chosen as the next meeting site and officers elected including President W F Parrett Waterloo IA and Vice Presidents F W Stevens and F B Balle. London notes censorship at war seat with no dispatch detail and Roberts awaiting action. Indiana mills to shut for payroll law requiring weekly pay for 5000 workers.
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