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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1900
Page
1
Berlin reports say the meat bill faces strong opposition from agrarian interests and the government will not push it into law. Protests continue as discussions unfold with Von Posadowsky-Wehner and Hohenlohe defending policy while parliament weighs costs to the fleet and trade.
Day dismissed the officers and directors of the defunct Mullanphy Savings Bank accused of grand larceny for taking deposits after insolvency became known. The ruling cited a statute of imitations.
Secretaries Powers and Captain Davis attempted to flee Frankfort on a Chesapeake & Ohio train toward Lexington. They were intercepted by Lexington police and deputies at the station after a swift, tense confrontation. both wore military uniforms, were arrested, and jailed with heavy guard at night.
London reports five messages from Kruger and Steyn seeking cessation terms. Cabinet deliberates a cautious reply guiding gradual Boer retreat. Meanwhile speculation grows on imminent peace as Kru ger appeals Lord Salisbury for an end to hostilities. A semi official statement clarifies no final terms yet, while war status and independence will shift. In Thibodeaux, Thomas Nathaniel, a Black man, is hanged for the murder of Mary Parks.
Washington March 10 The senate opened with Mr Allen Neb offering a resolution demanding annual reports on clerks messengers and employes and salaries. An agreement limiting senate staff has been violated with about 300 people and 610000 in salaries. A Cuba relations subcommittee was approved then objected to by Mr Cockrell Mo to avoid junkets. Other actions include an interior lands question in Wyoming Wind River reservation and the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill totaling 1 765 768 with amendments boosting salaries in Venezuela Mexico and Frankfort and a grant proposed to the former queen of Hawaii. Debate followed over this amendment and eulogies to Senator Hayward. The house tabled Hawaii territorial governance and set timing for the Bland amendment vote. Mr Knox urged urgent legislation. Wise Young election case resumed with Mr Weeks Mich continuing.
In Santiago de Cuba on March 10 a rivalry over a safe claimed to hold twelve thousand in Spanish gold from the sunken torpedo gunboat Furor. Divers clashed aboard the American transport Williams as police prepared to seize the treasure, while Captain Cooper and other officers confronted them. An incident and court orders followed with weapons drawn and unsettled whereabouts of the safe.
London dispatch denies claims of Lord Salisbury’s breakdown in activity after a sharp budget, noting the prime minister remains vigorous, cleared by personal bereavements yet fully engaged. The March budget widened UK costs, while the queen’s planned visit to London sparked popular patriotism and government confidence.
The piece argues that perceived lethargy in the prime minister stems from a belief the country is already stirred enough, with satire failing to move him. It predicts Boer peace overtures will come as British forces overrun Transvaal, noting talks may progress but not end the war soon.
An interesting meeting of city teachers was held in the High School assembly room. The High School Orchestra and Naomi Lagen provided music including Runaway Girl and Lover's Serenade. Prof Welch and Walsh assigned topics with remarks by the superintendent and a geography to history teaching paper by Prof Schafer.
A San Antonio dispatch reports letters from Thirty-third Infantrymen in Luzon recounting a comrade who fell behind in the hills and was killed and eaten by natives called Ygorotes, described as cannibals.
Announcement today from New York reports the Erie Telegraph and Telephone company being acquired by the Telegraph, Telephone and Cable Co of America. President Wm J Latta circulates to stockholders calling for a 2 50 per share assessment due May 1.
The newspaper page outlines multiple topics across pages including agrarians opposing junkets, Salisbury, France ready for war, and editor notes. It lists societal and political items such as churches, education, and local events with various briefs and features.
Paris reports heightened tension with England amid anti English sentiment. Officials warn cannot predict outcome if hostilities arise as France shores up colonies and arms stocks. Public blame centers on jingo press while government stresses readiness and vigilance.
A meeting of First ward Democrats organized a new club with officers led by President James McClain and two vice presidents plus secretaries and a treasurer. The group plans a constitution and by laws at a following meeting. report mentions two youths hired a horse and buggy, allegedly mistreated the animal on the outing.
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