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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1900
Page
4
The Herald of Dubuque Iowa lists subscription prices and delivery details for daily and weekly issues. Readers are urged to report delivery issues to the office if copies are not received regularly and to address inquiries to the newspaper.
The Democratic City Central Committee of Dubuque calls a convention at Germania Hall on Wednesday March 2 1900 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for mayor city treasurer city attorney city recorder street commissioner and council members. Delegates are apportioned by ward with one per ward and one per 50 votes above 25 from the last general election. The convention will also nominate Aldermen on March 17 with sessions at 4 and 7 pm. By order J J Ott chairman.
The text argues the Anglo British war in South Africa aimed at civilization while praising Boer liberalism. It recounts proposed solutions from two months before conflict, detailing franchise and governance concessions, Kruger’s promised reforms, and Churchill’s critique that outlanders pressed the war, not the franchise.
A letter to the Manchester Guardian from a prominent English writer living in Johannesberg criticizes the press for manipulating opinion to serve certain politicians. He argues Britain bears blame for war in Africa and predicts South Africa map changes as imperialism remains strong. The piece cites Lord Salisbury, the Grant club in Des Moines, and references to U S policy and republican institutions. The report also notes Iowa debates on taxing express and telegraph companies and a Minnesota town driving out colored residents.
A new book recounts early Iowa history from the Louisiana Territory era to statehood. It covers the first white arrivals in 1673, tribal histories, forts, early government, justice, schools, and churches, with chapters on Pike, John Brown, Athens, and the move from canoe to railroad. Published by A Flanagan of Chicago.
A late 19th or early 20th century column compares cabinet practice in the United States and Britain. It notes British elastic response to popular will and discusses U S cabinet tenure, England's diplomacy, and responses to European affairs including Lord Salisbury and M Delcasse. It references Hay and the Nicaraguan canal debates.
In Waterloo Iowa detectives traced two young farmers William Wilson and William Reilly who confessed to stealing a steel rail two years earlier and placing it near the Central Railway. The section man claimed the rail lay across the track and would have wrecked a passenger train. officials accepted the farmers’ version and decided not to prosecute. No damage occurred and the rail was returned to the company.
Spike Sullivan won over Walter Burgoin in the fourth round at Crescent Athletic Club. Owen Zeigler defeated Charle Burns in six fast rounds at the Chicago Athletic Club. Crescent City derby mile and a half valued at 4000 dollars won by Vernia with McJoynt, Sid ney Licas second, RF O N W Brode third. Bogardus defeated in live bird trap by Delong, Delong 30 of 40, Bogardus 29. Steamer Lowsville arrived in port after being tied up five miles off St Joseph for thirty seven hours, coal exhausted, crew sustained by corn meal.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Beller hosted a St Patrick’s affair inviting friends to their home at 1643 Wishington Street. Gentlemen wore green vests and shamrocks while ladies dressed in emerald. Card playing dominated the evening with head prizes to Mrs Frank Alden and Mrs HR Saundern and consolation to Mrs Al Bradford. gentlemen prizes went to Messrs James Hayes and Geo Henney. A consolation prize of a box of toothpicks went to Mr Fran Beller Sr.
A reminiscence recalls Grover Cleveland’s path from modest beginnings to Buffalo law practice. It notes his clerk work, edges toward law, and partnership with Bass and Folsom, shaping Cleveland before his presidency. The piece links Cleveland with family ties, colleagues, and mentors in Erie County.
The article recounts Cleveland’s early days as a clerk and farmer, his family background, and his ascent to the presidency. It highlights his will and determination, compares him with Jackson, Garfield, and other presidents, and argues his decisive leadership defined his legacy. The piece notes Cleveland’s Presbyterian parents and upbringing on Grand Island and Buffalo. It also reflects on how public perception differed from his sturdy executive style.
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