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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1900
Page
4
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The state superintendent reports rising enrollment to 727 775 school age children with 176 700 not in public schools. Teacher pay disparities favor men in many states and prompt calls for equal pay. Public education progress under Superintendent Barrett is praised, while debates over labor disputes and arbitration urge moderation over starvation tactics.
The article notes corn's rise in Europe as a staple food after centuries of neglect. It cites a Paris exposition corn kitchen, cites Col. Carr in charge, and highlights expanding exports from 209,000,000 to 160,000,000 bushels since October, with Germany buying nearly half of ten years ago's total.
Melville E. Stone resigned as general manager of the Associated Press and Charles D Diehl was chosen to succeed him. Diehl has served as assistant general manager for years and will oversee eastern business from New York while Stone had Chicago office. Diehl, a trained newspaper man from the Chicago press, is expected to bring steady leadership. His wife is the daughter of I B Chandler, longtime Chicago Times business manager. It is unclear if the AP office will stay in Chicago.
City council and the Business Men's League appoint volunteers to assist enumerators so every resident is counted. Past undercount complaints led to a push for thorough cooperation, citing Dubuque’s rapid growth since 1890 and the need to capture all inhabitants. A Washington dispatch notes limits on publicity regarding scandals at the post office.
A column critiques resisting Senate investigations into the Neeley affair while noting church tensions in Methodists and Presbyterians. It contrasts political and religious strife, comments on Boer envoys attention, and mentions Paris cab drivers on strike and a New York divorce claim over poor coffee.
Reconstruction of a 19th century congressional action detailing the Grand Army of the Republic memorial project for U.S. Grant. It notes Mt McGregor July 23 1895 and Sept 24 1885 circulars urging a fund not exceeding 15 cents per comrade, the national encampment support, and the plan to place the statue in the Capitol. References to leaders Burdett Beath Alger Connor Grant Clark and resolutions of thanks by Congress.
The article lists morning and evening musical offerings at St Luke's with the vested choir directed by Mr Wim H Pontius. Soloists include Miss Olive Wheat and Miss Genevieve Wheat with participation by Miss Grant, Mr Green, and the choir performing works by Guilmant Protheroe and Gounod among others. The entry notes the composer Nontroffo and ends with an invocation of Amen.
The speech laud shows Gen. Grant as the man to preserve the United States unity and its peaceful global influence. Speakers note his wartime genius, presidency, and impact on diplomacy including the Washington treaty and San Domingo episodes, concluding with a Capitol statue tribute and a widow’s observance. A second report confirms Homer Earle Sargent's death in Chicago at 78.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line adds two divisions to Dubuque territory after repairs west of the Mississippi. The change doubles the shop workload, spreading across northern and southern state divisions and taking effect immediately, anticipated to boost employment and activity at the Dubuque shops.
GIVES THE CHILDREN A DRINK called Grain-O a delicious appetizing nourishing food drink to replace coffee. Sold by grocers and used by many as it tastes like coffee when prepared yet is free from injurious properties. Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens nerves. Not a stimulant, a health builder for children and adults. Costs about one fourth the price of coffee 15 and 26 cents.
On Tuesday May 22 at 2 p m on the premises belonging to John Lagen Esq will be sold to the highest bidder for cash the north part of City lot No 8 at 442 Locust street between Fifth and Sixth streets comprising a store 75 feet deep with frontage 24 feet and an alley of 7 feet with residence above of four rooms two pantries three closets large cellar sewerage gas and city water The building is new and in excellent condition ideal for business Title perfect Terms cash Auctioneer James F Hedley.
Fire at St Marys Catholic college in Himon North Carolina damages the central building, with an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. No injuries are reported.
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