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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1900
Page
6
A mixed European and British update discusses Diamond Jubilee honors, Derby odds with Foresters and Disguise Tr, and the Oxford plan to grant Rev Morgan Dix a Doctor of Divinity. It notes Absennata expedition logistics near Lake Randolph, and notes on Carnegie’s Skibo Castle, British South Africa cheers, and Croker’s steadiness in England.
A mysterious city incident recounts a planned statue removal near a fountain. Two men paused to drink, prompting alarms and a whistle that halted the heist. The statue weighed about 1000 pounds and was later moved to a wagon by a small team.
A permanent branch of the British Medical Institute opens in Suite 314 Bank and Insurance Building offering three months of free treatment to all invalids who call before June 15. The staff, led by Dr BaF. French, provides consultation, examinations, minor surgeries, and cures for diseases and deformities, with frank honesty on incurable cases.
Trifling with a Coughs self murder in time relief follows Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. If taken promptly it surpasses any Faculty prescription for coughs colds and hoarseness. Sold by all druggists. Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Washington May 19 The Boer delegates credentials will be submitted to the secretary of state Monday for examination. Col O Beirne presented the case to Secretary Hay and the department will review the credentials in advance of the delegates appearance. The department has no knowledge of the content of the credentials or of their validity. Col O Beirne previously sought recognition as a diplomatic representative of the Boer republic but was refused on grounds of American citizenship.
The San Francisco board of health resolves bubonic plague exists in the city and county and will continue preventive measures plus additional steps as needed. They state there is no danger of development or spread. An endorsement from ex Treasurer A A Wyman praises Dr Kay remedies for cures.
A fragment notes that the current government will not request England to halt the war. The line suggests a firm policy posture and indicates no move toward diplomatic pressure to end hostilities.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach trouble and yellow jaundice from gall stones. Doctors said surgery was her only chance, but after using Electric Bitters she fully recovered. The remedy claims to cure dyspepsia loss of appetite and liver kidney issues, priced 50 cents and sold by T W Ruete Drugsist.
The Iowa Supreme Court handed down several rulings. Decisions include Brigham against Morgan, affirmed in Pottawattamie district. Hulbert against Nonpariel Co., affirmed. Crawford against Athletic Association of University of Nebraska, affirmed. Wilberding against City of Dubuque, affirmed. Garbroski case reversed in Mahaska district. Cremans against Penfield reversed in Linn district. Riddick against Parr reversed in Buena Vista district. Gelser Manufacturing Co. against Kingman reversed in Osceola district.
In the Dubuque Bowling League week end, Geo Lippincott led Juniors with 238 the highest score since the league began. Juniors posted a 919 team score but fell to the Viel Kids in three straight games. Rudolph Kunz leads averages at 172.14, followed by John Stoltz 171, Jos Harragan 170.71. standings show Juniors 6 2 15, Viel Kids 6 6 16, Third Wards 11 7 13, Concordinas 6 6 11, Columbias 0 6 7, Wurekas 6 19 17. Matches set: Juniors vs Third Wards, Viel Kids vs Concordias, Columbias vs Third Wards, Viel Kids vs Concordias.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as boosting stomach and liver function to improve strength, mental clarity, and ambition. A 25 cent box is described as making you feel like a new being, with sales through T. W. Ruete, druggist.
A man lacking a nozzle tries to water a lawn by placing his thumb over the hose end. Water soaks his sleeve and face while only a small portion reaches the grass. The piece mocks age and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a boost for those over 60.
About 5 000 street car employees in Berlin walk out causing traffic disruptions. Disturbances at multiple points require extra police precautions as strikers smash car windows and block tracks at Doenhoffplatz.
Desert News reports Samuel Moser, who killed his wife and four children near Tremont Illinois, was rescued from the Jordan River and confessed to the crime. He is in police custody as investigations proceed and public fascination grows. Frankfort Kentucky notes Former Governor W O Bradley says he will not run for governor even if supreme court decisions require a new election.
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