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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
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Notable events include the birth of General Richard Montgomery in 1736 and his death at Quebec in 1775. The Monroe Doctrine was promulgated in 1823. John Brown, born 1800, led the Harpers Ferry expedition and was executed in 1859. Actress Mrs. George Henry Gilbert, born 1821, died in 1904.
Sun sets at 4 20 p m and rises at 7 03 a m Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation at 47 18 from the sun and moves toward earth Mercury is in superior conjunction passing from west to east across the far side of the sun Moon rises at 9 56 p m with daytime noon carried by planetary motions noted for the day.
The piece ties the English lords budget rejection to a long history of privilege versus equality and democracy. It then shifts to a local street issue where Third to Eighth streets crave repair after a two week delay in macadam paving. Abutters refuse waivers, demanding day labor restoration for safety and right to transit until spring.
A discussion on English land taxes, the unearned increment, and landlord influence in government. It describes the budget defeat in the House of Lords, possible pe er management by new peers, and the push toward equal tax shares as democracy expands. It then shifts to American labor, noting Switchmen President Hawley demands to end overtime and limit Sunday work, the strike threat, and railroad traffic disruptions with public sympathy waning due to wages.
About 2300 switchmen on rails north of St Paul to the Pacific Ocean strike for a 6 cent hourly raise in the 10 hour day, double pay on Sundays and holidays, overtime, and removal of the physical examination and see limit for entry.
Edward W. von Buelow a New Orleans resident and cousin of the German chancellor killed himself after enemies pressed a warrant for concubinage under Louisiana law which bans marriage between whites and those with negro blood. The case highlights racial prejudice and historic slavery era statutes.
Pensacola reports the Tallahassee Saw Mill company a million dollar concern enters voluntary bankruptcy amid admitted insolvency. Ashland disbars former Common Pleas Judges Campbell and McCray over estate handling of nearly $100000 destined for the county children’s home.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald clarifies its stance on Mr Bryan opposing saloons and prohibition. It hopes circumstances never force opposition and aims to follow the patriot’s lead, offering support to his moral force.
John Jacob Astor is safe and has ordered a box at the opera in New York for the night of his return. The city had feared his absence would endanger social life and the old world order.
A statistic shows 1,244,588 more women than men in England which may influence men’s reluctance to grant women’s voting rights.
The proprietor of Charlie's Place avoids drinking and sells colored poisons for years yet never consumes them. He warns that strong drinks fool men and watches money closely while despising the Jolly Good Fellow who urges drinking. Charlie Seeks profit and self preservation amid lively patrons.
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