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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
9
Ten CHY jobs qualified for positions and the Police Commission approves twenty candidates for roles. The announcement lists eligible applicants and outlines next steps for appointment and certification.
The Dubuque fire and police commissions report eligible candidates from the tryout and examinations. Names listed include police applicants Genahl Thiery Fox Harnaa Brana Kirsch Whelan Ragats Maher Lee Devereaux and others with postings for fire department applicants Troha McCarthy O'Brien and Dougherty. Candidates will undergo further testing as positions become available.
Manitowoc Wisconsin November 2 Mrs Ama Mundt of Gibson cleared sane in county court after asking for a test She was sued for divorce on grounds of insanity Mundt plans a counter suit charging she was committed to a hospital because of nervous troubles arising from cruelty She criticizes what she calls a little game where money does all the talking.
James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson signed articles for a world championship bout to be finished in forty five rounds or more at a date before July 5, 1910. Each posted 10000 as forfeit with half as a side bet. Bids open December 1, 1909 at Hotel Albany New York with a referee and permanent stakeholder to be chosen.
A columnist shares a personal remedy to boredom at work by setting self-imposed deadlines. He recalls filing patents and beating goals, then advises others to try daily challenges. The piece also cites a wedding mishap from reckless fun and suggests working girls adopt a simple house gown to separate home from office life and improve comfort.
The thirty ninth annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee opened at the Great Southern hotel in Columbus Ohio with Governor Harmon and May Bond greeting visitors. Gen James G Wilson delivered the annual address as Governor and Mrs Harmon hosted a reception. A banquet was held tonight and business sessions were to conclude tomorrow.
Mrs. I. K. Beekman of Dubuque Iowa testifies that since May 1898 her husband had kidney pains and backache but Doan's Kidney Pills from Torbert Drug Co gave quick relief. She says the pills remain a staple in their home nearly nine years later and recommends their use. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents United States Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
News from Raleigh reports delegates and visitors arriving for the Farmers National Congress at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College. The gathering promises notable speakers including governors and members of congress.
Paris on November 3 logs Henry White the retiring American ambassador leaving for New York with his family. Mr Blanchard the first secretary stays to run the embassy until Robert Beacon arrives as the new ambassador expected around January. Daughters of the Confederacy convention opens in West Point Georgia for its fifteenth annual session starting today.
An up to date druggist notes many prefer grandmothers old sage tea for dark glossy hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offers the same effect with added sulphur, sold by druggists or direct from Wyeth Chemical Co New York City. G A Grimm is the local special agent.
The opening session featured greetings from Miss Alice Baxter of Atlanta and officer reports. After luncheon hosted by the West Point Woman's club, delegates re assembled for more business with Fort Tyler providing entertainment for visitors.
Colon and other Panamanian towns mark a general holiday for Panamanian independence anniversary. American employees of the canal commission and Panama railroad joined in the festivities commemorating the historic milestone.
County superintendents from across Kansas meet in Topeka for their annual educational conference. State Superintendent Fairchild presides with papers and addresses by Ada Hitchcock Beloit Mary Lewis Winfield George Snoddy Emporia John Eby Topeka and C E Rarick Stockton.
The Laymen evangelistic conference begins at Marble Collegiate church in New York today, regarded as a major religious gathering. Fifty prominent laymen from New York Buffalo Pittsburg Washington Baltimore and Boston signed the call. The three day proceedings focus wholly on evangelistic work by laymen.
The Rev Anna Howard Shaw Mrs Rachel Foster Avery and other leading suffrage advocates will speak at the South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association annual convention in Sioux Falls starting today with large attendance. The gathering will continue through Saturday.
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 3 a land parade and river pageant marked the formal dedication of the McMechen dam. The event, among the greatest engineering works for Ohio River navigation, was conducted under the Wheeling Board of Trade with participation from prominent public figures.
Notice from the City Council of Dubuque to build a 6 inch sanitary sewer in Hayden's Lane from Bluff Street to a point 260 feet west. Project includes 260 feet of 8 inch tile pipe and one manhole with total abutting owner cost of 170 dollars. Objections due by November 18, 1909.
Public notice states that on October 18 1909 the Morrison and Kretschmer Manufacturing Company of Dubuque Iowa amended its Articles to change its name to Kretschmer Manufacturing Company the new name to be used thereafter Herbert C Kretschmer president Lacy Brown and Lacy attorneys 10 20 Wed 4w
Amelia Matthews appointed executrix of the estate of Alphons Matthews deceased by the District Court of Dubuque County on October 5 1999 with a filing dated October 18 1909 in Dubuque Iowa. J P Frantzen serves as attorney for the estate.
Officials and representatives from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania engage in cross state business matters. The meeting focuses on regional commerce, transportation and infrastructure collaboration. Local and state industry leaders seek coordinated strategies and policy alignment.
Tokio reports Japan observes the emperor's birthday without public celebrations in memory of Prince Ito, the eminent statesman killed by an assassin last week. The subdued day reflects national mourning and respect for Ito's death.
Grand engagement features George Evans and Honey Boys with a reimagined program. New acts include The Crimson Trellis Scenes from Blackville Manila and The Fireman's Picnic plus classic Cohan Harris spectacle updates.
A sudden sharp backache blamed on rheumatic muscle pain finds quick relief with Chamberlain's Liniment, sold by all dealers.
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