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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
4
The Dubuque Herald established 1836 with later 1870 consolidation. The 1901 official city and county paper lists evening daily except Sunday and morning daily except Monday editions. It entered second class May 2, 1908 at the Dubuque post office under the 1879 act.
The Telegraph-Herald outlines that subscribers changing their paper address must provide both old and new addresses. It states it will not return rejected manuscripts and all contributions should be sent with this understanding. Correspondence should be directed to the Telegraph-Herald in Dubuque Iowa.
On November 5 notable figures were born: Washington Allston, painter, born 1779 in Waccamaw District and died 1843. Alonzo Taft, jurist and diplomat, born 1810 and died 1891. Benjamin Franklin Butler, citizen general and statesman, born 1818 and died 1893. William T. Richards, marine artist, born 1833 and died 1905.
Astronomers report Jupiter observations noting satellite No 1 rising with the sun and three other satellites visible to the west. Times given include sunset at 4 48 p m and sunrise at 6 33 a m with moonrise listed as 12 08 a m and 5 a m in eastern time.
Mississippi waterway advocates press for a Lakes to the Gulf deep waterway costing about 50 million dollars while others urge prioritizing a 6 foot channel on the upper Mississippi at a cost around 20 million. They claim engineers back the 6 foot plan and demand Washington action to ensure navigability throughout the open season.
The passage discusses Chicago seeking a water outlet to the Orient through a network including the canal, river, Gulf, Atlantic, and Panama canal. It argues St. Louis is less important than supplying the rich North American territory between the Missouri mouth and St Anthony Falls, for regional needs over metropolitan trade aims.
Attorney General Byers says Iowa law allows bank risk insurance not for individual depositors but to cover banks against losses from fire theft and employee dishonesty. The insurer would reimburse banks for lost or stolen assets including safety deposit contents, reducing direct bank losses and prompting stricter bank oversight.
A riddle asks readers to identify two northwest cities from mottos. One city’s motto suggests early hours and breakfast with critique. The other’s urges hard work and advertising. The clues point to regional towns known for entrepreneurial buzz and distinctive slogans.
Judge Grosscup told a Chicago women’s club that women cannot be theologians or lawyers because they lack analytical and reasoning power. He argued they are rarely successful scientists or businesspeople and only excel in nursing related medicine. He warned that without a ballot and corporate political influence they cannot become federal judges.
In a Gazette column Greater Dubuque writer W I Endicott notes Cedar Rapids pays higher interstate freight rates than inland Iowa cities like Waterloo Des Moines, and that river cities such as Dubuque enjoy a lasting advantage unless a US Supreme Court reversal occurs. The argument applies to other inland cities as well as the Mississippi river border defines the tariff zone.
The piece argues Dubuque’s river location gives it lower freight rates and manufacturing advantages compared with Cedar Rapids Des Moines Waterloo and other inland cities. It urges civic revival and an organization to capitalize local endowments and attract factories interurbans and jobs.
Judge Smith McPherson of the U S district court in Iowa was reproved by the U S Court of Appeals for comments to the jury in the John F. Rudd fraud case. The appellate opinion, by Judge Hook, urged dispassionate language to keep jurors free to judge facts.
The article notes that voting in Maryland required marking the ballot eighteen times, highlighting burdens on illiterate voters and suggesting there are multiple methods to disenfranchise.
Seventy thousand troops from the Japanese army assemble at Utsunomiya for four days of grand maneuvers featuring drills target practice and battles. Foreign observers include Lord Kitchener inspector general of British forces in the Mediterranean who left Tokio to witness the maneuvers.
The Tennessee River Improvement association gathered in Harriman on November 5 to press for a congressional appropriation to deepen and maintain the river channel for navigability along hundreds of miles from the river mouth. Delegates from Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky attended, representing commercial interests.
London on November 5 marks Guy Fawkes Day as the youthful population participates in bonfires and celebrations nationwide.
An advertisement urges readers to try Rexall "93" Hair Tonic with a money-back guarantee after a three-bottle trial. It claims 65 percent regain hair and lists Dubuque Rexall stores and local druggists as points of purchase. The piece also notes Guy Fawkes Day celebrations with effigies burned and fireworks.
An Iowa man wins the Cleveland mayoral election, defeating incumbent Tom Johnson and securing the city’s top job. Balloting details not provided.
One of the residents at the old women’s home near Vienna is Frau Katharina, who remains in her fifth year.
Governor Draper and the executive council began a hearing on petitions for clemency for Warry Charles and Joe Guey, condemned to death for murder linked to the Hep Sing Tong shooting in Boston's Chinatown two years ago.
Two Chinese men awaiting execution in the week of October 17 were granted reprieves by the governor to review alleged new evidence. Meanwhile three Chinese prisoners were recently executed in the electric chair for involvement in the murders.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on November 5 all classes and political factions joined a popular demonstration honoring the new governor Colonel G R Colton who succeeds Regis H Post. The Stars and Stripes fluttered on private and public buildings across the capital.
Delegates and visitors from across Ohio converge on Canton on November 5 to participate in discussions and activities focused on charity work. The event brings together civic groups and volunteers seeking new approaches to aid for the needy and community betterment.
The annual state conference of charities and correction will hold sessions here over the next three days. Professor J. Hagerty of Ohio State University presides. speakers include Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth and Hospital Superintendent H. C. Eyman, plus other prominent men and women.
The National Beagle Club of America opened its twentieth field trials at Shadwell Virginia on November 5. Beagles entered come from Louisiana Maryland New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Vermont and other states. The event also features the third annual beagle show under American Kennel Club rules.
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