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[[Image:imp919.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Henry B. Gniffke. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] | [[Image:imp919.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Henry B. Gniffke. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] | ||
[[Image:gniffkie.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Residence at 459 Loras.]]GNIFFKE, Henry B. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1865--Mar. 10,1936) | [[Image:gniffkie.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Residence at 459 Loras.]]GNIFFKE, Henry B. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1865--Mar. 10,1936). Gniffke, an employee for many years of the [[GERMAN BANK]], succeeded his father as publisher of the ''Dubuque National Demokrat'', retiring with its suspension in 1933. He served as a member of the public library board of trustees and was a director of the Dubuque Building and Loan Association. | ||
Gniffke also held public office. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, he worked outside Dubuque until April, 1893. He returned to the city and was elected city treasurer. He was re-elected in 1895 and 1897. | Gniffke also held public office. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, he worked outside Dubuque until April, 1893. He returned to the city and was elected city treasurer. He was re-elected in 1895 and 1897. | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 17 June 2019
GNIFFKE, Henry B. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1865--Mar. 10,1936). Gniffke, an employee for many years of the GERMAN BANK, succeeded his father as publisher of the Dubuque National Demokrat, retiring with its suspension in 1933. He served as a member of the public library board of trustees and was a director of the Dubuque Building and Loan Association.
Gniffke also held public office. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, he worked outside Dubuque until April, 1893. He returned to the city and was elected city treasurer. He was re-elected in 1895 and 1897.