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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1908

Page

4

Commercial Tribune Publication Details April 7 1903

The item lists the Commercial Tribune’s masthead and publication information for Tuesday April 7 1903. It notes establishment in Cincinnati, morning edition, and subscription rates for various daily and Sunday options. The text provides addresses Walnut street and Government Place and mentions E. O. Eshelby as president.

Commercial Tribune Company Walnut Street Government Place E. 0 Eshelby

International mail rates and local bureaus listed

In Great Britain the Continent and all foreign countries within the Universal Postal Union subscription rates are given with terms for daily and Sunday mail. Office addresses include Cincinnati main office and branch bureaus in Walnut Hills Covington Newport Washington London with reading room for Americans.

Great Britain Universal Postal Union Perceen Express Bank THE Commercial Tribune CO Cincinnati Walnut Hills Gilbert Av Covington Scott St Newport York St. Washington Munsey Building London Trafalgar Building Trafalgar Square

Weather drifting through unsettled April across the country

The April pattern brings general temperature rise with low pressure systems in the West and Southwest. I t shows increased cloudiness and scattered showers. Cincinnati reported 43 to 69 degrees yesterday as the Weather Bureau records April 6, 1908, summarize conditions with past year comparisons.

Cincinnati Weather Bureau At & P.m Ther DL B.M P.m

Weather outlook across states shows improving but unsettled pattern

Ohio and West Virginia forecast increasing cloudiness with rain by night and cooler conditions into Wednesday. Kentucky expects showers and cooler overnight into Wednesday. Indiana notes Tuesday showers with cooler conditions Wednesday, clearing in the south and fair in the north.

Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Indiana

Ocean Steamship Movements Chart Atlantic Traffic

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures across ports including Antwerp Boston Cherbourg Plymouth and Sable Island. Vessels such as Finland Pannonía Kaiser Wilhelm II Kronprinzessin Cecilie and Kronprinzen Cecilie are noted with routes and wireless contacts near Sandy Hook and Sandy Hook vicinity.

Sable Island Finland Antwerp Dover New York Marconi Sandy Hook Clyde Halifax Boston Philadelphia London Gibraltar Pannonia Naples Genoa Plymouth Kaiser Wilhelm II Cherbourg Bremen President Lincoln Hamburg Boulogne Southampton Valparaiso San Francisco Glasgow California Laurentian Suez Vancouver Seattle Yokohama Liverpool Palermo Moville St. John Fiume Slavonia Portland Ore Coronel Rio Janeiro Snaples Perugia Manchester Caledonian Havre Florida Kronprinzess Cecelie South Wellfleet Columbia Zeeland Bostonian Browhead Lake Erie N. B Kaiser Cherbo Wilhelm II Bre Vir

April Portrait in Verse by Pauline Johnson

Poem fragment personifies April as a fickle muse shifting from sunshine to gray, contrasting with a jealous breeze and violet flowers. The piece evokes seasonal change, nature’s beauty, and penitence, ending with a note of early stars.

April Rose Violet Pauline Johnson

Taft Seen as Unanimous GOP Nominee in Midwest Tour

The Omaha Bee notes Secretary of War Taft has broad support from Nebraska and Iowa, with Ohio also backing him, signaling a strong bid for the Republican nomination. The Outlook essay by Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott compares Taft favorably to rivals, praising his intellect, heart, and steady leadership as the basis for a future presidency.

Taft Omaha Council Bluffs Omaha Bee Roosevelt Nebraska Iowa Ohio Mr. Taft Chicago South West Lyman Abbott Hughes Knox Cannon Fairbanks Mr. Fairbanks Mr. la Follette United States

Castro Right on Venezuela Dispute Seen by Papers

The piece argues President Castro stands correct as Congress weighs Venezuela policy. It notes a U S Senate Foreign Relations panel reviewing documents and cites Secretary Root on American property rights in Venezuela. It emphasizes justice among nations and U S Congressional support for actions against Venezuela.

Castro Congress Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Russel United States Congress Congress of the United States Venezuela Root Secretary Root

Johnson opens Chicago HQ while Bryan targets Denver

The text notes John Johnson will open his headquarters in Chicago and Bill Bryan will establish the main operations in Denver, signaling a split in strategic centers.

John Johnson Chicago Bill Bryan Denver

Haitian revolutionaries clash near the French Legation

Gunfire erupts as mules step in idle manner while revolutionists strike at the French Legation. Sources report either the revolutionists or sixteen government troops engaged in the confrontation.

William the Silent Denied Nebraska Citizenship Claim

An anxious inquirer asserts that William the Silent is not now and never was a citizen of Nebraska, challenging a historical claim. The statement clarifies disputed nationality and cites historical context.

Anxious Inquirer William Nebraska

Beveridge Names Fairbanks at Convention Surprise

The report states Mr. Beveridge cannot avoid naming Mr. Fairbanks at the convention and hints that Infianny also has another Favorite Son.

Beveridge Mr. Fairbanks Infianny

Watsons of Georgia and Indiana Face Notable Election Split

The remark contrasts two individuals named Watson from Georgia and Indiana. One stands for election while the other faces defeat, highlighting a split outcome in a humorous political quip.

Watson Georgia Indiana

Ne braskan Privateer Sets Stage Amid Viking Campaign

A Nebraskan privateer has prepared a platform as part of a broader push involving the Scandinavian Viking. The move signals organized effort behind the controversial venture and outlines its intended course.

Iowa idea cited by Omaha Bee on Shaw filibuster

The Omaha Bee asks what the Iowa idea means as Leslie M. Shaw sits on his own boom. The Democrats in the House, having nothing to lose, stage a filibustering entertainment.

Omaha Bee Iowa Leslie M. Shaw

Aldrich Bill Faces House Resistance From Protests

Protesters push back against the Aldrich bill signaling a hard path in the House. Lawmakers weigh amendments as public demonstrations continue and political opposition grows.

Aldrich

Readers vent on Cincinnati traction cars and streets

A column of letters and anecdotes critiques the Cincinnati Traction Company. Readers call for cleaner car floors, better conductor practice and more passenger accommodation. They warn of dangerous street conditions, urging speedy repairs and accountability.

Taft and Roosevelt in GOP nomination climate

The Walla Walla Bulletin argues Taft is best poised to secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot in Chicago. It credits Taft as a capable, high minded statesman and Roosevelt ally whose record and character promise continuation of Roosevelt’s policies and leadership.

William H. Taft Chicago Roosevelt Ohio Philippines Taft Republican Party Theodore Roosevelt

Politicians and actors linked in scattered names list across cities

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with their associated cities including Columbus Philadelphia Springfield Cleveland New York Chicago Baltimore St Louis Detroit Pittsburgh Louisville and others. The passage reads like a roster or crossing of names rather than a narrative event.

el Lander Enone Little Rock Louisville Shock Memphis Buffalo Montgomery Nashville Calgary New Orleans Charlotte New York Chattanoog Norfolk North Platte Oklahoma P.c CIN Inn TI Omaha Sens Palestine Col Wees Parkersburg Corpus Christi Hiladelphia Ee Pittsburg Dantes el Pueblo Aes P.c. Dodge Rapid City Dudu el Egina P.c St. Louis el Faso St. Paul P San Antonio Grand Rapid Shreveport Helena Springfield Ill Vicksburg Jacksonvie Washington Kansas City George H. Wolf New York M. J. Miller Pittsburg Herman Cassil Philadelphia F. H. Rose Dayton Burnet W. L. Rose Columbus J. B. Newton Chicago P. B. Martin H. S. Samuelson Emery Cc. G. Swain Richmond F. R. Brandon C. H. Wells Portsmouth W. P. Drake Detroit Lackman John H. Lorenzon J. H Barbour Louisville Fred C. King Neark R. C. Sweeney Palace G. Williams Poplar Bluff R. W. Rosenberger Findlay W. H. Aes John Coyle Newton Munro E. R. Tames R. T. Johns Henry Symmes Timothy Randolph Marion O. Dennison M. C. Bane L. D. Pooch Troy T. A. Branden Jackson H. O. Taylor Honing E. E. Kramer Zanesville Frank Goster Chester Perry Cleveland Charles Fossil Sterling Max Stern Ann Thomas Garrick G. A. Williams Lawrenceburg F. Camden Park W.va

Initiative and Referendum League Plans County Campaign

The Initiative and Referendum League met at Vine Street Church deciding a Hamilton County voter only membership rule Women barred Men pledge not to vote for non supporters Delegates from labor unions discussed union involvement Riverside kickoff two meetings Frank M. Gorman 8 R Snyder and Dr L Adams lead the executive committee

Initiative and Referendum League Vine Street Congregational Church Hamilton County Riverside Frank M. Gorman R. Snyder Dr. L. Adams League

Taft Labor Stance Misused From Judicial Precedent

Barkworth in Jackson cites three objections to Taft candidacy. The strongest rests on Taft’s 1894 Cincinnati injunctions during the Pullman strike. Debs and Phelan faced contempt, then Taft helped reinstate striking workers, shaping labor rights precedent later used by firemen against Wabash.

T. EB. Barkworth Jackson Taft White Federal Circuit Cincinnati Pullman Toledo & Ann Arbor Eugene Debs American Railway Union F. W. Phelan Oregon Harmon Cincinnati Southern Railroad Phelan United States Debs

Remember the Eye and the Moonlit Years

A nostalgic verse recalls a romance from youth, noting a shared memory of love under moonlight. The speaker reflects on aging, heartbreak, and longing to keep faith with a remembered beloved until reunion.

Whisky's slow rise in Scottish drinking habits

The London Chronicle notes whisky, once rare in the Lowlands, spread after Highland migrants from the 1745 uprising. Before then ale ruled among the poor, claret among the gentry, and wine carts delivered the laird’s drink in Edinburgh, with brandy preferred by yeomen like Dandie Dinmont.

England Scotland Johnnie Edinburgh Dandie Dinmont

Oriana Shines in Cooking Not Fashion

A poem reviewing Oriana in Chicago News praised her culinary skill over looks or wealth. It notes her buckwheat cakes and honey as a poet’s dream and her prowess in stews and roasts, while commenting on fashion and finances. The speaker fears Oriana may soon quit.

Oriana

Hotel Guests Note Changes In City Lights And Travel Trends

Clinton Hale of Joplin Missouri reports city lights lowered below second story level to boost electric company receipts. Elmer Warnke of Pittsburg notes Easter florals shift to azaleas and hyacinths due to bulb shortages. James R Snegden of New York observes record European travel from New York steerage to Europe and rising summer steamship bookings.

Clinton Hale Joplin Linton Electric Or Gas Company Elmer Warnke Pittsburg Grand Hotel Europe James R. Snegden New St. Nicholas Hotel New York America

Remarkable Forbes Library in Northampton Highlighted

A New York Sun reader extols Forbes Library in Northampton, praising its vast holdings and generous loan rules. She notes access to study pockets, unlimited non fiction items, borrowed photographs, music, and periodicals with minimal fines, envisioning further expansions like furnishings and luxuries.

Vermont’s New Senator and His Early Washington Ties

Washington dispatch notes Vermont’s incoming senator will be welcomed by old Capitol colleagues. It recalls Isaac Stephenson’s rise and recalls Mr Stewart’s modest House record, sharing a humorous anecdote about wool duties and a joke amid tariff debates in 1888.

Vermont John Kean New Jersey Kean Capitol John W. Stewart House Mr. Stewart Dillingham Washington Isaac Stephenson Millonaire Wisconsin Angel la Follette Senator Stewart Unite States Senate Stewart Reed Congress John E. Russell Leicester Mass Russell Reed Mr. Russell Massachusetts

Howey Probe Committee Hears Davis Case In Ohio Fire Marshal Row

The Howe Probe Committee in Ohio examines H. D. Davis former Fire Marshal with testimony from Creamer and deputies. Davis recounts department reorganization, district expansion, and vouchers, arguing cost efficiency and asserting Credit for improvements while Creamer’s bills and missing items are questioned.

Commercial Tribune Lumbus. O Howe H. D. Davis Firearshal Creamer Creamer

Senators Block Bipartisan Probe Bid Amid Political Posture

In Columbus on April 6 the Senate rejected a motion to relieve the Finance Committee for a bipartisan departmental probe. The roll call stood 15 to 19 with all Democrats opposing and three Republicans absent. Senator Beatty led a failed bid to reconsider a previous rejection of his oil well ditches cost apportionment bill, 17 to 11. New bills were introduced: Hypes on teachers pension refunds and Russell on a child over 10 choosing a parent to live with. Finance will review the appropriation bill at 10, with an open hearing on the Thomas banking bill tomorrow.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Senate Today West Committee On Finance Senate Carter Beatty Hypes Russell Finance Committee Thomas Banking

Wrangle in the House over Governor's State Probe Bill

In Columbus Ohio on April six the House wrangled over the Governor's bill creating two commissions to inspect all state departments. Amendments to add a nonpartisan structure and eight legislative observers were voted down on party lines. The bill was ordered engrossed for 1:50 tomorrow with further debate anticipated.

Commercial Tribune Columbus House Representative Chamberlain Stockwell Cuyahoga General Assembly

Interpreter for Kings Robbed in Ohio

Robert Henry Clemming, claiming role as official interpreter for King Edward and a ten month stay in the United States on British government business, says he was drugged and robbed en route from Detroit to Springfield. He alleges clothing stolen and replaced with salt, and notes travels worldwide, speaking fourteen languages and seventeen dialects. Clemming says he accompanied a German Consul to Detroit as interpreter in a murder trial following the Consul's son’s death.

Springfield Edward Robert Henry Clemming Detroit Ahezila Asia Minor

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeks annulment on grounds of insanity

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw files in the New York Supreme Court for an annulment of her marriage to Harry Kendall Thaw on the claim he was insane at the time of the union. A referee is appointed to take testimony, with proceedings to be conducted within three days. Evelyn Thaw plans to sail for Europe, and defendants consent to a referee.

College Hill Wheeler Street New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Supreme Court Harry Kendal Thaw Thaw A. Russel Peabody Harry K. Thaw William Thaw Daniel O’reilly Evelyn Thaw Europe Hendricks Robert E. Deyo Justice Hendricks

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the Commercial Tribune Seseere Commercial Tribune Telephone Canal Cincinnati Traction Company Traction Company McMillan Peebles Corner Woodburn Taft and Walla Walla Bulletin Detroit Free Press London Chronicle Chicago News Massachusetts Institution New York Sun Forbes Northampton Forbes Library Washington Dispatch Boston Herald HY Davis Aldinning Davis J. P.brenan Great Southern Bear Boyd Herrick Cuyahoga County Mr. Davis Mr. Brown Thrush Avditor Treasury Vis George Ruggles Ruggles & Gale Company Wrangle Chamberlain
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