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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
The note lists the Commercial Tribune as established in 1733, published daily in Cincinnati, with Walnut Street and Government Place offices, and identifies BE.0 ESHELBY as president.
Rates listed for mail subscriptions include daily and Sunday one year six months daily omitting Sunday six months and monthly options. Carrier delivery prices given for daily and Sunday per copy and weekly edition per year.
The Commercial Tribune Co announces foreign and domestic subscriptions with prepaid rates for Europe and other regions. It outlines mailing options and directs readers to remit via money orders or registered letters. Branch offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and bureaus in London and Washington are noted.
Temperature across the country rises after a sharp drop caused by the Northwestern high pressure area crossing the continent. Some regions saw a near four degree fall. no fruit damage reported due to ongoing cloudiness rain and winds. Cincinnati recorded 33 degrees in the morning and 54 in the afternoon as the Weather Bureau notes April 16 1908 compared with previous years.
Ohio and Kentucky see warmer conditions on Friday with increasing clouds and a chance of showers by Saturday. West Virginia and Indiana forecast fair weather Friday with showers possible Saturday as winds shift from east to southeast.
Ships arrive and depart major ports in transatlantic service. Vessels include Saxonia from Boston to Liverpool and Adriatic arriving in New York from Southampton and Liverpool while several liners sail to New York Philadelphia Havre and Naples. Major wireless report notes Amerika route from New York to Hamburg and Plymouth arrival.
A partial list of visitors staying at Cincinnati hotels includes Linton W. J. Anderson Philadelphia Charles O. Cook Chicago W. M. Stein New York T. H. Kane Toledo St Nicholas W. J. Harvey Pittsburg BH W. Preston New York J. H. Webster Detroit J. A. Nevins Chicago Grand J. J. McKenna Philadelphia J. Fisher Chicago W. C. Van Sant New York T. M. Laing Charleston Gibson George C. Locke New York J. V. Berger Syracuse N Y Charles Maxwell Boston J. W. Poser Pittsburg Suret C. B. Richards Louisville D. G. Drake Chicago A. D. Schill Pittsburg A. W. Johnson Chicago Haviin C. K. Smith New York Joseph Ernst Cleveland George vy. Watson Denver Louis Kraus Baltimore Palace George H. Clark Columbus J Daly Newcastle J T Gilbert Lexington C. B. Wright Columbus Henry M. Collins Paris Ky M A Leslie Chicago C Leidigh Dayton C T Burgess Louisville Ky Munro E E Janis New York Frederick Grayson Chicago Roy McL. Donaldson St. Louis Sam Levitch Syracuse Sterling B J Beck Chicago E Mees Indianapolis C O Connell Pitts Pa Menaianus Saxiael Crayton es eran Cuilansr cB c B Smathers Poledo Poledo
The piece argues Republicans favor district driven delegates and direct district influence, while Democrats unitize state delegations and fear intraparty choices. It cites Taft support from multiple districts and argues the Republican method better reflects the people.
A Tulsa delegation of 118 visits Cincinnati with the aim to boom Tulsa and capture Tulsa trade for Cincinnati. The article notes Tulsa’s rapid growth to over 16 000, praises Cincinnati industry and price levels, and urges ongoing commercial and industrial outreach to turn friendly ties into actual trade.
Judge Gray declined endorsement in Delaware citing legal caution and political view that small details do not sway outcomes as Bryan appears certain.
The ethnological paragrapher of The London News declares that the Swedes exhibit distinctive cultural traits. He notes their habits, temperament, and social customs as observed in contemporary accounts. The piece emphasizes national character and social patterns without sensational detail.
The piece contrasts athletic speed with political pace noting Nebraskan undercuts a Swede in a presidential contest, delivering a block and win by a walk.
The Chicago press expresses glee over the opening win while urging fans to remember the season is young, in the style of the Poet of the Fans. The tone treats the win as a start rather than a finish.
The text argues that Mr. Hearst mislabels William Jennings Bryan as a self-advertiser and claims the Democratic party serves as his promoter, yet loses repeatedly and will continue to do so.
The Houston Star condemns Democratic politics as a Bryan era con game, insisting that politics will not tolerate the shell game while urging Texans to reject the tactics and stand for honest leadership.
The Interstate Commerce Commission allows railways to grant passes to objects of charity. A pass may be given to John Johnson of Minnesota on the day of adjournment of the Bryan convention at Denver.
The objection that Mr Taft travels too much will end on March 4 1909 as his White House duties keep him at his desk.
The Pennsylvania state House graft defendants submit 275 reasons why the jury erred. If that number falls short, they point to Boss Reuf as an example of inconsequence.
The note suggests Prince Helle should be accompanied by Princess Helle as they settle in Paris. Boni remains described as still strenuous in the context given.
The reflection notes Boni can find solace in having enjoyed moments that lasted and felt meaningful. It centers on personal memories of happiness and the value of those experiences.
The Chemung County convention indorses Hughes for the Presidency and prompts discussion of Taft loyalty within New York. Taft supporters in New York form an independent, youthful movement, drawing admiration and friction with Hughes advocates. Taft and his managers reportedly gave a cold reception to New York boom representatives in Washington.
Reports from Grand in Denver and Linton in Ottawa note visitors discussing the upcoming National Democratic Convention, roller skating trends in Cincinnati and New York City, army recruitment, labor employment impacts, and London suffragette leader Mrs. B Boorman Wells arriving for local meetings and a Fountain Square rally.
Notes discuss Norwood bond issue of 288000 for education and a playground for older boys. The Meek committee finds some charges against the State Board of School Examiners baseless but cites flaws, suggesting nonpay for county institute instruction and fewer text book changes. Also mentions St Simon earnings and navy spending, plus silk neckties for sailors.
A London poet mocks the Progressive Educational Movement. The verse complains that children are overloaded with hygiene history algebra botany geometry Latin etymology Greek trigonometry and more. It depicts exhausted pupils with heads “hollow” from relentless cramming and harsh teaching methods.
Analysis of three months of Taft opposition as it faltered and floundered. The piece defends Taft and Roosevelt against charges of me too behavior, South corruption, and office holder influence, noting the public’s resistance to trivial issues and the strength of Taft sentiment in the Republican ranks.
Democratic factions led by Bernard and Bigelow filed complete delegate and alternate lists to the State Convention with the Committee of Five. Nominees fence over uninstructed vs Bryan pledged delegates, while Sen. Hafner and brother weigh last minute entries as campaigns open with key Ward groups and local meetings.
Washington and foreign ministers facing recall and expulsion across U S history are recalled. From 1793 Genet to 1889 Catacazy and later cases, ministers were declared persona non grata or recalled after missteps, with examples from Spain Britain and Russia and notable recalls in Washington.
A Baltimore American snippet notes a dog with a remarkably high pitched voice praised by an old sailor. The dog’s bark is described as on the C, highlighting a nautical, characterful detail.
Citizens exchange sharp talk about votes and party ties as a tall man named Gunner claims he would back Hughes while another man, Guyet, notes the notion with surprise. The dialogue reveals local political frictions in a casual Chicago moment.
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