Commercial Tribune subscription and bureau notices
The Commercial Tribune lists domestic and foreign subscription rates and delivery options. It details offices in Walnut Hills Covington Newport and Washington with newsrooms and a London bureau for American readers.
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Walnut Hills
Gilbert Av
Covington
Scott St
Newport
York St. Washington
Munsey Building
London
Trafalgar Building
Trafalgar Square
Weather notes show warm trend with showers across region
A Western low pressure system brought cloudy showery conditions inland with rising temperatures into the 80s in many areas. Cincinnati recorded 64 to 81 degrees. April 23 1908 weather data show mainly cloudy, light wind from the southeast and no precipitation by 8 p.m.
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Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Eran
Aarti
Ohio West Virginia Showers Likely Thunderstorms This Weekend
Forecast calls for showers and probable thunderstorms across Ohio and West Virginia Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions Saturday. Indiana expect thunderstorms Friday and Saturday mostly fair later with brisk southwest winds shifting west. Kentucky sees thunderstorms Friday, cooler in western areas, Saturday fair in the west with showers and cooler conditions in the east.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Invest
Ocean Steamship Movements at Cape Race and Sable Island
Ships in wireless contact and expected dock times across Cape Race, Sable Island, and New York. The Caledonia, Principe de Piemonte, and President Grant report connections. arrivals include Campania Majestic Carmania Teutonic Deutschland Slavonia Anconia La Lorraine and Empress of Ireland among others with several sailings to Liverpool New York and Havre.
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Cape Race
Caledonia
Glasgow
New York
Marconi
Southwellfleet
Principe Dé Piemonte
Genoa
Sandy Hook
President Grant
Hamburg
Campania
Majestic
Southampton
Carmania
Liverpool
Teutonic
Sable Island
la Savoie
Havre
Slavonia
Triest
Anconia
Philadelphia
Cedric
Kaiserin Victoria
la Touraine
Seidlitz
Bremen
Sicilian Prince
Naples
Aneconia
Gerica
Queenstown
Oceanic
Cherbourg
Bostonian
Boston
Merion
Celtic
la Lorraine
Antwerp
Milwaukee
Montreal
Duca Degli Abruzzi
London
St. John
Halifax
Baltic
Discouraging Enlistment Sticker Causes Postal Warning
A New York Sun report notes postal clerks report stickers urging opposition to enlisting in military service. The department ordered vigilance for mail bearing the message and any such item is deemed unmailable.
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New York Sun
Dudley’s Marriage and a Question of Reputation
A fragment from Philadelphia Press notes Towne says Dudley is married and must live up to a reputation tied to his wife’s first husband. Browne questions what reputation is meant.
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Dudley
Towne
Browne
The Two-Thirds Rule in Democratic Nomination Debates
The piece argues that the two-thirds rule blocks Bryan and his opponents from securing a nomination at Denver. It notes Bryan’s push to replace it with a simple majority, and cites The Philadelphia Record urging maintenance of the rule. It concludes Bryan will likely control the convention and secure the nomination.
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Mr. Bryan
Governor Johnson
Ernor Johnson
Judge Gray
Denver
John Son
Bryan
Johnson
Philadelphia Record
Nebraska
National Democratic Committee
Johnson and Gray
Commission of Forty-six proposed to reform House procedure
The article argues for a House reform commission to speed, economize, and dignify legislative action. It endorses Nelson’s Wisconsin resolution creating a forty six member body chosen by the Speaker, while criticizing improper delegation of power to the Rules Committee and urging House based appointment of future rules.
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House of Representatives
Nelson
Wisconsin
House
Congress
Messrs. Dalzel
Payne
Committee On Rules
Committee On
Committee of Rules
Tribute and Regret Noted For Harvard President and Riverman
The piece applauds President Eliot of Harvard for his intellect and leadership. It laments Captain William Kirker, a famed riverman, near life’s end while praising his lifelong duty. It criticizes architects for not fully engaging in the new building code effort and urges broader collaboration among builders, architects, and lawyers.
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Eliot
Harvard
United States
Lie
William Kirker
Catlettsburg
Kirkers
Adams County
Kirker
Life Insurance and Its Relationship to Our People
Grover Cleveland presents a reprint arguing that public outcry over life insurance stems from few bad actors but should not unsettle confidence in the basic principles. He notes reforms, greater transparency, and that 15 million Americans with policies can rely on sound protection amid prudent self denial.
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Grover Cleveland
The
Spectator
Spectator Company
Commercial Tribune
American Life Insurance
National Hickory Manufacturers' Meeting Voices Timber Waste Protest
In Cincinnati the National Hickory Manufacturers' Association gathered with timber men urging forest preservation and denouncing the waste of valuable timber. Chicago's Fred A. Curtis led a strong protest against unchecked wastage during the meeting.
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National
Hickory Manufacturers’ Association
Cincinnati
Fred A. Curtis
Chicago
Preservation pleas and festival appeals in fall column
The piece urges forest conservation, noting waste from hickory switches and concrete form lumber and highlighting state and federal efforts led by Pennsylvania. It also comments on a St Louis graft case and praises visiting nurses, then promotes May Festival ticket sales urging generous support for the town’s causes.
The Sultan Comes Down Easy on Wise Old Gentleman
The text describes a sultan who yields without struggle, blamed on his wisdom earned through hard experience with Mr. Castro. It suggests future peace after a harsh but corrective lesson.
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Sultan
Mr. Castro
What the Aldrich Bill Is and What Comes Next
A reader notes the Washington Post editorial titled What the Aldrich Bill Is and asks what answers follow. The piece questions the bill’s intent and seeks clarity on potential legislation paths and outcomes.
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Washington Post
Prince Helle Criticizes Reporters and Gould Dollars
The note accuses American reporters of torturing Prince Helle with questions while suggesting he inflicts similar pressure by leveraging Gould dollars. The piece frames a clash over press intrusion and financial influence.
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Prince Helle
The Sultan Misses Chance To Anchor Fleet Early
The Sultan shows poor commercial sense by not allowing the fleet to anchor off Constantinople a full week before descending the tree.
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Constantinople
Johnson Declares Bryan Slipping Grip on Party Rise
Governor Johnson argues Mr Bryan is losing influence within the party amid rising internal doubt as supporters question loyalties and leadership. The suggestion of implosion follows growing unrest and shifting alliances ahead of upcoming contests.
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Johnson
Mr Bryan
Touring Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company stirs anti China sentiment
The piece notes an Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company touring Japan and a grouch at China, aided by a New York driven anti Bryan sentiment. It quotes The Washington Star on manipulation and cites John Sharp Williams arguing Speaker Jo lacks fit for the role.
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Japan
China
New York
Washington Star
Minnesota
John Sharp Williams
If George Could Turn Hello Over to Harriman
A compact line imagines George turning Hello over to Mr Harriman as easily as he once moved the railroad, signaling a wish for smooth control and favorable outcomes.
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George
Mr. Harriman
Historic England Guide Notes Wellington Commission Room
A fragment describes a room where Duke of Wellington received his first commission and includes a dialogue about an American drummer and the commission percentage.
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England
Wellington
Bryan Chieftain Enters and Protests Paine Bill Views
The Bryan Organization Committee leader George W. Harris criticizes Bernard Democrats for trying to oust Bryan delegates to the State convention. Bernard denies. Ballots for the April 27 Democratic primary will be distributed today. The piece also covers Ohio Governor hints and local reform debates on the Paine bill and one man rule.
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George W. Harris
Bryan Organization Committee
Bernard Democrats
Bryan
Columbus
Bryan Democrats
Lewis G. Bernard
Board of Elections
Bernard
Harris
Bryan Committee
Bryanites
John Rolsen
Rolsen
Millcreek
Kelsen
Ohio
Cincinnati
Sloane Gordon
Hamilton
Harmon
New York
Senator Ward
Cuyahoga County
Thomas P. Hart
Catholic Telegraph
State House
Judge Harmon
John W. Hill
Judson Harmon
United States
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals List of Guests and Origins
A long list of hotel guests arriving in Cincinnati is shown, with names and home cities including Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago New York Boston Louisville Dayton and more. Notable entries include J W Burns Carlisle Ky C Schutte Chicago and W B Hosner Rochester N Y.
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Abilene
Lander Sescbsess
Atlanta
Little Rock
Baltimore
Wanes
Louisville
Bismarck Wewae
Memphis
Buffalo Seers
Montgomery
Aire
Nashville
New Orleans
Ry Wees
New York
Gheriovte A P.G
Norfolk
Chattanooga
North Platte
Ieee
Weer
P.c
Oklahoma
Cincinnati
Omaha
Cleveland
Palestine Were
Columbus
Parkersburg Corpus
Chris
Philadelphia
Davenport Mbeae
Pittsburg
Denver
Cate
Regina
Duluth
St Louis
el Paso
St. Paul
Galveston
San Antonio
Grand Rapids
Santa Fe
Shreveport
Helena
Springfield
Ili
Haviin
A. B. Weeks
I. Libson
K. T. Kirk
C. J. Kellogg
Chicago
Emery
A. T. Maenche
Boston
H. G. van Eudel
Lexington
L. E. Russell
K. Hanley
Linton
Frank E. Watt
Dayton
J. W. Levy
Tex
F. C. Clements
New
John N. Coffin
Birmingham
Ala
Grand—Aa
N. Reece
Sprinfield
J. H.low
W. W. Washburn
M. E. O'Connell
Terre Haute
Ind
Gibson
D. E. Phillips
Hirschman
P. C. Snyder
Milton
Miller
Dennison
W. T. Healey
Arthur Warner
Goshen
F. M. Jones
L. E. Warden
Lackman
George Cogan
Danville
Tom R. Davis
Thomas Carren
Detroit
Fred Klaus
Ge Cecitnn
Bradeon
York
É 4Well
W. Va
Walter B. Pachole
J.D. Nuchols
Inrankfort
The Man from Rome continues in The Saturday Evening Post
Marie Van Vorst presents a continuing tale about an American magnate with his lavish family, to be illustrated by A B Wenzell and Vernon Howe Bailey. The story hints at international marriage and invites readers to buy the issue.
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Marie van Vorst
Saturday Evening Post
Rome
A. B. Wenzell
Vernon Howe Bailey
Wek
Taft by Acclamation Dominates Republican Sightings
Des Moines Capital reports Chicago Evening Post urging Taft nomination by acclamation at the June Coliseum. Editorial argues withdrawal of favorite sons would unite the party, boost Rooseveltian momentum, and push tariff policies as a national campaign focus with Taft as leader.
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Des Moines Capital
Chicago Evening Post
William Howard Taft
Coliseum
Taft
Republican Party
Evening Post
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
George B. Cortelyou
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Ohio
Hughes
Fairbanks
Speaker Cannon
Union
Illinois
Knox
Dalzell
la Follette
Cortelyou
Shaw
Theodore Roosevelt
Weather and industry views from Southern Ohio and beyond
Farmers in Southern Ohio report wet conditions delaying sod plowing though prospects for a big wheat crop look favorable. Pittsburg industrialist notes steel mills reopening as a sign of improving times. A Winnipeg observer cites ongoing Indian girl auctions in North British Columbia despite governmental efforts. Prices for the girls range from 200 to 1000 dollars.
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Ohio
Andrew Harrison
Adams County
Dennison
Indian Department
British Columbia
A. B. Meyers
Winnipeg
Canada
Burnet
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