Commercial Tribune front page August 6 1908
The notice lists publication details for the Commercial Tribune, its pricing, delivery options, and multiple bureau addresses including Cincinnati Walnut Street offices and foreign subscriptions. It notes Western and foreign post offices and lists services for daily and Sunday editions and carrier delivery.
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THE
Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati Post Office
Commercial Tribune Company
Walnut Street
Government Place
B. O. Eshelby
Great Britain
Universal Postal Union
the Commercial Tribune CO
Cincinnati
Weather record shows cool trend and cloudy skies
Yesterday proved the coolest in weeks with noon readings 67 to 74 degrees. Indications point to continued cool, cloudy weather through August 8, 1908, with a local record showing moderate precipitation and a temperature deficit for the day.
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Cincinnati
Weather forecast notes for Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia
Government Forecast reports fair and warmer conditions across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with varying cloudiness. North winds shift to variable and light winds as conditions improve Sunday through Monday. West Virginia shows partly cloudy skies and slight warmth with fair conditions on Monday.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Central
West Virginia
Ocean Steamship Movements Across Major Ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings from New York Hamburg Cherbourg Genoa Southampton Liverpool and other hubs. Vessels include Minnetonka St Paul Vaderland Ancona Empress of India Lusitania line entries with departures to London Southampton Antwerp New York and Hamburg future calls noted.
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New York
Minnetonka
London
St. Paul
Southampton
Vaderland
Antwerp
Etruria
Liverpool
Patricia
Hamburg
Madonna
Marseilles
Naples
Coronet
Seraph
San Francisco
Genoa
Ammon
Tacoma
St. Louis
Cherbourg
Yokohama
Vancouver
Rotterdam
Ryndam
Zeeland
Dover
Etcc
Plymouth
Philadelpia
Bremen
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
Andrew Welch
Honolulu
Bleacher
Cincinnati Hotel Arrivals
A list of guests arriving at Cincinnati hotels including J. M. Dilloway of Jersey City J C Haygood Montgomery Ala G N Woodward Chicago Miss M Young Danville and other travelers from cities like Providence New York Nashville Hartford Pittsburg and Cleveland.
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Cincinnati
J. M. Dilloway
Jersey City
N. J
J. C. Haygood
Montgomery
Ala
G.N. Woodward
Chicago
M. Young
Danville
John 8S. Cunningham
Providence
R. L
J. C. Wells
J. E. Marsheim
New York
Burnet
R. O. Hubbard
Detroit
Henry Taylor
Philadelphia
C. B. Jacobs
G. W. Preston
Nashville
Linton
C. B. Ingraham
Hartford
J. M. Burks and Ife
Spencer
Ind
F. E. Buffman
Palace
L. Ray Lenich
Union City
M. Haines
Asheville
N. C
R. B. Ingraham
Washington
T. James
Buffalo
J. P. Rumming
Baltimore
W. B. Byrne
Kansas City
Gibson
R. Zeiple
D. C
RR. Atkins
Newark
Frank A. O’brien
Wheeling
Spencer Ss. Wert
Canton
Dennison
H. B. Spilling
Portland
L. A. Tobey
Cleveland
B. E. Fry
Verona
Willard Wallace
Malta
Cincinnatians in Paris Amid Herald Office Visit
Alphonse Meis Charles Straus and H Y Cohn of Cincinnati registered at The Herald office in Paris on August 8 19xx. The trio toured the city visiting cultural sites and discussing business prospects with local journalists.
Canine humor noted in Baltimore American quip
A Baltimore American quip ponders whether animals have humor and cites a dog appreciating a wagging tail as proof. The lighthearted exchange plays on wordplay and animal perception with a playful tone.
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Baltimore American
Looking Facts in the Face on Equity Trust
The Courier-Journal quotes Henry Watterson on Harlow B. James's departure to Iowa and applies it to Kentucky tobacco growers. It examines the Equity Trust and asks why pooled tobacco funds are not distributed to growers while warning of societal folly and statewide reform needs. It links New York’s excess to broader Kentucky issues and urges truth-telling.
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Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Harlow B. James
Kentucky
Yewa
Equity Trust
The
Commercial Tribune
Society of Equity
Burley
Bank of Maysville
Brooks
Walton
American Tobacco Trust
Iowa
the Commercial Tribune
Mr. Watterson
Mr. James
Watterson
Thaw Files Bankruptcy Petition in Federal Court
Harry K Thaw, declared insane at the murders of Stanford White and Evelyn Nesbit, files for bankruptcy in a Pittsburg federal court. Assets are listed at 128012.38 with liabilities at 453140.03, reflecting vast lawyer and medical claims. The piece frames Thaw as paying and facing moral consequences from his famous downfall.
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Lane
Evelyn Nesbit
Pittsburg
New York
Harry Thaw
Gleason
Hartridge and
Peabody
Graham
Newburgh
Holland ships in Venezuelan waters spark clashing aims
The Cleveland Leader notes Holland’s two battleships and two cruisers near Venezuela amid President Castro’s regime. It warns Castro may face a showing of power while asserting Holland acts with Europe’s balance of power in mind. Trade, property seizures, and looming anarchy drive calls to oust Castro.
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Cleveland
Netherlands
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Hohenzollern
Germany
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Republic
Notes on travel socializing and betting odds from a sleeper car
In a late night sleeper car I meet Cincinnati friends and a Georgia man with railroad passes. A stylish woman judges fashions while I remark on maid absence and skirt craft. The Chicago Tribune notes baseball handbooks fueling betting and a spread of odds across leagues, predicting a Cincinnati craze.
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Henderson
Anthony
Georgia
Rochester
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Michigan
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Fishermen Report Seven Whales Near Boston Shore
The Fishing Gazette notes no reason fishermen cannot tell the truth. It cites two Cincinnatians who saw seven whales within forty feet of Boston shore and another whale seventy feet long farther out, asserting the sightings.
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Fishing Gazette
Boston
Question on Right of Way and I C C Jurisdiction Over Airships
The text questions who decides the right of way and switching privileges when airships disrupt terrestrial methods and whether the Interstate Commerce Commission has authority beyond its traditional reach. It raises concerns about regulatory scope in new transport modes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Turk’s stabbing attempt tests Ottoman constitution
A remark denounces the would be assailant who tried to stab the Sultan as showing the unfitness of the Turks and their constitution for governance. The incident underscores tensions surrounding reform in the Ottoman Empire.
Weather Veil Over Sun Sparks Umbrella Mood
The remark suggests an unusual forecast mood as Captain Bassler comments on the need for rain or watery conditions to lift public spirits. The idea centers on umbrellas and shared urban cheer rather than a literal meteorological report.
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Bassler
Illinois voters face closure of rascal question in races
Illinois citizens see the battle between Gubernatorial Candidate Yates and Gubernatorial Candidate Deneen approaching a resolution. The rhetoric centers on who best serves the state, as opinions swirl and campaigns press forward.
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Illinois
Yates
Deneen
Watermelon brag sparks a Missouri reply
A Texan claims seventy pound watermelons as the state average and faces a retort from Missouri. The exchange is noted as a light regional quip in the column.
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Missouri
Debate on Battle Hymns and Idea for a Peace Hymn
The writer discusses choosing between Dixie and Battle Hymn of the Republic as a battle hymn and proposes creating a peace hymn dedicated to Captain RP. H. The piece weighs nationalist versus unity themes and suggests honoring a specific captain with a new musical tribute.
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RP. H
Fond du Lac Enacts Strict Park Courting Ordinance
Fond du Lac enacts a stringent ordinance prohibiting courting in parks highlighting gaps in local knowledge of human nature.
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Fond du Laci
Fond du Lac
Campaign Record Suspends Fiery Publication in Heat
In the heat of the campaign The Congressional Record has suspended its fiery and fascinating publication. The halt interrupts daily debates and official proceedings, delaying summaries of speeches and legislative highlights. The move affects lawmakers and readers awaiting formal records of floor actions.
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Congressional Record
Oratory Decline Prompts Phonographic Eloquence Trend
A remark questions whether oratory is a lost art as candidates lean on phono graphic eloquence. If true, the situation draws sharp criticism for diminishing traditional speaking craft and persuasive delivery.
Campaign Front Patches Signal Lively Painter Stage
Vivid campaign patches on front signs promise a lively scene as artists prepare their painterly touch for the upcoming campaign. Local observers note the bold colors and distinct symbols to attract voter attention.
Reform Move. Chicago News headline humor column
A milkman tells his assistant he will give only pure milk by using distilled water. The exchange underscores a reform movement tone with a satirical edge on consumer purity.
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Thomas
A Scot's Criticism. Bellman.
The late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was praised for humor but mocked by a fellow Scot who questioned his non-Scotch habit of joking. After his Stirling Burghs election, a Scot sighed he cannot joke without deeficulty reflecting regional humor.
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Stirling Burghs
Inquisitive Stranger Questions Cottage Residents
A roadside cottage hosts a stranger who asks who lives there. Children name Mr. and Mrs. Stone, then reveal they are the little pebbles in the yard, turning the encounter into a playful exchange.
Notable Visitors at City Hotels and Odd Travel Tale
Prominent writer Jacob Riis stayed overnight at the St. Nicholas en route west for lectures after a long overseas rest and heart treatment in Germany. He praised Taft and discussed Roosevelt’s optimism, noting mixed views on politics and travel impressions from Kentucky backroads.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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New York
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Bad Neuheim
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Joke Exchange About Magazine Joke with Wife
A humorous quip from a Chicago segment notes one man laughed at a joke he found in a magazine that his wife believed was not his. The exchange highlights playful banter and a light domestic moment.
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Chicago News
Anxious Chaperone in Washington Monument Column
Society notes from Washington panel on proper conduct and etiquette as a chaperone considers visiting the top of the Washington Monument. The column reflects fashionable propriety and editorial tone of Chicago Tribune society pages.
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Chicago Tribune
Washington
Washington Monument
Spoiling Them
A fragment from a Puck page shows Cupid vowing to quit, with the Stork and a locksmith joke about humorists. The dialogue hints at satire and whimsical wordplay within a comic page.
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Cupid
Mistaken Impression in Baltimore Gossip
The column notes a mix up in social circles with Mrs Ponsonby and Mrs Smith, highlighting airs and mistaken identity in society chatter from the Baltimore American column.
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Baltimore American
Temperance issue shapes renomination effort in Ohio
Hamilton County lawmakers face a tough rematch as Anti saloon League plans local option votes in southern Ohio, with temperance as the central campaign issue. The Personal Liberty League fights back, while Republicans pledge a stand against liquor interests though not fully aligning with the Pattison era coalition. Renominations loom for Hafner Espey Burkhardt and Paxton, with independents contesting Lamb Mooney and Harding in a politically tense state.
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Antisaloon League
Columbus
Hamilton County
Drys
Personal Liberty League
Republican State Committee
Pattison
Lewis B. Houck
Mt. Vernon
Senator Atwell
Licking County
Senate
Atwell
Toledo
Lamb
Joseph J. Mooney
Board of Public Safety
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Wets
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D. L. Mooney
Mercer County
Lima
Denman
Joseph W. Conroy
Eugene Adler
Conroy
Adler
Cincinnati
Edward Hafner
Espey
Hafner
Liquor People
Harry Hunt
House
Harper
Charles Burkhardt
Michael Winn
Tom Paxton
The American Abroad by August H. Bode
The piece notes several clashes between Americans living in German cities and local landlords and pension owners. It highlights gaps in understanding of German rental law, the limited role of American lawyers there, and tales of disputes over notices, furniture retention, and notice periods.
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Germany
Berlin
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Justices of the Peace
Rome
St. Louis
Consular
America
Five Years Since Naples Balcony Reunion At Bertolini’s
Jimmy recalls five years since his Naples balcony night with Catherine. He sees Vesuvius erupt as she reappears in Rome with her U S A identity, revealing a rekindled engagement and a shared past renewed on the balcony.
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Jimmy
Antwerp
Italy
Naples
Count Rospigliosi
Catherine
Rome
Godod-by
Jacko
Charles Ames
Catherine L. Ames
Rome Express
Bertolini
Edmund M. Kerper
Great Season Catch Ends In Kitchen Queen Choice
The poem recalls a romantic choice where a wise man prefers the kitchen art of Pauline Johnson over the aspiring poetess. He favors domestic charm and sweets, selecting the kitchen queen rather than the literary suitor, in a playful romantic vignette centered on Pauline Johnson of Kentucky.
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Pauline Johnson
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