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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
The Commercial Tribune details publication office in Cincinnati with 1908 rates and delivery options. It lists carrier delivery, daily and Sunday schedules, and basic subscription terms for various periods.
Adverts for international subscriptions to the Commercial Tribune Co, with rates for daily and Sunday issues, prepaid in advance. Addresses and branch news offices listed including Cincinnati Walnut Hills Covington Newport Washington and London bureaus with a reading room for Americans.
Cloudy with a sprinkle at dusk and unsettled cool conditions expected for several days. Local record shows 7 am to 7 pm temperatures from 64 to 87 with a maximum 88 and minimum 56. Rainfall was 0.01 inch, comparing with prior years.
Ohio and Indiana expect fair conditions with warmer temperatures and light to fresh northeast or east winds. West Virginia shows showers Wednesday with fair and warmer conditions later, while Kentucky remains fair on Wednesday and Thursday.
New York arrivals include The President Grant from Hamburg Kronprinzessin Cecelie from Bremen Oscar II from Copenhagen The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse to sail Ryndam to Rotterdam GIBRALTAR Konigen Luise arrives Naples Genoa Morans Montevideo Ivia Cadiz Barcelona Ma donna Marseille Kaiser Wilhelm II Bremen Plymouth Cherbourg Numantia sails to Portland Oregon Pretoria arrives Plymouth The Ivernia sails to Boston Saxonia Giovanni to New York Atlantian sails from London Luca nia arrives Queenstown Antwerp Finland arrives Boston Liverpool sailings noted
A long OCR fragment lists multiple individuals and spouses tied to city and state pairs such as Linton New York and Rosenthal Denver alongside others like Crawford Buffalo Ransdall Lake Providence and Shuerman Rockford. The passage reads as a catalog of names with locations, resembling a society or marriage notice.
A short tale notes Pleghor the magician’s daughter Eleanor traveling to a city festival for her first major oratorio. The performance is praised as a success though Eleanor appears unhappy at bedtime and questions whether her journey was worthwhile.
In a bold interview Postmaster General Meyer denounces Bryan’s national bank deposit guaranty as a move that would force conservative banks to cover the debts of mismanaged rivals. He warns it invites high interest schemes and speculative risk, threatening commerce and sound finance. He urges voters to back the Republican push and vote in large numbers.
The arrest of G W Fitzgerald, former assistant teller under Subtreasurer Bladenweck, marks a key step in unraveling the $173 000 Subtreasury heist from eighteen months ago. Fitzgerald disputes guilt and promises full explanation. officials note he admitted negligence when discharged.
A Washington Weather Bureau forecast predicted a barometric low from August 20 to 24 moving across the nation with above average temperatures and rains. The observer notes the forecast held, with cool days following and widespread rainfall aiding a cotton belt crop and modest peach and corn markets cited amid rising living costs.
Dozens of short items list residents and relatives leaving for vacations or visits. Mrs Muratt Halstead travels with her son Robert to Biddeford Pool to visit her daughter Mrs George Dana. Many locals head to Michigan New York Indiana and Virginia for rest and family time.
An intimation from Chicago suggests others may be arrested and prosecuted for the government robbery. The case involves Fitzgerald and whether he acted alone, with innocence or guilt to be determined by the jury. The text notes the boldness and persistence of the investigation and the absence of a border in this daring crime.
A barrel of hard cider exploded destroying Grover Mason’s store at Mayfield Kentucky last Sunday. The incident is cited as a caution against the shift from bourbon to soft drinks and reflects on the folly of changing drink habits. The American Bar Association plans to write ethics rules and suggests most members could spot a flaw in their unwritten code.
A remark attributed to Cipriano Castro questions those who doubt others honor. The speaker challenges the listener, noting uncertainty about what they truly know of honor.
The quotation notes Taft declaring the people ruled through the Republican party and Bryan recognizing Taft was politically alert and influential after the remark.
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the Pirates face scheduling woes causing frustration among fans as baseball games clash with rainouts and open dates, leaving hopeful chatter about a resumed season. The piece captures a tense mood and public call to resume play promptly.
Fragmented political gossip references date specifics for William Jennings Bryan and Castro, mentions Mrs. Jack Gardner and a novelty novel, and notes an overthrow of Abdul Azziz with call to end notice complications. No coherent event or date confirmed.
Nell Hickey hosts an at home and ecard party for Elizabeth Pearring on Beecher Street Walnut Hills. Janet Cormany entertains at cards. Alexina Ferguson held bridge for visitors Mary Curd and Louise Bruce. Rose Margolis and Morris Epstein wed quietly at Avon Dale. ceremony at Dayton relatives with Rev. Rothstein officiating. Beatrice Lee and Frank B. Stockwell married yesterday morning by Rev. Heber.
A meeting at Wesley avenue parsonage led by President Mrs M G Sherwood approved attendance at the State Woman's Suffrage Convention in Columbus on September 29 and 30. Delegates named include Mrs Sherwood Mrs S T Drukker Mrs Margaret Rahn Mrs Frank Schreinbeck and Mrs Frank Shrader with alternates Mrs A V Hinckley Mrs Johnson Mrs Mary Yaeger and Mrs Shore.
Kentuckys social page notes numerous Covington residents returning from trips. Jean Walker visits Portsmouth Ohio while Mrs Grimes and Mrs Paul Howard host. Nan Nash returns from guesting with Mrs Sidney Arthur. Several families plan moves or visits to Cleveland Detroit Mackinac and Marietta.
Vance Williams, accused of murdering R. G. Brown, was found hanged from an oak near the Warrenton road close to the pauper farm. He bore three bullet wounds in the chest. The arrest and transfer to Bibb County Jail were handled without public knowledge.
A Cincinnati Democratic leader says a dark horse will be nominated for the Circuit Court judge seat with Harmon’s approval. The plan hinges on Hamilton County delegates and outside county backing, while national figures like Mack push for a broad Ohio battle in 1908. Delegates, primaries, and a harmony meeting loom as Taft ally Vorys visits. Debs and socialist details appear later.
Mason County Board of Control and the Burley Tobacco Society announce August 24 as the distribution date for half the face value of 1906 pooled tobacco receipts. Checks will be available at two Maysville banks. note on a $3 fee and future distributions. Also urges timely delivery of 1907 crop samples to Winchester driven prize houses.
Richard L. Hand submits findings to Governor Hughes exonerating District Attorney William Travers Jerome over a dice gambling incident in a New York restaurant licensed under the Raines law. He says the act was not a crime under common law or New York law, though licensing officials could face liability. no proof showed owner awareness, and punishing the proprietor would misapply the statute.
Attor ney Nicholas Klein announced the fact yesterday. T J Mulligan the Republican candidate for Congress in the Fourth District visited the city and expressed confidence in election victory though the district leans Democratic. Senator Meek of Dayton has been renominated. About two hundred young Democrats will meet at the Cincinnati Democratic Club to organize a First Voters' Club with speakers. Mayor Markbreit joined the Taft First Voters' Club advisory committee. Charles A Burckhardt faces opposition from Phil Dovert who plans to contest the St Bernard seat. Dovert formerly served under Charles Hoth in the County Treasurer’s office and resides in St Bernard.
In Breathitt Circuit Court Judge Adams fines Senator Bradley and four attorneys twenty dollars each for contempt after ruling against vacating the bench. The trial of Beach Hargis for murdering his father Judge James Hargis proceeds, with a change of venue petition postponed and the rehearing set for Thursday.
L B Haddock pilot of the balloon Cincinnati owned by Norman G Kenan arrives in Columbus to enter the international balloon race next Saturday. He is joined by Mr Collins who helped launch the balloon on its first flight. Officials consider inflating early to fit Cincinnati into a six or seven balloon field and await gas supply estimates and local backing from Columbus business leaders.
George Tibbles former Third Ward Councilman yesterday assumed the Magistrate role succeeding the late Squire Maus. He was pleased to be called Squire again by friends. Philip Kiehborth and Jacob Frohman were appointed clerk and 18 respectively.
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