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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
An OCR fragment shows a shipping and delivery notice from The Commercial Tribune Co of Cincinnati. It mentions delivery by carrier, payment options including express and money orders, and lists branch and bureau addresses in Cincinnati and area locations.
A Dec 2 1908 weather report notes high pressure bringing cold conditions across the interior. Temperatures dip below freezing north of the gulf district with Cincinnati reporting a 50 degree drop from the prior day, a low of 16 and a high of 28. The West shows modest moderation expected today. data includes hourly readings, wind direction, and precipitation near zero.
Government forecast indicates fair Thursday and Friday for Ohio and Indiana with slowly rising temperatures and light south winds. Similar pattern noted for Kentucky West Virginia with fair conditions and gradual warmup on the two-day period.
Shipping notices list outbound sails and arrivals: The Baxonia sails from Enstowne. Buenos Ayres to Glasgow. Hamburg and others sail for Liverpool. Frieland Champlain and Lusitania arrive off Mersey bound. New York arrivals include Katharine from Huelva and California from Glasgow Moville.
A list of guests arriving at Cincinnati hotels including names and hometowns such as North Vernon Detroit Roanoke Va Bluefield W Va Chicago Utica N Y Newark Columbus and New York among others. The compilation names patrons at multiple hotels including St Nichola s Palace and Chesire lodging with occasional spouses noted.
Readable fragments indicate the Owls elected officers at a Weld Ford Block gathering, with details obscured in OCR. The item notes a formal vote and positions but lacks full names and roles due to corruption.
Postmaster General Meyer outlines factors behind the department deficit for the year ending June 30, 1909, citing salaries, second class rates, and expanding operations. He credits reforms reducing misclassified mail and supports postal savings banks and a parcels post trial for rural routes. The report praises civil service protection for 16,000 fourth class postmasters and urges Congress to adopt remedies to achieve a surplus.
President Herrmann announced the new waterworks will be turned over by the Commissioners and Trustees to the Board of Public Service on January 1, 1909. The exact cost remains unknown until delivery. revenues from the present system have funded interest and a sinking fund. Construction faced injunction delays but progressed rapidly, designed for current Cincinnati and future Greater Cincinnati expansion.
A Gazette Times editorial questions why the Marianna coal mine disaster in Washington County Pennsylvania caused high fatalities. It argues enforcement of laws and proper oversight, not just laws themselves, prevent such tragedies and stresses the need for responsible mine inspectors and firm government action.
The question asks whether the Mexican bear approached Mr. Bryan out of affectionate delight or as an agent of the Agpendence party believed to want Bryan killed. The wording suggests satire or politicking rather than a factual event.
The lead force of a rebel army nears the gates of Port au Prince as uncertainty grows over which fighters belong to the rebels and which may be allied or rival groups, complicating the advancing lines and potential negotiations.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times classifies Andrew Carnegie as a free trader prompting discussion among standpatter observers about his stance. The piece notes the shifting labels and hints at broader party realignments without detailing specific policy positions.
The Atlanta Constitution notes humorous commentary about a bear hug incident with a Gentleman from Nebraska, joking that the animal might have been a Teddy bear in disguise rather than a feral griggly.
Captain Hobson would have done his Christmas shopping sooner if not for a small exchange of notes that disrupted his prior forecasts and plans.
The piece argues that the electoral colleges have no football team and urges educators to address the deficiency. It frames the issue as a remediation to be noticed by distinguished educators and implies a call for institutional change.
The notice urges readers to begin shopping early to make time for reading the President’s message. It frames early buying as a prudent step to manage holiday duties and stay informed about official guidance.
Questioned by critics, a local nickel odeonist explores why audiences overlook fresh Balkan War views. The act highlights novelty, timing, and public taste as key factors shaping reception.
Mr Bryan notes no American bear would hug him while the Mikado pledges to be well behaved. The line blends a playful jab with a theatrical nod as the event approaches.
A lighthearted dialogue about social norms and wit features in a Quaker meditations page. Dialogues mock vanity and cleverness through terse exchanges on hair bleaching vanity and cautious courtship.
Akron observes a rapid return to work as hundreds of employers seek labor to meet orders. Automotives and other industries push staff to work day and night to avoid famine in business and ensure production resumes.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a court order involving Jacob Ve as custodian or keeper and a protective or enjoining action dated December 3. Details are garbled but reference to a court order and custody implications are present.
A reader praises a new building project and its impact while reflecting on Carnegie and Rockefeller philanthropy. The piece notes construction workers bearing hazardous conditions and high wages, and expresses hope the project yields rich results and benefits the community. The writer endorses charitable giving amid economic concerns.
A youth named John Smith, 17, of Washington DC, was stopped near Fifth Street after allegedly stealing a purse from Miss L Williams of 616 West Seventh. A mob pursued him along Race Street to Fifth Street and he was turned over to the police on robbery charges.
Mrs. R. W. Burns sister-in-law of Dr. J. L. Saridoe of 341 Tusculum Avenue was seriously hurt yesterday morning at her home area while boarding a traction car. She attempted to board the car and was struck by the platform resulting in a fracture of her left leg below the knee and a painful scalp wound.
The annual meeting of Kilwinning Chapter, R. A. Masons, elected officers last night at the Masonic temple. William Bauer was named high priest with Percy Wells as C. of the H and J. p French as G. M. T. v. Other officers include Robe S. Lee as King, J. p, J. H. Gibson as secretary, O. L. Jones as treasurer, and L. J. Latta as guard.
Liberal candidate A H Dennece was defeated by Captain Prettyman in a Middlesex division bye election at Chelmsford England. Prettyman won with 5 537 votes to Dennece 1 52.
A patient at the Western Kentucky asylum in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, committed suicide by hanging today. The unidentified woman, reported to suffer mania, secured a bed cord and hanged herself, after being closely watched by staff.
Resignation of Chief Biggy follows a period of disputes within the department. Sources note internal tension and leadership shakeup as Francisqo faces questions over the 4-The body of a person found recently.
A benefit concert at Scottiah Rite cathedral supports Evanston Terran church building fund. Local talent including Mrs Ethel Irwin Rendigs and Leplis Chilton will perform old favorites to raise money for more commodious quarters.
The Covington home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins hosted the wedding of Miss Maude Elizabeth Mabery to Mr. Ivan Chamberlain Walter. The ceremony featured Easter lilies, lace gowns, and a Lohengrin wedding march as the couple was united by her father. Guests included Virgine and Dorothy Walter guiding the aisle and flower girls Alice Baur and Helen Walter. The reception showcased lighted candies and a bridal memorial before the couple departed for a Florida honeymoon.
A heated debate at the national council meeting over expulsion threats against the Cleveland section dominates the morning. Delegates discuss dues increases, constitutional rules, and whether Cleveland should stay in the organization as talks continue into the afternoon.
Austrian crochet lace and silk bedspreads are popular for dainty bedrooms. Polka dot French flannel and long bar pins trend. Early holiday shopping gains ground, raglan remains fashionable for women, and stylish slippers and jabots in dotted net and Cluny lace endure.
In Hamilton County campaigns blues and reds rally around a Stamina league ticket pledging service to the Republican party. Key figures include Gores Coffin Franken and Bart Horton as meetings and decorations signal sharpened contests. Governor-elect Harmon and staff plans loom with talks of an executive mansion in Columbus.
John A Leonard longtime presiding judge of the Scottish track and many years a public figure died at his home in St Paul aged about seventy. He served in the 13th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and was noted for his leadership and public service.
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