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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
6
The text lists subscription options for Sunday editions and foreign countries, with monthly, quarterly, and yearly rates. It mentions payment methods, delivery addresses, and various post office arrangements. Notices include rates for Great Britain and the Continent, and notes on express or money orders.
Fair cool weather prevailed in the eastern half of the nation yesterday while the West faced unsettled, cloudy conditions likely to bring snow or rain. Cincinnati reported a temperature range from 33 to 41 degrees with cloud cover all day and precipitation totals varying by location.
Partial text reports rain and rising temperatures in Ohio on Sunday with colder, partly cloudy Monday. Kentucky sees increasing clouds after rain with generally colder Monday. West Virginia has rain and warmer Sunday with partly cloudy Monday. Indiana reports rain Sunday with rising temperatures and partly cloudy Monday with increasing east winds.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures at multiple ports including New York Liverpool Havre Cherbourg Plymouth and Southampton. Vessels from the Lucania La Touraine and Amerika are noted with routes to New York Genoa and Hamburg and sailings include Carpathia Cedric California Minnetonka and Phila Paphi with delays due to fog.
A lengthy roster shows numerous guests arriving at a Cincinnati hotel from cities including Providence Detroit New York Chicago Philadelphia Youngstown Louisville Canton Washington Augusta Warren Nashville Brooklyn Chicago and more. The record lists individual names couples and their locations, reflecting hospitality traffic across the Midwest and East.
The piece argues against delaying tariff revision through a permanent tariff commission. It contends that scientific inquiry may help but practical revision should proceed now to balance protection for American manufacturers and workers. It challenges the fear that commissions would yield less biased testimony than Congress.
The piece outlines abundant loanable capital, cheap money at 2 to 3 percent, and banks stockpiling gold. It notes cautious consumer spending before Christmas, uncertain iron and steel prices amid tariff fears, and a generally mixed yet not bad overall economy with pending refunding activity for municipalities and corporations.
President Richards of the American Mining Congress argues that current laws create law breakers by forcing homesteaders to claim 200 acres while seeking 10 009 acres, highlighting a tension between statutory limits and land claims.
Readable fragments mention a Bay area item with unclear names and places. This brief notes an event or notice but lacks concrete details or identifiable entities to describe a specific action or outcome.
The article notes turns and acts by Ata and The Cos regarding production figures. It discusses pressure to increase volumes and compel action to meet expected outputs. The focus is on corporate response and potential impacts on volume and policy.
The fourth-class postmaster, content with the post, becomes uneasy upon learning that civil service examination pressures may threaten his retention.
The piece mangles quotes and names to jab political matters and a shop girl at Christmas time. It riffs on rhythm and headlines about the baby Emperor of China, and questions whether Oregon Welsh belongs in Washington posts, urging early shopping.
The eleventh annual American Mining Congress met in Pittsburg after a four day session. Officers were elected and a minority plan for mine safety devices and a one cent per ton tax on soft coal was debated. President-elect Taft sent a telegram praising the industry and urging conservation of resources.
United States Marshal John R. Abernathy showcased moving pictures of his wolf catching method at the White House. The 6000 feet of film also includes broncho busting and lariat throwing. Roosevelt praised the exhibit and arranged another viewing for cabinet members and friends next Tuesday evening. He later practiced rifle shooting at Surgeon General Rixey’s farm in Virginia with General Rixey.
The piece notes pink and blue baby blankets with checks and bears, Castine cretonne in beds, and colonial style revival. It cites Bird of Paradise plumes as costly and unlikely to grow common, while dark bloomers replace petticoats for active schoolgirls. It mentions satin ribbon trims, butler trays on wheels, winter hats with large roses, empire gowns for brides, kimono sleeves on fur coats, and spangles in trim.
A novelty gold tie pin with interchangeable colored stone heads appears in stores. Cold weather prompts long heavy overcoats with auto collars and patch pockets. Rain bow bands are banned on soft hats while lighter bands replace garish styles. Knit mufflers rise in popularity replacing silky ones. Parté introduces monogrammed handkerchiefs and buckskin gauntlets gain demand as shoppers shop early before Christmas.
Mrs Theresa Lill a cook at the Phil lips house was accidentally shot by Leo Brill a nephew of Mrs Amaligan Ross owner of the house. The injury occurred after a breakfast dispute and Mrs Lill was taken to City Hospital in critical condition. Patrolmen Diers and Gruver investigated the shooting.
The text notes 8:30 to 12 in the morning as prime shopping hours with a focus on morning activity. It mentions timing and customer flow, suggesting traders and shoppers benefit from early daylight hours.
James R. Prettyman vice president of the First National Bank of Dresden and C. B. Littick cashier were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal J Sanderson. Both face indictments for misapplication of funds. Abraham Kapner of Kapner Bros Dresden was also indicted and connected to the cases.
Reports say loan sharks remain defiant as their victims grow bolder through years of coercion. Officials and Sympathizers urge joint action to end the abuses, with creditors facing a public backlash and residents pledging to resist the predatory practices.
Fragmentary text describes a holiday event involving teens and a local celebration. The readable parts suggest a community gathering with gifts or treats and potential plans for a festive activity.
Washington December 5 Representatives chose Champ Clark of Missouri as minority leader in an hour caucus. The election was unanimous and Williams of Mississippi was thanked for his services to the party on the House floor.
The secretary of state today approved several articles of association in Columbus Ohio including American Safety Door Company Cleveland 30000 by Don R Sipe L Davis M A Mahon J J Shipley and EB M Fisher Wirick Moving and Storage Co Cleveland 25000 by H C Wirick Lile Hull Vera Louise Staley Miles Avenue Home Baking and Co Cleveland 4000 by J Wo W Bowser P H Beker H L Benning and M G Davies Eclipse Paint and Manufacturing Company Cleveland 75000 by ow Ey Smith John H Ween
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